I currently have a Telus Touch Pro 2, and I'm using the Telus holster for it.
It's the only holster they offer.
It is terrible. I've had the phone since August and I'm on my third holster...they just fall apart.
I have BlackBerry holster envy. I love the look, I love the feel, but the Touch Pro 2 just doesn't fit in BB holsters.
I want something similar for my TP2.
Any suggestions?
I made a thread like this before, and a lot of people suggested cases, or things that just plain weren't holsters!
I want something that is:
A. A holster! The device must slide in and out of this holster, and the holster must remain attached to my belt.
B. Leather.
C. Covers the device. I've seen iPhone holsters where the iPhone just snaps in, and isn't covered at all...that's not what I'm looking for...
D. Magnetically-clasped. Friction fit...anything but magnetic clasp...just won't do.
E. Device must enter and exit vertically. I've seen iPhone holsters where the iPhone is inserted horizontally (side first). Unacceptable. The phone must be inserted bottom first.
F. High quality! Price is not an object, but I wear this sucker every waking hour, so it's got to stand up to punishment! Price is not really an object.
G. Rotating. The clip that attaches to the belt must be able to rotate.
To clarify: I'm not looking for a case! I want a holster. Just look at any BlackBerry holster, that's what I want, except for the TP2!
Like this!
Thanks in advance!
I believe you are looking for this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120485267995
I bought it and I have used it for almost a week now. This case might work better for you then me.
I wear shorts alot and have the holster clipped to the inside of my pocket. I don't like wearing belts/pants.
It makes a big dent in your pocket and feels uncomfortable when walking around.
I plan to just buy a regular silicone case that has grip.
I keep having to readjust the holster and it's just not working to my liking at this point.
Plus I actually have to use 2 hands to pull the phone out the case which gets very annoying for me.
kmx said:
I believe you are looking for this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120485267995
I bought it and I have used it for almost a week now. This case might work better for you then me.
I wear shorts alot and have the holster clipped to the inside of my pocket. I don't like wearing belts/pants.
It makes a big dent in your pocket and feels uncomfortable when walking around.
I plan to just buy a regular silicone case that has grip.
I keep having to readjust the holster and it's just not working to my liking at this point.
Plus I actually have to use 2 hands to pull the phone out the case which gets very annoying for me.
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How solid is the attachment between the clip and the holster?
That's where the telus holsters fall apart for me...
How tightly does the phone sit in the holster?
Are you able to post a detailed picture of the belt clip?
I may just buy it because it's only $10...
Put it this way if the clip swivels left a certain amount of spins will unlock the removable swivel clip.
I feel uncompfortable when using this holster, plus it grips on tight to my touch pro 2 to the point where I have to use 2 hands to get it. It's not easily accessible.
I am starting to think if I should just take my chances with the open face holster.
Anyways here are some live pictures of the case I am using taking with the camera on my tmobile touch pro 2. Enjoy
http://img38.imageshack.us/i/imag0019ef.jpg/
http://img38.imageshack.us/i/imag0021d.jpg/
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http://img710.imageshack.us/i/imag0036i.jpg/
Those pictures aren't showing up for me...
Have you tried clicking the link? LoL
kmx said:
Have you tried clicking the link? LoL
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Ah, there we go.
Thanks.
I was just getting those infamous "X"s...
I bought 5 of these http://www.cellphoneshop.net/pro2holster.html
They are durable, hold the phone very well, and at that price, i just keep a few in my bag and car just in case i break one, i can replace it instantly
Go Piel Frama, hand made leather, very very high quality. They have the magnum and the classic version. Magnum is slightly more robus for € 10 more, but worth it imo. Also the best belt clip in the business.
http://www.pielframa.com/htc-touch-pro-ii-imagnum-cases.htm
ive got the ATT version of the TP2 (HTC Tilt 2) and an HTC belt case (p/n: 70H00191-01M) that i got from Best Buy for $32
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been running this for a couple of weeks, and love it!
i think tiltdepot or htcdepot has then a tad cheaper...
the only issue i had was the magnets turning the phone on, but a quick registry fix took care of this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=596099
no problems ever since
kmx said:
I believe you are looking for this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120485267995
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I also bought this case and have been using it for three weeks. It is acceptable and seems to be well-made, but has a few drawbacks. The phone fits tight and my case needed to be stretched for the TP2 to be inserted comfortably and without constantly pressing buttons or making screen-touch noises. I used the original styrofoam insert plus some cardboard for this purpose but still must lock the screen when using this case. I did this while carrying it in my pocket anyway.
The magnet is large enough to interfere with the keyboard slide-out feature and will turn the phone on and rotate to landscape mode when in the case. This will cause the battery to drain unless you turn off the feature of turning the phone on from standby when the keyboard slides out. You can do this with a registry hack:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\KEYBD]
"SlideWakeup"=dword:00000000
This key wasn't present on my phone so I had to add it.
FWIW, the belt-clip resembles those from the Krussel Multiadapt system and looks strudy enough, but I've found the knob to be compatible with only some Krussel clips. Also, the knob wasn't screwed on very tight when received, but don't use Locktite threadlocker on these plastic parts, as it will make them brittle and in time they will break.
I would like to use a Krussel case, which is what I used on my last phone (HTC Wizard), but they don't have one with the proper cutouts for the Verizon/Sprint variant with both USB and 3.5mm connectors on the bottom. Piel Frama makes a fine case, but I can't find one at a reasonable price and won't pay $100 for a phone case. My limit is $50, but it'd better be damn good with no quirks or inconveniences at even that price. I assume the TP2 will not fall out of the Piel Frama case when the flap is opened, but it's hard to tell from the photos since I can't tell what holds the device in. At that price I would want to be able to slide out the keyboard while in the case, too. Does anyone have any input on this?
