Review of Noreve Case for Dell Streak - Streak 5 Accessories

I am surprised to be the first to review this product on the web, has anyone bought it? I have been resisting buying a case for my Streak for almost 3 months as I was waiting for the launch of Otterbox Commuter (yep it launched one day after I purchased Noreve, crap luck). But could not resist the temptation of a posh Noreve case with built-in kick-stand and detachable belt-clip, even though the price is steep.
Now I just received my Noreve case today, and my reaction is two-folds:
YES, I made the right choice!
High quality leather, build & design. Live up to Noreve's reputation. The case fits so seamlessly to my Streak that it feel like an integrated part of it.
Feels compact and still pocketable, though the general thickness is 2cm, and another 0.2cm for the kick-stand. Should provide decent protection from drops I think.
Built-in Kick-Stand is so cool, and does not add bulk to the case. Best kick-stand design among all Noreve's phone products IMO.
Flip cover folds nicely to the back when using the Streak in both landscape & portrait mode. No need to worry about a dangling flip when making phone calls.
Makes my Streak look like a professional digital diary. Way too cool to bring to business meetings than using a silicon or plasticky case!
Reasonable price (US$51.88 after 15% discount coupon) compared to other Streak cases, considering the quality and features. But see shipping cost below.
NO, I should have waited one more day!
NO BELT CLIP!!! Noreve's website claimed it is bundled, but it is not, and from the design it seems belt clip is not supported as there is no "screw" for clip attachment. I have send Noreve an email to question about that. A huge disappointment here.
Cheap packaging. Where is the posh gift box package that ships with typical Noreve products?
Ridiculous shipping cost (US$27.84). I received it on day 8, although Noreve's order initially stated "UPS Saver : Delivery in 2/4 days Singapore".
Conclusion, if it ships with all items as expected (belt clip, nice packaging, 2-4 days delivery), I am sure to say the money is well spent and I probably won't miss Otterbox Commuter. Unfortunately I have to live with some regrets for now.
Below are some pictures to share.

What are you using for your home screen?

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What are you using for your home screen?
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1) Extended Controls on the top
2) Beautiful Widgets for Weather+Clock+Date
3) LauncherPro for scrollable dock at the bottom
4) Smooth Calendar widget (not shown in photo for privacy reasons)

Thanks for taking time to do this

here is Noreve's response to the issues I reported:
thank you for your message. We had to remove the belt clip. The case with the device was too heavy and the belt clip was breaking too easily. We have to remove the belt clip on the website. sorry.
Packaging. As you can see the product is too big. We are working now on the same packaging as other products but it is not ready yet... so we are using this white box.
Shipping fees. 2/4 days is transit time. So it is the delay when the package is shipped, not when the order is placed. It was shipped on the 23rd. What you have to know also is that our country was blocked last week with strikes..."
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So there you are, detachable belt clip is not supported but was previously advertised (see attachment), gift box packaging will be coming soon (not for early adopter like me), delivery time stated is only transit time not end-to-end.
Well I appreciate the honest & prompt response from Noreve, but that does not make me happy at all. Lesson learnt - it doesn't pay to be an early adopter/supporter. Life sucks.
pogele said:
NO BELT CLIP!!! Noreve's website claimed it is bundled, but it is not, and from the design it seems belt clip is not supported as there is no "screw" for clip attachment. I have send Noreve an email to question about that. A huge disappointment here.
Cheap packaging. Where is the posh gift box package that ships with typical Noreve products?
Ridiculous shipping cost (US$27.84). I received it on day 8, although Noreve's order initially stated "UPS Saver : Delivery in 2/4 days Singapore".
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As with the Tuff-Luv and Otterbox cases (and probably some others too) they forgot the cutouts for the proximity sensor. Seems like there is only one (in this case quite stupid) Streak case designer on the planet working for several OEMs...

that is not true. Noreve has cut-out for proximity sensor. I owned one.

BigBlue007 said:
As with the Tuff-Luv and Otterbox cases (and probably some others too)
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Tuff-Luv fixed that problem as soon as they heard about it, their cases come with the correct cutouts.

Related

What is Vaja thinking???

