Best bang for your buck, protective case - HTC Rezound

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........
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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.
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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.
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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

I Am Marino said:
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.

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Best thin case?

As much as I love how sturdy the otterbox commuter is, it really does add some girth to the rezound. Occasionally I would like to have the protection of a case without the bulk.
Any recommendations out there?
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Good title for post. I'm looking for the exact same thing. I haven't bought any cases yet.
Guess the ideal case functionality wise is thinnest possible, max protection, good quality material, solid but easy to remove if you have to pull the battery, reasonable price and has a KICK STAND!!!
Been searching but nothing AFAIK. So currently my phone is naked in it's original birthday suit. I do have a leather belt case to carry it though; but would love the extra protection in case of drops and kickstand for setting it on table.
No love for rezound... accessories are so slow to come out or are out of stock (eg. case with kickstand... htcpedia.com/htc-rezound-hard-shell-kickstand-case.html.
Anyone ever get this case? Has it ever been in stock? And is it good? Otherwise I won't wait for this case and move on.
I've actually gone through 3 cases and I ended up going back to the Commuter. I bought the Incipio and Body Glove... both had their pluses/minuses but the Commuter ended up having the nicest feel (despite the slight extra thickness)
Seidio active is pretty sweet but I wouldn't call it thin. I'm not a case guy but have realized if I'm going to use one, it better work. I've yet to see a thin case that gives me the confidence that this one does.
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Have you tried the "High Gloss Silicone Cover" that they sell at the Verizon store? I was very skeptical about it when I saw it in the store, but since there weren't many choices at the time, I tested it out and was pleasantly surprised.
It's smooth on the outside, yet gives you enough grip that the phone will not slip out of your hands. It also fits the phone VERY snug.
I got one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005TQRLQG/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details
it fits great and the textured sides gives allows extra grip to the phone.
Case-mate's barely there cases are very minimalistic. http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Rezound-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-Rezound-Barely-There-Cases.asp
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mintcookies said:
I got one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005TQRLQG/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details
it fits great and the textured sides gives allows extra grip to the phone.
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It's funny that you mention that case as I just ordered it yesterday on Amazon. I am not normally a fan of cheap cases, but the reviews were not bad, and for 5 dollars shipped may as well try it out.
Casemate "barely there" cases are pretty nice.
mintcookies said:
I got one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005TQRLQG/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details
it fits great and the textured sides gives allows extra grip to the phone.
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I got that before my phone got here and i love it for the price.. doesnt really get stuck in my pocket like others have... for 5 dollars you cant beat it people
This is the case I use and love it. It fits the Rezound perfectly.
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-rezound-tpu-cases.html
Don't know anything about this one but I hadn't seen it posted by anyone yet. I don't know, maybe it's new? Looks sweet though.
http://www.myincipio.com/HTC-Rezoun...ezound-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
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Rogueharvest said:
I've actually gone through 3 cases and I ended up going back to the Commuter. I bought the Incipio and Body Glove... both had their pluses/minuses but the Commuter ended up having the nicest feel (despite the slight extra thickness)
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For me, the whole point of having a case is to have my device protected. So, if I have a little more bulk as the price, i do not mind. I have seen so many people complain (not here) about a case being ugly or too bulky, and then they drop their phone and break it to pieces.
Which is better? Keepin yuor phone pretty and having to spend another $500 dollars on a replacement the third time you drop it, or just et a good case.
A thin case is no good for me. I commute in a subway and walk everywhere. I have dropped my Rez several times, and am so happy to have a Diztronic tpu case for the extended battery and a Otterbox Commuter for the stock battery.
i wouldn't trust a thin plastic case for anything.
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txkorm said:
Don't know anything about this one but I hadn't seen it posted by anyone yet. I don't know, maybe it's new? Looks sweet though.
http://www.myincipio.com/HTC-Rezoun...ezound-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
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I like this one too. First I've seen with the cutout for the beats logo
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I would recommend the cm barely there case if it were under 10 bucks. Had one on the thunderbolt and it actually saved the phone many times from 4 foot drops. Only got a few tiny nicks on the top edges of the phone oh and a slight crack on the case itself. About 2mm long. Screen on the tb still looks perfect even after 3 drops to the face. I do have a cheap screen protector installed on it though
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+1 for Case-Mate Barely There. Totally minimalistic and yet provides just enough protection.
I have an Otterbox Commuter (quite bulky) as well as the Ditztronic case (terrible btw) and wanted a case with a fairly thin profile but good finish.
I had a Seidio Surface case for my Incredible and loved it so I decided to pick one up for the Rezound. I am impressed and in love with this case. It adds very little bulk while covering everything. The soft touch material provides a nice grip and is comfortable. I HIGHLY suggest this case.
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anyone found a rezound case with a kickstand? i have seen a few for other phones, but nothing for the rezound
i currently use the Otterbox Defender series case which has saved my phone countless times. I work in retail so i can be doing anything from ringing someone at a register to throwing freight from trucks, to using heavy power lifting equipment and this case has protected is very well. it is extremely bulky about 2-2.5 times the size of the rezound, though the extended battery still fits in it.
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Marcismo55 said:
I have an Otterbox Commuter (quite bulky) as well as the Ditztronic case (terrible btw) and wanted a case with a fairly thin profile but good finish.
I had a Seidio Surface case for my Incredible and loved it so I decided to pick one up for the Rezound. I am impressed and in love with this case. It adds very little bulk while covering everything. The soft touch material provides a nice grip and is comfortable. I HIGHLY suggest this case.
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+1 on the Seidio Surface. Feels great in the hand
I believe verizon sells a case/holster combo that comes with a built in kickstand for $30. Doesnt seem bad at all. Check out fleabay or amazon. im sure you can find one there for less than half the price.
Bubbled said:
anyone found a rezound case with a kickstand? i have seen a few for other phones, but nothing for the rezound
i currently use the Otterbox Defender series case which has saved my phone countless times. I work in retail so i can be doing anything from ringing someone at a register to throwing freight from trucks, to using heavy power lifting equipment and this case has protected is very well. it is extremely bulky about 2-2.5 times the size of the rezound, though the extended battery still fits in it.
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Seidio HTC Rezound Active Case

