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Arrrrgh! I'm wondering if anyone has found a (leather) flip case for the AT&T Tilt 2 they are happy with?
My phone is a little over a month old, and I'm getting desperate. I've been temporarily using a clear thing (case mate) AT&T sold me with the phone (it was all they had that would fit) until I found something that would work for me. I've been reading here, and finally took the plunge to get the Designio case discussed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=584093
Unfortunately, either I got a bad case or I'm being too picky or whatever, but I'm not pleased.
My criticisms are:
The PTT button completely covered by the leather support piece (not sure that's what to call it, but there's a leather piece that runs along the left edge, or bottom with the keyboard open). The PTT button is still functional as long as I press the leather piece just right.
The plastic over the keyboard does not fit snuggly -- it bulges up about an eighth of an inch along the bottom of the keyboard (the left side of the phone), which is annoying enough when using the keyboard, but that bulge also keeps that edge of the phone from closing flat when then keyboard isn't out. I carry my phone in a dedicated pocket in my purse, and I'm constantly finding dust & such that gets under the loose plastic keyboard protector at the bottom of the keyboard (left side of the phone when the keyboard is closed) since there's a gap along that edge from the loose plastic. That's highly annoying for me.
#2 might not be much of a problem if the magnetic closure was snug, but it's not -- IMO, it's off by a little over a quarter of an inch. This allows the top cover to slide around enough that the screen isn't protected when the case is closed (particularly the bottom of both sides up about 2.5" and up to 1/2" in from the bottom corners). If the magnetic catch was appropriately placed, it could also eliminate the gap on the left side of the phone when the keyboard is closed.
Clearly, this isn't the perfect case for me. I thought perhaps I was being too picky, but the Krusell case for my old 8525 doesn't suffer from these problems.
So, if anyone has found a flip case (preferably leather, but that's not a deal breaker) for the AT&T Tilt 2 that doesn't suffer from these problems, please share
TIA,
Saundra
i'm not entirely happy with mine, but mine seems not to have the problems that you are finding wiht yours.
i use the Capdase case, http://www.capdase.com/en/product4.php?cid=1&bid=5&mid=48, and it's a soft leather case that comes in two styles, either a "book"/side flip, or the top flip which i got.
main pro is that it uses small tabs on all 4 corners to clip on to the lower/keyboard half of the phone, allowing you full access to all buttons, the usb port, and the keyboard, without any plastic in the way. the tabs also seem to be more robust and likely to last longer than the seidio innocase tabs which i used on my kaiser. those tend to wear down and break off after about 2 years of use.
on the cons, i dislike the flap, which only has room to store 2 microsd cards and 1 extra sim card. i've already lost 1 sd card, though i am not 100% certain if it was my fault or the case (i was showing the phone to some friends the night i lost it). it also does not have any storage space for a credit card or similar, even though it would've been minimal cost to add one.
if only i could have the flap from your case, and the base of mine. then it'd be perfect.
Thanks for the input! It does sound as though we could have the perfect case with your base & my flap.
I'm in the US, and I couldn't find any retailers for that particular Capdase -- lots for iPhones. Of course.
It looks like I could maybe get it through eBay, which is good to know in case I just can't get the Designo to work for me.
Thanks again!
sslund said:
Arrrrgh! I'm wondering if anyone has found a (leather) flip case for the AT&T Tilt 2 they are happy with?
http://www.noreve.com/brand/HTC/product/Housse_cuir_HTC_Touch_Pro2_Verizon_-_Sprint_Tradition.html -This works well for me, but there are no pouches for SD cards
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Noreve
I am using the Noreve case available at www.noreveusa.com I like it a lot. It too covers the push to talk button, but since I'm using a custom ROM it has no functionality anyway. The Piel Frama case I had for my Original Touch Pro, there was that darn plastic sheet covering the keyboard and frankly I think that sucks. Granted the noreve case is squirrely when the keyboard is open, but unless you are able to drive and text or ride a bike and text or a motorcycle and text, well you'd do better to spend your money on a funeral plan than a case. My only complaint about the Noreve case is the belt clip sucks. I am using an old Piel Frama belt clip since it fits my belt better. I also personally LIKE the looks of the larger Piel Frama TP2 case, but most have commented on how ugly it looks.
If you're crafty...
As we've come to realize, ATT has delivered the Tilt 2 in a state that requires serious hacks to make the simplest changes. In keeping with that line of thought, I've modified a clear plastic case and added a leather flap with a pocket for credit cards and memory stix. And - Unlike some commercial flaps, when this flap is closed, nothing can slide out of the pocket. Here's how you can too...