Vaja has just come out with their universal UMPC cases and the Athena will fit inside:
http://www.vajacases.com/home/home_en.html
$120 USD and up for a pouch without a belt clip... They must be joking. I know Vaja makes exquisite cases but for that price you could buy a Krusell and most of the Multidapt options.
vaja is thinking of getting rich quicker, at the expense of suckers like us
I and many others arn't "Suckers" and won't fall for this crap.. We already order our "Tuff as Nuts" cases...
And the Vaja, link points to a "Notify me when the case is ready" list.. Meaning they don't have one...
Sign up for the upcoming release of our HTC Advantage cases.
Fill the following fields and be the first to be notified when the cases are released.
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Ditto Madhadder, you can order 2 fully-loaded (i.e. with clip) Tuff-as-nuts cases for that price. Yowza!
I'll stick with my $13 Krusell. See the "Almost Perfect..." thread.
tuff as nutts cases are great. Don't waste your money on vaja!
I just posted a review of this case on Gear Diary:
http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/05/the-vaja-umpc-case-review/
auramae said:
I just posted a review of this case on Gear Diary:
http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/05/the-vaja-umpc-case-review/
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I suppose the absence of a belt loop or belt clip is okay for ladies who tends to put all the accessories in their handbag anyway. For guys, the absence of a belt loop/clip will almost render this completely useless. We don't want to carry it in our hand for the whole day, do we?
If it doesn't fit in a pocket or on my belt it doesn't go.

