I bought the Platinum Series case from Best Buy for the EVOLTE and it is alright however it does not allow the camera button to depress enough to activate the shutter. If anyone else has gotten this case let me know if you are running into the same situation so that I can return mine!
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I bought the Platinum Series case from Best Buy for the EVOLTE and it is alright however it does not allow the camera button to depress enough to activate the shutter. If anyone else has gotten this case let me know if you are running into the same situation so that I can return mine!
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My brother in law and I bought this same case. I tested the camera button on mine, and while I think I have to press a little harder to take a picture with the case than without it, I can definitely take pictures with the case on.
My brother in law noticed something on his that does not appear to happen with mine. When his phone is in the holster, tugging on out a bit can cause the holster clip to press the power button on the phone and therefore turn it on. Mine doesn't appear to have this problem.
Besides that problem, the case and holster appear to be top quality.
Scott
I think you need to press more towards the center of the phone to get the button to push down fully. I am able to do the multi-shot pictures just fine.
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I have the Seidio Surface case (same as the BB Platinum series case) and I have not had any problems with any of the buttons. I do, however, prefer the OG EVO's Surface case that did not cover up the buttons. As stated above, though, it's still a very solid, quality case.
I am able to get it to work but it takes a very hard press...makes me feel like I'm going to break it.
The past 2 cases I have bought for my OG Evo, one of the springs in the clip usually break within 6 months. Although I like the case, I don't really want to keep replacing the clip and the case be remarkably good for the beating I put it through.
Delvorak said:
My brother in law noticed something on his that does not appear to happen with mine. When his phone is in the holster, tugging on out a bit can cause the holster clip to press the power button on the phone and therefore turn it on. Mine doesn't appear to have this problem.
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So I just found that he has version 2 of the platinum holster ,and I have version 1. (Underneath the clip that holds the phone in, there is a model #. His ends in 2, mine in 1). That may be why his turns his phone on and off with a jiggle, and mine does not.
Scott
I have a 1 and it does that if you slide the phone out with out holding the clip
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Twice today I've pulled my phone out of the holster and it was turned off.
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Is anyone having proximity issues with this case?
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My issue with it is that its too darned slippery feeling in the hand. It's going back and I am going back to TPU
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Twice today I've pulled my phone out of the holster and it was turned off.
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Three times today this has happened to me... I think I'm going to return it and get a new case/holster. It's completely unacceptable for the holster to turn my phone off.
Scott
Anyone have any luck turning it in for an updated version I finally had to take my phone off my belt and put it in my toolbox because it kept shutting off.
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Not sure if you guys have the best buy version of the surface or active case. I have the Seidio Active case and I don't have any turning off problems so far. My holster does have a two at the end model number. Here is a pic of the clip that shows how a portion was recessed so it doesn't sit on the power button. Hope this might help someone.
got a new clip just now..Model number 3 from Best Buy....good to go..device still turns on when removing from the clip though
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got a new clip just now..Model number 3 from Best Buy....good to go..device still turns on when removing from the clip though
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I have the first version I hope the one I go to tomorrow has the updated ones and the hd zagg because I would love a non rubbery zagg and a case that doesn't turn my phone off.
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Just to let you guys know, the power button on the case sometimes holds down the power button on the phone. This was my case. Simple fix is to cut off the power button guard on the case....problem fixed. I did this to the camera button as well. Also, I think it looks better this way too
What is the best way to remove this case? For some reason i cannot remove the case. I have the HD zagg on im wondering if that is my problem.
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What is the best way to remove this case? For some reason i cannot remove the case. I have the HD zagg on im wondering if that is my problem.
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I had some trouble getting mine off the first time. It seemed to have snapped together a little to good. I took a razor blade and slid it in the gap between the 2 pieces right in the middle where they snap together. I just lifted up slightly on the top piece and I could hear it disconnect from the bottom piece. Came right off after that.
to remove:
http://youtu.be/W1GcPYHz3lg?t=8m20s (8mins 20 seconds)
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This is my first review, so I hope it doesn't suck.
Both my wife and I have the Tilt 2. I decided to go with InvisibleShield while she wanted a case. After looking at all the comments here about cases not fitting, I decided to go with 2 different ones from Amazon. One fit horribly, so i wont even mention it.
She is using the Tilt2 Praetorian Slip and she loves it. Installation was a little tough as the fit is pretty precise. I suggest installing the top (screen) side first and then the bottom (keyboard). Install both with the KB extended. I have attached pics of the fit.
The only complaint I have (she thinks of it as a feature) is that the cover makes it a little more difficult to slide out the keyboard. She like it because it used to slide open in her purse (mostly because of the fact that she keeps it in an inside pocket of her purse which causes it to hit just right against crap she has in another pocket). Overall, this is a pretty nice cover. I am sure you can get it cheaper than amazon, but I had gift certificates to spend
Hope this helps!