I might like to try the plastic clip-holster from Cellphoneshop.com, previously linked, but I would worry about accidentally hitting the clip and causing the phone to fall out at an inopportune time like while riding my motorcycle.
I don't even use that holster/case anymore.
After a couple of days of using it, it is just too uncomfortable for me to use. Right now I am using the stock case that came with the phone. In a couple of weeks I am going to buy a silicone case and see how that works out.
I just need something thats not going to drop my phone out my pocket when I am wearing shorts and driving or riding a bike.
I didn't know it would be so much trouble finding a solution for a phone that has a slide put keyboard ;(
I have an update on the Ebay case I reported on earlier. Yesterday the case fell to the ground in my garage (no damage) and I found the knob on the case had unscrewed itself. This is not a good thing and if I want to continue using this case I will need to apply glue the knob so it won't come off again. I would advise anyone using this case to do the same.
I assume the TP2 will not fall out of the Piel Frama case when the flap is opened, but it's hard to tell from the photos since I can't tell what holds the device in. At that price I would want to be able to slide out the keyboard while in the case, too. Does anyone have any input on this?
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You can slide the keyboard out in the iMagnum case, and according to a friend of mine the TP2 is fastened to the case itself. On the Classic case, however, you can't slide the keyboard out. You have to pull the holster off for you to do that unfortunately. Not a big deal if you, like me, don't use the keyboard THAT much. I do consider upgrading to the iMagnum though. It may not look awesometastic and it is pricey, but it does its job better than any other holster/case. IMO.
When I got my Treopro I bough from BestBuy the Samsung Instinct side holster
The thing works AWESOME for my Touch pro 2 ... it's just tight enough that it holds it, and just loose enough to allow fast access ... and for $12.95 it's a freakin' steal!
Edit/PS ... it also has a little slot where you can slide the spare stylus for when you loose the main one
kmx said:
I believe you are looking for this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120485267995
I bought it and I have used it for almost a week now. This case might work better for you then me.
I wear shorts alot and have the holster clipped to the inside of my pocket. I don't like wearing belts/pants.
It makes a big dent in your pocket and feels uncomfortable when walking around.
I plan to just buy a regular silicone case that has grip.
I keep having to readjust the holster and it's just not working to my liking at this point.
Plus I actually have to use 2 hands to pull the phone out the case which gets very annoying for me.
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I wouldn't use this pouch if you plan on attaching it to your belt, the clip is just too thick (due to the rotation mechanism) so the phone would be too separated from your body. The clip is solidly attached to the rotation mechanism, but the mechanism is just screwed to the pouch, so you have to be careful in which direction you rotate the pouch, otherwise you'd also be unscrewing it.
The pouch itself looks very durable, and the phone fits perfectly in it (I have ATT tilt 2). It's also thin enough to put the whole thing in my pocket, which is how I use it. I also has an opening for charging or headphones, which not all pouches have.
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Almost a week ago, UPS showed up with a gift from Seidio - an ACTIVE case & spring holster combo for the Motorola Photon 4G. After spending a week using the case, here is my detailed review.
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I've been using Seidio products since the Palm Pre was released and have always appreciated their quality and sturdy products. So my expectations for their Photon 4G ACTIVE case offering were quite high. Unboxing and initially looking everything over, I was pleased to see that their signature build quality remained.
Installing the case onto the phone is super easy. My initial impressions were that it fit the phone very snugly and securely. As with any case, the more secure you want your phone, the more you must sacrifice in size. This case is no exception. Subjectively, it does not really make the phone feel much wider, but I definitely notice the increase in thickness. I don't have a caliper to measure, but it is thick enough where it almost dissuades me from carrying the phone in the front pocket of my jeans. I really like that the rubber material offers just the right amount of grip for my preferences. The plastic half of the case is not slick either, giving me great confidence when holding the phone that it won't slip out of my butterfingers.
One thing I immediately noticed were the raised buttons. The buttons are sturdy enough that pressing them gives very positive feedback and does not feel mushy at all. I really like how the power button feels even more than without the case, as I felt the power button was always kind of a pain to get to since it was recessed. The volume and camera buttons also benefit. And the buttons are not raised "too far" such that I would hit them accidentally either. It's just right.
The cut-outs in the case for the USB & HDMI ports, headphone jack, camera, and kickstand are precise and accurate. Because the Photon's HDMI & USB ports are so close to one another, I see why Seidio was forced to just have one large cut-out for the two ports. This is really the only "weak point" in the whole case, but I cannot fault Seidio for Motorola's design choices.
While not surprising, it is unfortunate that getting the kickstand out is a real pain. I'd call it next to impossible if you don't have any nails. But that tradeoff is to be expected with thicker, sturdier cases. But if you can get it out, then the phone looks good.
Moving onto the spring holster, it too feels sturdy and well built. The springs on both the phone latch and belt clip are strong and secure. The phone locks in positively and is not loose at all. The belt clip rotates into 7 different positions, depending on your personal preference. I prefer to keep mine rotated fully clockwise for right-handed horizontal carry.
Unfortunately, I did find one negative here. Unless the belt clip was rotated fully to the right or left (for horizontal carry), the belt clip was loose and had about 10 degrees of play in each other position. I informed Seidio of this, who told me that this was unique to my sample belt holster. They offerred to replace it for free, but I declined since it doesn't affect me. I view this only as a minor nuisance that only affects those who prefer vertical or angled carry.