Best case for HD2

Hello,
just received the case for my HD2 from pdair, in fact this one:
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000801&products_id=24581
It's not my first purchase via pdair. If anyone looks for a classy case, built of fine and soft leather and manufactured on the millimeter, simply go for this case !
This is no advertisement, I neither get paid by pdair nor am I affiliated with them in any way (unfortunately...).
Already purchased the case for the Touch HD from them.
Actually the HD2 also fits in there and this is what I did until the new case came today.
I'd been a bit concerned therefore if they wouldn't offer the same case in disguise for two different device models.
Well they didn't
I have always preferred "horizontal pouch type" cases, they are most practical to wear, that's at least my experience.
Only downside was:
If you live in Europe, like I do, its quite some distance to Hong Kong and I had to wait for the good to arrive (unfortunately air cargo space over Christmas time becomes additionally scarce).
Let's hope they will have some distribution point in the EU region some time.
As far as I could see there is no retailer in Europe offering their cases.
In case someone knows one, pls post here.
Regards,
ghl10000
ghl10000 said:
Hello,
just received the case for my HD2 from pdair, in fact this one:
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000801&products_id=24581
It's not my first purchase via pdair. If anyone looks for a classy case, built of fine and soft leather and manufactured on the millimeter, simply go for this case !
This is no advertisement, I neither get paid by pdair nor am I affiliated with them in any way (unfortunately...).
Already purchased the case for the Touch HD from them.
Actually the HD2 also fits in there and this is what I did until the new case came today.
I'd been a bit concerned therefore if they wouldn't offer the same case in disguise for two different device models.
Well they didn't
I have always preferred "horizontal pouch type" cases, they are most practical to wear, that's at least my experience.
Only downside was:
If you live in Europe, like I do, its quite some distance to Hong Kong and I had to wait for the good to arrive (unfortunately air cargo space over Christmas time becomes additionally scarce).
Let's hope they will have some distribution point in the EU region some time.
As far as I could see there is no retailer in Europe offering their cases.
In case someone knows one, pls post here.
Regards,
ghl10000
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I ordered the same pouch. I am using a brando black silicon skin on my hd2 and I hope that with the elastic sides of the pouch I can put my phone with the silicon skin on in the pouch. This is simply impossible with other pouches. (I've bought already 2 pouches) I will keep you informed when I receive my pouch. I think that many others will be interested in a pouch in which they can put their phone with a silicon skin on.
herlek said:
I ordered the same pouch. I am using a brando black silicon skin on my hd2 and I hope that with the elastic sides of the pouch I can put my phone with the silicon skin on in the pouch. This is simply impossible with other pouches. (I've bought already 2 pouches) I will keep you informed when I receive my pouch. I think that many others will be interested in a pouch in which they can put their phone with a silicon skin on.
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Oops.
I am sure this will be problematic as I said:
The pdair case is no "generic case", as offered by several manufacturers (already was "cheated" myself by such resellers, sent back these cases of course), it really fits on the millimeter.
Yes, there is a rubberized, flexible strap on each side of the case, but as the HD2 itself is very thin, these straps are as well.
So if your rubber cover (or case) is very, very thin, the HD2 might fit in the pdair case with it.
Yes, just post your findings for others.
If it won't fit in and you can't use it or pdair won't take it back (never had to return anything to them), put it on ebay and post to others they can get a cheap good case there for the HD2 ;-)
Regards
ghl10000
I had a look on the website, and the cases look very professional. I have ordered one for my new HTC HD2, which arrives tomorrow.
Cheers!
ADC (Yateley, UK)
ghl10000 said:
Hello,
just received the case for my HD2 from pdair, in fact this one:
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000801&products_id=24581
It's not my first purchase via pdair. If anyone looks for a classy case, built of fine and soft leather and manufactured on the millimeter, simply go for this case !
This is no advertisement, I neither get paid by pdair nor am I affiliated with them in any way (unfortunately...).
Already purchased the case for the Touch HD from them.
Actually the HD2 also fits in there and this is what I did until the new case came today.
I'd been a bit concerned therefore if they wouldn't offer the same case in disguise for two different device models.
Well they didn't
I have always preferred "horizontal pouch type" cases, they are most practical to wear, that's at least my experience.
Only downside was:
If you live in Europe, like I do, its quite some distance to Hong Kong and I had to wait for the good to arrive (unfortunately air cargo space over Christmas time becomes additionally scarce).
Let's hope they will have some distribution point in the EU region some time.
As far as I could see there is no retailer in Europe offering their cases.
In case someone knows one, pls post here.
Regards,
ghl10000
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I've just ordered it, from the UK! Its from a company on Ebay for £15 with free delivery. As ghl10000, I've had some of their products before and l'm using my HD PDair case with my HD2, but decided to take the plunge once I found this on Ebay (and used my Ebay Plus Points voucher ) Had one for my N95 as well and have never been happier. Very high quality and perfect fit.
Link
Owen.
herlek said:
I ordered the same pouch. I am using a brando black silicon skin on my hd2 and I hope that with the elastic sides of the pouch I can put my phone with the silicon skin on in the pouch. This is simply impossible with other pouches. (I've bought already 2 pouches) I will keep you informed when I receive my pouch. I think that many others will be interested in a pouch in which they can put their phone with a silicon skin on.
