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[HTC EVO 3D] fowenati:
Quick question, is there such a thing as a TPU Case with a Kickstand? *wishful thinking* If there is I'd pay like 20 for it.
[HTC EVO 3D] GrimReaper24:
I am talking a retail guy from the TPU company about a holster he is looking for something that will fit and work for the TPU case he has on his 3D also.

Im getting ready to order one everyone seems to be snatchin up cases like crazy in the stores everywhere I have looked it's backoreded ebay only has a few hundred ****ty cases lol. TPU looks solid tho.

I was thinking about otterbox but the defender I had on my evo felt cheap and not solid. The Trident Kraken case I had on the OG EVO was solid and felt like the ballastic case rugged and bullet proof :D
[HTC EVO 3D] mrjkwik:
I have a Heidi active holster that works with the tpu case. Too and bottom are near perfect fit. Side to side is off by a mm or 2. I'll take pics and upload later.
[HTC EVO 3D] mbh87:
Can someone upload some pictures of the smoke cover on the phone? Cant decide if thats what I wanna go with. The smoke cases generally give a dirty look to the phone that I hate.
[HTC EVO 3D] GrimReaper24:
I sent you a pm to one I ordered on ebay from the TPU company hopefully it's not the one that had the camera port thing and battery cover issues lol.
[HTC EVO 3D] twe90kid:
Would like to see a picture of the side where the camera buttons are? Do they perform well in that area? Since Evo3D has a dedicated camera button and a switch, would it be easy to access those areas with the tpu case on? Also, are the camera sections cutout like the power button?
[HTC EVO 3D] mrjkwik:
here is a double header. a pic of the smoke on my e3d, and of it in a seido active holster. you can see how its only 1mm or so off on the bottom. there is no front to back play. i've tried to pull the phone out of the holster and its was fine.
[HTC EVO 3D] yayyay:
That is awesome. I was planning on doing a similar setup, but wasn't sure if it would work. I am so used to carrying my phone on a holster and needed something. Thanks.

Also wanted to ask, Is that holster for an Evo 4g or Evo 3d?
[HTC EVO 3D] Andy0682:
smoke case just ordered...looking forward to it
[HTC EVO 3D] Impulses:
What are you talking about, TPU cases of any kind don't attract dust nor lint... AT ALL. That's one of the reasons people prefer them to silicon, the other big reason being that TPU holds it's shape better. I have the hybrid or S-type TPU case that's half matte and half glossy and both halves are equally dust free after two weeks in my pocket and couch.

Glossy does attract fingerprints a bit tho, whereas matte doesn't, but glossy also gives better grip. Fingerprints and finger grease probably shows up most in solid colored glossy cases, on the smoke or transparent ones it's less noticeable imo. A quick wipe cleans them right up too.
[HTC EVO 3D] jorts:
all i know is the matte part stays perfectly clean while i am constantly cleaning and wiping off the glossy part. so, it's a dirt and grime magnet, not a dust and lint magnet. my bad. i guess i made a mistake kind of like the seller when he didn't list this as a combo case or even mention the glossy front on day one of release.
[HTC EVO 3D] Fedway:
The cases at tpu-cases.com are nice. You can generally find the same models on eBay for a little less if you don't mind ordering from Hong Kong. Be sure to get the ones that cover the majority of the camera lens area. They protect the phone quite well.
[HTC EVO 3D] bso44:
They are indeed very nice and I don't mind spending a few extra bucks to support American businesses, especially one with a strong presence on XDA.
[HTC EVO 3D] Impulses:
They've also got some exclusives that aren't found on Ebay, like the Geo design, and the all matte I'm different colors.
[HTC EVO 3D] aliatgb:
Yeah but doesn't tpu-cases just order their cases from China anyway so is there really a difference?
[HTC EVO 3D] bso44:
Sure but I don't mind paying a few extra bucks to the middle man and supporting American retail businesses.
[HTC EVO 3D] OneStepAhead:
Oh so you are the one that left the 1 star review. Actually it HAS been stated since day 1 (actually many weeks before day 1), its called the "Matte

