So I used the search button on xda amaze accessories and found this thread as the only one for the words "clear" and "transparent", please allow this thread to continue without dictating what people should and should not do on a public forum. I second the notion on refraining from hand slapping for not using the search button. Close your eyes if this thread bothers you so much. I have been looking for a similar case. I'm a bit picky and I don't think I'm going to come up with what I want as I'm looking for something:
- Transparent: I want to let the OEM's design show through
- Soft
- Not Too Gummy, Shiny or Bulky (I guess with transparent, I'll have to forgo the "shine" factor)
- Cut outs for the antenna holes
So yeah, I think it's pretty tough to find something quite like this but here's what I have come up with so far and I'm still looking:
Clear Soft Rubber Phone Cover Silicone Skin Gel Case
- $5 to $7 depending on shipping
- Not quite transparent
- Looks like it will have a good grip
- Cut outs for the antenna holes
Clear Silicone Skin Gel Cover Case
- $10 shipped
- I don't know if the image is deceiving but it could be truly transparent (???)
- 2 of 3 cut outs for the antenna holes it appears
Clear Soft Hybrid Gel TPU S-LINE Case Cover
- $3 Shipped (no expedited and it will deliver after Christmas)
- S curve looks OK but 1/2 of it is exactly what I want and the other is faded white like everything else
- TPU brand so it should be good with just about all other considerations
Then there's always ZAGG and I think IPG may be ok (?) full body screen protectors
ZAGG Full Body
Ah, I think this one may be perfect. No idea who this is or what but the price at $7 + $5.99 for 4-10 shipping isn't bad. There might be a helpful
coupon
also. It will probably be a bit glossy but I bet the shine will wear off a bit in time anyway. May get a few different ones and do some reviews. That is, if it's OK with some others who think this is "wasting my time" or whatever.
Sorry, just think this thread went south fast and it was a decent question. I chose the Amaze White as I liked it's base look. I'll get other cases later and maybe even custom paint my own. I don't know. But if I just want to show off it's original beauty, I don't want to leave it exposed and ready for the elements to break it. I've seen one shattered from a 4 foot drop on concrete. They will break like anything else if hit right.
*** EDIT: This one is hard plastic... sorry ***
http://www.cellularoutfitter.com/p-101513-htc-amaze-4g-transparent-clear-cover.html
Sorry for the long post and again, if anyone has any other suggestions, I would like to know. There are Smoke Clear and Textured Clear skins around but I think we are just looking for a good clear one.