Which rugged case would u choose and why?

cyben76 · May 2, 2012

My previous rugged case was CaseMate Tough for Nexus One, served me well for 2yrs.

Now that i've bought HOX, i'm thinking of trying other case.

Which would u prefer and reason why... Best if its based on previous experience..

1) Ballistics HTC ONE X BALLISTIC SHELL GEL (SG) SERIES CASE
Link: http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/htc-one-x-ballistic-shell-gel-sg-series-case

2) Seidio CONVERT® Combo
Link: http://www.seidioonline.com/htc-one-x-gsm-convert-case-holster-black-p/bd4-hkr4htnxg.htm

3) OtterBox HTC ONE X DEFENDER SERIES CASE
update: Official Otterbox Defender case up on their website:
http://www.otterbox.com/htc-one-x-cases/htc-one-x-cases,default,sc.html

4) CaseMate Tough Case for HOX
Link: http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-One-X-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-One-X-XL-Tough-Case.asp

5) Trident Case Kraken AMS for HTC One X
Link: http://www.tridentcase.eu/lang-en/htc/180-kraken-ams-for-one-x.html

If there are anymore "rugged" case available for HOX do tell...

update:
Some videos from respective manufacturers to help you decide:

Case-Mate tough ( but i don't think my phone would fly that far)

Can't find any actual Seidio case test, only this one 4mins + of some kid trying to kill his phone and claims he's using Seidio Rugged case aka Convert:

nicholaschum · May 2, 2012

I would go for Trident because I prefer having a device that looks cool while having the protection I need.

cyben76 · May 2, 2012

nicholaschum said:
I would go for Trident because I prefer having a device that looks cool while having the protection I need.

Trident not only looks cool but it has almost everything I would want, kickstand, optional car mount (don't need remove case for car mount), tripod attachment, port plugs (keeps dirt and dust away from Ports). Impact protection, from their vids could even survive drop from 2 storey building (not sure if it's really true) only thing it doesn't have built in screen and camera protector like otterbox, but they do provide a static cling film. Just that I never used their case before so not sure of the quality

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equlizer · May 3, 2012

The Seido version says its not compatible with the LTE version

Im still holding my breath for the otterbox defender.

cyben76 · May 3, 2012

equlizer said:
The Seido version says its not compatible with the LTE version

Im still holding my breath for the otterbox defender.

Cos i clicked on the international version, since i'm using the GSM version.. If u want the LTE version go : http://www.seidioonline.com/category-s/7823.htm

gdelrosario · May 3, 2012

Isn't the Ballistics HTC ONE X BALLISTIC SHELL GEL (SG) SERIES CASE
more inline with Otterbox' commuter series and trident's aegis ?

in any case I went for the shell gel series

cyben76 · May 3, 2012

gdelrosario said:
Isn't the Ballistics HTC ONE X BALLISTIC SHELL GEL (SG) SERIES CASE
more inline with Otterbox' commuter series and trident's aegis ?

in any case I went for the shell gel series

Looks like it, but Ballistic doesn't have anything on par with Otterbox's Defender or Tridents Kraken yet

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cyben76 · May 4, 2012

Received email from Ballistics they won't be making the Hardcore Case that would be on par with Otterbox's Defender and Trident Kraken:

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in our Ballistic cases. Unfortunately, we will not be producing a Ballistic HC case for the HTC One X at this time. However, I will forward your request to our Engineering and Design Team for future considerations. If we can assist you with anything further please feel free to contact us.

Thank you,

Cindy
Customer Service
(954) 832-3502

Supaiku · May 4, 2012

I would use a holster, so the http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BD4-HKR4HTNXG is out. (plus, they have bad pics, I can't tell what's going on there...)

The http://www.tridentcase.eu/lang-en/htc/180-kraken-ams-for-one-x.html is enticing, but I don't know about their screen protector. I'd have to read some reviews. Although I don't expect I'd use the holster, it has a USB protector (which looks like it provides functionality), does not have a superfluous lense guard like seidio model (after all, it's inset so far...) and offers a nice kickstand! Looks slick enough too. I fear not bulk.

I dunno about the Ballistic case... they don't ahve enough info to sell me. Maybe. Seems a step up from what I have now, but lack features the kraken has...