After using the ACTIVE case & holster for the past week, I can say that the ACTIVE case does what it's supposed to - protect my phone. It's sturdy and solid. The rubber does attract lint and dust, but that's yet another tradeoff of this particular material. When holstered, I had no issues feeling the phone vibrate, which has been an issue with looser, poorly-built holsters.
However, I do have one significant usability issue with the belt holster. With each and every prior belt holster, I was always able to reholster my phone with one hand, simply by inserting the lower half of the phone, then pushing inward. The belt clip latch would simply be pushed out of the way and snap back in place. But due to two subtle differences in the latch, the tip of the latch frequently catches the lip of the ACTIVE case. It got caught more than half the times I reholstered the phone - far too frequently which makes this a significant issue in my book.
I analyzed the latch on this case vs the Seidio case for the Epic and noticed two subtle yet significant design differences.
Photon (left) & Epic (right)
If you look closely, the tip of the latch on the Photon is longer. The angle of the "face" of the latch is also sharper and more acute. Those two design differences means that the bottom of the phone must be FULLY seated, before pushing inward, else the latch will catch the case. I reported this back to Seidio, who informed me that their ACTIVE cases and holsters were meant to be reholstered by manually lifting the latch. I think this is utterly preposterous but they stuck to their guns. So I've taken matters into my own hands, used a Dremel tool, and both shortened the length of the latch and changed the angel of the latch face. That has thankfully solved my reholstering issues.
In summary, I am happy with the ACTIVE case. It's sturdy, solid, and protects my phone. However, I'm not as happy with the holster, due to the reholstering issue outlined above. After reading Seidio's response, I took a quick informal poll amongst my friends and coworkers. Of the 8 that responded to me, NO ONE reholsters their phone with two hands - everyone does it the same way I do. Thankfully my Dremel modification resolved the issue for me. I can only hope that Seidio takes my feedback into account and revises their holster design.
Case: 9/10
Holster: 4/10 (8/10 after I corrected the reholstering issue)
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Well the UPS guy left me a nice gift last night... a brand new Seidio Active Case & Holster combo!
So far so good. The phone fits snugly, everything fits into the holster securely, and it seems to offer the level of protection that I'm hoping for.
I'll be adding to this thread with a more detailed write-up after using the holster & case for a few days. I'll gladly field any questions folks have as well.
Disclosure: I want to fully disclose that I got this free from Seidio, in exchange for doing a detailed review write-up. But I only agreed to do so as long as I retained the freedom to speak freely, honestly, and unbiased. I will say though, that I've been using Seidio products for a long time and am a fan of their products, so take it for what you will.
bitbang3r said:
How's the button action with the Active? I loved how the ActiveX felt with my Epic, but it had frustratingly-mushy "button feel" through the case. The power button wasn't *too* bad, but it was impossible to take a picture using the camera button with the case on (it required too much pressure to activate the button through the rubber nub, and the camera would shake).
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To answer your question, I really like it. For me, I felt that the Photon's power button was a little difficult to easily push, as it was almost too flush. With the Active case, the power button is very responsive and requires less pressure to trigger. The buttons over the volume rocker and camera button, also have a similar solid push/pressure feel and I still feel the click-feedback very well.
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I can't tell from the pics but are the sides of the case open? Are there any spots where the phone is not protected by the case?
I'm looking into either getting the Active case or the Convert when it comes out. Not sure which one yet.
**EDIT....Ok. I see it better now with the newer pics you added.**
That looks really thick, how easy is it to get the kickstand out with that? Do you have the car dock? If so does the case hinder pairing?
Torisen said:
That looks really thick, how easy is it to get the kickstand out with that? Do you have the car dock? If so does the case hinder pairing?
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I do not have the car dock, but I'm certain that the case is too think to fit into the car dock. Again, it's a trade off... thicker more protective case = less compatibility with existing docks.
Subject speaks for itself, looking for the best protective case for lowest price possible, whether its from Amazon, etc.
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I'm just trying to not spend a load of money, I've seen good cases for decent prices so just trying to get some ideas.
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Consider price range you're aiming for?
I guess $30 or less.
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http://www.handhelditems.com
Good prices on nice quality cases.
I personally like a hard silicon (TPU) case because of the impact resistance and ease of getting it on/off.
I like the Silicon cases from Verizon for the perfect fit, but I get a pretty good discount through my company there which makes the price a lot more manageable. My next case is on the way from the website above because I've seen how nice the cases are in person.
I've got several, and the Incipio or Seidio 2 piece cases are the best. I'm rocking the Seidio Active combo because I need a holster, but if you want my grey/black Incipio, I'd sell it for that price.
Pm me if interested
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I had the incipio and hated it, it was a lint magnet which sucks if you carry your phone in your pocket.
I actually gave it away free to a poster on this site. I now use a hard rubber HTCPedia case that works with the extended battery and I love it.
~John
jmorton10 said:
I had the incipio and hated it, it was a lint magnet which sucks if you carry your phone in your pocket.
I actually gave it away free to a poster on this site. I now use a hard rubber HTCPedia case that works with the extended battery and I love it.
~John
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Way to block that guy's attempt to help someone out........
KORM via the beast known as the Rezound.
Cruzer light from Amazon. 9 shipped
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http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Rezound-Rubberized-Shell-Holster/dp/B0067P0EGM/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_2
I got this for like 12 bucks shipped
Many on this site mention it but they don't say much about it.
It's hard plastic not rubber.
It's like the rezounds battery door, meaning it's hard plastic that has been textured to feel like rubber.
The fit seems to be perfect.