Note to Boy Scouts: I've included more detail below than many of you here may need. After buying the case, reviewing the pix and the dimensions, you may be able to fore-go most of the tedious instructions below.
PIX
I've posted a series of pix on photobucket (sadly, I'm too new and untrustworthy to provide direct links to them here). To review the photos:
1. Go to the PhotoBucket website.
2. Click the Drop-down arrow on the right side of the "Search" box and select "People" for the search type.
3. Search for my id, "fractalcracker". Zoom in to view the 5 photos in the default album.
Plastic Case
Two-Piece (front and back) Plastic Case from the ATT store: $29.99 (ridiculous, yes I know...). Find it online at the ATTWireless website by searching "Accessories" for part number "75525". The Back piece clips on to back of phone and allows you to access all buttons and slide open the keyboard. After adding this leather flap, you won't need the front piece of the case.
Leather Pocket Flap
The leather flap is similar to a wallet pocket. In fact you might be able to cut a wallet apart to make the flap. I'll give you directions to make this one by hand from a small piece of leather. If you don't have scrap leather, cut up your wife's (or your own) purse. Good luck with that one...
Leather Measurements:
You'll need a thin, pliable piece of leather 4 inches high by 5-1/2 inches wide. We'll cut 2 pieces as follows...
Outside flap piece:
3-1/4 inches wide from left to right.
4 inches high from top to bottom.
Pocket piece:
2-1/4 inches wide from left to right.
4 inches high from top to bottom.
Assembly
1. Cut leather pieces.
2. Lay the smaller (pocket piece) on the table so that what will be the 'hidden side' (inside of the pocket) is facing up. Align it so the narrow edge is closest to you.
3. Apply a thin bead of super-glue to the top, left and bottom edges of the pocket piece. The 4th, unglued side will be the opening of the pocket.
4. Lay the flap piece down on the table so the inside of the flap is facing up. Align it so the wide edge is closest to you.
5. Pick up the pocket piece and flip it over from left to right so the glue side is down. Align it above the right side of the flap piece and glue the 2 pieces together so the top, bottom and right edges are aligned.
6. To form the hinge, apply a thin bead of super-glue to the flap piece, running from top to bottom along its left edge (opposite the pocket).
For below - remember, we're only referencing the back side of the plastic case - not the front.
7. Lay the plastic case on the table, 'opening-side' up. Rotate it so the camera hole in the back cover is furthest from you. Slide the plastic case over so the right edge of the plastic case is aligned next to the left edge of the leather flap (pocket side up with pocket on the right side of the flap).
When we glue the flap to the case, we want the super-glued hinge joint to be about 1/16th inch below the face of the plastic case. That way, the leather flap will bend back enough to allow the phone screen to slide over it whyen you slide open the keyboard.
8. Stand the plastic case up by raising the left side and tilting it to stand on its right side. Align the right side of the case above the glue line on the left edge of the leather flap.
9. Press the right side of the plastic case down in place on the flap piece so the glue line on the leather flap is about 1/16th inch below the top face of the plastic case.
When it dries, press the phone into the plastic case and get on with your life!
May the force be with you...
Mark
I carry it in my back pocket and take it out every time I sit. Last Thurs, I tripped and sat down with the Streak still in the back pocket. Not some Mr Bean kinda fall. Just sat down rather quicker than usual on a cushioned booth seat.
Cracked the lcd. Gorilla glass still intact. My telco, which DELL defers to for warranties here in Singapore says cracked Gorilla glass / lcd is not covered under warranty, period. Even if it spontaneously cracks. So it's SGD$398 for a replacement phone. I am still thinking if I shd get the Streak again. Too damn fragile if you ask me.
My question is, how do u guys carry the streak? I have been carrying phones in my pants / jeans pockets since my first handphone .... including an iphone4.
Do you carry it in your bag? Shirt pocket? Hold it in your hands?
Sorry to hear about you unfortunate mishap with the screen. I usually carry mine in my front pocket since I wear slacks most of the time. I know it is not for everyone, but that is my preference. I avoid my back pocket for just that reason.
I never carry my devices in back pockets,always in my front pockets.I usually put my streak in my right pocket with the screen facing the pocket,it used to face my leg but once I took it out and seemed like the screen got frozen and couldn't unlock it,it was also kind of blinking,maybe it was because I sat and the lcd got a little smashed or I put too much pressure on it.....so I had to pull out the battery and calibrate the screen.
Sorry to hear about your screen.
