Nice case to make the phone more comfortable to hold?

[bachansoo]

I like the phone for the most part, but I'm coming from a Lumia 620 so this phone feels big. The edges are kind of sharp so it digs into the hand when you're holding the phone. As well, the sharp edges/corners are a bit worrisome for someone like me who keeps their phone in their pocket as I feel it'll thin out or create holes in my pants over time.

Are there any good cases that are thin and light, look minimalistic, but help round out the edges and corners?

 

[udayk]

I have this

Nokia Lumia 830 Premium Imported Matte Finish Multi Color Hard Back Case Cover | eBay

It has added a nice grip to my 830 and solves the sharp edges problem too. Truth is, I did feel very uncomfortable holding this phone for the first couple of days as i used to have a 4-incher previously. But I'm surprised at how quickly the phone is feeling 'normal' in my hands.

 

[BCH]

I'm using this one, which allows you to see the colored back of your phone:

http://www.amazon.com/Nokia-Lumia-T...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUwpUvbUpU2851005

 

[Scienceguy Labs]

Check out this item I found using the eBay Windows Phone App: http://ebay.us/BnFJBb

 

[bachansoo]

I'm using this one, which allows you to see the colored back of your phone:

*Snip*

How are you liking this case? I'm leaning towards this as soft cases do less damage to pockets.

 

[bachansoo]

I also see an incipio case on at&t's site. It seems to be an at&t exclusive, as I can't find it anywhere else. Looks like a nice case, but there's only one image of the case. Anybody buy this?

 

[BCH]

For $7, it's fantastic. The only knock is that it makes the volume rocker just a little less responsive. The power and camera buttons seem unaffected, though. It improves grip three-fold.

I have the white back and my wife has the orange bank. Doesn't seem right to cover them up with a case.

Incipio has a new Octane case "coming soon" on their website. That looks like the long term play.

 

[Jas00555]

I also see an incipio case on at&t's site. It seems to be an at&t exclusive, as I can't find it anywhere else. Looks like a nice case, but there's only one image of the case. Anybody buy this?

I did. I got the transparent one, but they also had black and green. I'm loving it and would definitely recommend it.

 

[bachansoo]

I did. I got the transparent one, but they also had black and green. I'm loving it and would definitely recommend it.

Would you be willing to post pics? I'm eyeing the transparent one, but I'm trying to figure out what it looks like exactly. It's hard to tell from one low quality pic of the back.

 

[mddeckie]

Can anyone tell me if these cases Work with wireless charging?

 

[Derausgewanderte]

thanks folks. Got two L830s today and was looking for cases. this is a good start. I will wait until the price for the Incipio drops at least to $15 somewhere. I liked the Incipio cases for our L920s. Going for the clear ones on Amazon first.
Also looking for screen protectors. if anybody has tried some let me know. I typically don't like the soft rubbery ones (e.g. from Skinomi). Has anybody tried the glass type screen protectors?
Amazon.com: Nacodex? - Nokia Lumia 830 9h Hardness Premium Tempered Glass Screen Protector Real Explosion-proof [ New in Box ]: Cell Phones & Accessories

 

[Derausgewanderte]

Can anyone tell me if these cases Work with wireless charging?

I used a really thick Incipio Faxion and Dual Pro on my Lumia and it worked fine. These don't look nearly as thick and I believe they will work fine.

 

[Derausgewanderte]

Would you be willing to post pics? I'm eyeing the transparent one, but I'm trying to figure out what it looks like exactly. It's hard to tell from one low quality pic of the back.

Ditto, I'd like to see some images as well. Thanks!

 

[Ejay Lozano]

I usually go for the OEM cases, but all nokia has are those back covers and flip cases. I ended up picking up the Incipio NGP Ultra cases, they feel comfortable in the hand, stylish with the strips in the back, they come in black, green and white.

Incipio has these "Octane" cases coming soon:

More info:
Octane Co-Molded Impact Absorbing Case for Nokia Lumia 830 | Incipio

 

[Derausgewanderte]

Can anyone tell me if these cases Work with wireless charging?

I went to the ATT store today to purchase the black Incipio case that bachansoo mentioned above. It fits the 830 very well and the buttons work great. You pay a premium for good quality.

The case seems thick enough to prevent damage (not just eye candy). It protects the front with a slight overlap on the sides (the screen doesn't touch the surface you lay it down on).

Unfortunately, they only had two black cases in store. I will probably purchase the clear one online.

My wife is very happy with the case. She thought the phone by itself was too slippery for her.

Wireless charging works without issues as I expected.
cheers

images:
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[Derausgewanderte]

Incipio has these "Octane" cases coming soon:
More info:

I wonder why these are called Octane. The pattern on the side shows Hexane (since they are connected it would be graphene).

 

[bachansoo]

I went to the ATT store today to purchase the black Incipio case that bachansoo mentioned above. It fits the 830 very well and the buttons work great. You pay a premium for good quality.

The case seems thick enough to prevent damage (not just eye candy). It protects the front with a slight overlap on the sides (the screen doesn't touch the surface you lay it down on).

Unfortunately, they only had two black cases in store. I will probably purchase the clear one online.

My wife is very happy with the case. She thought the phone by itself was too slippery for her.

Wireless charging works without issues as I expected.
cheers

images:
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Thanks for the pics. It does look like a solid case. I'm beginning to wonder about the white/transparent case. It seems more like the case is white. Which part is transparent... the stripes?

 

[jojoe42]

thanks folks. Got two L830s today and was looking for cases. this is a good start. I will wait until the price for the Incipio drops at least to $15 somewhere. I liked the Incipio cases for our L920s. Going for the clear ones on Amazon first.
Also looking for screen protectors. if anybody has tried some let me know. I typically don't like the soft rubbery ones (e.g. from Skinomi). Has anybody tried the glass type screen protectors?
Amazon.com: Nacodex? - Nokia Lumia 830 9h Hardness Premium Tempered Glass Screen Protector Real Explosion-proof [ New in Box ]: Cell Phones & Accessories

I don't have an 830, but I did buy a screen protector from Nacodex on Amazon for my 1020. Basically, as long as the edges of the 830's glass aren't curved, you shouldn't have any issues (there's an ugly air gap around the sides where the screen protector has lifted from the curved edge of the display)

 

[Ejay Lozano]

Thanks for the pics. It does look like a solid case. I'm beginning to wonder about the white/transparent case. It seems more like the case is white. Which part is transparent... the stripes?

I just ordered a OEM white back battery cover and that white incipio case to match. The whole case is transparent with a frosted tint:

(Black/smoked incipio case)

 

[bachansoo]

I just ordered a OEM white back battery cover and that white incipio case to match. The whole case is transparent with a frosted tint:
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(Black/smoked incipio case)

Hmm... that looks a lot more frosted/white than transparent. I was hoping for more transparency. Oh well, I'll get the terrapin clear case from amazon.

Thanks for the pics and everyone's input.