Best / Thinnest Cases for the HD2? - HD2 Accessories

I know there are several threads about cases for the HD2 here, but a few are about leather cases (which I do not want to use)...there some about the silicone/ gel cases which I would like to use, and theres the invisible skin type which I would like to know more about. I do not know if the Invisible Skin/Armor ..w/e you want to call it -they seem the same to me... are tough enough to truly protect the phone from a fall ?
I also would like to know if there are any silicone/gel cases which are thinner than usual but still provide adequate protection...
One good example I can think of is this one case I saw on an iphone -it was a clear hard case, but it was very thin which made me really like it...
here is the link:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Incase+...lear/9539181.p?id=1218121171974&skuId=9539181
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It is an incase brand case...
Any suggestions/ advice about any of this ? Thank you very much, in advance.

bump, please

I'm waiting for this...
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320503514458&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

I got this one..
http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-HD2-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-HD2-Barely-There-Cases.asp
Very thin.

BadMonkey said:
I got this one..
http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-HD2-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-HD2-Barely-There-Cases.asp
Very thin.
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here is a short review by me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=642714

Bonobow said:
I'm waiting for this...
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Think my one's better and cheaper...

Bonobow said:
Think my one's better and cheaper...
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sry but I dont agree... you pay a lot of bucks for a phone to put it in a junk case?
its like driving a big car and paint it with sh*t

Alot of bucks!? it's ONLY £1.49!

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Alot of bucks!? it's ONLY £1.49!
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you're not reading properly. he's saying why go cheapo on an expensive phone?
Just got the Silver Case Mate Barely There today. Brilliant stuff - super snug, mirror finish, super thin. As thin and light as More-Thing's cases in fact, which I used to use when still on a Touch HD. Finger magnet but love it anyways

aussiebum said:
you're not reading properly. he's saying why go cheapo on an expensive phone?
Just got the Silver Case Mate Barely There today. Brilliant stuff - super snug, mirror finish, super thin. As thin and light as More-Thing's cases in fact, which I used to use when still on a Touch HD. Finger magnet but love it anyways
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Better go cheapo-if i'd get a nice looking case, i wouldn't want THAT to get scrathed up either!

I ordered the capdase protector, seems to be really nice. the invisible shield and stuff like that offer no drop protection i hope mine will offer some.

Hmm... the barely there case not available yet for Tmo US HD2

I bought my "barely there" case direct from HK. Problem is, if you have multiple batteries like I do, you tend to scratch your phone when removing/replacing the case to get to the battery cover.
This led me to use the clear/invisible armor/shield, but I've had to remove the section that covers the antenna because it seems to cause rapid battery drain - see my post at thread 652013.

I received
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and i find it's great.

is it much different than the one shipped with the hd2?

Tried quite a few cases but my fav so far is this one:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390149733765&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Also known as flexishield case. It's like a soft plastic / gel case so glides in and out of your pockets easily and doesn't stick/attract lint like some silicone cases. It offers good protection but only adds about 1mm thickness to your phone.
I recommend black/gray but the choice is yours.

I actually ordered one like that...
but I find it hard to believe that it only adds 1mm thickness, 1mm is like a screen protector thickness almost....idk maybe I am wrong?

Okay maybe two then
But certainly doesn't add much at all. A screen protector is micron thin. I don't think it adds 1mm...
There are also variations in the gel type cases. Some are actually thicker. My friend bought a similar one but was quite a bit thicker. It had like a checked pattern on the back.

erebusting said:
I know there are several threads about cases for the HD2 here, but a few are about leather cases (which I do not want to use)...there some about the silicone/ gel cases which I would like to use, and theres the invisible skin type which I would like to know more about. I do not know if the Invisible Skin/Armor ..w/e you want to call it -they seem the same to me... are tough enough to truly protect the phone from a fall ?
I also would like to know if there are any silicone/gel cases which are thinner than usual but still provide adequate protection...
One good example I can think of is this one case I saw on an iphone -it was a clear hard case, but it was very thin which made me really like it...
here is the link:
It is an incase brand case...
Any suggestions/ advice about any of this ? Thank you very much, in advance.
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You guys may want to check the HTC HD2 Armor Case by BoxWave - The Metal Case sells @ Amazon.com for $27.95 (US DLS) I just bought 2 one for my wife & me. My thing is; you have a pretty nice and expensive phone, you better protect it good!!!