BACK

Black case", there are pictures of the case, and the description says "Matte BACK Prevents Fingerprints - High Gloss TPU Frames the Screen". Not to mention if you are an XDA member we talked about it prior to making the case that the sides would be gloss. For 2 reasons, one it would of cost me another $750 to make the sides matte and considering I've only sold about 100 of these that would or raised the cost up $7.50 per case. Second, it looks better as it keeps with the glossy theme that the front of the phone has., You are nuts if you think the high gloss sides are fingerprint magnets, it's like a 1/4" of a high gloss, no way can you see fingerprints on it. I really appreciate that 1 star review, really helps sales a LOT. I'm just a small business owner trying to succeed in a tough and crowed market. You could of contacted me and I would of happily refunded your order and not required you to return it, just like I always do. I don't think you'll find a lot of businesses that will do that or have the level of customer service that I provide. I think many XDA members can attest to that. I only made the matte cases because XDA members asked me to, I knew they wouldn't sell well as they didn't in the past and they didn't this time either. Customers just don't want matte cases. I know some of you feel differently, but it's just not reflecting that in the sales numbers. My high gloss cases out sell the matte cases by 50 to 1.
[HTC EVO 3D] OneStepAhead:
What company isnt having their products made in china? That is where you have products made. Yes, the factory that makes our products is in china. Just like everyone else s. I would happily work out a deal with an American TPU factory if one existed, but there are none that I know of. They make the cases to our specifications and quality requirements. There are several TPU factories in china and I am quite happy with the one we are using. I have ordered many TPU cases on eBay as well to compare quality and its really a crap shoot, like forest gump says.. you never know which one your going to get. With us, you know you are going to get your order quickly and it will be a quality product. If you dont agree that its a quality product, our customer service is 2nd to none (look no further then our 100% feedback rating on both amazon and eBay). Our Evo 3D cases had a problem with the camera hole, I sent everyone who asked replacements free of charge, in some cases I sent 2 replacements even. For many people, it's not worth saving a couple of dollars to wait 2 weeks to get your case and get marginal customer service (if they even speak english). In those 2 weeks you may of dropped your phone and damaged it all to save at most $5. Not worth it to me, I always sort my search results on eBay by US sellers only.

The next thing we are doing is including screen protectors with our cases. So on future products you will find a screen protector behind the cardboard insert. I saw a lot of you were ordering screen protectors with our products on Amazon so I thought why not include one with the case. I haven't decided if I will raise the price to compensate for the screen protector but if I do it wont be more then $1. :)
[HTC EVO 3D] jheiii:
Just found this thread and placed my order through your site for a High Gloss Smoke. Looking forward to it. Thanks for your contributions to the community.
[HTC EVO 3D] bso44:
Spot on. I had an issue with a TPU case I got from a Hong Kong ebay seller (candycindy) and they wouldn't offer me a free replacement. Never again.
[HTC EVO 3D] HiredGUN.45:
re: tpu-cases.com

Yep, same reason I ordered from tpu-cases.com They send email confirmation within 24 hours and get the case shipped free and fast. From my personal positive experience and others who post here, they have a stellar reputation and in rare situations seem to quickly address any issues, which IMO easily justifies the marginally added cost.
[HTC EVO 3D] stanglifemike:
OneStepAhead, I am thing to order at least one case from you. I appreciate what you do for the community. It is great that we have the option to order from a US seller who carries more then just one or two designs. Looking forward to trying out your cases! When you see boostedbanana in an email address, you'll know its me :)
[HTC EVO 3D] OneStepAhead:
Here is something I have been experimenting with this morning. I'm losing a bit of weight so I ordered a hole punch set from Amazon to make a new hole in my leather belt. I personally dont have a problem with the covered camera button on our Evo 3D cases but honestly I dont use it that much, if i do take pics with my phone I use the on screen camera button. Anyways, I know many of you do like and use the physical camera button, and since these hole punches arrived today I decided I would try and make a cutout for the camera button hole. The good news is the hole looks perfect and I have a punch that is the exact size, the bad news is the button is so deep its not (in my opinion) any easier to press then before as its hard to get enough skin in the hole to press the button. This could be solved 2 ways I think, one making the button higher by putting some hot glue or maybe a stick on jewel like I used on my blind sisters phone so she could find the buttons easier. The 2nd option is to make a bigger hole, which I've already tried. The problem I had was making 2 large of a hole you will bridge with the 3d switch resulting in one very large hole. This resulted in a pressable button but it didnt leave any rigidness to the side of the case and it's now very loose on that bottom side. I'm going to experiment some more today just for fun.. maybe I can make it work. I'm not suggesting you guys go out and buy a $11 hole punch to make a hole in a $8 case :) Just something I'm doing for fun. If I can make it work well I'll do it for people who order cases and request a camera hole cutout.