Thanks for the review! I bought the same case a few months ago, although it was advertised as for the Verizon Touch Pro 2. I was unaware they made one for the Tilt 2. Now I won't have to worry about it falling off randomly!
thsi case probably wouldnt work with invisible shield on too huh
Doinshots said:
This is my first review, so I hope it doesn't suck.
Both my wife and I have the Tilt 2. I decided to go with InvisibleShield while she wanted a case. After looking at all the comments here about cases not fitting, I decided to go with 2 different ones from Amazon. One fit horribly, so i wont even mention it.
She is using the Tilt2 Praetorian Slip and she loves it. Installation was a little tough as the fit is pretty precise. I suggest installing the top (screen) side first and then the bottom (keyboard). Install both with the KB extended. I have attached pics of the fit.
The only complaint I have (she thinks of it as a feature) is that the cover makes it a little more difficult to slide out the keyboard. She like it because it used to slide open in her purse (mostly because of the fact that she keeps it in an inside pocket of her purse which causes it to hit just right against crap she has in another pocket). Overall, this is a pretty nice cover. I am sure you can get it cheaper than amazon, but I had gift certificates to spend
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Neat.. glad yours fit. I ordered one for the Tilt2 from Amazon as well, and Boxwave sent one labeled 'Touch Pro 2'. I see yours doesn't have a cutout area for the PTT button either, do you have issues with that? My praetorian case would almost always trigger the PTT button whenever I handled the phone.
The top/screen portion of my Praetorian didn't fit right and opening and closing the top was almost impossible - even ended up ripping off the protective plastic along one side of the keyboard. (the protective plastic that is designed to be there, not the temporary stuff it whipped with) I can see just by looking at your pictures that your screen portion fits waay better than mine did.
When I contacted Boxwave about the issues, no questions asked and they sent a postage paid label for the return. I'd love to try this case again, as I did like the feel of it, but nervous about another no-fit. I went with BodyGuardz instead.. not sure I'm happy with those..
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I´ll include it on the main thread
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Neat.. glad yours fit. I ordered one for the Tilt2 from Amazon as well, and Boxwave sent one labeled 'Touch Pro 2'. I see yours doesn't have a cutout area for the PTT button either, do you have issues with that? My praetorian case would almost always trigger the PTT button whenever I handled the phone.
The top/screen portion of my Praetorian didn't fit right and opening and closing the top was almost impossible - even ended up ripping off the protective plastic along one side of the keyboard. (the protective plastic that is designed to be there, not the temporary stuff it whipped with) I can see just by looking at your pictures that your screen portion fits waay better than mine did.
When I contacted Boxwave about the issues, no questions asked and they sent a postage paid label for the return. I'd love to try this case again, as I did like the feel of it, but nervous about another no-fit. I went with BodyGuardz instead.. not sure I'm happy with those..
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Man, sorry you had so many issues. The PTT button is indeed covered, but she has had no issues with it at all (hers is remapped to toggle bluetooth on and off). The fit on the screen portion is *very* tight. Took some effort to get it installed properly.
Also, mine definitely said "Tilt 2" on the packaging.
It is disappointing that it covers the PTT button. I assume your wife has abandoned that function (easily switching BT on/off)?
Thanks for posting reviews on this case -- I'm trying to decide what route to take to give my new Tilt 2 some added protection, and more importantly, cut down on the slickness/smudge magnet-ness of the shiny battery cover (which is my #1 gripe with the GSM TP2, both CDMA versions have rubberized covers which won't fit their GSM siblings due to the placement of the 3.5 mm jack).
I really wish someone made a rubberized battery cover to replace the shiny OEM one. These snap on type cases are okay, but they become a major pain as soon as you need to pop off the battery cover in order to flash a new ROM (as I do often), reset the device, or swap out memory cards. I worry trying to snap-in and pry off these cases frequently will damage the phone -- especially when it's a super snug fit. IMHO, a rubberized battery cover, along with perhaps the upper portion of this case to protect the chrome bezel from getting nicked would be an ideal solution! I may just go down to Home Depot this weekend and see if they have a spray that can rubberize plastic, then I might just buy a spare OEM battery cover and see if I can rubberize it.
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It is disappointing that it covers the PTT button. I assume your wife has abandoned that function (easily switching BT on/off)?
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Nope, the PTT button still works perfectly under the cover. Does not get accidentally pressed and is responsive when you push it.
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Thanks for posting reviews on this case -- I'm trying to decide what route to take to give my new Tilt 2 some added protection, and more importantly, cut down on the slickness/smudge magnet-ness of the shiny battery cover (which is my #1 gripe with the GSM TP2, both CDMA versions have rubberized covers which won't fit their GSM siblings due to the placement of the 3.5 mm jack).