Armor Case by BoxWave it sells on amazon.com for $27.95 US dls. Really nice!!!! I just bought 2!!

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US TMobile HD2 Case Thread

Please post which cases are confirmed to fit the US T-Mobile version of the HD2.
I'm currently using the black gel case that came with it, but it makes me worry, as it comes off easily and does not cover the camera at all! I fitted 2 tiny pieces of duct tape around the camera to protect it - there has to be a better solution
kristoff123 said:
Please post which cases are confirmed to fit the US T-Mobile version of the HD2.
I'm currently using the black gel case that came with it, but it makes me worry, as it comes off easily and does not cover the camera at all! I fitted 2 tiny pieces of duct tape around the camera to protect it - there has to be a better solution
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This is the one I bought and I am very pleased with the quality and protection it provides. It's also inexpensive and has a metal clip, not plastic.
Good luck!
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Leather-Case-for-HTC-Touch-HD2-HD-2-Pouch-Holster_W0QQitemZ200448161775QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item2eaba437ef
Does it fit Good on your Belt?
jessepatty said:
This is the one I bought and I am very pleased with the quality and protection it provides. It's also inexpensive and has a metal clip, not plastic.
Good luck!
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Leather-Case-for-HTC-Touch-HD2-HD-2-Pouch-Holster_W0QQitemZ200448161775QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item2eaba437ef
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The OEM European leather slip case fits the US Tmo version perfectly. Very thin and doesn't add much bulk to the phone at all. I really like it. Though I'm still hoping Sena comes out with an ultraslim slip for it because I like the feel of real leather.
DeoreDX said:
The OEM European leather slip case fits the US Tmo version perfectly. Very thin and doesn't add much bulk to the phone at all. I really like it. Though I'm still hoping Sena comes out with an ultraslim slip for it because I like the feel of real leather.
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Those Sena cases look awesome - I just emailed their customer service, hopefully one is in the works for the HD2. Other than that there's one at more-thing dot com (I can't post links yet) for the HD2 that looks pretty good as well.
kwijbo said:
Those Sena cases look awesome - I just emailed their customer service, hopefully one is in the works for the HD2. Other than that there's one at more-thing dot com (I can't post links yet) for the HD2 that looks pretty good as well.
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Here's the reply from Sena
Thank you for your interest in Sena Cases.
We will be making custom cases for the HD2. However, the release date is still TBD.
Please check back in the coming weeks. We appreciate your business and apologize for any inconvenience.
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WaveyKat said:
Does it fit Good on your Belt?
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Yes, it's very tight. I'm very pleased with it and going to order another just in case they quit making them.
Jessepatty,
Can you just confirm this fits the us tmobile version. I want to order it but wanted to verify with someone who actually has this case to see if it fits.. Thanks!
DeoreDX said:
The OEM European leather slip case fits the US Tmo version perfectly. Very thin and doesn't add much bulk to the phone at all. I really like it. Though I'm still hoping Sena comes out with an ultraslim slip for it because I like the feel of real leather.
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Where do I get that case from? Link would be helpful
anirudh412 said:
Where do I get that case from? Link would be helpful
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I bought mine off ebay. But I had the for thought to buy it a couple of weeks before the US release when there was very little demand for it. It was under $6 bucks shipped from China to the US and took 7 days.
Just looked it up. Here is the link to the auction.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...935070&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_1109wt_901
jessepatty said:
This is the one I bought and I am very pleased with the quality and protection it provides. It's also inexpensive and has a metal clip, not plastic.
Good luck!
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Leather-Case-for-HTC-Touch-HD2-HD-2-Pouch-Holster_W0QQitemZ200448161775QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item2eaba437ef
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Does your TMO HD2 fit in the case with the provided gel case installed as well? I'm thinking "no" but I would like to know for sure. Thanks!
The rubber slip on that comes with it sucks. It's loose and it collects lint like a mother... There is really nothing good onlinethat I can tell. However, T Mobile sells a few slip ons at their store.
The black one they sell is soft rubber and just as sucky as the one that came with it, but the purple case they sell that is in a clear box is rigid and strong, fits tight and awesome... The downfall is that it's purple... but it's only 14.99 so I bought it. It picks up no lint and is very rigid and fits super tight. Much like your pal's Iphone case. it will work for now, until Seidio or some other good case company puts out something else. This case doesn't protect the camera at all but it's great it every other way... (Besides being Purple) check out the pics. I put that decal on there to make it a little less feminine maybe? It won't let me post the pictures so hopefully the links work and you can cut and paste. Sorry. Says I'm a new user... put the http stuff in front of it if you want to see it.
i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/crisisinthecity/DSCI0167.jpg
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These look good!
http://www.fommy.com/accessories.as...TC+HD2&cat=Cases&subCat=Snap+On+Crystal+Cases
I'm ordering a black rubberized one. I'm trusting them that they will fit.
Anybody tries this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350331018454&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
kristoff123 said:
These look good!
http://www.fommy.com/accessories.as...TC+HD2&cat=Cases&subCat=Snap+On+Crystal+Cases
I'm ordering a black rubberized one. I'm trusting them that they will fit.
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please do post back when you receive this.
Nice links, will be buying a leather case w/ the red stiching soon.
I found a good case at the T-Mobile store, it just showed up. Body Glove, clear plastic, pretty attractive, with some rubber for grip + kickstand. Check your local T-Mobile store, I'm happy with it. It costs $20
jessepatty said:
This is the one I bought and I am very pleased with the quality and protection it provides. It's also inexpensive and has a metal clip, not plastic.
Good luck!
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Leather-Case-for-HTC-Touch-HD2-HD-2-Pouch-Holster_W0QQitemZ200448161775QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item2eaba437ef
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I thought magnet cases are not good for the phones with accelerator . G-sensor, GPS, etc???
I saw that one at fommy.com... My issue is that they don't show the back of the case and I want to make sure that if I buy another case, that it protects the camera lens... I'm holding out for Boxwave's honeycomb case.
Having exactly the same case on my previous phone (Nokia E71) I have found the same style just for US T-Mobile HD2 - it's not really the full case BUT it will do great job with Invisible Shield over the screen
ebay item# 250604139048
http://tinyurl.com/HD2HardGelCase

