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Best cases out so far?
- Thread starter htcbwb
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I was personally looking for the cases that had an opening (hole) where the different antenna holes are on the back of the phone. Should I even care about that? Because all I can find is this case Mobi Products Skin Case for HTC Sensation - Android Skin Cases - Paranoid Androids and like the T-Mobile brand rubberized case, it fits too loose. Any way to "tighten" these rubberized cases up, maybe microwave, boiling it, etc.? Or maybe I just get one of these Case Mates and don't worry about covering the holes on the back of the phone??
OldRoman
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I went to the Ghost Armor kiosk in one of our mall's today. And I had them put on a screen protector and a Carbon Fiber cover on the rest of the phone. It now looks fantastic! The Carbon Fiber covering on the back is in three sections and covers the back perfectly. The vent holes on the back are matched up good.
Does anyone know which of the cases on dealextreme.com might work?
I'd love to keep the phone case-free but it's really slippery to me and in my tiny hands it's doubly hard to hold securely while trying to use it. However, I can confirm that it's very sturdy. After having watched it bounce and slide down six concrete steps of an office building, there's not a scratch on it and it still seems to be working fine.*sigh*
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SDscorch
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OldRoman
Member
No, there is no cushion. It just protects the back and sides from scratches and dings. I also have GA on my EVO (from top to bottom).
Another thing is it makes the phone look fantastic! The Carbon Fiber covering cost $15 and GA screen protector was also $15. GA has a lifetime warranty and a 30 return policy on it.
Another thing is it makes the phone look fantastic! The Carbon Fiber covering cost $15 and GA screen protector was also $15. GA has a lifetime warranty and a 30 return policy on it.
wmurphy1975
Member
That looks really nice. They have a location close to me and I may have to go check it out today!
wmurphy1975
Member
So I did go and check out the Ghost Armor for the Sensation. I was very tempted because it does look really cool in the carbon fiber black...but for now I feel more comfortable with some protection on the phone.
I've had the CaseMate "Barely There" case for a few days now and have to say I'm pretty happy with it so far. I know that it's not going to provide the best protection in the event that I drop it but it will provide some. It adds little to no bulk to the phone and will protect it if dropped on the back or side. If you drop the phone face down it probably won't help much. Let's just hope I never have to find out!
Will
I've had the CaseMate "Barely There" case for a few days now and have to say I'm pretty happy with it so far. I know that it's not going to provide the best protection in the event that I drop it but it will provide some. It adds little to no bulk to the phone and will protect it if dropped on the back or side. If you drop the phone face down it probably won't help much. Let's just hope I never have to find out!
Will
I received my EZGuard screen protectors and they are very much like the skins/screen protectors you get from bestskinever or Zagg. I would not recommend them to other people though as it seems like it takes away from the sensitivity of the touchscreen. I am going to keep mine on until I see something better come along.
EDIT: I also want to note that it is a bit small for the Sensation 4G as there is about 2mm of unprotected space on the bottom and 1 mm of unprotected space at the top.
Samdunsung
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HTC Sensation 4G Screen Protector | invisibleSHIELD by ZAGG
Love the zagg!!
Love the zagg!!
pantlesspenguin
Android Enthusiast
Thx! Does it protect the phone well? It's easy to take off?
OldRoman
Member
I don't know about taking it off I never have had to. I still have my EVO and I had GA installed on launch day and it's still on it. The EVO's GA is still in excellent condition after a year or more.
howetechnical
Android Enthusiast
Seidio will have theirs real soon as their website now shows two of their flagship products for the Sensation. I really like their surface cases for simply style, and use their active products for protection while in the field.
seidioonline.com
seidioonline.com
mygt8a4re
Member
As far as screen protectors go I purchased the one at the T-mo store when I purchased my Sensation since I had heard stories of people getting scratches on thier screen even while being carefull with them. The guy at the T-mo store showed me some permanent light scratches on his screen even only being 1 week old. He claimed he only put his phone in an empty pocket with nothing else & was sure how he manged to get the scratches. He installed the screen protector & it fits nice, extremely clear, smooth touch. You really cant tell one is on there. It doesnt cover the entire screen, it lays just inside the edges where it contours upwards towards the edges. Its so thin you really dont notice it at all. I feel really secure knowing its on there....just some foof for thought!
As far as cases go I had been researching them for a while & know I wanted one with a hole in every location there is one on the Sensation. I dont want to block anything! I also didnt want a case that covered the volume rocker or power buttons as there are some gel/silicone cases that covers these buttons. Im sure there are better but this one fit the bill & was very affordable...
Amazon.com: HTC Sensation 4G (T-Mobile) Black Soft Rubber Premium Design Skin Case + 1 Bonus Rubber Grip Click Action Copper Barrel Ball Point Pen: Cell Phones & Accessories
It got some decent reviews. Im sure it will stretch out in time like mose of the silicone style cases, but till then, Ill be protected! Ive dropped my Vibrant about 5 times in the year I owned my Vibrant & the case I had on since day 1 it protected it every time. I have this habit of laying my phone on my lap while driving & forgetting about it, opening the door to get out & watching it fall to the ground....want that protection for my Sensation!
As far as cases go I had been researching them for a while & know I wanted one with a hole in every location there is one on the Sensation. I dont want to block anything! I also didnt want a case that covered the volume rocker or power buttons as there are some gel/silicone cases that covers these buttons. Im sure there are better but this one fit the bill & was very affordable...
Amazon.com: HTC Sensation 4G (T-Mobile) Black Soft Rubber Premium Design Skin Case + 1 Bonus Rubber Grip Click Action Copper Barrel Ball Point Pen: Cell Phones & Accessories
It got some decent reviews. Im sure it will stretch out in time like mose of the silicone style cases, but till then, Ill be protected! Ive dropped my Vibrant about 5 times in the year I owned my Vibrant & the case I had on since day 1 it protected it every time. I have this habit of laying my phone on my lap while driving & forgetting about it, opening the door to get out & watching it fall to the ground....want that protection for my Sensation!
cravinmild
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I picked up a black gel case, Bell brandnamed but im sure it has other names depending on who sells it. It really adds to the dimensions of the phone, most noticed when putting or taking it out of your pocket. For the job site it is ideal. Ill be looking into a nice "going out" case for the not so harmfull enviroments lol. The armor 3 pieces case posted above looks dang nice, may get myself one of those too. I picked up the EZ screen protector also and had them instal it for me. It does add a different texture to the screen but i have not found it to inpede with touch contact to the screen. The add protection/piece of mind is worth it imo.
chinkieboy
Lurker
im using the ROCK case, hand feel very good and smooth.
bitsybobsy
Newbie
I have seen some otterbox case for the HTC Sensation and I think they really look good as the case follows the design from the back of the phone