The phone stays snug in the holster, but I can imagine over time it will loosen somewhat as the case gets worn and the plastic smooths from the friction.
All buttons are accessible.
Belt clip swivels 90 degrees in each direction and feels very sturdy.
The belt clip opening seems to be wide enough to secure to most belts.
The phone shell has a fold out that is used as a kickstand.
Overall, for the price this is a very good case.
With the proper screen protector I think the phone would survive a 3 foot drop with some possible scuffing on the top or bottom edges.
A drop while the phone is in the holster from 4 should not be very damaging if at all.
IMHO my phone is protected from day to day dings and clumbsy fumbles. Will the phone survive a falling out of my back pack while doing 80 MPH on my motorcycle? IDK.
That's my 2 cents
Hit thanks if it helps
Forgot the 1 real con.
There is no cutout on the holster for the micro usb port, so you can't pull the whole holster off and plug in, you need to take the phone out of the holster.
I may try to modify the holster with my dremel to make the charging port accessible while in the holster.
mc_365 said:
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Rezound-Rubberized-Shell-Holster/dp/B0067P0EGM/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_2
I got this for like 12 bucks shipped
Many on this site mention it but they don't say much about it.
It's hard plastic not rubber.
It's like the rezounds battery door, meaning it's hard plastic that has been textured to feel like rubber.
The fit seems to be perfect.
The phone stays snug in the holster, but I can imagine over time it will loosen somewhat as the case gets worn and the plastic smooths from the friction.
All buttons are accessible.
Belt clip swivels 90 degrees in each direction and feels very sturdy.
The belt clip opening seems to be wide enough to secure to most belts.
The phone shell has a fold out that is used as a kickstand.
Overall, for the price this is a very good case.
With the proper screen protector I think the phone would survive a 3 foot drop with some possible scuffing on the top or bottom edges.
A drop while the phone is in the holster from 4 should not be very damaging if at all.
IMHO my phone is protected from day to day dings and clumbsy fumbles. Will the phone survive a falling out of my back pack while doing 80 MPH on my motorcycle? IDK.
That's my 2 cents
Hit thanks if it helps
Forgot the 1 real con.
There is no cutout on the holster for the micro usb port, so you can't pull the whole holster off and plug in, you need to take the phone out of the holster.
I may try to modify the holster with my dremel to make the charging port accessible while in the holster.
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Thanks for the review! Been waiting for someone to review this case. For $6 I'm getting it for the kickstand alone.
KORM via the beast known as the Rezound.
mc_365 said:
I got this for like 12 bucks shipped
Many on this site mention it but they don't say much about it.
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I have that one as well and it's a good case and holster.
The only negative IMO is: I wish the case had more coverage around the top and bottom of the phone. Those parts are open and the phone or screen could break if the phone lands just right (or wrong...)
Is this the Incipio case mentioned earlier in the thread?
http://www.amazon.com/Incipio-HT-223-Rezound-SILICRYLIC-Silicone/dp/B006PD6LPE/ref=pd_sim_cps_2
Seems kinda nice.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21632695
This should be mine come next week.
KORM via the beast known as the Rezound.
I got a Bodyglove Slim Profile case. you can have it for $10.
its a very good case, feels sturdy and feels like it can take a hit. Custom carbon fiber wrap looks awesome.
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Just got a seido active so I no longer need it.
Go with a otterbox commuter case off of ebay. Big discount off MSRP. Total coverage, with soft case, additional coverage with hard over top. Also comes with a static screen protector.
I've had two on different phones. Great protection from drops, all ports are easily accessed, Makes power and vol buttons much easier to press.
g8-rez said:
Go with a otterbox commuter case off of ebay. Big discount off MSRP. Total coverage, with soft case, additional coverage with hard over top. Also comes with a static screen protector.
I've had two on different phones. Great protection from drops, all ports are easily accessed, Makes power and vol buttons much easier to press.
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By static screen protector, meaning it has its own it puts on itself? That would be nice, I suck at putting those on.
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I just got the Incipio Silicrylic case and like it a lot, I would have liked a grippier silicone, but my phone feels much more secure in my hand with the case on
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By static screen protector, meaning it has its own it puts on itself? That would be nice, I suck at putting those on.
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NO, by static i mean one that doesn't use a water solution to install.
Its one that just lays on, like most of the cheap ones you can find.
If you want an Otterbox Defender..PM me. I have on that is practically new (including the screen protector unused) that I will sell for cheap.
I ordered on Amazon at 10:49pm last night the Seidio Active case (black) for my HTC Rezound. It was delivered this afternoon at 2:40pm.
I have been using the same type of case with my Dinc since I got it. I waited a couple weeks before deciding I didn't want to leave the Rezound unprotected.
Like the Dinc version, the case consists of two parts... A rubber shell that you put onto the phone first, and then a hard shell that clamps on over the back of the rubber shell.
This provides a shock absorber like affect that protects the phone pretty good. I've dropped my Dinc a number of times in all kinds of angles. Take it out of the case even after 2 years of use and the phone looks brand new.
The case does add some bulk and weight to the phone and adds a rim of rubber around the front of the phone which protects the phone if it lands face down.
The Rezound version actually uses a lot less plastic than the Dinc version does. You can see in the picture below that the dinc version (on the left) there are only a few cutouts along the edge of the hard shell, but with the Rezound one it there is a lot less along the edge.
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This has a benefit of lessening the weight, but also makes it feel a lot easier to break when taking off and putting on. I think it is a good case though.
One thing that takes getting used to is the new lip that is around the side of the front of the phone, I got used to resting thumb (I hold the phone in the left hand) on the left edge and just swiping across.. Now my thumb rests on the rubber and you have to kind of pick it up before swiping.