Im sick of hard cases, any suggestions for a clear PET sheild ?

i spent over 50 dollars on cases and they all either broke or made the phone look fat ...
i decided an invisible sheild type sheild may be the best compromise. MY only trouble with itin the past was the sticky feeling surfaces, but maybe that changed.
any suggestions for a low cost total protector ? thanks !
I've been through all the cases too and even the full body sheilds. For the HD2, the best solution for me is a good gel case, (about £3. on ebay) the kind that has seperate openings for the camera, flash and speaker. Also vital is a good quality screen protector. My Vikuiti has been working perfectly for about 4 months now. With thise in place, the device is protected from bumps and scratches, has good grip, gains very little bulk and the screen still feels like glass.
i think that is what i will do then. thanks.
can you recommend a few gel casss from ebay ? perhaps capdase xpose jacket ?
Gel Case
I bought my Gel Case at Spider-Foot.com for 3.99 delivered to Sweden.
I think it's rather good.
Makes the HD2 about 3mm bigger all around (2x1.5mm)
At the same time I bought a 2-piece hard rubber case, same price but not as good.
Too stiff and sides are protruding making it bigger than necessary.
Previously I bought a Flexicase Silver, but that case is not good for radio/GPS reception. It almost blocks out GPS signals totally
Probably the metallic coating that acts as a Faraday Screen?
A Krusell leather case is also at home with me, good but rather clumpsy butit has it advantages when you don't want the HD2 in your pocket or on a bicycle.
Silencer23 said:
i think that is what i will do then. thanks.
can you recommend a few gel casss from ebay ? perhaps capdase xpose jacket ?
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This is the one I bought in Feb, still works great http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-BLACK-GEL-C..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item27adb5e82e
Just want to chime in. I'd stayed out from all body shield. I've used ZAGG invisible shield but removed it less than 3 months. Despite perfect installation, dirts accumulate on the edges and maaan I tell you its ugly! Also, it makes my screen less sensitive to touch.
Now I'm using soft gel case like ribcage and klp use, love it!
Have you tried an Otterbox Commuter? It doesn't add that much bulk to it.
ribcage said:
This is the one I bought in Feb, still works great http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-BLACK-GEL-C..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item27adb5e82e
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Any site in USA wheer we can get this ?
ilordvader said:
Any site in USA wheer we can get this ?
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I checked the listing. They ship to the US for 90p. Just make sure your phone is the same size. The US models are slightly different. If not, search ebay.com for gel cases and look for a similar one for US models. I'm sure there's plenty.