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I've received today my pouch and it fits ... tight, but it fits. I've to use some force to close the pouch but I think it will fit better after some time. This is for me the first pouch which fits my hd2 with invisible shield and silicon case. I don't think a better protection is possible. I am to test it out the next days. The pouch itself is well made of soft leather. The only concern I have are the elastic sides of the pouch, but I am not to much concerned about this because I usualy buy a new phone every year. (one is already speaking of the hd3 for the end of the year?)
edit : I've removed the invissible shield on the screen because it is to soft for this pouch - it gives an 'impression' of the innerside skin of the pouch (where the magnet is). I've reinstalled an anti-glare screenprotector which gives no problems with this pouch. The invisible shield was also too reflective in the sun.
i got my alu case from pdair a few days ago (ebay 19 Eur) and have the following problem: it looks like that the elastic band which should protect the hd2 is a little bit too thick!!!
the effect is, that when i close the case, the lid pushed on the corners and a couple of contacts are executed (most in the corners) and the hd2 begins to react - looks like an animated film, but i can´t laugh!
they will ship me a new one (package was prized out with originated for htc/leo hd2)...
regards
how good are these cases. anyone bought them? cant find reviews anywhere. they look nice but want to know the quality
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Silicone-Case...wItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item2eaa8b4e91
thanks
Shala
Looks like this one:
http://www.netimes.com/shop/resin-soft-jelly-case-for-htc-hd2-t8585-htc-leo-p-2455.html
which I ordered and is in the mail. I'm not sure if anyone has reviewed it yet; will post when I get it.
i received mine from that company today. they sent me the wrong one. its for hd2 but different case, material & colour. fits great but i'm unhappy. it picks up dust like magnet.
hi
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350284373086&_trkparms=tab=Watching
this is hand made case
PDAIR is good Product but for me I choose Krusell rather then PDAIR.
I used PDair for my Imate 9502 and Krusell for HTC HD and now I'm looking for Krusell for my new HTC HD2
Guys -- This is my first post, I hope I'm in the right place. I was just visiting this forum to see what info might exist regarding the PDair Aluminium Metal Cases. I recently purchased one (Product Code: 1BHTH2B51) for my HTC HD2 and am extremely dissatsfied with it. I just want to add my comments in support of others who have previously also expressed dissatisfaction with this case. The problem is specifically the design of the case which permits the cover (with or without the plastic screen protector) to touch the perimeter of the telephone screen setting off various applications randomly (see attached video demonstration). The problem makes the telephone completely unusable while the cover is closed. I have emailed PDair to express my disatisfaction with the case design and their response has been evasive, to say the least. My honest advice would be to to steer well clear of the PDair Aluminium Metal Cases for the HTC HD2 until they are redesigned.
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Original post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5512120&postcount=619
It might be helpful to anyone considering the PDair metal cases as opposed to the leather ones.
PDair Horizontal Vs Vertical
I'm swithering as to whither i should go for a vertical or horizontal PDair pouch for the HD2. I've previously had a horizontal pouch for older phones but the size of the HD2 concerns me, i'm thinking that the HD2 might sit less awkwardly if vertical. Anyone have any thoughts on the matter?
Sherbet66
The best case would obviously be the Piel Frama iMagnum HTC HD2 case, its prolly also the most expensive one. Down side is the long delivery time, i am currently allready waiting for 2 weeks to receive mine.
ShalaHD2 said:
how good are these cases. anyone bought them? cant find reviews anywhere. they look nice but want to know the quality
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Silicone-Case...wItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item2eaa8b4e91
thanks
Shala
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I bought one of those cases from NETIMES.COM (http://bit.ly/6s1eNy) and it's quality. For less than £3 it's a steal! Quality fitting with great protection. Adds minimal bulk to the phone and is very durable. The scratch resistant screen of the HD2 takes care of itself and the case does the rest. Everyone who has an HD2 should buy this now. Top marks! 9/10.
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i received mine from that company today. they sent me the wrong one. its for hd2 but different case, material & colour. fits great but i'm unhappy. it picks up dust like magnet.
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The PDair luxury silicone case is great Does not pick up much dust at all due to the textured surface.... fits snugly without much play...
I wished someone would make a nice brushed aluminum and rubber hard back... a combination of those two materials would make for a beautiful backing/case for our HD2's
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Anthrow said:
The best case would obviously be the Piel Frama iMagnum HTC HD2 case, its prolly also the most expensive one. Down side is the long delivery time, i am currently allready waiting for 2 weeks to receive mine.
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I bought this case here in the states, 4 day shipping. I really didn't want to spend this much for case, but wanted to protect hd2. This is best case I've ever seen, great fit, & protection, corners are real well protected. Very happy I decided to get it.
Awesome!!
I went for a rubberized one also by them instead.
never used a rubberized one before, this time i really wanna give it a try.
+1 for the Piel Frama iMagnum. I got a plain black one and it is by far the best case I have ever had, my friend (who also has the HD2) called me mad for paying so much for a case, but when he saw it, he promptly went out and ordered a custom model with his name on etc. The iMagnum range is beautifully made, perfectly designed and offers complete all round protection for the HD2, if you have don't mind paying that bit extra, I would strongly recommend it.

