Lets talk cases

[mavrik64]

I need a good case for my Dual.
The rubbish silk bag that T-Mob give you is quite frankly insulting!
I would like a nice case, preferably with a belt loop or clip (pros/cons?)

So, what are you using?
This looks nice?? http://www.pielframa.net/htc_touch_dual.asp
How about this one?? http://www.krusell.se/product.php?productID=2792&category=51

[bommel0815]

I hope vaja does a dual case soon.

[muzikfreakah]

Im getting one from here:
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000185
These actually:
1.) Ultra Clear Protector
2.) http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000185&products_id=6814
3.) http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000185&products_id=6816

4.) and a USB to audio adapter (dont really need this but just keeping it handy for emergency parties ;-) )

[mavrik64]

Thanks for that muzikfreakah,
I've ordered the flip case (star Trek)
Looks good, free worldwide shipping, and with the current exchange rate very cheep.

[muzikfreakah]

E im glad you like the site. I for one cancelled the flip and went for the crystal case and screen protector only.

Reasons:
1.) I think the flip type attaches to the case via a plastic cover on the keypad, after checking some youtube videos I was scared that this would increase the gap in the slide in the long run. If you have yourse can confirm this? Because if it fits well then I will order it again as my "business" case for formal events.

2.) For the ordinry leather belt case/diagonal sleeve, I didnt like the belt clip, its a clip on with no lock, Ive had bad experiences before with my hand accidentally hitting the case on the belt and the case and phone just flew away.

So cleare pocket case will do for me as of now. Metal aluminum would have rocked as a pocket case as well but, the problem is, it opens to the right for you to access slide out keypad making it harder to hold on two hand operation.

[HTCStuey]

If anyone is interested the PDair cases (although they are not always listed as such) can also be bought at:

http://www.pdahut.com (http://www.pdahut.com/)

The advantages being it's a British site if you'd rather buy "locally".

[mavrik64]

E im glad you like the site. I for one cancelled the flip and went for the crystal case and screen protector only.

Reasons:
1.) I think the flip type attaches to the case via a plastic cover on the keypad, after checking some youtube videos I was scared that this would increase the gap in the slide in the long run. If you have yourse can confirm this? Because if it fits well then I will order it again as my "business" case for formal events.

Yes, the plastic sleeve fits over the keyboard, but I've not had a problem with it yet (don't use the slide that much). It arrived Saturday so not had it long.

[muzikfreakah]

OK do let us know :-) I went ahead and ordered the crystal case, ang im going to order another one soon for my wifes elf :-)

[HTCStuey]

http://www.pdahut.com (http://www.pdahut.com/)
I just got back from the above:

-Leather Horizontal Pouch for my Touch Dual
-Silver Aluminium Case for my Sat Nav PDA
-Proportia Screen Protector for both

I personally went for the leather pouch as (I know not everyone will agree):

1. I've always bought the leather with clear plastic window cases before for my previous mobiles, the ones where you slide the phone in and velcro shut the lip at the top and use it while in the case. This is my first touch phone and also my first slide phone which made such a case unsuitable whereas previously it had been perfect (there is such a Touch Dual case on the site which I considered getting).

2. In the flip cases I didn't like the look of the clear plastic panel over the keypad, I thought it might impair use of the already flat and barely distinguishable keys, and I had problems with my previous phone case in that the plastic sometimes caused problems pressing certain keys and unwanted keys being pressed instead. Besides potential issues mentioned in this thread about the gap between the two halves of the phone. Plus the flip cases looked awkward to hold the phone in, especially the horizontal style, the vertical style doesn't look that bad. I do actually like the aesthetic look of the vertical style it's much nicer than the one I went for!

3. The aluminium cases were tempting for protection, but you can only use the pad and start/end call buttons while closed and the screen is out of action behind the clear hard plastic, I think if the Touch Dual had the usual two soft keys this would probably be a lot more usable. It appears you can slide the phone open when you swing the aluminium case open, but this makes me cringe with the thought that the case might be swung shut on the lovely new screen! Also it looks incredibly awkward to use in this position. Undecided on the look of these cases, part of me thinks they look cool, but at the same time they make the phone look like a tank and very ungraceful.

4. There aren't any crystal cases on the above site at the moment but I have to confess I personally don't like the look of them, even though I like the idea.

