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jamepc

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What are the options out there for a case that comes with a holster? I know of the Otterbox Defender, Ballistc HC and Seidio Active, I think 2 of these arn't out yet. Any other options for cases with holsters?
And (the much talked about topic) how about a clear screen protector (anti-glare not needed). Yes, I've read a lot of the topics on them, but any other toughts :)
Thanks!
 
jamepc said:
What are the options out there for a case that comes with a holster? I know of the Otterbox Defender, Ballistc HC and Seidio Active, I think 2 of these arn't out yet. Any other options for cases with holsters?
And (the much talked about topic) how about a clear screen protector (anti-glare not needed). Yes, I've read a lot of the topics on them, but any other toughts :)
Thanks!
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Bought mine at Best Buy, its the platinum case and holster combo, supposedly just the rebranded seidio. it was $35. Now thinking about the phantomskinz chromatics carbon fiber with the seidio holster. Anyone else use the phantomskinz? And how are they?
 
I'll second the Platinum at Best Buy. Don't have a 3D (yet?) but have been using one on my 4G since launch. Works well and is still like new. I've taken the case off a couple times and phone is still like new inside (no rub marks/blah).
 
Yeah, I have the Platinum also. I had two Innocases for my Seidio and it's exactly the same in quality.

I'm using the holster with a $6.95 ebay TPU case however.
 
I have the seidio convert case with their stock screen protector. it is pretty good, but waiting on my phantom skinz screen protector
 
Just a couple of things worth mentioning here -

I am using the BB platinum case for the old Evo 4G with the 3D now and as well using a HTC rubber gel skin case - It fits if you open the spring all the way and fit it in but it def isnt made for the 3D thus making me look for other options -

Secondly i do believe there is an issue with having the 3D in a holster screen facing your belt since the 3D has that feature where you flip the phone over to make phone go into instant ignore or vibrate mode (say if your in a meeting) which means lately i have been missing contacts because i didnt realize that was kicked on the entire time - something worth noting bc i also do it at night not realizing it since i dont want the phone sitting on its camera lenses -

Lastly i was looking into either the Case-Mate Pop kickstand or HTC kickstand case but also wondering if they will fit into a holster any takers?
 
ImpulsebuyerNy said:
Just a couple of things worth mentioning here -

I am using the BB platinum case for the old Evo 4G with the 3D now and as well using a HTC rubber gel skin case - It fits if you open the spring all the way and fit it in but it def isnt made for the 3D thus making me look for other options -

Secondly i do believe there is an issue with having the 3D in a holster screen facing your belt since the 3D has that feature where you flip the phone over to make phone go into instant ignore or vibrate mode (say if your in a meeting) which means lately i have been missing contacts because i didnt realize that was kicked on the entire time - something worth noting bc i also do it at night not realizing it since i dont want the phone sitting on its camera lenses -

Lastly i was looking into either the Case-Mate Pop kickstand or HTC kickstand case but also wondering if they will fit into a holster any takers?
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Yeah I actually realized the other day, my old Evo Active holster works pretty well. It's just a little cap for the width, but at the top it's fine. I didn't even think of trying my Innocase one. I'll keep it as a back up for the Platinum one I have now for the 3D.
 
I just got the otterbox defender yesterday and its a good case if you can handle the bulk of it. Its very secure and well protected and looks good too. My only complaints are the size and cost at 50 bucks...

Usually I go sans case on my phones but in less than a day I found a scuff on the lens of the cameras. Luckily it was on the side and not over one of the cameras. I wanted something that protected the cameras and this case definitely does that well.
 
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Secondly i do believe there is an issue with having the 3D in a holster screen facing your belt since the 3D has that feature where you flip the phone over to make phone go into instant ignore or vibrate mode (say if your in a meeting) which means lately i have been missing contacts because i didnt realize that was kicked on the entire time - something worth noting bc i also do it at night not realizing it since i dont want the phone sitting on its camera lenses -

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I believe (tho I could be wrong) that the 3VO uses it g-sensor to determine if the phone is on its back to enable this feature. Else, the phone would never go off in a pocket or anywhere it's dark and pressed against anything.
 
I think I have found the best combo, but it required two purchases. I bought the platinum case with kickstand and then bought the platinum case holster. This worked for me because gave the case from the holster purchase to my wife. Since she doesn't use the holster, I get that and I get to keep the case with the kickstand.

The kickstand works in portrait and landscape.
 

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I realized I rather have a holster with no case, do not like adding bulk to my phone, but that is just me. I bought the BB kickstand case, returning it, do not like the material, like the feel of the phone naturally, love that grippy back cover
 
Otterbox Defender here. Been keeping my phone in one of these cases since they came out with it. I bought it from Sprint when I picked the phone up last Friday. Good thing I did too. When I got home I forgot the phone was in my lap when I jumped out of my truck and saw it as it hit the ground. No damage, no marks at all. I have put these cases through some pure hell and they have protected every phone I have ever owned. Compared to what these new phones cost it is a small investment for this type of protection. I just wish all the small stuff that likes to stick to the rubber on the Otterbox case. It does this every time I get a new one. About a month and stuff wont stick any longer. Now if I can just figure out how to boost the ringer volume so I can hear it. The 4G was plenty loud, but not the 3D. But that's another topic.
NCH
 
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