Best "Impact-ready" HD2 case ?

So what is the best "WW3 Ready" case for the HD2 ?
I know for the Iphone we have Otterbox etc, what are the top 3 for the HTC HD2 ?
It needs to protect it from a fall on concrete and look cool.
Thanks !
try this!
http://www.otterbox.com/pdfs/htc2-hd2xx-info.pdf
In my opinion the best compromise between cool look and good protection is Otterbox.
Commuter Case
Defender Case
eDaniel said:
In my opinion the best compromise between cool look and good protection is Otterbox.
Commuter Case
Defender Case
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This morning I have just received my Defender case from Otterbox (a little hacked off with them because I only ordered my Commuter from them three weeks ago because they told me there were no plans to release a Defender - hey ho!) and man is it rugged! Check it out on their website. It is basically a high impact plastic two part inner with built in screen and lens protection (no need for stickons, although I have left my adhesive protector on and the capacitative screen still works perfectly through two layers of protection), plus a full wrapround silicone outer. But forget the crappy feel of cheap skins, this is seriously high quality and wonderfully tactile. And boy does it protect! I decided to throw my HD2 across the office this morning just to test the new case and it just bounced! It comes with a belt clip which the whole phone clips into, so if you don't want to use it you don't have a bulky clip permanently attached to your case. The hardware buttons work perfectly (the outer skin has button pushes moulded in) - they feel more positive than the ones on my commuter case too. There is an easy access flap over the usb and headphone ports so no dust ingress. It does add a lot of bulk to the phone but it looks and feels great. I'm going to hang on to my commuter for when I need my phone to slide neatly into my pocket, but I suspect it will be wearing the Defender most of the time now. It is not cheap but well worth the price to protect a £400+ phone. If you are into active pursuits (or just accident prone) buy this case!
Use this voucher code at checkout for 10% off until 31st July - amcc6100c
Any questions just ask.
Man, that is some rugged case. Thanks for the review. I can't believe you threw your phone to test it!
I decided to throw my HD2 across the office this morning just to test the new case and it just bounced!
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My only query with these 'rugged' cases is that I see it more likely for my phone to be dropped in water or get splashed on out in the rain of here Merry Old England or the downpours of India then get run over by a 3 ton forklift (yeah, this is the sort of testing they do!)
So my question would be are the otterboxes water-resistant (not waterproof i.e. can it withstant around 1 minute immersion in water?
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This morning I have just received my Defender case from Otterbox (a little hacked off with them because I only ordered my Commuter from them three weeks ago because they told me there were no plans to release a Defender - hey ho!) and man is it rugged! Check it out on their website. It is basically a high impact plastic two part inner with built in screen and lens protection (no need for stickons, although I have left my adhesive protector on and the capacitative screen still works perfectly through two layers of protection), plus a full wrapround silicone outer. But forget the crappy feel of cheap skins, this is seriously high quality and wonderfully tactile. And boy does it protect! I decided to throw my HD2 across the office this morning just to test the new case and it just bounced! It comes with a belt clip which the whole phone clips into, so if you don't want to use it you don't have a bulky clip permanently attached to your case. The hardware buttons work perfectly (the outer skin has button pushes moulded in) - they feel more positive than the ones on my commuter case too. There is an easy access flap over the usb and headphone ports so no dust ingress. It does add a lot of bulk to the phone but it looks and feels great. I'm going to hang on to my commuter for when I need my phone to slide neatly into my pocket, but I suspect it will be wearing the Defender most of the time now. It is not cheap but well worth the price to protect a £400+ phone. If you are into active pursuits (or just accident prone) buy this case!
Use this voucher code at checkout for 10% off until 31st July - amcc6100c
Any questions just ask.
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nice little review, and thanks for the code! how much was the postage uk? as i cant get to find out without entering my visa details and i dont want to do that until i know how much it will be!!
cheers
plastic screen protector?
How does screen protector work? Does it open? Doesn't look like it. Is screen still pretty sensitive? any info or help appreciated,,Quig
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According to the website, no.
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Use this voucher code at checkout for 10% off until 31st July - amcc6100c
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Thanks alot dude, just ordered mine!
easy to take off to change battery?
Dunc001 said:
This morning I have just received my Defender case from Otterbox (a little hacked off with them because I only ordered my Commuter from them three weeks ago because they told me there were no plans to release a Defender - hey ho!) and man is it rugged! Check it out on their website. It is basically a high impact plastic two part inner with built in screen and lens protection (no need for stickons, although I have left my adhesive protector on and the capacitative screen still works perfectly through two layers of protection), plus a full wrapround silicone outer. But forget the crappy feel of cheap skins, this is seriously high quality and wonderfully tactile. And boy does it protect! I decided to throw my HD2 across the office this morning just to test the new case and it just bounced! It comes with a belt clip which the whole phone clips into, so if you don't want to use it you don't have a bulky clip permanently attached to your case. The hardware buttons work perfectly (the outer skin has button pushes moulded in) - they feel more positive than the ones on my commuter case too. There is an easy access flap over the usb and headphone ports so no dust ingress. It does add a lot of bulk to the phone but it looks and feels great. I'm going to hang on to my commuter for when I need my phone to slide neatly into my pocket, but I suspect it will be wearing the Defender most of the time now. It is not cheap but well worth the price to protect a £400+ phone. If you are into active pursuits (or just accident prone) buy this case!
Use this voucher code at checkout for 10% off until 31st July - amcc6100c
Any questions just ask.
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For some reason I cannot find the Defender Otterbox anywhere with WW shipping ! It's not even showing up on the otterbox site.
Any ideas ?
btw- The " US " Version means T-Mobile's ?
BTW2- Is T-Mobile's version the only one with 570mb of RAM ?
badai said:
easy to take off to change battery?
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Takes about 15 seconds to remove the case and 45-50 seconds to put it on as the outer silicone skin needs to be fitted around various tabs and into channels to ensure the case is splashproof.
Silencer23 said:
For some reason I cannot find the Defender Otterbox anywhere with WW shipping ! It's not even showing up on the otterbox site.
Any ideas ?
btw- The " US " Version means T-Mobile's ?
BTW2- Is T-Mobile's version the only one with 570mb of RAM ?
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It's on the Otterbox site and the shipping options come up at checkout - $7.95 standard global or $16.45 priority with taxes and duty (mine took 3 days with latter). Look here for the case - http://www.otterbox.com/htc-cases/h...al/htc-hd2-defender-series-case-international
osrix said:
nice little review, and thanks for the code! how much was the postage uk? as i cant get to find out without entering my visa details and i dont want to do that until i know how much it will be!!
cheers
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Priority shipping to UK including taxes and duties was $16 and it arrived in under three days. Standard global is $7.95 I think.
too bad. out of stock already.
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Priority shipping to UK including taxes and duties was $16 and it arrived in under three days. Standard global is $7.95 I think.
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nice one thanks!...looks like i waited too long tho
What is the difference between the cummuter and the defender ? Is the commuter much less protective ?
Also, does the "International Otterbox HD2 Defender" fit the T-Mobile HD2 ?
Defender
commuter is just like rubber skin,, defender has the inner case to protect hd2.. No, the international is only for Telstra & t8585, not us tmobile
Thanks !
So what is the second best protection case available for the T-Mobile after the Defender ? (Seeing that Otterbox dont make Defenders for T-Mob)
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commuter is just like rubber skin,, defender has the inner case to protect hd2..
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Wrong. Is it so hard to go to the website and actually read what the features are?
Commuter Series:
FeatureS
OtterBox HTC4-HD2XX accommodates HTC HD2 smartphones
(compatible with models T9193 and T8585
only, not including US model)
layer 1: Self-adhering clear protective film
(cleaning cloth and installation card included)
layer 2: Durable silicone mid-layer
layer 3: One piece custom molded polycarbonate shell
Access to all side button features
Silicone plugs allow access to all ports
Open access to camera
http://www.otterbox.com/pdfs/htc4-hd2xx-info.pdf