5. I was put off the "Invisible Shield" (again not available on the above site anyway) by someone's review in another thread. Plus insufficient protection for my pockets!

I personally think the pouch seems the best, and although it may not seem much more than a step up from the velvety pouch that came with the phone, it's a lot sturdier (though not as sturdy as it looks on the site), and would survive a hell of a lot longer in my jeans/trouser pocket than the supplied pouch.

I've opened the case but not used it with the phone yet. Hurriedly taking the phone out of the case for calls seems potentially frustrating, but on the other hand at least it's secure while in the case, and allows for greater freedom of use of the phone when actually out. If anyone is interested I will post again once I have used it out and about.

I was tempted to also get the aluminium case (black, I'm not sure why anyone would want a silver one with the Touch Dual) to give my phone some added protection when out drinking, as I could live with only using the two buttons and pad and leaving it in the case for the night if it meant protection against me dropping it! Strangely thought the postage shot up when I added it to the basket, so I took it off and thought I'd try the aluminium case for my Sat Nav PDA first (which needs such a case being thrown about in my bag) and see how that was, although any experience of the Touch Dual version would be welcomed!

I wanted Martin Fields SPs, but I ordered Proportia ones from the site while getting the above. I will see what they are like when I get the chance.

[muzikfreakah]

I wish they could come up with a metal case with the same form factor as the crystal case:
http://www.boxwave.com/products/activecase/active-case-htc-touch-dual_3023.htm

I wend ahead and ordered the clear case from PDAIR.COM although it hasnt arrived yet :-(

[disflipissofresh]

if you want a case with belt clip, i recommend the OEM case for tmobile dash. it should fit perfectly fine.

[donnie1]

The best case i have found so far for the niki and as a result ordered a second, just in case they discontinue or mine gets damaged is the 'Crystal Case+Screen Protector for HTC Touch Dual/P5500' from ebay (e_shophk) the name in bracket is the name of the seller or better still the item number i purchased 280216281580 total cost was £4 including postage took about 6 days to arrive

all the best

[y1mrn]

Hi, anyone had any experience / got any thoughts on either of these two cases:-

http://www.expansys.com/htc/p_htc_item.aspx?i=156112

http://i.expansys.com/i/l/l156112.jpg

http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=158569

http://i.expansys.com/i/l/l158569.jpg

Thanks

[HTCStuey]

Hi, anyone had any experience / got any thoughts on either of these two cases:-
Thanks
Also try the one I got:
http://www.pdahut.com/store/product.php?productid=19585&cat=2082&page=1
http://www.pdahut.com/store/files/main/d_10257.jpg
I think it's better looking than the expansys one and it's more protective than the HTC one. However it's quite lumpy with the clip at the front and belt clip at the back (which sticks out quite a bit). If the belt clip could be removed it would be perfect.

[y1mrn]

Also try the one I got:
http://www.pdahut.com/store/product.php?productid=19585&cat=2082&page=1

Thanks for the reply. I can see what you mean by the belt clip and magnetic clip. I think the htc and expansys cases also have belt clips, however I prefer the built-in magnetic 'flaps' as opposed to the clip. Does anyone know: -


The material and biuld quality of the htc case

http://i.expansys.com/i/l/l156112.jpg

If the htc case (above) has a magnetic clip like the case HTCStuey (left) has or if the magnet is built-in to the flap like the expansys case (right)

http://www.pdahut.com/store/files/main/d_10257.jpg or http://i.expansys.com/i/l/l158569.jpg



Thanks

[member69]

Just ordered the same crystal case as donnie1 from the same ebayer so glad to hear it turned up! i just thought for £4 if it does it does and if it doesn't, 'bugger! some guy in hong kong is making a mint in £4's'. if you read this again donnie, what was the quality like and any problems with the touchflo? i read about having to adjust the sensitivity setting? :confused:

[donnie1]

The quality of the case is very good considering the price, the case does not interfere with you screen area so you are able to launch/close and use touch flo with ease.The opening of the slider to recieve calls or to use as a keypad does not hinder or effect the case in any way, and there is no need to remove the case to connect your usb cable and charger, also another plus point is you'll have easy access to your memory card slot.

[sonus]

I don't mean to offend, but the crystal case = great way to make a nice looking device look ugly. Its kinda like putting plastic covers on seats imo, or a leather bra on a car...just tacky.