[Q] Sexiest HD2 Cover

Yep...plain simple...which one is THE sexiest HD2 body glove/cover.....right now m using the plain rubberized case which came with the phone !!
I like the Body Glove Kickstand case, but this looks pretty badass
No cover, I don't like covers.
Hi i bought 5-6 cases the last 2 years for my hd2. The sexiest for me is this
The blue is my wife's case. The circles on the black are not so visible is almost transparent. You can find a clear case too check eBay.
thanks for the replies guys....but still nothing that catches d eye !!
dkampo said:
Hi i bought 5-6 cases the last 2 years for my hd2. The sexiest for me is this
The blue is my wife's case. The circles on the black are not so visible is almost transparent. You can find a clear case too check eBay.
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Will that cover fit the TMOUS?
I think these cases are for int'l HD2, anyone find a good case for T-Mobile HD2?
can't find 1 that fit T-Mobile version here in Manila
bazinga said:
but this looks pretty badass
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i just ordered myself this one - black and white
it should arrive in 15 days (it's a long way to my crappy country )
y d hell has Iphone such variety of covers....
i need something which is plastic, glossy,easy to slide thus.......
I think the defender is the sexiest. It looks like a case that Batman would use for his phone
i personally have a tpu Flexiskin (or something like that) on my TMOUS HD2, it is incredibly good looking, it fits the phone like a glove and it feels thinner with the case on than it does with the OEM case. It also does not stick in pockets, and offers some good protection, GET ONE
bazinga said:
I like the Body Glove Kickstand caseIp
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I currently use a Body Glove case myself, I attached two pics below. I just hate thee kickstand has put two scratch marks on my battery cover where the kickstand rubs the back of the phone. But the case has really helped protect my HD2.
DON2003 said:
I think these cases are for int'l HD2, anyone find a good case for T-Mobile HD2?
can't find 1 that fit T-Mobile version here in Manila
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I was wondering if the cases in post #4 were for the T-Mobile HD2 myself but I guess not, bummer I liked that one dude had. Check out the Body Glove pics I attached though see what you think.
fcbarca17 said:
i personally have a tpu Flexiskin (or something like that) on my TMOUS HD2, it is incredibly good looking, it fits the phone like a glove and it feels thinner with the case on than it does with the OEM case. It also does not stick in pockets, and offers some good protection, GET ONE
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Could you maybe post some pics or a link to this cover I would like to have a look at it.
For a plastic case, I REALLY like this one::
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-CASE-MATE-BLACK-BARELY-THERE-CASE-HTC-HD2-LEO-/130425023698
slips easily in and our of your pocket and is barely noticable if the phone is sitting on the table.
For work, I used this one for a european HD2 ::
Only problem was that, since I use android and regularly need to slide down the notification bar, I COULDNT use this as the aluminium frame comes to the edge of the screen and I couldnt touch the notification bar.
Solution:::
Its actually the PDAIR aluminium case for the T-Mobile HD2. Whilst the Tmous phone is slightly bigger, it doesnt matter with this case as the fit is SOOOO tight. Nice neoprene lining on the case to act as a shock absorber and the belt clip is brilliant for it. REALLY secure, but really easy to get the phone out.
Andy
Boradan said:
For a plastic case, I REALLY like this one::
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-CASE-MATE-BLACK-BARELY-THERE-CASE-HTC-HD2-LEO-/130425023698
slips easily in and our of your pocket and is barely noticable if the phone is sitting on the table.
For work, I used this one for a european HD2 ::
Only problem was that, since I use android and regularly need to slide down the notification bar, I COULDNT use this as the aluminium frame comes to the edge of the screen and I couldnt touch the notification bar.
Solution:::
Its actually the PDAIR aluminium case for the T-Mobile HD2. Whilst the Tmous phone is slightly bigger, it doesnt matter with this case as the fit is SOOOO tight. Nice neoprene lining on the case to act as a shock absorber and the belt clip is brilliant for it. REALLY secure, but really easy to get the phone out.
Andy
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mite order this !
but wait !! will it fit the Tmo US version of the HD2?
backlashsid said:
mite order this !
but wait !! will it fit the Tmo US version of the HD2?
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The reviews on Amazon indicate the US version will fit but it is very tight.
http://www.amazon.com/Case-Mate-Bar...NH58/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1301618243&sr=8-5
Otterbox defender. Totally worth the money!
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I agree with everyone with Otterbox Defender Series.
Amazing case.
Can anyone confirm that the capdase hard case will fit the tmobile hd2? I have read reports that say it will because of the rubber on the inside.
se1988 said:
Otterbox defender. Totally worth the money!
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too bulky...would rather go with the commuter series !
Bcampo9 said:
Can anyone confirm that the capdase hard case will fit the tmobile hd2? I have read reports that say it will because of the rubber on the inside.
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Yes I have one