UK Bargain PDair Leather Case

I picked up a Streak in the recent sell off and am loving it - have upgraded to Streakdroid 2.3 (really easy with a bit of background reading even for someone coming to Android for the first time). I picked up the Otterbox commuter case but never really got on with it - I prefer leather flip cases so decided to look what was out there apart from the many derivations of the "PU leather" cases you can see on ebay.
Morpeth Mobiles are selling off their stock of PDair cases for the Streak at only £5 delivered (UK) rather than the usual £30+ that these seem to go for. I think the Tuff Luv case generally seems to get a better reception (and is a little cheaper at RRP) but I decided to try one of these for a fiver and am happy enough with it (its the flip style rather than the book style folio that I think PDair also do).
Anyway, if anyone wants to buy one you will have to google as I'm a new user and can't post outside links (before anyone asks, I have no relationship with Morpeth Mobiles whatsoever other than as a purchaser of this case). I don't know how many they have but they are still showing up at £5 this morning
perrywhite said:
I picked up a Streak in the recent sell off and am loving it - have upgraded to Streakdroid 2.3 (really easy with a bit of background reading even for someone coming to Android for the first time). I picked up the Otterbox commuter case but never really got on with it - I prefer leather flip cases so decided to look what was out there apart from the many derivations of the "PU leather" cases you can see on ebay.
Morpeth Mobiles are selling off their stock of PDair cases for the Streak at only £5 delivered (UK) rather than the usual £30+ that these seem to go for. I think the Tuff Luv case generally seems to get a better reception (and is a little cheaper at RRP) but I decided to try one of these for a fiver and am happy enough with it (its the flip style rather than the book style folio that I think PDair also do).
Anyway, if anyone wants to buy one you will have to google as I'm a new user and can't post outside links (before anyone asks, I have no relationship with Morpeth Mobiles whatsoever other than as a purchaser of this case). I don't know how many they have but they are still showing up at £5 this morning
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No sell off of Dell Streaks in the UK, so i wonder about how genuine this post is, yes the cases are for sale for £5 and i ordered one, but, as i say, Streaks are still at a high price here in the UK
They did sell off the streaks.....
at the Dell Swarm site (at least twice!).
Other than than - thanks for making me feel welcome!
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at the Dell Swarm site (at least twice!).
Other than than - thanks for making me feel welcome!
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Welcome to the forums, you have been registered for 4 years, and posted 4 years later?
Nevermind, thanks for the heads up, i have bought one.
Not sure if it matters but in the interests of full disclosure, I had a Dell Axim PDA back in the day which I got rid of and then did not rediscover the forums until I got my streak.
perrywhite said:
Not sure if it matters but in the interests of full disclosure, I had a Dell Axim PDA back in the day which I got rid of and then did not rediscover the forums until I got my streak.
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Glad you can join us on the twilght of the Dell Streak. Shame the price was £199, its hardly the £75 they were selling them for in the states at the end of life. There again, Dell support is so crap, they would have to pay me to take a another piece of their kit on.
Its a great phone, but mine had a dead earpiece from new. Absolute rubbish, whatever happened to quality control.
You buy a nice shiny new phone, then they give you someone elses if it becomes faulty.
perrywhite said:
Not sure if it matters but in the interests of full disclosure, I had a Dell Axim PDA back in the day which I got rid of and then did not rediscover the forums until I got my streak.
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XDA military interrogation
EDIT: Oops hit send too fast, missed the emoticon.
Review PDAir Flip Case
I ordered this case and it arrived today, so i will give it a quick review.
I have used a PDAir case before for my Sony-Ericsson P1i, but that time it was a aluminium case. The quality of this leather case is very nice, well stitched.
It has a magnetic catch that holds the flap securely closed, 3 pockets in the flap for credit cards, business cards or memory cards. There are cutouts for the PDMI port, power and camera buttons,
The top sides of the device are not protected so you have total access to volume buttons and headphone jack. The case fits tightly, i doubt you could fit the phone with a extended battery installed, might be possible but i doubt it. There are 5 holes punched in the back to allow sound out of the speaker and cut outs for the 3 capacitative buttons, microphone and screen, earpiece and front facing camera and sensor.
To use the main camera you have to pull the flap right back to allow it to be used.
There is no belt clip, so it will have to go in a pocket, or a bag.
Generally fits nice and keeps the phones slim profile, but apart from protecting the screen and back of the device, the sides are very exposed and personally i prefer my Otterbox Defender case, which although chunky provides my delicate streak allround protection apart from the screen, which is protected when in the holster if its put in with the screen facing inwards.
I have attached some photos for those considering this case
Overall, at £4.99 its a reasonable case but i will be sticking with my Otterbox.
The Streak can be bought from Morgan Computers for £199.95 sim free, as for the PDAir case it's great at a fiver (if it was in stock) but not worth the original £30~
Wish they still had these as looks nice but thanks for flagging it up for us maybe they'll get more

