Anybody else using one of the HTC blue or orange plastic cases?

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phositadc

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One of the cases as shown here: www.theunwired.net/?item=photoview-hands-on-with-htc-s-design-cases-for-the-htc-one-x

Anybody else using one? I dropped by an AT&T store today and picked one up. First of all, $30 is utterly ridiculous for a thin, flimsy piece of plastic. It is indeed a perfect fit, and it adds almost no bulk. I have two concerns though:

1) It is so thin that it does not protrude past the camera bulge, so even with this case on, the camera bulge will be touching whatever surface the camera is lying on.

2) Other concern, also related to its thinness, is whether this thing provides any benefit whatsoever. It's so ridiculously thin that it just doesn't seem to offer any protection. I guess it protects the matte back surface of the phone itself from fingerprints/smudges/etc. But it would seem to provide little to zero impact protection.

On the whole, I'm not sure what I think about it. Looks decent, fits perfectly, but doesn't protect the camera and might not provide any protection whatsoever for anything because it's so thin. If it were $10 or $15, tha'd be one thing -- but for $30, I'm leaning towards thinking this thing isn't worth it.

It seems to be a good choice for those people that really hate cases because of the added bulk, but nevertheless need the mental satisfaction that they are at least doing something to protect the phone.

Other thoughts?

Edit: I will also add that, as compared to the naked phone, the case blocks access to the power button ever so slightly. Still pretty easy to push, though, so not a major negative.
 
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Red5

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IMO those cheap orange/blue cases are just for a splash of color. They add no additional protection to the phone, screen or camera lens.

I havent found which case Im going with, but it wont be one of those cheap thin neon ones.
 

muzzy996

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It's basically a vanity cover LOL. I have one for two reasons only; to make it less slippery in the hand and to protect the back side from scratches.

I didn't like the case selection in the AT&T store at the time I picked up the phone so I went with the blue HTC thin case just to have something on there. The camera bulge not being protected is a concern, it would have been nice if they could have somehow addressed that with this thin case. The glass protecting the lens is recessed a little such that it will not contact flat surfaces when the phone is placed backside down but eventually I'm sure the plastic silver ring will show signs of wear (wouldn't be surprised if it's painted and the paint wears through).

I'm waiting to see what other cases Otterbox comes up with. I may go with a Defender series but would like to see it in other colors.
 

vioalas

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I doubt it'll protect the back from scratches. The bands will probably catch dirt between them and the body.

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americasteam

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We have 2 threads in this forum with pics of the blue case. I have one and really like it. It doesn't offer much in the way of drop protection, but doesn't add any extra bulk to the phone either. As far as dust getting under the bands, I doubt that will be a problem. The case fits extremely tight.

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Tankmetal

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I'm going caseless until I find one I like. The first drop will devistate me mentally.

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jklitten

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Picked one up today. It's exactly what I was looking for. I think this will keep the corners from denting if dropped, and it will certainly protect the back from damage.

There's little-to-no shock absorption, but I think it will offer protection against minor drops, much like Incipio's famous feather.
 
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Red5

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Picked one up today. It's exactly what I was looking for. I think this will keep the corners from denting if dropped, and it will certainly protect the back from damage.

There's little-to-no shock absorption, but I think it will offer protection against minor drops, much like Incipio's famous feather.
Well which one is it and where did you get it???
 

roltzje

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Picked up the blue one today. Yea its hard to justify it.. I paid $20 for it since I'm on premier, but it's still too much. Really only worth $5... but you pay for the name and design/quality.

I do see use to it, however I might return it because sometimes I feel like I need stronger protection.

Pros:
The case is so thin that its negligible
Protects the corners and edges during a drop
Protects the back from being worn and losing the matte finish from your hands or sliding on a desk

Cons:
Doesnt protect screen from impact
Doesnt protect from getting scratched in a pocket
Expensive

As far as protecting the camera, it would take a fairly thick case to do that.
 

AITT

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I picked up the orange one. I like the gray and orange contrast with a gray and orange wallpaper. It simpley for cosemetic looks than protection. I saw on AT&T website they have a red gel case I'm interested but might look on Amazon. I had the candy case they had but they so hard to snap on / off, I'm concerned I'll break the phone taking it off.
 

txmade

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I have the orange, it's ok. It makes the back of the phone very slippery, it's hard to hold with hand.

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thatg

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Picked up the blue one today. Yea its hard to justify it.. I paid $20 for it since I'm on premier, but it's still too much. Really only worth $5... but you pay for the name and design/quality.

I do see use to it, however I might return it because sometimes I feel like I need stronger protection.

Pros:
The case is so thin that its negligible
Protects the corners and edges during a drop
Protects the back from being worn and losing the matte finish from your hands or sliding on a desk

Cons:
Doesnt protect screen from impact
Doesnt protect from getting scratched in a pocket
Expensive

As far as protecting the camera, it would take a fairly thick case to do that.

What's a premier account. Will a fan discount get me the case for $20?
 

Vocalshock

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Go to the At&t store and get the Zagg for the whole phone. You can protect the back with that so you don't have the worry about the spaces in the case. Then get an egrips for the back and you have it covered for grip. The crystal clear egrip looks really good on the back.
 

Aldiggi

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Had to return it cause its so thin and delicate it started cracking.

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dylando808

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I'm using the blue one currently. I like how minimalistic it is. Even through Barely There cases was a bit bulky on the One X

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