My wife and I have had the Body Glove case on our phone for a while now and still no problems other than what I said before (see post 145 in this thread). Just wanted to comment on the Otterbox case. I saw one on sale and bought it a couple of months ago to try out and keep as a spare. I like the looks and it makes the phone slimmer than the body glove case but it just feels too slick on the back and I feel like I would drop the phone. The body glove grips my hand and won't move. Oh, and still no problems with the Skinomi screen protector. My daughter and her husband also use them and I put one on my new Kindle Fire. Just my two cents.
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Best Case For Optimus V
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Broncowolf
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I just bought the Otterbox Commuter case and it seems to be very well made. It puts together easily.
However, when I put it in my old universal holster, it wouldn't fit. It was slightly too wide.
Do any of you use holsters or pouches with a belt clip with this phone? Which ones do you use? Do most people just stick this thing in their jeans pocket?
Thanks!
However, when I put it in my old universal holster, it wouldn't fit. It was slightly too wide.
Do any of you use holsters or pouches with a belt clip with this phone? Which ones do you use? Do most people just stick this thing in their jeans pocket?
Thanks!
Otherwise I love it and wouldn't part with it. 
dpaultx
Newbie
I've had my OV in an Otterbox Commuter for over eight months and cant imagine a better case for this phone. With the resiliency of the silicone, the bump protection of the outer hard shell, the excellent screen protector, and the port/button covers keeping out all that moisture and dirt, it would be hard to come up with a more protective design.
I actually did pick up a new BodyGlove cover for the OV (over the holidays when Radio Shack had 'em on sale for $7), but after comparing it to the Otterbox and thinking it over, I threw the BodyGlove in a drawer and left the OV in the Commuter case.
As Broncowolf implied above, the Commuter case makes the OV just slightly too bulky to fit in most belt clip holster type cases. I have found however that, if the case is one of those that has the elastic side (or end) panels it will probably work just fine after a few days of use. If the phone can just barely be inserted into the holster (meaning that you almost have to force it into the holster), after a few days of pulling the phone in and out, the elastic will relax enough that the phone ends up fitting just fine.
The first case I had that worked this way was a Case Logic brand (can't remember the model #) that I had paid about 25 bucks for. It was a horizontal leather (fake) holster with a belt clip and a big magnetic flap closure. The Case Logic holster worked great until about two months ago when I left it in the den one night and the dog figured it would make a good chew toy. Fortunately, the phone wasn't in it, so the dog got to go on living.
I replaced the holster with a cheap one that I found, on the clearance rack at the local Walmart, for six bucks. It's a Wireless Genius brand (made in China, of course) and is the same horizontal type design with belt clip, magnetic flap closure, suede lining, and elastic end panels just like the more expensive Case Logic had been. After being a real tight fit for the first week or so, the OV in the Commuter case now fits it quite well.
From the UPC barcode on the package, I found this link to the Wireless Genius case on Amazon for $8 with free shipping.
Amazon.com: Wireless Genius Large Universal Horizontal Case with Belt Clip - Black: Electronics
Highly recommended.
I actually did pick up a new BodyGlove cover for the OV (over the holidays when Radio Shack had 'em on sale for $7), but after comparing it to the Otterbox and thinking it over, I threw the BodyGlove in a drawer and left the OV in the Commuter case.
As Broncowolf implied above, the Commuter case makes the OV just slightly too bulky to fit in most belt clip holster type cases. I have found however that, if the case is one of those that has the elastic side (or end) panels it will probably work just fine after a few days of use. If the phone can just barely be inserted into the holster (meaning that you almost have to force it into the holster), after a few days of pulling the phone in and out, the elastic will relax enough that the phone ends up fitting just fine.
The first case I had that worked this way was a Case Logic brand (can't remember the model #) that I had paid about 25 bucks for. It was a horizontal leather (fake) holster with a belt clip and a big magnetic flap closure. The Case Logic holster worked great until about two months ago when I left it in the den one night and the dog figured it would make a good chew toy. Fortunately, the phone wasn't in it, so the dog got to go on living.
I replaced the holster with a cheap one that I found, on the clearance rack at the local Walmart, for six bucks. It's a Wireless Genius brand (made in China, of course) and is the same horizontal type design with belt clip, magnetic flap closure, suede lining, and elastic end panels just like the more expensive Case Logic had been. After being a real tight fit for the first week or so, the OV in the Commuter case now fits it quite well.
From the UPC barcode on the package, I found this link to the Wireless Genius case on Amazon for $8 with free shipping.
Amazon.com: Wireless Genius Large Universal Horizontal Case with Belt Clip - Black: Electronics
Highly recommended.
DBNissan
Member
I have the plastic swivel holster/belt clip made for the Samsung M900 that I use with the Otterbox. It fits ok out of the box but after a little trimming on the top corner, it fits very well. I have not had any issue with the phone popping out accidentally. You can also mount the phone with the screen facing in or out on the holster.
Holster Case + LCD Protector for Samsung Moment M900 | eBay
Here's my phone in the Otterbox mounted in the clip
The corner I trimmed
Screen facing out
Screen facing in
Holster Case + LCD Protector for Samsung Moment M900 | eBay
Here's my phone in the Otterbox mounted in the clip
The corner I trimmed
Screen facing out
Screen facing in
Atma
Extreme Android User
Just got mine today. $7 at Amazon and the shipping was almost as much, $5.