Sorry the pic is blurry i'm using a macro lens and I was holding the camera in my hand so it was a bit shaky.
[HTC EVO 3D] empiire:
I just got my matte back smoke TPU case... and it's so freaking awesome!! It fits perfectly on my phone, looks great, feels great, doesn't stick in my pocket, grips well thanks to the half high gloss front, and is probably the only case I've ever bought for a phone I plan on using full time. Well done, I might actually end up buying another one just cause. :) Thank you for the well-made, quickly shipped case.
[HTC EVO 3D] Chewy11:
candy cindy sent me a IPHONE 3 white TPU case with a lacoste polo logo on it

instead of my smoke TPU, the S one...

waiting for response from seller.
[HTC EVO 3D] stanglifemike:
OneStepAhead, I just ordered the matte back smoke tpu case. Cant wait to get it in!! Thanks again bro!
[HTC EVO 3D] empiire:
Dude you won't regret it! This case makes the phone even more sexy. :D
[HTC EVO 3D] skinwalker619:
I've had your glossy black case since day one and love it. The power button bugged me at first but I got used to it quickly. I don't like the covered camera button but I got around that with masking tape. I didn't want to cut the case so I attached a small ball of masking tape to the button then put the case on. The tape gives the button the height to be easily usable though covered, but isn't super tacky so it won't leave a residue. Crude, but works well.
[HTC EVO 3D] bso44:
That's actually a pretty good idea.
[HTC EVO 3D] techspec06:
My girlfriend loves her Blue Glitterflex TPU case. In her own words, "SPARKLY!!"

Jason
[HTC EVO 3D] OneStepAhead:
Sometimes when no one is around I rock one on my phone :) It's actually very cool, since its infused into the TPU it has a 3d like effect. I'm having some made for the new Epic Touch 4G that are Smoke with black and silver glitter. Looks sick!
[HTC EVO 3D] OneStepAhead:
That is a good idea, I've actually done that before on previous cases that had stiff volume buttons. I used some double sided tape to put in-between the case and the button and it worked very well. If you have an opaque case you cant see it, and even on the translucent cases its hardly noticeable.
[HTC EVO 3D] brolz:
Just got this one from buy.com. seems to fit well and gives me a good grip when im holding it

buy.com/pr/product.aspx?sku=223018161
[HTC EVO 3D] xtrememanix:
MOD EDIT: No advertising
[HTC EVO 3D] empiire:
I will never buy anything silicone for any of my devices, ever again. I couldn't stand pulling my phone out of my pocket and feeling the Yeti. :mad:
[HTC EVO 3D] mozman:
I got the rock thin, it's exactly like the case mate barely there. I like it a lot. Keep in mind the top and bottom of phone is exposed and this will not give you much drop protection. They have a cheaper one on that site for $3 in black, they are exactly the same. I also got that. Not sure if the colored ones have the soft touch paint as well.

http://www.obostore.com/hard-plastic-case-skin-faceplate-for-htc-evo-3d-p-1404.html

I also got that silicone case. It's not silicone, its more TPU material. I posted the review for it. I don't recommend it. It doesn't properly fit, in that the bottom edge is not even. There's a little more of the phone exposed towards the right side.
[HTC EVO 3D] stanglifemike:
My matte smoke grey tpu case came in the mail today from tpu-cases.com. I love it! Fits perfect and feels great in hand! Ordered less than 1 week ago, so quick shipping too!
[HTC EVO 3D] mozman:
I got the matte smoke tpu case from tpu-cases and like it a lot. But after coming from a barely there type case I miss the soft touch paint and it's grip.

Here's an idea..... Is it possible to put soft touch paint onto a tpu case? This gives the coverage, protection, and thinness of a tpu case but also have great grip with no lint! I would buy it! oneStepAhead, can this be done?
[HTC EVO 3D] Impulses:
You can try the glossy TPU cases, they have more grip than the matte ones (smoother surface = more microscopic ridges per square inch = more friction) and they don't attract any lint or dust either. They can get slightly oily if you have sweaty hands tho (just like your screen but less so).

You can also try the S-line TPU cases on Ebay which have a molded tiny diamond pattern on the sides (left/right if held portrait) for exactly this purpose.

None are gonna feel as nice as the phone's own soft touch back, subjectively, but they probably match the grip factor. A painted on soft touch layer would be interesting tho, dunno how feasible it'd be on such a flexible material tho.
[HTC EVO 3D] mozman:
Thanks for the suggestions. I had a glossy smoke TPU for my Hero and agree it is grippier than matte. My barely there copy-cat case has the soft touch and is fairly flexible, not as much as TPU, but it flexes.