I really wish someone made a rubberized battery cover to replace the shiny OEM one. These snap on type cases are okay, but they become a major pain as soon as you need to pop off the battery cover in order to flash a new ROM (as I do often), reset the device, or swap out memory cards. I worry trying to snap-in and pry off these cases frequently will damage the phone -- especially when it's a super snug fit. IMHO, a rubberized battery cover, along with perhaps the upper portion of this case to protect the chrome bezel from getting nicked would be an ideal solution! I may just go down to Home Depot this weekend and see if they have a spray that can rubberize plastic, then I might just buy a spare OEM battery cover and see if I can rubberize it.
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Sounds like skinning/shielding your phone with GadgetShieldz might be the way to go. The GadgetShieldz does take a little time to install but it works. The protective film on the screen is easy to install and bubble free. It makes the phone non-slippery. It would not protect the phone like a case but it does prevent scratches. When installed, it adds very little weight and dimension to the phone.
Actually, there are other protective films/shields but I only have experience with GadgetShieldZ. It might work for you.
Boxwave Praetorian Crystal Slip for Tilt 2
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=524059
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Just to report on this, I got one of these in the mail yesterday. So far I love it. It wasn't terribly difficult to get on. It fits very well too. My only real complaint is that it doesn't accommodate the PTT button that the Tilt 2 has right next to the volume buttons. It's not a big issue since I don't use PTT and the case doesn't prohibit using the key anyway.
Just be careful and make sure you order the one that specifically says it's for the Tilt 2. They make other models. I know they have the Praetorian on eBay but to be safe I opted to get mine directly from Boxwave. I got what I ordered too and could have used they're return policy if I needed.
Oh...I'll be happy to post pics if anyone wants but I think someone already put some up of this one a Tilt2.
azwildcat98 said:
Thanks for posting reviews on this case -- I'm trying to decide what route to take to give my new Tilt 2 some added protection, and more importantly, cut down on the slickness/smudge magnet-ness of the shiny battery cover (which is my #1 gripe with the GSM TP2, both CDMA versions have rubberized covers which won't fit their GSM siblings due to the placement of the 3.5 mm jack).
I really wish someone made a rubberized battery cover to replace the shiny OEM one. These snap on type cases are okay, but they become a major pain as soon as you need to pop off the battery cover in order to flash a new ROM (as I do often), reset the device, or swap out memory cards. I worry trying to snap-in and pry off these cases frequently will damage the phone -- especially when it's a super snug fit. IMHO, a rubberized battery cover, along with perhaps the upper portion of this case to protect the chrome bezel from getting nicked would be an ideal solution! I may just go down to Home Depot this weekend and see if they have a spray that can rubberize plastic, then I might just buy a spare OEM battery cover and see if I can rubberize it.
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I wish I'd seen your post sooner! Home Depot and Lowe's does indeed have something like that. I'm sure lots of hardware stores do. It's called Plasti-Dip. I have a can right here You can buy it as spray-on or dip/brush-on applications. I use it on mountain bike parts and tools for extra grip. I'm not positive how well it will stick to a slick plastic surface but it is an option.
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Just to report on this, I got one of these in the mail yesterday. So far I love it. It wasn't terribly difficult to get on. It fits very well too. My only real complaint is that it doesn't accommodate the PTT button that the Tilt 2 has right next to the volume buttons. It's not a big issue since I don't use PTT and the case doesn't prohibit using the key anyway.
Just be careful and make sure you order the one that specifically says it's for the Tilt 2. They make other models. I know they have the Praetorian on eBay but to be safe I opted to get mine directly from Boxwave. I got what I ordered too and could have used they're return policy if I needed.
Oh...I'll be happy to post pics if anyone wants but I think someone already put some up of this one a Tilt2.
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Hey man, I'm thinking about ordering this case and I wanted to see if you still like it and how it has held up over the past month. Thanks.
BehindTheLight said:
Hey man, I'm thinking about ordering this case and I wanted to see if you still like it and how it has held up over the past month. Thanks.
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I ordered one from BoxWave and I think I'm still going to shop around for something else. It seems like the Tilt2 has less options than the other variations of the Rhodium so people may just be settling for this due to "Slim Pickin's."
I like the way the gel gives more texture and grip to the phone, but I still feel uneasy because it's definitely not a snug fit. The part that covers the screen section of the phone is very flimsy and after you get it on, you want to keep checking it to make sure that it is attached; it feels like it can easily slip off at any time. This is specifically evident when you slide your screen up and tilt it. Tap the top right, or the middle section that really has no grip around the phone, and it might just pop off...
I still have it on my phone because it is the lesser of two evils, have something vs. not having something, but are there any other options for the Tilt2?
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Hey man, I'm thinking about ordering this case and I wanted to see if you still like it and how it has held up over the past month. Thanks.