I usually carry it in the Dell pouch that came with the Streak. Im either a front jeans pocket or right jacket pocket kind of guy.
I'd be too scared to throw this thing in my back pocket for fear of crushing it. I find my front pockets to be more convenient anyway
otterbox defender case
big but its works http://www.otterbox.com/dell-streak-cases/dell-streak-cases,default,sc.html
Front pocket with the screen facing my leg.
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App
front pants pocket, right-hand side, screen facing in.
sorry about your screen
i use the otterbox defender case with the belt clip attachment. The belt clip attachment servers two additonal purposes... it mounts to most universal car mounts including dell. and it has a kickstand... priceless for my kid watching gabba at restaurants.
I have dropped my streak hard about 8 times.. One time off of a ladder down about 15 feet. all i heard was a thuddd.... Picked it up and not a scratch...
best case hands down... too bad they don't make one for the cisco flip cameras.
Otter box defender belt clip... my phone slide off the seat of a golf cart and landed on concrete at about 10 miles per hour and only a little nick in case... no way a phone without a defender case would have survived that.
Okay, I'm maybe a bit of a freak - I keep my Dell Streak in an Otterbox Defender case, and that I keep inside of an old zippered generic PDA case with the Dell provided Sleeve covering the screen for extra protection.
Of course, I don't use the Streak as a cellphone, but rather as a mini wireless tablet. If I carried it around it would be in my bag.
Front left pants pocket or if I am wearing a jacket or coat I will put it in the left inside pocket.
I did think of the the otterbox. But the streak is as big as it is ..... wit the otterbox, I figured I'll have a tough time stuffing it into my jeans pocket, front or back.
It seems the front jeans pocket is the way to go. Thanks guys.
It's been winter since I bought my Streak so it goes in my inside jacket pocket when I go out. I wear a shirt & tie at work so I put it in my shirt pocket. I do put it in my front pants pocket when I'm in meetings with the exec's.
I don't use any kind of case.
I use a cheap tpu case and have it in my front pocket.
Sent from the Almighty Streak 1.7.0
Front pants pocket, coat pocket, or in a case from eascase on eBay. I have a TPU type case on my phone right now. I had a defender and was using the belt clip but got tired of the phone being so much bigger with the defender case on it.
I have the defender with belt clip. I discontinued using the belt clip after it fell out a few times after brushing against a wall or something.
Now its the front pants pocket.
In a Tuff Luv case in a side cargo pocket, or in my hand but never in a back pocket.
in my front pants pocket , in Dell pouch.I Dont have a casing but I have a customized Skinit skin and screen protector for its delicate surfaces.
I carry mine in either my jacket breast zipper pocket or my cargo pants side pocket. Still searching for shirts with a large enough breast pocket. That's where I've always carried my phones. I have never carried a phone in my pants front or back pockets. Sorry about your loss.
thestreaker said:
I have the defender with belt clip. I discontinued using the belt clip after it fell out a few times after brushing against a wall or something.
Now its the front pants pocket.
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+1 and the geek factor of a 5" phone on my belt.
I'm looking for a face-out holster, or some kinda holster/case combo that protects the camera with a flap like the Seidio Convert (not available for SGS2).
My screen has a scratch protector film on it, but my camera is naked. I like to put my phone in my backpack sometimes but I'm scared that the camera will get scratched. Also, I'd like the ability to quickly glance at the phone on my hip instead of taking it out of the holster to look at it. A face-out holster would solve these issues.
The face-out holster is why my iPhone 3GS' camera is still new
Ghost Armor, either full or front and sides, comes with a piece just for the camera square, not rectangle, just the actual square. And ghost armor comes with a lifetime guarantee.
Not the answer you were looking for, I know, but going this route let's you choose any belt holster and still have the camera protected.
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Just ordered the Krusell flip case and then got the belt clip to go with it.
If you have any questions about these items then feel free to ask away and I'll tell you as much as I can as soon as it arrives.
Case (Tried to add link but not allowed to yet so copy and past the below into ebay and you'll find them)
KRUSELL MULTIDAPT LEATHER SWIVELKIT SWIVEL KIT 45 45MM BELT CLIP FOR CASE ORBIT
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KRUSELL MULTIDAPT LEATHER SWIVELKIT SWIVEL KIT 45 45MM BELT CLIP FOR CASE ORBIT
Recieved my Krusell case the other day and its excellent in almost every way. The build quality is fantastic an even has that luxurious leather smell to it. Very strong and sturdy/well made case.