OneStepAhead is pretty active (and owns TPU-cases.com) on this thread and would love to hear from him on the possibility. But I may consider the S-line.
[HTC EVO 3D] retnuh730:
Ordered the glossy green case. It was 4 bucks. Worth it.
[HTC EVO 3D] Rydah:
Ordered two from tpu-cases through Amazon. Hopefully I get them fast. Can't wait. Both matte. (Smoke/green)

Via My HTC Evo 3D On The Now Network From Sprint.
[HTC EVO 3D] mozman:
He is usually quick in mailing out after ordering. I got matte smoke case from him. Enjoy!

Sent from my EVO 3D
[HTC EVO 3D] Rydah:
Just git them a day early. Nice and snug, feels great. Couldn't be happier with the exception that a power button would be nice. Worth the $6.00

Via My HTC Evo 3D On The Now Network From Sprint.
[HTC EVO 3D] propagandax:
The TPU cases are indeed nice, just got mine.....:D
[HTC EVO 3D] the_lane:
Ordering an argyle case for myself and a smoke geo for my mom from tpu-cases because of this thread.

I don't expect do be disappointed but I'll report back when they arrive.

No 3vo screen protectors :/
[HTC EVO 3D] KB112:
The S Curve cases are nice. Super cheap too. The cutouts are a nice fit and protects the camera lens nicely. Plus the textured grip on the sides of the phone makes it feel secure in my hand.

I have a white and smoke one and they are great.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-S-Lin...ccessories&hash=item20bfff0162#ht_1383wt_1396
[HTC EVO 3D] Impulses:
I preferred those S-curve cases mostly due to the uncovered camera button, been using one since July and it still looks great... Just bought a smoke matte from TPU Cases (now Diztronic?) for the HTC Amaze tho, as a gift, getting it shipped fast was a priority and TPU Cases never lets you down in that regard... I'm digging the new logo on the back and the uncovered camera buttons on the Amaze version. What's new about the third rev Geo for the 3VO btw? They were on the second when I got mine...
[HTC EVO 3D] GrimReaper24:
anyone have a extra active holster laying around they wanna get rid of?
[HTC EVO 3D] fowenati:
Or two?

Shot from my L96A1
[HTC EVO 3D] mikevillarroel:
http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=98

free shipping, fits very nice!
[HTC EVO 3D] GrimReaper24:
I call first dibs ;)
[HTC EVO 3D] Maximiano:
I have had this TPU case. Works awesome! IMO you should get one that covers the cameras as much as possible.
[HTC EVO 3D] fowenati:
Is there a matte version?
[HTC EVO 3D] Maximiano:
I don't know. Best shot would be to take a look here ebay and amazon for it. There are many options, and as the weeks pass even more options will come out.
[HTC EVO 3D] mwalt2:
If you look in the launch accessories thread in this forum, you'll find the owner of tpu-cases.com (user 'onestepahead' on xda). I think he's posted that he has a new mold/order in for some matte cases, though I don't remember the colors.
[HTC EVO 3D] tubesaq:
I don't think he said the colors, but he said it would take around 30 days. I'm guessing near the end of July then.
[HTC EVO 3D] Ruki_Uki:
Just got my case in the mail. Ordered from tpu-case.com and got the smoke grey with diamond pattern :) ordered Saturday afternoon and just got it, WOW!

Sent in 3D fashion
[HTC EVO 3D] twe90kid:
post of some pictures please? I want to see side pics of the camera button area and the cutouts. Thanks
[HTC EVO 3D] bryangene:
Dropped my phone today with one of the cases from TPU-Cases. It fell flat on it's screen side, and the case did it's job protecting the phone. I do recommend this case.
[HTC EVO 3D] freejack2:
I got a black tpu case off of ebay. The seller is sold out of them as well as tpu-cases.

High Gloss Black TPU Case for HTC Evo 3D

The case seems to fit nicely and makes at least an attempt to protect the camera lenses. It's reasonably grippy, but not with a sticky feeling to it.

I had a hard plastic case on my old Mogul which is nowhere near as nice as the tpu cases. My recommendation for anyone getting a case is these tpu cases.
[HTC EVO 3D] feeth:
Got my phone sunday at BB. None of the cases there caught my eye. Wanted an OB from sprint store, but mine closed on sunday. While flying to vegas yest, I ordered a smoke TPU from amazon shipped overnight to my hotel. I should get it today.

I do have a seidio holster from my 4g that I will try once I get back home.