Another positive is that it provides a lot easier to use set of volume buttons. The device has very low profile volume buttons that I have trouble using. With the case, no problems any more.
I've seen people complain about the power button in that it is not raised like the volume buttons, but it is easy to push and I actually rarely use the power button on the phone. One it is on the wrong side of the phone when you hold it in the left hand and I used Widget Locker which allows me to use the volume button to activate the device instead.
BTW I decided to not get the combo with holster because I rarely use a holster. I found that my phone takes a much bigger beating when I use a holster rather than just pocketing it instead. When I get into my truck, I put the phone in a pocket in the Visor.
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I ordered on Amazon at 10:49pm last night the Seidio Active case (black) for my HTC Rezound. It was delivered this afternoon at 2:40pm.
I have been using the same type of case with my Dinc since I got it. I waited a couple weeks before deciding I didn't want to leave the Rezound unprotected.
Like the Dinc version, the case consists of two parts... A rubber shell that you put onto the phone first, and then a hard shell that clamps on over the back of the rubber shell.
This provides a shock absorber like affect that protects the phone pretty good. I've dropped my Dinc a number of times in all kinds of angles. Take it out of the case even after 2 years of use and the phone looks brand new.
The case does add some bulk and weight to the phone and adds a rim of rubber around the front of the phone which protects the phone if it lands face down.
The Rezound version actually uses a lot less plastic than the Dinc version does. You can see in the picture below that the dinc version (on the left) there are only a few cutouts along the edge of the hard shell, but with the Rezound one it there is a lot less along the edge.
This has a benefit of lessening the weight, but also makes it feel a lot easier to break when taking off and putting on. I think it is a good case though.
One thing that takes getting used to is the new lip that is around the side of the front of the phone, I got used to resting thumb (I hold the phone in the left hand) on the left edge and just swiping across.. Now my thumb rests on the rubber and you have to kind of pick it up before swiping.
Another positive is that it provides a lot easier to use set of volume buttons. The device has very low profile volume buttons that I have trouble using. With the case, no problems any more.
I've seen people complain about the power button in that it is not raised like the volume buttons, but it is easy to push and I actually rarely use the power button on the phone. One it is on the wrong side of the phone when you hold it in the left hand and I used Widget Locker which allows me to use the volume button to activate the device instead.
BTW I decided to not get the combo with holster because I rarely use a holster. I found that my phone takes a much bigger beating when I use a holster rather than just pocketing it instead. When I get into my truck, I put the phone in a pocket in the Visor.
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very informative. i too have the inc and the rez case. After all the money i spent on cases for my inc, i think the Seidio case series is the best.
Seido Active Holster user plus an option for extended battery
I too am a satisfied Seido Active user both on my Droid Inc and now my Rezound. Sure some bulk but certainly not an OB Defender or a Trident Kraken.
On occasion I need the extended battery and I am a holster user. I went to my local Verizon store and cruised the cases they had for the extended battery and if/how it would fit in the Seido holster. I found a TPU case they had (in a black and a kind of opaque grey). It fits in the Active holster almost perfectly. It is about 1-1/2 mm shorter so a slight bit of room but no way of coming out of the holster unless you release the latch. Works for me.
Dugoutdog said:
I too am a satisfied Seido Active user both on my Droid Inc and now my Rezound. Sure some bulk but certainly not an OB Defender or a Trident Kraken.
On occasion I need the extended battery and I am a holster user. I went to my local Verizon store and cruised the cases they had for the extended battery and if/how it would fit in the Seido holster. I found a TPU case they had (in a black and a kind of opaque grey). It fits in the Active holster almost perfectly. It is about 1-1/2 mm shorter so a slight bit of room but no way of coming out of the holster unless you release the latch. Works for me.
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That's a good idea. I have the OEM Extended Battery case as well, but wasn't going to use it anymore since I got the Seidio setup.
I like my Seidio active a lot as well. I wish the silicone was maybe a little tighter, but it hasn't caused any issues. The case is easy to remove as many times as you need without issue. The holster is of excellent quality, but I do have to slip the tip edge of the phone in past the holster clip. Otherwise it will catch on the top of the silicone and pull it back.
Any of you tried the otterbox defender case yet? If so, is it as bulky as that? I will be returning my defender tomorrow, and I am in the market for another case.
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Any of you tried the otterbox defender case yet? If so, is it as bulky as that? I will be returning my defender tomorrow, and I am in the market for another case.
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I ditched my otterbox commuter for this. It's a lot less bulky than that, and since the defender is more than commuter, you should enjoy this.
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I ditched my otterbox commuter for this. It's a lot less bulky than that, and since the defender is more than commuter, you should enjoy this.
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Thanks for the reply. I'll definitely go pick one up and test it out.
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I had the surface kit for my dinc and it had issues pulling up the screen protector. any issues with this case?
I did as all others on here, got one for my Rezound after I had it for my Inc. Although this time not in white, lol. I have had it for a week and I have noticed that the rubbery texture is starting to peel already. I'm not too thrilled about that.
Don't use a screen protect so can't comment on that.
Via Rezound using XDA Premium
I have to say that I got mine about a month or so after buying my phone and I use it everyday and it has a good feel in the hand. And protects like no other case I ever had!
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I saw this case and the Incipio Silicrylic on Amazon for about the same price...anyone have any experience with both cases? I like the look of the Silicrylic better but I've always heard good things about the Active cases.
mbarry55 said:
I saw this case and the Incipio Silicrylic on Amazon for about the same price...anyone have any experience with both cases? I like the look of the Silicrylic better but I've always heard good things about the Active cases.