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It's held up quiet nice...even with as much flashing I do (have to remove the bottom piece every time). I've figured out a great way to put it back on that's really fast and easy. Some people say it's difficult to get on. I think the top piece is the hard part but I've taken it off a few times and have no issues there either. It still fits good. If I remember, next time I take it off I'll shoot some pics of how I put it on and upload them.
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I ordered one from BoxWave and I think I'm still going to shop around for something else. It seems like the Tilt2 has less options than the other variations of the Rhodium so people may just be settling for this due to "Slim Pickin's."
I like the way the gel gives more texture and grip to the phone, but I still feel uneasy because it's definitely not a snug fit. The part that covers the screen section of the phone is very flimsy and after you get it on, you want to keep checking it to make sure that it is attached; it feels like it can easily slip off at any time. This is specifically evident when you slide your screen up and tilt it. Tap the top right, or the middle section that really has no grip around the phone, and it might just pop off...
I still have it on my phone because it is the lesser of two evils, have something vs. not having something, but are there any other options for the Tilt2?
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I haven't really had any trouble with mine popping off. It took a bit to get the top on right and it was a pretty snug fit too. Getting the corner edges all the way tucked under was the hardest part. I'm guessing it's a manufacturing thing. Some say it's a tight fit and other say it's loose. I will agree that the sides on the top piece are flimsy because they're not attached the the phone but if they were it would probably make matters worse by either rubbing against the bottom piece or creating too big of a gap between the two parts of the phone.
I agree there aren't many options for the Tilt 2 and I hate to say it but there probably won't be.
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I haven't really had any trouble with mine popping off. It took a bit to get the top on right and it was a pretty snug fit too. Getting the corner edges all the way tucked under was the hardest part. I'm guessing it's a manufacturing thing. Some say it's a tight fit and other say it's loose. I will agree that the sides on the top piece are flimsy because they're not attached the the phone but if they were it would probably make matters worse by either rubbing against the bottom piece or creating too big of a gap between the two parts of the phone.
I agree there aren't many options for the Tilt 2 and I hate to say it but there probably won't be.
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If yours is a snug fit, I wonder if we received the same thing! Did you order from BoxWave? I have a little plastic tool that I used to get the corners onto the top half quickly which was actually made to fit into the creavice of a HTC Dash phone to pop the clips and take the phone apart. It works great and I can see the little flaps around the corner so you can tell the corners of the phone are between the gel lips.. It's still too easy to come off though..
Even though my receipt says "Praetorian Crystal Slip, HTC Tilt2, Smoke Grey - SKU: bw-268-3729-2808", it also says "ITEM: HTC TOUCH PRO2." The Box also has a white sticker in the top right that says "Praetorian Crystal Slip - TOUCH PRO2."
Do you remember if yours said the same? Maybe they somehow shipped me the wrong one?
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If yours is a snug fit, I wonder if we received the same thing! Did you order from BoxWave? I have a little plastic tool that I used to get the corners onto the top half quickly which was actually made to fit into the creavice of a HTC Dash phone to pop the clips and take the phone apart. It works great and I can see the little flaps around the corner so you can tell the corners of the phone are between the gel lips.. It's still too easy to come off though..
Even though my receipt says "Praetorian Crystal Slip, HTC Tilt2, Smoke Grey - SKU: bw-268-3729-2808", it also says "ITEM: HTC TOUCH PRO2." The Box also has a white sticker in the top right that says "Praetorian Crystal Slip - TOUCH PRO2."
Do you remember if yours said the same? Maybe they somehow shipped me the wrong one?
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Yeah I got mine directly from boxwave. They have like 3 different models of that slip. Most of the adds I saw on Amazon and eBay claimed it would fit on 3 or 4 different TP2 models which I knew it wouldn't. I emailed boxwave about the pics in their online catalog because it didn't look like a Tilt 2 to me and they admitted it wasn't. They said they didn't have one for the pics. Which made sense I mean why spend that much just to get pics but they promised it would fit so I figured what the hell. The hard covers kinda suck.
Thanks for the replies, I guess I will go ahead and order it and see what happens.
I just got the unbranded version of this case off ebay (the seller's id was e-story).
It's not too bad on my unbranded TP2. It's slightly more difficult to slide out the keyboard, and when the screen is fully tilted, the top row of keys are slightly obscured, but nothing too major in my opinion.
I like that the case improves the grip of the phone, but I'm also rather concerned that the case will eventually melt under hotter conditions since the material feels rather gummy.
I picked up one of the cheap snap on hard cases from ebay when I got my slide. One of the tabs since broke, so I'm looking for another one. But the thing I didn't like about it was that the front piece covered the proximity sensor. so every time I would make a phone call the screen would be blank the whole time and I would have to slide the phone open just to hit end or type number keys. Are they all like that or did I just get the cheap kind?
I have the hard shell case from t-mobile and its not like that at all.