rooCASE Multi-Angle Leather Folio Case (Video Review)

http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Multi...TF8&coliid=I3PNX4KCCN3GST&colid=2KWIRQ1PEHLSD
If your looking for a great Nexus 7 Case at a incredible price .. this is a steal for $15...
It's as advertised, it's multi-angle to any position you want because they grey area is felt, and it has velcro feet on the bottom side of the tablet that let's you position it anyway you want and it's holding up great!! .. it's very stable in portrait mode as well..maybe I do a video or something sometime soon, but it's a steal .. closes by a magnet and I forget what it's called but when you close the cover the screen turns off and when you open the cover the screen turns on...
I honestly can't see them settling at this price for this product .. it's every bit worth the $30 that they have as the retail. I had it pre-ordered and they just started shipping yesterday. I got mine within a day since it's shipping from Southern California ..
Update 7/22: Lots of people are asking about "muffled sound" with this case, in which I reply I don't have an issue with that. For those on the fence, I went ahead and took a picture of the back of the Nexus when the case fully extended. There are in fact holes for the speaker. Let's think about this for a moment. When you use the case in "landscape mode", the holes aren't covered. If you just lay your Nexus 7 flat on a desk and just flip open the cover.."you" are covering the holes. But imo, it's not terrible. It's not like the Nexus 7 puts out Bose Audio quality surround sound .. and again this case is only $15 shipped .. Worse case scenario, Amazon has an excellent and simple return policy.
And if your still unhappy with your sound :crying: .. Grab this free EQ App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartandroidapps.equalizer&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zbWFydGFuZHJvaWRhcHBzLmVxdWFsaXplciJd
And Please .. Press the thanks button if I've helped you at all..
Lastly, I'm including a picture of the screen lit up in the case. So you can see that no, the case doesn't cover the screen. The notification bar issues is because there's only a little bit of room there and our fingernails need to be cut!
If this was on Prime... I would have bought it yesterday...
ricktat said:
If this was on Prime... I would have bought it yesterday...
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It's worth more then $15... that price is shocking..
BTW .. it was priority mail shipping..
Its not my cup of tea but I just wanted to add that the price dropped down to $10.00
SwervFusion said:
Vegan Leather
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Hmmm, is grain fed vegan leather only available in unwashed, dirt brown and hairy.... or do they have washed options and a range of colours?
Roocase site if you want to look at others
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If this was on Prime... I would have bought it yesterday...
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Now it is on Prime but at $15 (would be the same when it was $10 with $5 in shipping)
I am taking a leap of faith since I need a case and this doesn't look as ****ty as the other folio cases out and does have the magnet so :fingers-crossed:
I ordered one of these yesterday. Was $10 w/ 5 dollar shipping basically. Looks good to me in the pics, hopefully it fits good when I get it.
I liked how it had the magnet for auto-wake, and how it had a stand mode for watching movies I guess. And how it was cheap
Im really digging this case. I have a post here about the exogear car mount..and i can mount the nexus 7 with the case still on .. when i get time im going to update my pictures and do a new video on that one as well.. enjoy guys!
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The rooCASE looks nice but a bit too thick. What do people think about that?
Thanks
Purchased one of these today. Paid $10 for it earlier. Looks decent enough for me right now. Hope it's good quality.
The one I originally wanted was the one below. Has a handstrap along with a magnet to close the flap. I just can't honestly wait 2 weeks for it so I settled for this one.
Do you think this one has a magnetic closing flap so it doesn't accidentally open?
EDIT: Sorry, just answered my own question. It has a magnetic flap closure.
Product Details
Soft interior lined with non-scratch material
Adjustable stand for viewing between 45-90 degree
Built-in magnetic provides sleep / wake feature
Elastic loop for stylus or pen
Magnetic flap closure
Access to all ports and control
Product Dimensions
7.7" x 5" x 0.7"
Product Weight
7 ounces
System Requirements
Google Nexus 7 Tablet
Package Includes
rooCASE Multi-Angle Folio Case Cover for Google Nexus 7 Tablet
http://www.amazon.com/YooMee-Androi...qid=1342736104&sr=1-1&keywords=nexus+7+yoomee
I guess I got my answer and the cons outweigh the pros:
"I have noticed that the speaker is quite muted while in this case, and also its kind of bulky. It probably triples the thickness of the nexus 7."
(http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Multi-Angle-Leather-Google-Automatically/product-reviews/B008F05Q2E/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&colid=2KWIRQ1PEHLSD&coliid=I3PNX4KCCN3GST&showViewpoints=1)