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I have both. IMO, the seidio active is superior. The Incipio has a looser, bulkier fit. Never use it anymore.
YMMV
DIncLover said:
I have both. IMO, the seidio active is superior. The Incipio has a looser, bulkier fit. Never use it anymore.
YMMV
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how cheap would you sell it for if you dont use it?
Hey guys, the Kraken AMS was finally available in red and i just jumped right in as i was waiting FOREVER for either Ballistic or Trident to make their most heavy duty cases available for our phones. Sadly Ballistic currently has no intention of releasing an HC model for the Evo LTE, so I went with this instead.
Before anybody says: "oh but the SG MAXX is heavy duty!" I looked at the layering for the SG Maxx and from the looks of it its a wraparound silicone with a slip-in screen protector and then a polycarb piece that fits over the back. The Kraken also has a silicone wrap but where it differs is the front polycarb and back polycarb interlock with each other as well as having grooves in the silicone for both the front and the back to sit in, which seems to me would make for a more solid case overall.
The packaging was super easy to open, its the kind of bubble pack that snaps together at the corners.
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The case comes with a holster, and removable kickstand, more on the kickstand a little later.
On Trident's site it says that the Kraken's base layer is the perseus silicone case. I was initially using the blue HTC case that sprint gave us for the shipping delays, and that particular case was made of a denser silicone that held its shape well and felt solid. The perseus layer here however, is a bit thinner and as such i would not recommend using it alone since it does move out of position a lot. The only thing covered with the silicone on is the power button.
The front polycarb piece has long tabs along the sides that fit in to the grooves of the silicone piece. Trident says you can use the case like this without the back, and by the tight fitment which required that i actually kneed the silicone slightly to get it to slide under the tabs and engage, i would say you can just leave it as is. The front camera is not covered, there are openings for the sensors, and the speaker has a fine mesh over it. The screen protector is glossy on the outside, and slightly matte textured on the inside to avoid the bubbling you get when two glossy surfaces come in to contact, a la the early versions of the Ballistic HC for the OG Evo.
The third piece is the back, which contains the port covers for the headphone and usb ports, the covered buttons for camera and volume rocker, as well as the mount points for all the AMS accessories. The back piece wraps over the side of the front piece and fits in to plastic lugs molded into the front piece. The back camera is uncovered, and there is a belt loop under the rear speaker, which has a mesh covering it just like the front speaker.
It was a VERY tight fit, perhaps because i have the CF vinyl mod on my phone, which added a piece of paper worth of thickness. I had to hook the tabs in from the bottom, then clip the sides in place until i got to the top, where i had to do some olympic-class pinching of the tabs up top to get the whole thing together.
The completed case feels pretty sturdy in hand, though one thing i noticed immediately is that since the silicone doesn't cover the volume rocker and the rocker cover itself is plastic in the side, the buttons are not tightly engaged to the phone, so if you shake it you can hear some rattling at both the rocker as well as the camera button. They operate with little effort and are easy to hit, though if they were in your pocket you might accidently change the volume due to the lack of resistence.
The port covers do not extend in to the actual ports themselves, and are simply there for closing up the holes in the case. You can see in the pictures here that the ports do become quite recessed so some of those cables with right-angle heads may not be able to totally clear the case. I use a right angle micro usb with what i saw was a smaller connector than the other ones i was looking at on amazon, and it fit, albeit just barely.
Next up is the holster. Unlike the holsters from Seidio and some other companies, the one on the Kraken is a minimalistic clamp that goes around the midsection of the case, with a 360 rotation and release tab at the top. Its pretty minimalistic but it seems like it would look better on your belt when the phone is not in it as opposed to the holsters that have a backplate the size of the phone. It engages tightly and seems pretty secure, so it gets a pass from me though i don't use holsters often.
Lastly we have the kickstand. The kickstand is sold on their store as an AMS accessory but i think for Krakens they just include it in the kit. Looking at the pictures i didn't think it was going to be able to hold the phone up in the awkward reverse position we got on the stock kickstand to use while charging, but the kickstand kicks in the fully open position and is able to hold up the phone. It also locks in the closed position, and it took a bit of effort to get the thing to open in the first place so no worries about floppy kickstand syndrome.
If you don't mind the trident lettering being backwards in the closed position, you can also pull the kickstand out and flip it in the opposite orientation and it will hold the phone up like it did in the OG evo days while charging.
Lastly, a crude size comparison between the HTC silicone case, a Seidio rebranded Best Buy platinum case, and the Kraken.
EDIT: I said the back contained all the mount points for AMS accessories, but looking at it again i noticed that the mount points for the holster is actually on side of the FRONT piece, so if you want to use the holster with just the silicone and the front, you can. I don't currently see any accessories that makes use of the holster mount points so if you want to use AMS stuff you do indeed need to use the back piece, which does not attatch to the silicone without the front piece.
EDIT2: I totally didn't even think about testing this but NFC still works even through the thick case.
Pros
Case fits super tight
Kickstand is completely metal and can be flipped around, clips in to place in the closed positon as well as open position
Built-in screen protector, port covers and rocker/camera covers
Minimalistic holster has less of a nerd factor if you're going to use it
Modular (though i would just use the whole thing all the time)
Has some accessories that may come in handy in the form of AMS stuff on kraken's site
Has a strap loop on the back piece below the kickstand...for if you want to lanyard a brick to your neck or you're a japanese schoolgirl who wants a bouquet of hello kitty cell phone straps on your phone.
