This is like a survey. I ask you to share what you are using to protect your phone. Are you using a case, pouch, the Verizon silicon thing, nothing, ECT. Has anyone used those BodyGlove® pouches yet?
I have always had a case on my phone. The last two were flip open/clamp shells. The OEM case I had on my 8300 kept that phone in excellent condition. I use my phone in hostile environments including heavy dust, direct sunlight with lots of heat, lots of vibration and salt moisture. Currently I do not see much out there in the way of pouches or cases to protect this phone. SHARE YOUR IDEAS PLEASE!
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djm91May 11, 2008, 12:23 PM
i have a holster for it and put the phone on it backwards (so that the screen is on the inside of the holster).. this keeps it out of my pockets (with the coins, keys, pens).
i had the silcon case over it for a day but it ruins the phones... everything. it looks weird, feels weird, and it isnt tight enough.
for me the holster works perfect, but for somebody whos in rough conditions the pouch might work the best. it depends on a lot though
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wdcavMay 11, 2008, 12:46 PM
I've got a Body Glove universal fit. Absolutely love it. It was 24.95 but I got 25% taken off as part of my work discount which includes accessories. Fits perfectly, and it's completely stopped the accidental calls I had problems with when the phone was in my pocket.
And when I wear it, I pull my shirt down over it and you can't tell I have it on because of how slim this case and phone combo are.
Highly recommend.
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The Verizon leather case with magnetic flap and rotating belt clip works great for me.
Don't forget to ask for a 25% discount.
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djm91May 11, 2008, 8:57 PM
25% discount?? 😳
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Depends upon whether you work for one of the thousands of public and private employers that have access to Verizon's rate and accessory discounts.
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And had to immediatley take a pair of scissors to it. It covers all the internal buttons which makes them way less usable. So I cut all that out. Then on the front (I got black) and it covers all the buttons making them very hard to see (Only in strong light you can read the case, only in very dark light can you see through to the buttons.) I wouldnt reccommend it and I dont think it'll last long but for now its better than nothing.
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i bought the hot pink silicone cover. it is fine with me except it immediately?) scratched. i was a tad dissapointed.
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I bought the silicon case even though I had concerns about the fit. I choose black. The "clear" case actually looks white and kind of cheap. True, the keys are a bit hard to see in bright sunlight - no problem indoors.
This case provides a lot of protection to all the external areas, the camera opening, front display, and the internal key board. I consider it acceptable - till something better comes out!
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I have discovered, much to my chi grin, that I can’t see the symbols on the keys of the internal key board with the silicon case on. This renders the internal key board partially unusable. I can’t see the letters for the external key board with the case on! This renders the external key board unusable for texting.
I have decided the silicon case will not suit my needs!
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