The rooCases do increase the bulk but IMO they are worth their weight in gold. I have a leather rooCase on my ASUS Transformer - which got knocked to the ground from a height of about 4 feet and it did not get any damage from the fall, not a nick, dent or crack. Here's a link to the genuine leather rooCase for the Nexus. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008F05Q5Q/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
This one is more expensive; but the inner case is detachable and can reattach in portrait
mode for video chats. The only other downside is the bezel is covered and makes the notification bar marginally harder to pull down.
bustinstugots24 said:
Purchased one of these today. Paid $10 for it earlier. Looks decent enough for me right now. Hope it's good quality.
The one I originally wanted was the one below. Has a handstrap along with a magnet to close the flap. I just can't honestly wait 2 weeks for it so I settled for this one.
Do you think this one has a magnetic closing flap so it doesn't accidentally open?
EDIT: Sorry, just answered my own question. It has a magnetic flap closure.
Product Details
Soft interior lined with non-scratch material
Adjustable stand for viewing between 45-90 degree
Built-in magnetic provides sleep / wake feature
Elastic loop for stylus or pen
Magnetic flap closure
Access to all ports and control
Product Dimensions
7.7" x 5" x 0.7"
Product Weight
7 ounces
System Requirements
Google Nexus 7 Tablet
Package Includes
rooCASE Multi-Angle Folio Case Cover for Google Nexus 7 Tablet
http://www.amazon.com/YooMee-Androi...qid=1342736104&sr=1-1&keywords=nexus+7+yoomee
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I have the Kindle Fire version of this case and though it fits it doesn't close properly. The Nexus 7 version should fit perfectly. I think you'll be happy with it. Great quality for the price.
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I have the Kindle Fire version of this case and though it fits it doesn't close properly. The Nexus 7 version should fit perfectly. I think you'll be happy with it. Great quality for the price.
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I have been using this case throughout the day and find it to be very well made. It does add a little bit of bulk but nothing out of the ordinary. The tablet is the very well protected and it stands up well in landscape mode. The overall very happy with the purchase.
loztboy said:
I have been using this case throughout the day and find it to be very well made. It does add a little bit of bulk but nothing out of the ordinary. The tablet is the very well protected and it stands up well in landscape mode. The overall very happy with the purchase.
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Exactly. I was surprised at how well made it is. I also ordered this case: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008GFHO6Y/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00 It's going back. Bulkier than I like and it looks cheap.
I also got this one, which I DO like very much but will probably use it more for my daily commute to work on the train: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008G2UG3A/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00 Love how it converts to a stand.
The Nexus 7 Yoomee case will be my main case, when it arrives - I think. Really like everything about it (and I didn't expect to...)
I have to say, if anyone can let me know how to contact rooCASE for support, I would greatly appreciate it. My wife ordered a case from them for her Samsung GT 10.1, and it pretty much fell apart in the first month or so. She and I have both sent numerous email messages asking for them to honor their lifetime warranty, and neither of us have received a response.
Can't recommend them, honestly, and at this point it's the principle of the whole thing. I simply can't believe that a company of their stature (this isn't some fly-by-night outfit) doesn't respond to email. And, as far as I can see, there's no phone number to call.
wynand32 said:
I have to say, if anyone can let me know how to contact rooCASE for support, I would greatly appreciate it. My wife ordered a case from them for her Samsung GT 10.1, and it pretty much fell apart in the first month or so. She and I have both sent numerous email messages asking for them to honor their lifetime warranty, and neither of us have received a response.
Can't recommend them, honestly, and at this point it's the principle of the whole thing. I simply can't believe that a company of their stature (this isn't some fly-by-night outfit) doesn't respond to email. And, as far as I can see, there's no phone number to call.
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Did you file a claim? http://www.roocase.com/Info.aspx?q=sk:71 If not, start there...
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Did you file a claim? http://www.roocase.com/Info.aspx?q=sk:71 If not, start there...
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Yep, multiple times. But thanks.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
Does the case muffle the sound as stated by the Amazon reviewer? This is one of the cases that I'm considering. TIA.
mrbelvedere said:
Does the case muffle the sound as stated by the Amazon reviewer? This is one of the cases that I'm considering. TIA.
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The sound seems fine to me. I really like this case, so far. ...for less that $15 shipped, I think it's great.
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