I think that cutout has to be just a bit bigger. I'll look at them and compare the two. Not sure if I wanna dish out 30 bones for one from t-mobile.
After having my tmobile store bought hard case for a few weeks now I'm not happy. Sometimes the phone will actually come out of the back case. Today it did this and fell in dirt and scratched my battery cover. I'm mad so I'm going to tmobile today to get something different. Id recommend to everyone to stay away from the hard shell cases.
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I just got my my blue snap on from eBay. It's rubberized I like it but if I put both the front and back on the phone its hard to side open and close. Maybe I need to file it down or something like that. If I figure out something ill let everyone know or if someone already has it figure let us know please. Thanks
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I filed down the little clips that grip the phone. Now its a lot easier to slide open and close. Now to find a belt clip assembly for it. I would recommend if you pay like $5 and dont mind modding it.
I bought one of those clear snap on cases on ebay. It was very difficult to slide the keyboard fully up or down. It has to do with the tabs holding the case into place. I also went to the T-Mobile store and asked if I could try it on, same thing with the clear case or the colored case with the strap, it was the same. So I'm holding off and just going to buy the clip instead.
I'm looking into taking my 3d back and getting an photon. But when I was looking at it it seemed like the sides around the screen was a plastic that would scratch really easily. Kinda like on the nexus s. I was just wondering if it does scratch really easily or if it just looks like it would. Thanks.
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I'm looking into taking my 3d back and getting an photon. But when I was looking at it it seemed like the sides around the screen was a plastic that would scratch really easily. Kinda like on the nexus s. I was just wondering if it does scratch really easily or if it just looks like it would. Thanks.
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Just pulled mine out of its pocket, and it's the same gorilla glass material as the screen itself. No scratches.
alright thanks. How are you liking it so far? I'm on my 3rd 3d EVO now and for a "flagship" device I should not be on my 3rd one. The first one the 3d switch wouldn't work the second one had 9 dead pixels all in the same area and a tone of dust under the screen. And now this ones speaker is going out.
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Get a case to protect the phone. That is what I did. I feel a bit more safer with the case on than without it despite it making the phone a bit thicker.
I probably will. I'll check out the defender case or something.
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alright thanks. How are you liking it so far? I'm on my 3rd 3d EVO now and for a "flagship" device I should not be on my 3rd one. The first one the 3d switch wouldn't work the second one had 9 dead pixels all in the same area and a tone of dust under the screen. And now this ones speaker is going out.
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Wow, ouch!
I picked up mine a week ago tonight, and it's been great. First thing I did was flash the MR3 leaked maintenance release, then I rooted it, then installed my standard suite of customizations.
All in all, I've been happy with the P4G vs my Evo 4G. The Pentile screen bothers some, but as I've been posting elsewhere, if you play with the brightness setting, it is negligible. A few colors come across oddly, but given the power efficiency trade-off that comes from Pentile's implementation, that is acceptable to me.
Data speeds have been great. Games & apps have been butter smooth thanks to the gig of RAM and dual core CPU. I had some issues with the battery but that was due some bad settings on my part with two monitoring apps & k9 Mail polling instead of pushing, but I finally diagnosed & resolved those yesterday.
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I'm looking into taking my 3d back and getting an photon. But when I was looking at it it seemed like the sides around the screen was a plastic that would scratch really easily. Kinda like on the nexus s. I was just wondering if it does scratch really easily or if it just looks like it would. Thanks.
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My 1st Photon developed a dent! I'll try my best to explain this.....on the right side above AND center of the volume rocker where screen meets the side of case....yes....right there.
Another way to say it....the volume rocker has grooves but in the center of the rocker, there are no grooves. Ok...from the no groove area....travel up to the side of the phone where the glass meets.
Now, I hadn't dropped my phone so I'm more than 100% positive I didn't cause the dent so I returned it for another.
Normally I inspect the hell out of my phones before leaving the store- not sure why I didn't that time.
I'm thinking it was packaged that way because the phone showed absolutely no signs of having been dropped down the steps.
On day 1, I bought the Motorola/Sprint hard cover/holster along with the HD dock and Car dock. Now putting on the holster back cover will scratch one of the sides of the Photon since I take it on and off every time I place the Photon in the Car dock.
Although technically one can/is suppose to leave the holster back cover on and snap it into the car dock, I've haven't been able to initialize car dock mod since it doesn't make good contact with the dock pins. So I have to take off the holster back cover and place the photon into the car dock with that adapter strip that comes with the car dock. So I've noticed a tiny scratch on the photon side.
TS
Lol...itll get scratched regardless one day...just be safe
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I'm looking into taking my 3d back and getting an photon. But when I was looking at it it seemed like the sides around the screen was a plastic that would scratch really easily. Kinda like on the nexus s. I was just wondering if it does scratch really easily or if it just looks like it would. Thanks.