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.
krelvinaz said:
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.
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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?

Post pictures of your DNA with your case.

Surprising we don't have thread like this for DNA yet.
So its simple. Post photos of your cases, pouches, flip covers, skins with the DNA and also please do post the source / link from where you got it so it can help others to buy the same if they like it.
Cheers! Will post mine soon.
From my Note 2, right in your face....
I need people to post pics so i can get case ideas....
I'll bite.
This is the Incipio Feather Case.
I paid $23, from DayDeal.com. You can find it on Amazon and, for a little less, on eBay. I was able to drive to DayDeal and pick it up, so I saved shipping charges, and didn't have to wait (I can be very patient, as long as I don't have to wait). DayDeal has also treated me very well in the past, so I'm happy to give them my business, even if it costs me a few bucks.
Comes in Gray, Black, Hot Pink and Blue.
If you're looking for the thinnest, lightest case other then simply putting stickers on the back of your DNA, this case is probably it.
I'm not really sure how much protection it'll provide. I do have another case, which I used when I was on a recent trip skiing, but for day to day use, I really like this case! It retains the sleek look and feel of the DNA, even retaining the curved shape of the back of the DNA. Soft touch paint provides a more firm grip in your hand, something that was lacking in the similar Nillkin case I have. I purchased the smooth Nillkin case (they do have one with dots on the back, but I didn't care for how it looks), and always felt like it was about to slip out of my fingers (came close a couple of times)... the Feather case has no such problems!
If you're looking for a case which you can drop your DNA on concrete, and not flinch, this ain't it!
If you're looking to keep your DNA slim and light, while providing some additional protection, especially from scratches to the back... you may want to give this one a look.
Positives:
Soft touch paint
Ultra thin
lightweight
Displays red highlights of the DNA
Inductive charging works fine with case
Negatives:
Top and bottom edges partially exposed
Doesn't provide maximum protection
Power and volume buttons exposed
Back LED concealed
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Nice I'm going to look for that incipio case ASAP but here's my case mate case bought from a Verizon store in NH
Pics we're taken with my retired Gnex
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I have a couple. A standard case with a built in stand. It came with a holster, which i would never use. Purchased directly from Verizon corporate store. It has a nice design that aids in gripping the phone.
Not too much of a lip
I like how designers gave the user a little extra room past the vol up and vol dn rocker
Corner protection leaves much to be desired
Is everyone's flap chipping away like mine? I had to let a fingernail grow out just to pop this thing out
Here's how the back looks with the stand pulled out
Then there is the Otter Box, again purchased from the Verizon store.
The standard 3-piece fare
Finally, fully clothed
This is what I am bummed about.
Lot of nice looking cases, but most dont have cutout for the back notification light
Those that do have it, all look like crap.
Funkym0nkey said:
This is what I am bummed about.
Lot of nice looking cases, but most dont have cutout for the back notification light
Those that do have it, all look like crap.
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A little quick work with a drill and that can be solved.
My Trident Aegis case has a cutout in the back for the light.
Got the Incipio dual case, ordered direct from Incipio to get the color combo. Was a little worried about grey/electric green with the employee edition red but in natural light it actually looks pretty cool. You can only see it from the back or looking up at the charging port area. I work for VZW so I'm hoping we'll starting carrying these for the DNA like we do for all the other phones so I can pick up a black/black with my discount.
It adds just a bit of bulk, the soft touch is very nice (similar to the feather the guy further up has) The power button is a lot easier now as well. The case tapers with the phone so it still has that nice feel in the hand, just a bit thicker.
Ballistic HTC Droid DNA SG MAXX
White/clear TPU case from eBay on Employee Edition DROID DNA.
Posted from my Verizon Employee Edition DROID DNA #01749.
Poetic Atmosphere Case for HTC Droid DNA