There isn't an otter box, and if there will be is questionable. Plus, what I read about their built in screen protector is all pretty much negative - besides, it doesn't seem like any more than a normal screen protector...

Kraken gets my vote.

Gary_S · May 5, 2012

Really like the Trident Kraken case. I like the fact that is it like the Otterbox and has a built in screen protector. Phones arrive Tuesday and wish these companies would hurry and get their products out to market.

nimrod77 · May 7, 2012

Has anyone got a supplier for the Kraken case apart from the OEM? 55 euros is WAY too much when there other cases are on E-bay for $24 AUD!

cyben76 · May 7, 2012

nimrod77 said:
Has anyone got a supplier for the Kraken case apart from the OEM? 55 euros is WAY too much when there other cases are on E-bay for $24 AUD!

Think it's not out yet, they might adjust the price once it's available. For reference you might take a look at Evo 3D prices in USD:
http://www.tridentcase.com/case/htc/htc-evo-3d-1.html

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cyben76 · May 8, 2012

nimrod77 said:
Has anyone got a supplier for the Kraken case apart from the OEM? 55 euros is WAY too much when there other cases are on E-bay for $24 AUD!

Anyways, just for reference. The Trident Kraken AMS case for HTC One X pricing is available for viewing in Amazon, i think they don't have actual stock yet cos it says ships in 2-4weeks.

It's about US$49.95

http://www.amazon.com/TRIDENT-AMS-O..._1_9?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1336458714&sr=1-9

cyben76 · May 8, 2012

Otterbox defender and commuter case for HOX pics on their website now out.

Coming soon

http://m.otterbox.com/on/demandware...w?pid=HTC2-83100&start=1&cgid=htc-one-x-cases

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cyben76 · May 8, 2012

updated first post

updated first post with Otterbox Defender case details, and some vids to help u guys decide which "rugged" case

chrisjcks · May 8, 2012

I don't like rugged cases, as rugged just means bulky,

However, I have owned a case-mate tough for the sgs2 and it was very solid (Very!), couldn't fault its protection or design - just added a bit too much bulk for my liking.

So, case-mate would be my choice.

- but I'd never get one as I wouldn't be sure of its thickness until I had it on my phone, if only I was one of those people who test products for company's all day. LOL

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tiga2001 · May 9, 2012

Kraken

I'm kind of upset that the One X doesn't have the same selection of cases as the iPhone, but I guess it's still pretty new, and the case manufacturers might be waiting to see the sales figures. Anyways, I originally thought that Otterbox was the only maker of these rugged cases for the One X. But now I see that there is more. I think the Trident Kraken would also be my choice, because it has the built-in screen protector like Otterbox but without the crappy reviews that Otterbox has. And it's not as bulky as I thought it would be, I guess every generation the case gets more and more stylish.

cyben76 · May 9, 2012

chrisjcks said:
I don't like rugged cases, as rugged just means bulky,

However, I have owned a case-mate tough for the sgs2 and it was very solid (Very!), couldn't fault its protection or design - just added a bit too much bulk for my liking.

So, case-mate would be my choice.

- but I'd never get one as I wouldn't be sure of its thickness until I had it on my phone, if only I was one of those people who test products for company's all day. LOL

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Rugged case is bulky, I don't use rugged case when I'm sitting on office, I just go caseless, phone protected with BestSkinsEver. I mostly used rugged case when I'm doing some outdoor activity..
But case like Case Mate tough doesn't really add much bulk IMO, for day to day use I find it still ok. Dropped my previous phone on tarmac a couple of times while getting out of a car, lucky I had Case Mate tough on.

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golu12 · May 10, 2012

I love the ballistics sg one..looks the slimest of all rugged ones..i may get it for outdoor use, and just caseless at home.

imitenotbecrazy · May 10, 2012

Otterbox defender for me cuz I get that **** fo freeee hahaha

Which rugged case would u choose and why?

Which u prefer?

HTC ONE X BALLISTIC SHELL GEL SERIES CASE

Seidio CONVERT® Combo

OtterBox HTC ONE X DEFENDER SERIES CASE

CaseMate Tough Case for HOX

Trident Case Kraken AMS for HTC One X

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