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Hey Sid...give the Otterbox Commuter a try, am lovin mine!
OtterBox Commuter Review
Bandage said:
Hey Sid...give the Otterbox Commuter a try, am lovin mine!
OtterBox Commuter Review
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Will it fit in the car dock while in commuter case?
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Will it fit in the car dock while in commuter case?
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Nope. Won't fit.
First off, quick description of the case. It's a TPU (I think!) and hard case hybrid. Surrounding the phone is the TPU portion, which is sort of a sort of hard rubber which snaps over the phone securely, and the back is a hard plastic. I picked Black, so the TPU portion is black, the back hard plastic portion is clear.
I purchased the Boxwave to replace the Speck case I got at AT&T when I got my Note, and while the Speck case fit well and all of the buttons and holes lined up great, I didn't like how slick it is and how quickly was looking really scuffed up, plus it's IMPOSSIBLE to remove from the phone. So I decided to replace it and this BoxWave case like what I was wanting to have.
Now, back to the BoxWave case. The BoxWaves two microphone holes barely line up, the hole for both mics is large enough, but the microphone itself is right at the very edge of the hole. If the case slipped in the other direction I'm afraid it'd obscure the microphone. The top one as-is right now is obscured a little bit, the bottom isn't but not by much. The other annoyance is that the power button doesn't appear to be aligned correctly with the phone, as it's kind of mushy and hard to push, like it's hitting it from the side. The volume buttons seem okay, and the case is on right, even took it off and put it back on to make sure it was on right, it didn't improve.
I've also noticed that plugging in the charger is mushy, and turns out the case obscures the microUSB a bit too. Not enough to make it difficult to plug in, unplug on its own, or even need any "adjustment" to plug it in, but it's definitely in the way a bit.
The kickstand is pretty flimsy as well, time will tell how long it will last, as it's just two little nubs on the stand pushing against receptacles on the case, I can see if the phone got pushed against the stand it'd pop right out, but I mostly worry that it'll open etc while it's in my pocket. And the hinge sticks out of the back of the case, my wife has a SGS2 with a similar case by someone else and the back is flat on her phone.
It's much easier to get on/off the phone, and I like that the sides are textured. But otherwise not that great a case.
Pros
Really nice textured grip on side
Fits phone securely but not overly difficult to get in/out
Cons
Power button alignment is BAD, difficult to turn on
Both microphone holes aren't aligned well, mic hole is well to the edge of the case hole
Stand looks very flimsy
MicroUSB hole alignment is bad
Recommendation: Pass on this one, unless the alignment on the buttons and holes improves.
I bought this case for myself and my wife neither I if us has experienced any if the problems you mentioned with the holes being out of alignment. The kick had never opened in my pocket, and supports the phone well. The only complaint I have is the hinge sticking out of the back of the case, but that is a trade off for the super slim form factor. All in all, a terrific case for the price.
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Any pics?
-On another NOTE, Samsung goes 5.3"
OkNewMedia said:
I bought this case for myself and my wife neither I if us has experienced any if the problems you mentioned with the holes being out of alignment. The kick had never opened in my pocket, and supports the phone well. The only complaint I have is the hinge sticking out of the back of the case, but that is a trade off for the super slim form factor. All in all, a terrific case for the price.
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How about the power button, do you have to mash it a bit to make it work with the case on? My volume buttons are fine, they have a distinct firm press, just like without a case, and just like my Speck case did, but the Power button feels like it's hitting from an angle or something, mushy, annoying. I basically have to pinch the phone across the sides to turn it on one-handed, which always wind up changing the volume at the same time. Without a case, or with the Spec, I could just push the button in.
And the hinge sticking out annoys me more and more.. Can't really use the phone laying on the desk, it wobbles around.
Lots of pictures of it here, on BoxWave's website http://www.boxwave.com/at-t-samsung-galaxy-note-samsung-sgh-i717-cases-and-covers/colorsplash-at-t-samsung-galaxy-note-samsung-sgh-i717-case-with-stand/bwpdd/pkv-zvgp/
If wanted, I can take pictures of the microphone holes.. Not much to see, looks kind of like (. ) where the . is the microphone hole.
The power button is just fine. I think you may have received a defective case.
OkNewMedia said:
The power button is just fine. I think you may have received a defective case.
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Cool, that settles it, I am looking into returning it. Thanks!