I bought the Poetic Atmosphere Case for HTC Droid DNA from Amazon for $7 and just received it today. It is a really nice case and fits the DNA perfectly. It adds almost no bulk to the DNA while providing average protection for daily use. The Poetic case also accommodates the rear LED notification light. The back of the case is transparent and a bit slippery while the sides are gray. There are raised buttons for the power and volume buttons. Pictures are available on Amazon. Here is the info from Amazon:
Made of polycarbonate and thermoplastic polyurethane
Transparent durable material
Grey borders surround the edges
Customer built-in volume control buttons
Raised knobs on each corner to protect from surface scratches.
Comparing it to the Ballistic SG Case that I'm currently using, It is a much sleeker case, but the Ballistic SG Case offers more protection at the expense of more bulk. The Ballistic SG Case seems to be squeezing the DNA a bit too tightly and might be causing the bluish splotches on the DNA screen. However, I do feel more at ease if the DNA is in the Ballistic case than the Poetic case. I'll post pictures later when I get a chance.
Just did a review of my DNA with the Incipio Faxion. Thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2087153
Incipio Faxion
Sent from my Droid DNA
Picked up a Nillkin hard case for ten bucks off eBay. Usually go for more protection, but this one's done a good job so far. I also didn't want something that put a stack of pressure on the sides of the phone:
Well worth the ten bucks, the included screen protector goes well also.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nillkin-...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item3a7cb95a60
juzz86 said:
Picked up a Nillkin hard case for ten bucks off eBay. Usually go for more protection, but this one's done a good job so far. I also didn't want something that put a stack of pressure on the sides of the phone:
SNIP
Well worth the ten bucks, the included screen protector goes well also.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nillkin-...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item3a7cb95a60
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Have this case, I like its slim profile.
Seems like you placed the screen protector a tad low, no lifted edges on mine.
Verean said:
Seems like you placed the screen protector a tad low, no lifted edges on mine.
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Yeah, in a rush
crikeycrapper said:
I bought the Poetic Atmosphere Case for HTC Droid DNA from Amazon for $7 and just received it today. It is a really nice case and fits the DNA perfectly. It adds almost no bulk to the DNA while providing average protection for daily use. The Poetic case also accommodates the rear LED notification light. The back of the case is transparent and a bit slippery while the sides are gray. There are raised buttons for the power and volume buttons. Pictures are available on Amazon. Here is the info from Amazon:
Made of polycarbonate and thermoplastic polyurethane
Transparent durable material
Grey borders surround the edges
Customer built-in volume control buttons
Raised knobs on each corner to protect from surface scratches.
Comparing it to the Ballistic SG Case that I'm currently using, It is a much sleeker case, but the Ballistic SG Case offers more protection at the expense of more bulk. The Ballistic SG Case seems to be squeezing the DNA a bit too tightly and might be causing the bluish splotches on the DNA screen. However, I do feel more at ease if the DNA is in the Ballistic case than the Poetic case. I'll post pictures later when I get a chance.
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Had the poetic case...it's nice...but it eventually broke on me. The back of the case started to detach from the sides. I'm by no means rough with my phone so it didnt take much for it to come apart.
mmmboba said:
Had the poetic case...it's nice...but it eventually broke on me. The back of the case started to detach from the sides. I'm by no means rough with my phone so it didnt take much for it to come apart.
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Yikes. That's not good news. Did you get a replacement? Poetic seems to be giving a 3 year warranty for it.
juzz86 said:
Picked up a Nillkin hard case for ten bucks off eBay. Usually go for more protection, but this one's done a good job so far. I also didn't want something that put a stack of pressure on the sides of the phone:
Well worth the ten bucks, the included screen protector goes well also.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nillkin-...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item3a7cb95a60
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What camera was used to take the pictures? really clean shots
osmosizzz said:
What camera was used to take the pictures? really clean shots
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Canon EOS 1100D man, stock 18-55 lens :good:

[GUIDE] DIY Kickstand mod - Best portrait mode + my favorite case (Spigen Slim Armor)

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.
j00manji said:
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. .
fearbit said:
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 ?

SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle PRO Full-body Rugged Hybrid +Screen +Beltclip < USD 13 Shipped

SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle PRO Full-body Rugged Hybrid +Screen +Beltclip < USD 13 Shipped
Seem like a great option to me - stylish and functional, keeps your $650 intact and as secure as possible with almost all the beauty in place and moto sign left exposed.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OHFGMGU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
USD 12.5 shipped at the moment, it was USD 9.5 a week ago (per-ordered two of them).
Reviews range from 4.5 to 5.0, depending on a smartphone model.
http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Full-..._52?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1414339195&sr=1-52
http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Full-..._17?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1414339068&sr=1-17
it does look good. says its not shipping until november 29th though...
Nice case. Looks like Urban Armor. Not a fan of the pill-shaped opening for the camera and Motorola logo though. Would rather have 2 separate holes (like the Spigen slim armor for the N6). Or even a case that doesn't display the Motorola logo at all. Thanks for sharing though. :good:
Been eyeballing this case for a few days, I personally like it and think it offers great protection, but before I order one, I'm curious if the thickness will prevent wireless charging. That will determine whether I get it or not.
I had one of the Supcase beetle cases for the OG Moto X. I liked the look of it on the computer screen, however in the hand, it's rather uncomfortable because of its construction. The plastic is rather sharp on the sides and edges where the phone is held. So I would be apprehensive about purchasing one of these for my own soon-to-own N6.
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This looks smoother
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The supcase is the one I wanted to have as there is no otterbox available. I decided to get the White one, and guess what. In Germany, you can get the black one via Amazon. All other countries around Germany (UK, FR) have it listed in White. Duuuh.
I got the Supcase unicorn beetle pro and took it straight off! It makes an already big phone just too dam big!
MaximoMark79 said:
I got the Supcase unicorn beetle pro and took it straight off! It makes an already big phone just too dam big!
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It surely gets a lot bigger. I know from my previous phones with Otterboxes. But on the other side, I find handling the phone much easier if it's heavier and bulkier, too. The additional rubber stuff and edges of those coses make handling easier for me. but well, yes, tastes are different
You have the White case and want to get rid of it?
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I have this case, its pretty awesome and is fully protected.
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I have one of these on my n6 and also on my n9. I think its a great deal and offers good protection. I'm very happy with them both especially for the price!
I have this case! I agree that some aspects of it are non-appealing. The back of the case is rounded to much and very slick. Its quite hard to remove the case. The rubber plug that protects the charge hole is very tight and presses down on the charge cable when the phone is charging.
+'s
I'm in the army and day to day use is rigorous. The supcase has proven to be extremely tough. Once its on the phone it fits very tight and completely protects the phone. The pill shape opening in the back is quite useful in my opinion. With it showing the Motorola logo on the back of the phone, this acts as a aid in my single handed operation of the huge NEXUS 6. It provides a solid holding spot for my index finger. Although it may be a very cheap case it functions amazingly well in my extreme conditions work environment. The complimentary belt clip holster functions quite nice as well.