Soft rubber glove fits on the phone and the the hard plastic fishbone (red) fits snugly on it to hold it. The glove has raised rubber 'buttons' over the phone's buttons and works well. The charger plugs in with no problem. The only problem is no hole for the SD card and I'm expecting a new 8 gig anyday. Its really no problem to take the cover off and put it back on though. The only thing that concerns me is heat. Mine gets warm when overclocking and I don't know how this rubber glove will affect that.
Petrah
Psychotic Female
Just wanting to clarify... the Ov with the Otterbox on it fits snug into the Wireless Genius Case? If so, this is exactly what I've been searching for!
dpaultx
Newbie
Yes. The OV, in the Otterbox Commuter case, is a snug fit in this Wireless Genius holster. It was REAL snug when the holster was brand new, but after a few days of use, the elastic end panels stretch and relax a bit so that it becomes very usable.
I think you can see, in the attached pic, the slight bulging of the elastic panels on each end of the holster with the phone in the holster. It is snug, but the magnetic flap closes securly with a satisfying snapping sound.
The back of the holster features a leather covered belt clip that fits nicely on even a 1-3/4" wide leather belt.
dpaultx
Newbie
No, the belt clip does not come off. It's permanently attached to the back. Also, there are no belt "loops". Just the clip.
Broncowolf
Lurker
Thanks. I found that case logic case for about $20 at Target. I had a gift card for Target anyway, so it worked out well. It fits perfectly.
CheezyPoofs
Lurker
Sorry it took so long, but 7 months later I still like my fishbone case. I've dropped it a number of times, and had no problems. Only once the phone actually shut off, other times it's seemed to absorb the shock of falling onto tile or pavement quite well. Only now that my battery life is starting to fade somewhat the case size is stopping me from buying a larger capacity battery. Instead I just ordered 3 regular size batteries, and wall charger from a hong Kong ebay supplier for a total of $ 12. We'll see if these cheapy batteries are any good shortly.
I wish my leather covered belt case was as durable. The closing magnet has pulled it's way through the vinyl inside trim.
DBNissan
Member
I bought that same batteries and charger pack from ebay. They're ok but don't last long at all after a few charge/discharge cycles. the charger also takes forever to charge the batteries.
CheezyPoofs
Lurker
Thanks. At least now I'll know not to expect much. I guess it's just a reminder that we get what we pay for.
killer14321
Member
is there a case for the optums v what also has a screen protecter like the iphone has
My wife and I have the fishbone and it works well. The money was right, too.
Wanted to make a followup post about the Body Glove case. After months of use, while it has features I really like, I can't recommend it. The rubberized coating peels off far too easily. I'm on my second case because the first was replaced under warranty for the peeling issue. The second case has peeled the same way, and once it starts peeling, it will all gradually come off. It looks really ratty now with all four corners of rubber pulled away from the case.
I know this is in part to putting it in a pocket of my bag, but what good is a phone case that falls apart after repeatedly stowing it?
I still love the kickstand, though!
I know this is in part to putting it in a pocket of my bag, but what good is a phone case that falls apart after repeatedly stowing it?
I still love the kickstand, though!
DBNissan
Member
I have had my Otterbox since March 30, 2011 and it is still holding up great. I even still have the original screen protector that comes with the case on the phone! I highly recommend the Otterbox case!
Just to add some more of my thoughts to this topic - my wife and I both had the Body Glove case that snapped together and we used them without the belt clip. Both of them suffered from the "skin" peeling off so we will use superglue when needed and put it back together. They have lost a lot of their softness because of this use of glue everywhere. They are bulkier than the Otterbox commuter case but they have a much better grip.
I gave my Body Glove case to my daughter since she had lost hers. She left her phone on the car and drove off and the phone bounced on the highway - she turned around immediately and found the phone but the case had come apart and she didn't find it but the phone was protected during the fall and still worked!
I had a spare Otterbox case so I am using it. No lint problems for me but the back sure is slick and I keep fearing I will drop it. I have looked around the web but it does not appear the Body Glove is available anymore for this phone (two piece that snaps together).
I gave my Body Glove case to my daughter since she had lost hers. She left her phone on the car and drove off and the phone bounced on the highway - she turned around immediately and found the phone but the case had come apart and she didn't find it but the phone was protected during the fall and still worked!
I had a spare Otterbox case so I am using it. No lint problems for me but the back sure is slick and I keep fearing I will drop it. I have looked around the web but it does not appear the Body Glove is available anymore for this phone (two piece that snaps together).
Petrah
Psychotic Female
Try searching for the Sprint version of the Body Glove (LG Optimus S... it will fit the V). You might find some on Amazon or eBay.
Doesn't even look like the Body Glove web site itself is carrying them anymore.
Petrah: Thanks but I have looked in those places and unfortunately can't find one. I originally bought the one I had on Amazon and it was for the Optimus S. All you can find there now is the one piece (back). All I saw on ebay was the one piece style selling for a lot more than on Amazon. I could have missed something on ebay, though.