Cons
Expensive, 50 bucks is a lot of dough to drop on a $200 on contract phone, may be more worth it for retail customers
Both cameras are not covered. Has no chance of glare but it does open it up to damage.
Bulky. I don't have an otterbox defender or an SG Maxx to compare it to but it does add quite a bit of heft.
Rocker and camera buttons may rattle when shaken or moved.
Thickness of case renders some micro usb and headphone plugs unusable
Screen protector is glossy on the outside but slightly matte texture on the inside, may reduce clarity
Port covers may be susceptible for wear like on the Otterbox defender.
Red one came out after the pink one, seriously Trident, wtf??
Overall
Its big, its solid, you can probably knock someone out with it by throwing it. If you don't care about bulk and don't want to worry about the phone, this is a pretty good case to go with. On the other hand if you don't care for bulk at all, don't even bother checking this thing out, as it does turn your sexy thin phone in to a bit of a monster.
For people worried about the phone bending issue, i'm pretty sure this case will make it pretty much impossible to bend the phone while in your front pants pocket, then again i have a feeling front-pocket phone benders are wearing pants that are just right or tight fitting in the first place so you wouldn't really be able to fit this thing in those same pockets...so...yea, get some new pants you hipsters.
And finally, please please please save your breath if you're just going to come in here saying: "i prefer thin case i don't understand why you bought this". You don't need to as i didn't buy it with your money, and congrats on having an opinion :good:
Great review. Do you do this for a living? lol I believe you persuaded me to buy one. :thumbup:
SENT FROM MY EVO 4G LTE!!! (w/no LTE)
Nah i don't do this for a living, i just think it would be easier for me to cover as many concerns as possible so the thread doesn't turn in to a Q&A session.
I wonder how it will stand up to a car, my father is an automotive mechanic and today he had an impromptu fight, car vs phone. Car won and now he's waiting for a replacement
I have no desire to purchase one. I don't like the look and it's way too heavy and provides way more protection than I need. I knew this before I read your review, so you didn't really influence my decision.
But I'll be damned if that wasn't one of the most detailed and thorough accessory reviews I've ever read. Truly exceptional, and the pics especially were on point. Kudos to you sir. You should review every accessory you own and post it up, and put the links in your sig. Tons of people would benefit - you have a real talent for it.
I had high hopes for the delayed Trident Cyclops and Kraken cases and was planning to replace my Otterbox Defender with one of them. I used to love the workmanship and nice textured plastic feel of my Trident Cyclops for Evo 3D and hated the cheap rubbery silicone feel of the Otterbox Defender for 3D.
I was greatly disappointed to say the least. For the EVO LTE design cycle, the Defender has a very nice textured rubber outer layer, perfect fit and no rattling parts. The plastic texture on both the Cyclops and the Kraken seems to be a step down from Evo 3D days; Cyclops is now a 2-piece case with no inner silicone layer; the Kraken kickstand is a lot harder to operate than the built-in one; there's a lot of rattling in the buttons and creaking due to poor fitment. The four cylindrical side tabs that lock the front and back polycarbonate pieces are an improvement, but the really thin hooking tabs at the top and bottom do not work at all. To me, the only advantage Trident cases have are the dust filters.
I guess I'm keeping my Defender and hoping that the two extra outer layers that Otterbox sent me under warranty will be enough to last me to the next upgrade.
I have the kraken case trident green. Ordered the case on launch day.The only issues I have with it are as follows.the volume buttons stick out too far so my phone always ends up on silent. The camera button is entirely to Damn hard to press (except for half way) the charge port dust cover ripped off pulling the phone out of my pocket. The belt clip got hung on the seat belt of my ambulance and snapped like a twig. The fabled kick stand: don't use it too much the snapping feature fails and the kick stand gets super floppy remedy open kick stand place index finger perpendicular under the open kick stand and attempt to crush your index finger this makes the kick stand bend slightly just enough for the clamping action to hold tight. As for the kick stand holding the phone up while charging, don't open and close the kickstand too much because it will gouge the plastic on the back of the phone thus rendering the kick stand just about useless. No case has come close to the ballistic HC I had on my OG EVO
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So, I'm one of those folks who loves using a kickstand.
And while there are a ton of 3rd party kickstand cases on the market, they are almost all oriented towards landscape
mode (movie watching) rather than portrait mode (standing straight up).
And the few that work "okay" in portrait mode are all cheap junk where the kickstand falls apart, or the case is rather
wobbly on its legs.
The Galaxy S3 was the last Samsung Galaxy phone that had a really good kickstand case. That would be the Qmadix
Metallix Kickstand case. Unfortunatly, it didn't offer much protection and was only available in rather ugly color schemes:
http://www.qmadix.com/snap-on/metalix-snap-on-cover-samsung-galaxy-siii-wh-yl.asp
But the kickstand was great! Not only was it super-stable in both portrait and landscape modes, but it's also a very durable,
well built/designed kickstand mechanism. The pivot actually uses metal instead of plastic, so it won't wear out on you
after a couple months of use. My S3 case and my S4 DIY case based on this kickstand, both lasted an entire year without any problems.
While other cases I've tried have all been wobbly or so cheaply made that the kickstands fell apart/wore out after just a
few weeks (or same day sometimes).
So here is my second DIY kickstand case based on the Qmadix Metallix Kickstand mechanism.