[muzikfreakah]

I found a very good looking generic no brand leather case, when I tested it fit perfectly, the problem was, the magent locks, they screw up your phone by launching applications randomly everytime you pull out the phone. No matter which way the phone would face, away or towards the magnet, the same results.

So I guess magnet locks wont do good for our phones, velcro anyone?

[member69]

Just received my 'tacky' crystal case and funny enough it wasn't! ok so it was £4 ( call me tight!) but it fits really well and surprisingly doesn't make it look bad, i know because people have commented on it :) I do miss the feel of the phone cos it's so tactile, but i'd rather lose that when i need to than damage the phone. A leather case ( or mini purse :D) looks great if your pda just sits on a desk looking pretty but i'm out in the field all the time and the leather wouldn't last 5 mins in my job, also the last time i bought a leather case it actually did more to damage the phone than protect it after a bit of grit got under the screen (protector?) and scratched the screen when it opened and closed. All of that aside, i do like the look of the flip case :) oh! oh! oh! just one other thing as musikfreakah's post reminded me, because the crystal case sets the buttons back slightly (though perfectly usable!) i no longer have the problem of taking the phone out of my pocket to find i have launched loads of apps without my knowing or the camera taking loads of dark photos :)

[graceless]

I got a "Capdase" brand leather case for around $30 off eBay.

The shape and idea of it is awesome - it doesn't add too much bulk at all and the way you remove the clip means there's no extra left over bulge at all.

HOWEVER, the make is a bit crappy. The edges of the middle flip down part are fraying and the button that closes it is disgraceful - sometimes I almost can't get it open at all!

But for the money and the fact that I go through cases pretty quickly cause I treat my phone badly when it's in a case, it has worked out well.

[delta37]

I got a "Capdase" brand leather case for around $30 off eBay.



i think $30 is too expensive? our market sells that capdase for a little more than half of yours.

[graceless]

I think as a general rule, whatever something costs not in Australia, times it by 2 and you'll get the Australian price.

Our dollar is a lot stronger these days, things are still WAY overpriced here compared to say, the US.

[muzikfreakah]

I just got my crystal case, major problem is the soft reset button, its very hard to take out the crystal case :-( So took it out and leaving for back purposes. Got a generic leather case that first the niki very well and magnet locks arent strong so it doesnt affect the phone. Will post pics soon!

[Sci Fi]

I purchased one of the expansys ones and whilst it's a nice case and fits the device well there is one MAJOR issue with the Niki that makes it a real issue.

The slide detection works on magnets!

This causes the phone to think that the slide is opened when you put the device in the case and closed when you take it out...in turn this means the device wakes up every time you put it away (not too bad) and that it hangs up calls when you take it out of the pouch (very bad)

I emailed expansys to point out this short comming and they totaly ignored me!






Thanks for the reply. I can see what you mean by the belt clip and magnetic clip. I think the htc and expansys cases also have belt clips, however I prefer the built-in magnetic 'flaps' as opposed to the clip. Does anyone know: -


The material and biuld quality of the htc case

http://i.expansys.com/i/l/l156112.jpg

If the htc case (above) has a magnetic clip like the case HTCStuey (left) has or if the magnet is built-in to the flap like the expansys case (right)

http://www.pdahut.com/store/files/main/d_10257.jpg or http://i.expansys.com/i/l/l158569.jpg



Thanks

[y1mrn]

I purchased one of the expansys ones and whilst it's a nice case and fits the device well there is one MAJOR issue with the Niki that makes it a real issue.

The slide detection works on magnets!

This causes the phone to think that the slide is opened when you put the device in the case and closed when you take it out...in turn this means the device wakes up every time you put it away (not too bad) and that it hangs up calls when you take it out of the pouch (very bad)

I emailed expansys to point out this short comming and they totaly ignored me!

thanks for this valuable info.

[danoneil]

Thanks to those who'd tried out the crystal case from ebay - for 4 quid it's pretty much a bargain! Comes with another screen protector which I've stuck on over the one that comes with the t-mobile touch plus and it's great!

Maybe the reset button is a bit hard to get to now, but unless it freezes (which mine rarely does) you can just use the power button.

Nice that it still slides open too.

[danoneil]

Well as a update I've managed to crack my crystal case... better that than the phone I guess!

[mr_raider]

Are you people having succes with magnetic flip cases? The one from Touch will force the slider open when I close the magnetic clasp.

[mavrik64]

no problem with the PDair I'm using.