[Q] Hard cover?

I'm looking for an hard cover with NO rubber o any other grippy parts... i've possibly found one, but i'd rather have a bit of choice and/or feedback.
Pretty much this is my point: my pockets are big enough for the tab and a cover, i also need a cover. And i do have one... that is made of one of those rubber materials. Works awesome but it makes putting the tab in the pocket (and exctracting it) a long and slow process, one that actually worked with my iPhone because it was such a small device, but not on the tab for obvious reasons
So. Let me point out a few things that this cover shouldn't have:
- grippy material
- transparent material (looks good for a few days, then gets yellow-ish and you see the dirt lodged between the cover and the gadget)
- flashy colors, the tab is already very much an eye grabber without extra help
- bulky. If it's foldable if falls into the bulky category almost surely, remember it has to fit in my pocket
- pouch. That's exactly the kind of thing i forget once the tab is outside it.
Also, leather. I'm very skeptical about leather..... but i'm considering it.
Oh, and you know.... no matter what, it'd need to be shipped to Italy. Amazon.uk would be preferred (looked there, but no description is clear enough about the kind of cover).
Anyway, this is my find: http://cgi.ebay.it/CUSTODIA-COVER-M...t=Accessori_per_Cellulari&hash=item2c5b379a1a
looks fairly nice and meets all my requests, however it's not shown with the tab in it, so i can't tell if it's bulky or what.
Thanks in advance, worst case scenario i pointed out a cover that might interest somebody
Well, if you get a hard plastic one its going to crack if you drop your device.
I have a black one of these and its been perfect so far, it clear, but its black, so its not going to fade, ive had it for 6mths now. Its not grippy per say, but it dose have some friction, you dont want a slippy device do you? It only adds around 3mm to the tab
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SOFT-TPU...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item1e62d7b957
Uhm. Slippy dosen't really bother me, i hold with two hands every gadget, even an Xperia X10 mini pro, and my grip is pretty good but you do have a point.
Turns out i've never seen/touched anything made with TPU, and i've had experience only with rubber (eww, avoid at all costs) and silicone. This is what i have at the moment...
By any chance do you know if TPU offers more or less grip than silicone? Solner or later i'll have to find out if i like the material, i guess.
Also, i think i've seen the case you linked on amazon.co.uk and that is a good thing.
Bam!
http://www.myincipio.com/Samsung-Ga...xy-Tab-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
I've got one on my Tab and it rocks. Also comes with a the best screen protector I have ever used in my life.
GldRush98 said:
Bam!
http://www.myincipio.com/Samsung-Ga...xy-Tab-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
I've got one on my Tab and it rocks. Also comes with a the best screen protector I have ever used in my life.
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Wow! Very good candidate, but also really expensive... 35$ + 15 + possible customs fees scares me. But great find, even looks good. This one requires some thinking due to the price, but seems worth considering.
I like where this thread is going
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No offense to anyone, but the hard shells look cool, but dont offer any protection besides scratch resistance, i recommend the TPU case, as they are cheap, work well, and if you don't like it, well it was only $5
natious said:
No offense to anyone, but the hard shells look cool, but dont offer any protection besides scratch resistance, i recommend the TPU case, as they are cheap, work well, and if you don't like it, well it was only $5
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Still it's better than nothing, and that's what's going to have the tab if i can't comfortably fit it in my pocket
However i put some thought into this thing, and i might just end up purchasing the one i found and a cheap TPU one, to see how it is.
And still open to suggestions anyway
You might try looking at the Speck Candyshell case. I can't say I own it but all of the reviews I've seen are pretty favorable. It has a soft rubber lining to protect the Tab which sounds nice. It also comes in black, white, or purple in case you care about color.
Here's the Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Speck-Product...2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1307155322&sr=8-2
Nice!!!
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what do you think about this one :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14867317&postcount=94
R317DY said:
what do you think about this one :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14867317&postcount=94
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Interesting, but size matters. That sort of thing would completely ruin the portability of the thing
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jesand83 said:
You might try looking at the Speck Candyshell case. I can't say I own it but all of the reviews I've seen are pretty favorable. It has a soft rubber lining to protect the Tab which sounds nice. It also comes in black, white, or purple in case you care about color.
Here's the Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Speck-Product...2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1307155322&sr=8-2
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I own one of these and the lip that protrudes around the screen does grip in pockets.
This is not the droid case you are looking for. *waves hand around like obi-wan*
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Looking for a non-slippery back cover / back plate (not case).