Here are a few pics of the case on my Note
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?u...1&disp=thd&realattid=1396614929044209664-1&zw
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?u...2&disp=thd&realattid=1396614929044209664-2&zw
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?u...3&disp=thd&realattid=1396614929044209664-3&zw
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?u...4&disp=thd&realattid=1396614929044209664-4&zw
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?u...5&disp=thd&realattid=1396614929044209664-5&zw
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?u...6&disp=thd&realattid=1396614929044209664-6&zw
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Here are a few broken URLs for pics of the case on my Note
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Might want to fix the URLs or something, all links are broken. Perhaps permissions.
khaytsus said:
OkNewMedia said:
Here are a few pics of the case on my Note
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?u...1&disp=thd&realattid=1396614929044209664-1&zw
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?u...2&disp=thd&realattid=1396614929044209664-2&zw
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?u...3&disp=thd&realattid=1396614929044209664-3&zw
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?u...4&disp=thd&realattid=1396614929044209664-4&zw
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?u...5&disp=thd&realattid=1396614929044209664-5&zw
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?u...6&disp=thd&realattid=1396614929044209664-6&zw
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Might want to fix the URLs or something, all links are broken. Perhaps permissions.
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Yeah, we can't look into his gmail account
Barry (NJ) said:
Yeah, we can't look into his gmail account
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right lol
cant believe he tried to link that way
trying to post from work computer. didn't pay attention to how links were listing. Sorry about that. will post from home, later.
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BTW, is there a way to just post pics, without a link in this forum? I couldn't find it. I know that's probably a real noob Question, but I have only recently started posting on a regular basis here, and that was my first attempt to post a pic.
Found it! I think...
OkNewMedia said:
trying to post from work computer. didn't pay attention to how links were listing. Sorry about that. will post from home, later.
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BTW, is there a way to just post pics, without a link in this forum? I couldn't find it. I know that's probably a real noob Question, but I have only recently started posting on a regular basis here, and that was my first attempt to post a pic.
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I use photo Bucket personally and you can link the pictures super easy that way.
I got a response from BoxWave yesterday, their response is:
The ColorSplash Case with Stand was designed to have indents for the power button and other features. This will require a stronger press in order to use these keys. We do this to protect the buttons and so they will not be easily pressed when traveling.
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So sounds like it was designed this way. Maybe my case is out of some sort of tolerances but my power button requires a hard mash to operate in this case, so I'm working with them to return it and I'll be on the prowl again for another case... Don't think I'll bother with one with a kickstand, I haven't once used it, but the grippy sides of this case are very nice compared to my Speck, so I'll be looking for that.
My Boxwave (not the colorsplash, but another one from them) was the same way with the hard keys. I switched to a Hyperion case which has softer sides and lets you press the buttons easier. BUT - the opening for the micro USB is too small to let the OEM Samsung usb charger plug all the way in. I am going to have to widen it a little.
lactardjosh said:
My Boxwave (not the colorsplash, but another one from them) was the same way with the hard keys. I switched to a Hyperion case which has softer sides and lets you press the buttons easier. BUT - the opening for the micro USB is too small to let the OEM Samsung usb charger plug all the way in. I am going to have to widen it a little.
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Thanks for that, because I was wondering about a different Boxwave, but it was going to be pretty low on the list..
They finally gave me an RMA, and made it clear that if I don't have the clear plastic baggy the case came in, that I'd pay a 15% restocking fee... Oh it just gets better and better..... I'll never buy another BoxWave product again.
I got a few alternative cases to try out, I'll have full reviews on 'em soon, but this $3 case feels, fits, and works MUCH better than the damn BoxWave.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007AMI15W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=A4PPL3N7I3N7V
And this Diztronic case, formally TPU Cases, is REALLY nice, at $10
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007BH6X8I/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&m=A2HOCXU5SC35JO
http://www.boxwave.com/galaxy-note-...h-galaxy-note-case-with-stand/bwpdd/pkv-zvgp/
i just got this one for my note[white on white].. holes line up great.. kick stand feels alright, ill use it lightly or on my night stand/on my lap. ill be careful with it
fits pretty snug, kinda hard to get in..
all my buttons press in fine for me.
i also ordered the reg. one with no kick stand.. ill have to mess with that one again because one i first tried it on it seemed wayyyy off
the regular case with no kick stand fits good also.. have no problems with it.. the power button is a little mushy but ill get over it. its not that bad. i got the red case looks sexy on a white note.
update
i dropped my phone face down yesterday on concrete [my driveway]
i was pretty scared to pick it up, but when i did not a scratch or crack.. nothing
this case saved me right there, when it fell the edges of the case protected my screen from smashing on the ground
this case was well worth the 13 dollars.
It's an amazing case. I like it, except the belt clip has failed after 1 month of use.
Here's a photo of the point of failure. I took the phone out which is usually just clipped on just bit past the side of my hip near the back. And it came out with ease, and upon inspection the clip cracked.
i.imgur.com/Y7siU.jpg
i.imgur.com/kMB4m.jpg
Apparently I can't post the photos in the thread as I am a long time lurker, with 0 posts.
I've emailed Otterbox via their form on their website, and I'll let you know of my experience with them.
mm2kay said:
I've emailed Otterbox via their form on their website, and I'll let you know of my experience with them.
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You should have no problems getting a replacement.
