Good case for a HTC Desire?

Venom · 11-05-2010 7:19pm #1

Been looking online for a case for my phone but all the silicon ones I can find while cheep cost a fortune in postage

Anyone got a good site to recommend?

heebusjeebus · 12-05-2010 8:43am

I've seen some nice (faux?) leather ones on ebay. You'd get one for €10 including delivery.

cormie · 12-05-2010 8:46am

cormie wrote: »

I'd been looking and didn't find any suitable but then I came across these on Ebay just recently, perhaps they are new:

$2.99 Delivered:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270568722242&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

$8.89 Delivered:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280497526681&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

I got them both as I need good protection for mine and will be keeping the better one, they may be both the same, who knows, but for Less than €10 for 2, you can't really go wrong!

I got one yesterday, I think the cheaper one and it fits it VERY well! Would highly recommend it for $3 delivered

The other one comes with a screen protector, will probably get it in a day or two I imagine.

seanin4711 · 12-05-2010 10:08am

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110515763138&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2077wt_958
fits the desire like a glove!!
very happy with it!
slan
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Venom · 12-05-2010 4:31pm

cormie wrote: »

I got one yesterday, I think the cheaper one and it fits it VERY well! Would highly recommend it for $3 delivered

The other one comes with a screen protector, will probably get it in a day or two I imagine.

Went for the one in the 2nd link as for 8 yoyo's its just a bargan

00sully · 13-05-2010 11:56am

I went for this - still haven't got it yet tho will let ye know how it works out

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/htc-desire-pull-case-po-s520-p24268.htm

EdgarAllenPoo · 13-05-2010 1:43pm

I just got this one and it fits perfectly.
http://cgi.ebay.ie/Black-Silicone-Case-Rubber-Skin-Cover-HTC-Desire-UK-/290434745139?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item439f428333

youcancallmeal · 13-05-2010 7:15pm

I bought this pouch. Came to about 5euro delivered. I'm very happy with it. They only negative is that it dampens the notification sounds and vibration a bit but I havent missed a call yet. Its not amazing quality like I would imagine the official pouch is but for the price I could just buy another one in the future

Some pics

heebusjeebus · 14-05-2010 8:18am

youcancallme>al wrote: »

They only negative is that it dampens the notification sounds and vibration a bit but I havent missed a call yet.

Does anyone know if this is the same with the official HTC cover?

youcancallmeal · 14-05-2010 9:12am

heebusjeebus wrote: »

Does anyone know if this is the same with the official HTC cover?

I'd be surprised if it isnt tbh. If I was going to get another pouch I'd probably go for this one. From looking at the pics it seems to be easy to access and the speaker isnt as enclosed?

cormie · 14-05-2010 9:36am

I never saw the attraction to pouches myself, having to take it out to answer the phone etc and then having to have two things to hold when you want to use it. As was said, it also muffles the sound too in some cases. Would you not go for one of the silicone ones above?

heebusjeebus · 14-05-2010 9:55am

cormie wrote: »

I never saw the attraction to pouches myself, having to take it out to answer the phone etc and then having to have two things to hold when you want to use it. As was said, it also muffles the sound too in some cases. Would you not go for one of the silicone ones above?

I'd prefer to have the phone protected when I'm not using it.
In my opinion the silicone ones are ugly and get in the way when I'm using the phone.

Venom · 14-05-2010 10:24am

cormie wrote: »

I never saw the attraction to pouches myself, having to take it out to answer the phone etc and then having to have two things to hold when you want to use it. As was said, it also muffles the sound too in some cases. Would you not go for one of the silicone ones above?

+1

Pouches work fine for mp3 players but would be major pain in the ass for a phone imho.

Sanjuro · 14-05-2010 10:43am

youcancallme>al wrote: »

I'd be surprised if it isnt tbh. If I was going to get another pouch I'd probably go for this one. From looking at the pics it seems to be easy to access and the speaker isnt as enclosed?

I picked up a similar one to this in the Vodafone shop last week. Pretty happy with it. Protects the phone and doesn't dampen any notification sounds.

cormie · 14-05-2010 10:49am

heebusjeebus wrote: »

I'd prefer to have the phone protected when I'm not using it.
In my opinion the silicone ones are ugly and get in the way when I'm using the phone.

Not at all in my opinion

The one I have is an absolute perfect fit and doesn't get in the way whatsoever. It gives anti slip instantly to the phone and has a good cushion too, the screen and everything else is still fully accessible and I haven't noticed any hindrance using the phone with the case on compared to having it off at all! You could give it a go for less than 3 euro anyway and see what you think

cormie · 14-05-2010 11:27am

Just got delivery of the dearer case from my link above. IT's the EXACT same as the one for $3 but it comes with a screen protector which looks to be a good enough fit (says HTC G7 on the packet).

So it's $3 for case or $8 for case+protector basically. Both very good fits.

FastFullBack · 04-06-2010 2:23pm

Anyone know of somewhere online where you can create your own personalized covers? Must be possible I'd imagine?

Murilloinf · 04-06-2010 2:25pm

can't say I'd know now, but I've seen a site on the states do do it!

as per the desire, the chinese shop in parnell st ( dublin ) has jelly skins for it for a tenner, good if you don't like waiting.

54kroc · 04-06-2010 3:08pm

FastFullBack wrote: »

Anyone know of somewhere online where you can create your own personalized covers? Must be possible I'd imagine?

What about a Zagg skin?

Korvanica · 04-06-2010 3:45pm

i got a zagg cover. They are brilliant.

A little tricky to put on but once its on you never have to worry about it.

EGriff · 05-06-2010 12:43pm

Gelaskins do designed covers too http://www.gelaskins.com/index.php

They don't have the option to make custom ones for the desire yet though, or else I'm just blind and I can't find it. Not sure how well they'd stop scratches.

Venom · 05-06-2010 12:48pm

EGriff wrote: »

Gelaskins do designed covers too http://www.gelaskins.com/index.php

They don't have the option to make custom ones for the desire yet though, or else I'm just blind and I can't find it. Not sure how well they'd stop scratches.

They don't look like they offer much protection but damm some of those designs look sweet.

http://www.gelaskins.com/catalog.php?DeviceID=105&CategoryID=56

EGriff · 05-06-2010 12:56pm

Ah I am blind. You can make custom desire covers. https://www.gelaskins.com/create.php

Maybe they added it to the list it the last 10 minutes.:p

Adamcp898 · 06-06-2010 2:53pm

Anyone know if any of the bricks and mortar stores are stocking screen covers or other types of covers for the Desire?

TheDoc · 08-06-2010 2:47pm

Adamcp898 wrote: »

Anyone know if any of the bricks and mortar stores are stocking screen covers or other types of covers for the Desire?

Chinese shops off hnery st the only place

All the main retail stores have said a good few weeks before they roll out, with it being a new phone

(According to O2 store malahide)

54kroc · 13-06-2010 2:01pm

I put a Zagg shield on my desire and thought I'd post a few pic's for anyone thinking of getting one.
It's very easy to apply compared to the iPhone version and now it comes with a small sponge in some fluid which makes it much easier to wipe off finger prints as you apply it.

Good case for a HTC Desire?

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