Does anyone here know of a website that sells a back cover / backplate that is like the one on the Galaxy S5 (with dark blue backplate, the white one is slippery)? It doesn't have to have the same design but I am just looking for something that has a grip and is not slippery. Probably a matte now.
I miss how easy it is to hold my S5.
Note that I am NOT looking for a case. A skin can work but I don't think Dbrand or the others make the phone not slippery based on the many reviews I read (they only add a little bit of a grip).
I have a very slim Ringke Slim matte case for my G4 and it works but I'd rather not use a case as it makes it slightly bigger and gets stuck in my pocket.
Thanks in advance!
Edit: If anyone has the leather covers (not black as I have that one and it's slippery), please let me know the color and if it is slippery or not.
The colored ones aren't very slippery, the brown one is smooth, thus slippery
Kawaisa said:
The colored ones aren't very slippery, the brown one is smooth, thus slippery
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I heard that the brown (tan) wasn't as slippery as the black one. hmm, interesting that you tell me it is :S.
The tan leather is very slippery. The plastic backs are not.
hordarian said:
The tan leather is very slippery. The plastic backs are not.
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I have the "metallic" plastic back and when it's hot outside it's not that slippery but when it's cold (I live in Canada), it's very slippery.
I have the black leather that came with the phone, and also the orange-ish one. The black is not slippery at all for me, the Orange one is, but I have not used it regularly enough to see if it will get that way. The black cover was a bit slick, but after a couple of weeks, it lost that smoothness and the shine. Quite nice, for me.
I have the T-Mobile brown leather back, and while the leather has a smooth feel to it, it is not at all slippery. I use the G4 with one hand and two hands at times, and l have never felt like it was going to slide out of my hands.
If you want to make a plastic back less slippery, just use plastidip on it. You get to change the color to whatever you want and add a super amount of grip
munkypoo7 said:
If you want to make a plastic back less slippery, just use plastidip on it. You get to change the color to whatever you want and add a super amount of grip
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That's a good idea. Never knew that existed. I'll see if I'll try it out or not as I read that for some it peeled off? Did you try it?
I did it, if you let it cure, it takes quite a bit to peel off but the more coats you do the better.
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I did it, if you let it cure, it takes quite a bit to peel off but the more coats you do the better.
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So you apply it once, then wait how long to apply second coat?
And after you apply last coat, how much to wait til you can use it?
Plasti-dip user here I use that stuff on everything, follow the directions on the can, ideally you want to apply 5-7 coats all within 1hr of each other but try not to exceed 2hrs between coats, this will seperate the coats rather than making them adhear as one strong coat, done correctly the plasti-dip will heal as one strong layer you can peal off in the future with some force without ripping into small pieces.
YouTube has tons of info on plasti dip you will be amazed all the fun things you can do with it, look into water based plasti dip if you want really funky designs.
I use egrip on the plastic back.
Works great. Been using on every phone for years .
mswlogo said:
I use egrip on the plastic back.
Works great. Been using on every phone for years .
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Thanks! I'll look into that. Seems like it could be it. Wish there was a backplate like the one on the dark blue S5 that I could buy .
So, are there any good alternative back covers?
I really like the phone, but the plastic covers seem too cheap and ugly.
I've seen some really nice cases, but they add bulk.
I'd like to know if there are other solutions.
Corduroy-21 said:
So, are there any good alternative back covers?
I really like the phone, but the plastic covers seem too cheap and ugly.