They'll send you whole new case.
Sent from my HTC Evo LTE
Update:
I just got a response immediately ~10mins of sending the email. Requesting proof of ownership. Basically a photo of the case on sheet of paper with my name, and today's date. I complied and emailed the photo back to them.
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That's great the otter box has great support like that! I will be purchasing a defender once I get my evo. Thanks for info!
Anyone in contruction use this case? Im a painter and am around a TOn of dust and such all day. Ive been using a plastic baggie for years to put my phone. Getting a little old LOL. Just wondering if there are alot of access point for dust to get inside? [email protected]
I are in commercial construction and i get a little dust around the the kickstand and speaker opening and cam lens but easy enough to wipe that off. My case keeps the rest looking brand new
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reverepats said:
Anyone in contruction use this case? Im a painter and am around a TOn of dust and such all day. Ive been using a plastic baggie for years to put my phone. Getting a little old LOL. Just wondering if there are alot of access point for dust to get inside? [email protected]
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I'm a stone mason, I cut stone on a regular basis....I take my 16 part Defender case off about every other day and clean the dust off of it. So I would say that it doesn't do great, but it doesn't suck in this department either.
I also use my holster because I'm just not a fan of putting this giant case/phone in my pocket, but the problem with that is that if you turn it screen out, well obviously that's just bad....if you turn it screen in, your camera is wide open - I usually end up using a q-tip or a shirt on the end of pen or something to clean the dust off of it.
I'm actually looking for some type of rubber plug of some sort to go over the camera on this defender case - no luck yet.
Overall though, I've dropped this phone in the defender a bunch of times on the worksite - nothing bad yet.
reverepats said:
Anyone in contruction use this case? Im a painter and am around a TOn of dust and such all day. Ive been using a plastic baggie for years to put my phone. Getting a little old LOL. Just wondering if there are alot of access point for dust to get inside? [email protected]
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I'm a mechanic and I work on a lot of dirty cars, and on the weekends when I switch to my tpu case there is very little dirt inside the case. The only place I worry about is the speaker, but no case is gonna cover that.
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durandetto said:
I'm a mechanic and I work on a lot of dirty cars, and on the weekends when I switch to my tpu case there is very little dirt inside the case. The only place I worry about is the speaker, but no case is gonna cover that.
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Check out this case, has dust filters over rear speaker and ear piece.
http://www.tridentcase.com/shop-products/kraken-ams-case-htc-evo-4g-lte.aspx
one problem i have with this case is the lil rubber flap that goes over the charge port.. it keep wearing down from opening it and closing it.. after a few months it just falls off.. they already sent me a new outter layer and it just happen again!!! kinda sux... i kno they will send another one put it just a pain in the a$$.. i mite just deal with it being off.. i work around dust sometimes but i put my phone in my backpack anyways..
I gave up on my Otterbox cause of that flap. I finally went with a screen protector and TPU case and I'll probably never go bad to a thick case again. Going thin bought a new found joy in my phone. Also that screen protector on the defender was horrible. I totally forgot how beautiful my screen looks without that horrible screen protector.
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shook187 said:
I gave up on my Otterbox cause of that flap. I finally went with a screen protector and TPU case and I'll probably never go bad to a thick case again. Going thin bought a new found joy in my phone. Also that screen protector on the defender was horrible. I totally forgot how beautiful my screen looks without that horrible screen protector.
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ima have to check up that tpu case.. i here alot of good things about that case.. does it come with a belt clip??
I used to use a TPU case and the invisishield HD screen protector. Was a great combo up until I noticed the bottom left corner of aluminum was bent. I was able to straighten it out and just recently ordered the OtterBox Defender and despite the extra bulk I am still happy with it.
I just contacted otterbox for another case replacement today. I have ran thru 3 cases and 2 clips now since June. The little dust flap for the charger port snapped off just from normal use charging once a day at nighttime. Still love the case and am definitely getting my $ worth.
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i dont get it ive had mine as long as everyone else. my charge port cover is fine. no tears. i charge all day in my truck and at night home.
kaos420 said:
i dont get it ive had mine as long as everyone else. my charge port cover is fine. no tears. i charge all day in my truck and at night home.
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Idk. This problem has happened twice for me.
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Thanks everyone for the replys. Case should come in today. Knowing me, ill prolly still use the plastic baggy (like I do now with my Commuter casr) so ill report back on how it goes the next couple of days. Thanks again guys
Jon
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My charging port is about to to too....
I wanted to get another different branded tough case - but I hate that most others use that fake kickstand and cover the actual one.
JONBOY345 said:
Check out this case, has dust filters over rear speaker and ear piece.
http://www.tridentcase.com/shop-products/kraken-ams-case-htc-evo-4g-lte.aspx
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Looks pretty sweet, but the wife would kill me if I bought another one. I already have three.
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