I ordered the case and love it. I'm a letter carrier and needed a rugged case with a belt clip. The only negative comments I have about it is that it is extremely hard to remove the case from the phone and I had to remove my tempered glass because of the snug fit. It is smooth on the back, but the rubberized part of the case gives me good grip on the case. Overall 4 out of 5 stars, IMO.
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I ordered the case and love it. I'm a letter carrier and needed a rugged case with a belt clip. The only negative comments I have about it is that it is extremely hard to remove the case from the phone and I had to remove my tempered glass because of the snug fit. It is smooth on the back, but the rubberized part of the case gives me good grip on the case. Overall 4 out of 5 stars, IMO.
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A fellow postal worker! Just make sure the belt clip doesnt get in the way of your dog spray, scanner, or pantech
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A fellow postal worker! Just make sure the belt clip doesnt get in the way of your dog spray, scanner, or pantech
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lol
Nope. It does not work with wireless charger. I have two wireless chargers, both works fine for my N7 and N5 (with normal case), but it does not work with my N6 with Supcase.
However, I suspect the wireless charger is killing my N5 battery (that's why I have to buy a N6 in the first place), so I probably won't miss wireless charging too much.
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Nope. It does not work with wireless charger. I have two wireless chargers, both works fine for my N7 and N5 (with normal case), but it does not work with my N6 with Supcase.
However, I suspect the wireless charger is killing my N5 battery (that's why I have to buy a N6 in the first place), so I probably won't miss wireless charging too much.
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It works with all of my wireless chargers , even my portable QiStone which is the weakest one.
I decided to compare this case with my dual-layer cases because it was mentioned that wireless charging is still enabled with it on. I also confirmed this to be true, so that's cool.
I like the holster ease, although not using a proper hinge means that the hard plastic tab which you pull open to release the phone might snap some day.
This is not a dual-layer case, though it's got nice coverage on top of the screen's front-facing edges and uses hard, rubberized sides around the phone's perimeter. There is a thin strip of foam between the phone and the hard plastic back, instead of a dual-layer case's full sleeve that surrounds the phone and is then covered by the harder, outer case. So, in an impact on the sides, I think the soft edges will displace some force into the case's rigid frame instead of all hitting the phone, which is good. But, an impact on the phone's back would seem to mostly travel right into the phone due to that very thin foam strip separating the phone and case.
The built-in screen protector/plastic shield is glued into the top assembly piece, so I had to use an X-Acto knife to pry it up and then pulled it off with pliers. That left a strip of semi-soft glue all the way around the inside lip of that piece, which would have been in contact with the phone's glass or edge after assembling. So, it took about 10 minutes to carefully scrape all the glue residue away and then clean that frame piece to ensure nothing much was left.
Perhaps due to not having the built-in screen protector, I noticed that there was a slight lift in a couple areas between the phone's (Spigen Crystal-protected) glass surface and the rubberized lip of the SUPCASE's frame after it was fully assembled on the phone. This isn't the worst thing in the world, but it means that liquids and debris simply have better lines of sight to get under the case, potentially.
As others have said, the fit is incredibly tight and that also makes it difficult to remove - I don't see that as a negative, since I would only remove a case if it broke.
I'm still very wary with this big, thin phone and prefer a full dual-layer design around it. But, I like the solidity of this case and its holster clip. So, I'll keep it around as a backup.
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