I've seen some really nice cases, but they add bulk.
I'd like to know if there are other solutions.
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Back covers, I don't know of any really grippy ones. Tried searching but couldn't find good ones.
The case I have hardly adds bulk, it's hard plastic but has a matte coating, very soft and adds a good amount of grip, and it's quite solid. It's called Ringke Slim. Came with the phone when I bought it from someone else. You can find it here: http://www.amazon.com/LG-Case-Technology-Protection-compatible/dp/B00V3YHIQ6
You can check skins from dbrand and slickwraps but I don't think they provide the grip I'm looking for.
I still am trying to avoid having a case on all the time so what I learned from this thread is to try out egrips: http://www.egrips.com/products
I'm still not sure about egrips though as I read others complaining that they only stick for 2 weeks and some for a few months and then you have to apply another. Some complained that they fall off right away.
So, I kept researching and found some great grip tapes (gt-50 for phones and others) on amazon.com but I live in Canada and lots of products from amazon.com don't ship to Canada and they're not available on amazon.ca. Really annoying! Those seem really good.
On .ca I found some grip tape but it's not for phones and I'm not sure if it will work well on my G4.
I'll check eBay.
Ramsey said:
Back covers, I don't know of any really grippy ones. Tried searching but couldn't find good ones.
The case I have hardly adds bulk, it's hard plastic but has a matte coating, very soft and adds a good amount of grip, and it's quite solid. It's called Ringke Slim. Came with the phone when I bought it from someone else. You can find it here: http://www.amazon.com/LG-Case-Technology-Protection-compatible/dp/B00V3YHIQ6
You can check skins from dbrand and slickwraps but I don't think they provide the grip I'm looking for.
I still am trying to avoid having a case on all the time so what I learned from this thread is to try out egrips: http://www.egrips.com/products
I'm still not sure about egrips though as I read others complaining that they only stick for 2 weeks and some for a few months and then you have to apply another. Some complained that they fall off right away.
So, I kept researching and found some great grip tapes (gt-50 for phones and others) on amazon.com but I live in Canada and lots of products from amazon.com don't ship to Canada and they're not available on amazon.ca. Really annoying! Those seem really good.
On .ca I found some grip tape but it's not for phones and I'm not sure if it will work well on my G4.
I'll check eBay.
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The case looks nice, does it add any bulk?
It is strange that for a phone with changing covers there are dozens of cases and not alternative backs.
I'm thinking for a skin maybe.
Corduroy-21 said:
The case looks nice, does it add any bulk?
It is strange that for a phone with changing covers there are dozens of cases and not alternative backs.
I'm thinking for a skin maybe.
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It adds only a few mm bulk, it's the thinnest case I think. It doesn't bother me at all. I still want a skin or a grip tape.
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It adds only a few mm bulk, it's the thinnest case I think. It doesn't bother me at all. I still want a skin or a grip tape.
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I have this and it's the best case I know for not adding bulk . quite good grip but I'm going to put carbon fibre wrap on as it looks a good fit.
About Skins, if anyone is interested, based on what I researched, I found that the leather series from Slickwraps offer the best grip for our G4. The only skins that surpass it in grippiness is the Natural Series from Slickwraps. From the natural series, the real leather one (it's actually real leather ) has a super grip as reviewers state. Sadly, no natural series yet for the G4 .
I don't have any skin but I think I may end up with the vinyl leather from slickwraps, which is made by 3M. I'm going to shop first for some vinyl tape at a store here to see if I could just use that instead of paying a lot for a skin.

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