Flip cover folds downwards and can be slid off as well. I thought I wouldn't use the detachment feature but I use it all the time if I'm handling the phone a lot. You could even use the case completely without the flip cover and it would give you better protection than an Imak case (which I had first off).
It also has the option of a belt clip - which can be removed and Krusell has a lot of useful and different styled attachments. It comes with a alegator type belt clip that connects to the phone by a round plastic button attached to the case and this clip is a non swivel model - great for normal sized belts (thin/narrow).
I wear a combat style belt for work so I ordered the 45mm belt clip which slides onto the belt and can not come off without taking the belt off. The clip is a swivel clip and it clips in and holds super well.
Protects the phone very very well - there are holes etc but its made in such a way that its very hard for surfaces to come in contact with the phone at all. If you dropped the phone in this case it would be very well protected.
The cover looks as though it would probably outlive the phone.
The inside of the case is a soft suede leather which means that any dust or dirt getting in between the phone and the case is not going to act like sandpaper as in the hard cases - ie no scratching.
The only thing I noticed after a couple of days use is the the case loosened up slightly and the phone would move approx 1-2 mm out towards the top of the case making grabbing/sliding down the blind hard to access. I solved this by some double sided tape inside the case. I peeled off one side of the tape and stuck it to the inside of the case then slid the phone in and then gently pulled the case away from the phone and pulled the other side of the tape off with some tweezers and then pushed the case together - now the phone doesnt slide anywhere and is securely stuck inside the case and all the button/mic/camera holes line up perfectly.
Highly recommended and worth considering even if your thinking about an Imak style case because you can remove the clip button and the flip face and you have a similar but better case all round - the only drawback is possibly the price but compared to the price and capabilities of this phone I didnt think it too bad, especially if you work in moderate to extreme conditions.
What do you mean the flip part can be left off? Pics?
It slides off from where it attaches on the back of the case. I'll get some pic's at some point.
Photo's
SCHUMI_4EVER said:
What do you mean the flip part can be left off? Pics?
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Oh wow cool. I didn't know it could do that. Looks like it leaves the top right corner exposed though.
SCHUMI_4EVER said:
Oh wow cool. I didn't know it could do that. Looks like it leaves the top right corner exposed though.
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I spose it does leave it a little "exposed" but this is so you can use the front facing camera and light sensors etc and even so its only a couple of mm and the leather on top of it is quite thick so to get something to touch that part of the phone I either have to aim the object at it or hold the phone at a 45degree angle to rub the plastic on the table. But then again with the flap on its covered by the clip strap.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/KRUSELL-..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item2a102e5e80 <- this is the case yeah?
electricbluejase said:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/KRUSELL-..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item2a102e5e80 <- this is the case yeah?
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Yip thats the one.
The trouble is that while the bottom and sides provides a nice grip, the top glass bevel edge protrudes over the side edge of the Spigen case.
Thus, unlike some other cases of my other phones, placing the phone face down (or even a mild drop from 1 inch height) causes the glass to touch hard surface.
Apart from full Otterbox, is there a rubber or silicone skin that would also provide a small lip OVER the glass face, not a complete 2nd screen protector or skin completely over the front glass ?
I have the Spigen Rugged Armor case. On the top and bottom of the phone, there is a lip so that if you lay the phone face down, it's being supported by those two lips. This is much like any case you'd find on a Galaxy S7 Edge.
I have the Spigen Neo Hybrid and the Liquid Crystal and both have a lip at the top and bottom that keeps the screen off the surface when you lay it screen down.
I have a Spigen Hybrid. Sides of the case allow me to use the phone's edges, but it has a lip at the top and bottom, that even with a glass protector on gives me enough clearance to place the phone on the table face down. And I do this all the time, as when you place the phone face down on a surface, the proximity sensor shuts down the screen until you lift the phone back up again.
I've always loved Spigen cases. But all of their V30 cases have reduced profiles on the front sides, I'm assuming due to the curved glass. Since the V30 doesn't have active edges (like the S8), I fail to see the benefit other than aesthetic. And of course there is less edge to help protect the screen in a fall. A lot of the V30 cases are designed this way, but not all of them. I'm using the Tech21 Evo Check, which has a raised lip all around the screen.
Spigen Rugged Armor case has lips to prevent screen from touching surfaces when placed face down. It is a really good case. Only drawback for me, which might be for cases in general for the V30, is the fact that any dust from your pocket will sit inside the lip at the bottom of the case.
This might just be mine but I've also found that there is a tiny slit at the bottom of the phone where dust and dirt can get into, its visible as well, makes the phone luck yucky at the bottom.
I'm at work now but will try and post a picture of what I mean later on.