Preview of what it'll look like when you're done:
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DIRECTIONS:
1) Buy a two-piece Note 3 case that you like. I used the Spigen Ultra Slim Armor on my S4 and loved it for an entire year,
so i got another one for my Note 3. I like the Metal Slate color. Which I found on Amazon for $20.
http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-note-3-case-slim-armor.html
2) Buy a Galaxy S3 Qmadix Metallix Kickstand case to source the kickstand mechanism from. I got my last one from
Amazon for $10 shipped. Who cares what color the case is, as long as the kickstand is black.
http://www.qmadix.com/snap-on/metalix-snap-on-cover-samsung-galaxy-siii-wh-yl.asp
3) Get a nice file set if you don't already have one. I got this one for $10 awhile back and it worked great for my
DIY needs today:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00292IOAA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
4) Break out your Dremel & cutting wheel and sandpaper rolls. You're going to need them!!
5) Get some painters tape too, so you can protect the case while you hack away at it.
6) Get a single piece of $1.00 foam board at WalMart or Dollar General. They both have it. Or an arts supply store.
Okay, now first you need to cut the kickstand out of the Qmadix case. Then grab the foam board and press the kickstand
into the foam board to get a good impression of the kickstand.
Cut the impression out and lay it on the kickstand to trace the basic shape. Ensure your right/left and up/down are even. .
Make your cutout. I used a cutting wheel & heavy-duty dremel type tool. PLEASE USE CAUTION. TIPS BELOW:
1) Do not cut all the way to the outside of the box.
2) Leave 1/4" on each side to finish out with the file.
3) Do not leave the high speed cutter in any location for too long or it'll burn the plastic. This plastic is very susceptible to
temp changes and before you know it, you'll have discoloration on spots you didn't even cut.
Use an 80 grit file to bring the edges level. Anything coarser than 80grit will just cause you more work.
Then bring the file grit up till you're at 400 and smooth things out nice.
Use an Xacto knife to cut out a section of the inner rubber piece to allow the kickstand to lay even with everything else
under the case.
At this point, you could use super glue or sticky tape to seal the kickstand to the inside of the hard plastic cover. I used super
glue on my DIY S4 case but it broke loose after a couple months. For the next six-eight months I left it free floating and it never caused a single issue.
Assememble and take cool pics to share!
Even laying upside down-portrait, it is stable.
And still works great for movie watching. Very stable!!
Here's a side profile showing that the kickstand is fairly flush with the case. Flush enough that it works great with docks.
And one of my favorite things about this kickstand is it works great as a pinky or ring finger holder. I can stick my finger
through the kickstand and swing the phone around but it never breaks free. Very cool for one handed operation!
Uh, yeah my fingers are a little gross. Been outside mowing my lawn.
Hey, great mod, and very nice looking. What I like most is the pinky hole for reading at night because my Note 3 always falls on my face when I read then fall asleep...
looks really NICE! dont think i'd do it because it might not come out looking as good! lol but yes i do also like the pinky finger holder. I just recently bought fly grip for my note 3 which is just like this but it cost 30.00 for a little piece of plastic and a case.. i feel jipped but eh, really dont like my phone falling out of my hands all the time.
Thats awesome
Wow... That looks awesome. ..I have to put my dremmel to work now!:laugh:
Thanks everyone!
I found a bunch of the Galaxy S3 kickstand cases for sale for just $6 delivered from Amazon. Pretty darn good deal considering they used to cost $20 on sale and $40 retail.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008L5MV6W/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought four of them.
Don't worry about the green case color. The kickstand itself is flat-black and that's the only part you need.
thanks for your post
im going to do this. just waiting on that weird kickstand case to get to me.
You should definitely make a "how to video"..great project man!
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And after that you could shell it to me..?
I did it. Kinda got a little rough on one corner but I'm otherwise super happy with the results.
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Wow, that looks so much better than my first attempt did. Kudos! :good:
How are you guys attaching the kickstand to the case? are you just gluing around the edges? or are you attaching it straight to the back cover of the phone?
Thanks.
when you cut out the kickstand it has a lower edge on/around it. You can put glue on and seal it to the outer piece of the case, then cut the inner piece so it sits flush. Still loving my case mod.
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when you cut out the kickstand it has a lower edge on/around it. You can put glue on and seal it to the outer piece of the case, then cut the inner piece so it sits flush. Still loving my case mod.
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Cool I just finished cutting the kickstand out of the case. Just to be clear, I'm cutting out the space on the hard plastic and the inside silicone rubber piece right? Sorry for all the questions, I've never even used a dremel until seeing this mod... hahah
yep, you should use an exacto knife to cut the rubber middle piece. I had the same question lol
Please guys, can anybody buy the Qmadix case from Amazon and then send it to me ?the seller that has it for sale doesn't ship it international.i leave in Greece...
Great mod. . Will try it. .
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Please guys, can anybody buy the Qmadix case from Amazon and then send it to me ?the seller that has it for sale doesn't ship it international.i leave in Greece...
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I might be able to next week. PM me your address and we'll talk about it in a few days!
I keep my phone docked on a grabby-type dock that prevents it from falling out. It's mounted under the windsrcreen of my Motorcycle and the other day, I had a rather nasty wheelie that had the front end slam down pretty hard.
A mile later I'm wondering why there is no music in my helmet (bluetooth speakers) and I look down... the phone is gone!
Ride back, see the phone laying on the concrete street gutter.
Ugh.
Pick the phone up and the screen is still lit and the moment I grab the phone, the Bluetooth reconnects and music is playing in my helmet again
And,,, no obvious scratches. :up:
This Spigen case rocks. And so does the glass screen protector I put on it. :good:
Oh, and I guess that means the kickstand doesn't compromise the case integrity much, if at all.
cool !!! but i only have Spigen Neo Hybrid
is it works on Neo Hybird too ?