Thanks for the thread!
[HTC EVO 3D] nejohnson:
I got my smoke color case from tpu-cases.com in the mail yesterday. I am completely in love with it. It makes the phone feel better in my hand than when it is naked, and it looks very classy.
[HTC EVO 3D] Ruki_Uki:
Will do later this evening after work :)

Sent in 3D fashion
[HTC EVO 3D] GrimReaper24:
Mine is on its way :)
[HTC EVO 3D] nol3n:
Got mine from tpu-cases after using an otterbox commuter since launch. Can't use the commuter with the car dock :/

Shipped free and fast. I love the fit and the protection over the camera pod. Simple, Fast, and cheap.
[HTC EVO 3D] mrazzino:
So those that have the TPU case - does it grab pocket lint while in your pocket? I have the OB Commuter and my biggest complaint is that I'm constantly rubbing off lint/hairs from the rubber. Other than that I love that case. I'm thinking of grabbing a TPU for a backup or to switch out with my OB (sometimes its nice to just change out the case... makes it feel like a new phone :))
[HTC EVO 3D] Ruki_Uki:
Not at all :) I'm loving ny case :D ill be posting pics of it later on here

Sent in 3D fashion
[HTC EVO 3D] mrazzino:
Thanks! I'll definitely be picking up one of the black cases when they come back in stock next week (either on Amazon or directly from TPU cases)
[HTC EVO 3D] bds369:
Perfect 10/10

I just received my order today and all I can say is wow. Fits perfectly, looks great, feels solid. I may not even order my Ballistic HC now.... it's that good. I was originally only going to use it as a temp but now I'm having doubts.

Ordered mine from

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0056ATDMA
[HTC EVO 3D] bsod169:
Just received my TPU case from Amazon (solid black). I admit its a really great feel and snugness. I did have to get the exacto kit to shave off some plastic from the power button. Then I went into complete surgery mode with melting the camera button with my soldering iron and finishing it off with the exacto. I was thinking of getting sand paper to smooth out the circle but I was in a rush. Other than those two things I really like this case. Best part is I no longer have to worry about the glass on the camera from getting scratched.
[HTC EVO 3D] Deltatko:
These all look either very slick or sticky. Are they? I have a silicone case right now, and I like it, but I'm curious to know the texture of the tpu cases.
[HTC EVO 3D] taiguy:
not super slick but not sticky at all. it's a good compromise I think.
[HTC EVO 3D] twe90kid:
thanks, please do
[HTC EVO 3D] Ruki_Uki:
I know I know Ive kept you all waiting long enough, so here they are! Its the smoke with diamond pattern from tpu-case.com. Went through them because he is an active member here so had to support :D Its very nice, feels great, and fits perfect. The camera button is covered, it makes it a little harder to focus with, but you get used to it. Also the volume rocker is covered, everything else is left opened. Also it covers the cameras very nicely :) but the top hole is slightly of (which I believe he stated somewhere) but it does not effect the camera and is hardly noticeable ;)
[HTC EVO 3D] coffeehandle:
does it have a cut out for the power button?
[HTC EVO 3D] lzlaxhacker:
Nice! I have that exact same case coming in the mail, also ordered from tpu-cases. I can't wait. My Otterbox Commuter is a bit too big for my tastes, I'm gonna keep it for when I do outdoor stuff.
[HTC EVO 3D] yayyay:
I received my cases on Monday and they fit great. Very snug but not so tight that it is hard to remove. The surface of the case is not to sticky nor to slick. It slides in an out of my pocket easily but has a nice grip on my hands when I am using the phone. The only issue with my cases is that the camera lens holes don't line up exactly like others have said- Every other port or hole lines up perfectly. It does not affect or block the cameras at all and is not a big deal. These cases are great and well worth their price. If anyone is on the fence and thinking about what type of case they should get for their evo 3d's, get one of these to hold yourselves over until you figure out what exactly you want. They are fairly inexpensive and have good value for the price and you can have the piece of mind knowing your phones are protected for the time being. This is what I'm doing until other cases come on the market.
[HTC EVO 3D] camdz:
TPU cases is selling revision 2 now. These apparently have the camera lens cutout corrected. Wish I would have waited but I love the smoked case I have now. The camera hole bothers me sometimes but the case fits perfect otherwise. Im trying to talk myself out of buying the revised version. I returned my otterbox commuter after receiving this.
[HTC EVO 3D] OneStepAhead:
No need to buy it if you already ordered a revision 2, just send me a PM with your order number and ill send you a replacement.
[HTC EVO 3D] xBryan:
Ordering one tonight.
[HTC EVO 3D] dirkyd3rk:
WTH hell is a tpu case LOL
[HTC EVO 3D] retnuh730:
Thanks a bunch, buddy. When are the new ones shipping out?