Case hunting

[gonknoggin]

About a week ago I finally bought my HD7 and am very happy with the device so far. One things is I can't seem to find any proper cases for the phone. I don't like those silicon bumpers and would prefer a slim leather slide-in case. The original HTC PO S510 doesn't look too bad but it's for the HD2. The S550 seems to be for the HD7.

Does anyone have any valuable information as to where I could find what I'm looking for? Are there any other cases perhaps not made specifically for the HD7 which would still fit?

Thanks!

 

[BWB8771]

Leather? No.

I am REALLY enjoying a Speck Pixel case - bought it at the T-Mobile store. Major reason I like it is the added rubber to the button locations. For example, the power/sleep button is so flush that it's often a pain to locate. The Pixel case adds enough rubber for the button to be easily located/used.

 

[Greasemonkeyjoe]

I have a BodyGlove case i bought from TMO and it seems to do the job. I also saw an Otterbox Commuter that looks good. I have had a couple of the Otterbox cases for my BB and they held up well.

 

[onlywaytomo]

Yeah I love the speck pixel skin as well but id like a case that showed off the hd7 hardware more because it is such a nice looking phone

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[chnkfc]

i really like this case that i got from tmo. I think it shows off the great design of the phone,and the rubber grips on the side really help with not dropping the phone.Unsupported]Unsupported Browser Browser

 

[onlywaytomo]

I really like the way this one looks, is it a hardcase? Does It make the phone heavier or thicker than the speck pixel case?

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[chnkfc]

It is a hardcase,i don't notice a difference in weight,and its not that thick at all,but the rubber around the case makes it strong. i haven't dropped the phone yet,but by the way the case hugs the phone it doesn't seem like it would fall out if dropped. I forgot to add that the rubber lining is a little higher then the screen so if the screen lands face down, it wouldn't get scratched.

 

[onlywaytomo]

yeah but it covers the grill design in the front, I might just stick with the speck pixel case

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[chnkfc]

you can still see the grill design

 

[onlywaytomo]

oh i guess you can, i didn't look close enough. Then I might just get it. Do you know where I can get that online other than the t mo website, they overcharge for everything.

 

[onlywaytomo]

are the buttons exposed or covered by the case?

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[chnkfc]

i have no clue where else this would be sold other than at the store or online store.
The buttons aren't exposed,they are covered,and personally i think the where they are covered makes it easier to lock/unlock the screen,raise/lower the volume,and use the camera button.

 

[JRDroid]

otterbox

 

[onlywaytomo]

that one looks pretty cool as well

 

[jabtano]

I bought one from HTC HD7 Accessories some 15 days ago I haven't yet received it so I can't comment on the case but I wouldn't buy anything from this place again. they don't even answer emails.

 

[jabtano]

Well 17+days later guess i can choke it up as a loss of money never heard a word from this place. nor have they answered email or phone calls. buyer beware with that place.

 

[Greasemonkeyjoe]

The Otterbox is much nicer than the Bodyglove. I would highly recommend it.

 

[chnkfc]

yea it is. Most people don't even notice that its on there,they just think its part of the phone.

 

[pr0d1gy]

Since I'm not paying $30 for a stupid accessory, here is what I got:

Amazon.com: EMPIRE White Silicone Skin Cover Case for HTC HD7: Cell Phones & Accessories
White rubber case, says EMPIRE on the back. Fits semi loose, which I like because I have big hands & it makes the phone feel a little bigger, but it doesn't fall off or anything.

 

[nrfitchett4]

I thought t-mobile had a leather case in store (slim, open on the top).
Never understood why everyone clamors about how thin and light the phones are, then shoves 1lb of rubber around them... To each their own I guess.