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[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] cdyat:
Been watching this thread since it started and tried out a couple of the cases suggested but I have always come back to using the original. The clips tight and the hard front and back make it feel really sfae (I can be quite clumsy) and there are no issues with using the pda holder in the car. Once I felt re-assured about the lack of impact of the magnets in the case I am a happy man. Wish I had saved my money
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] Pawel062:
i ordered the case from daydeal for the 8525. its beautiful ill be writing a review soon just need to get my cam and some time. please be patient. for those with the 8525 and cant wait for the review, get on ebay and ordere it. its the best case i tried so far!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] bkbroil:
Can you provide a link so that we can see the case?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] Pawel062:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Clear-Shield-Pr...9QQihZ007QQcategoryZ15036QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] Pawel062:
Review:

Thickness:5/5

right thickness for protection and overall feel of not adding too much bulk

Coverage:5/5

great coverage while still allowing easy access to buttons.

Button holes:5/5

Access to everything and with a little time you'll get used to it and you will love the thought put into the cut outs. 1 cutout for scroll wheel, ok button, and ptt button making scroll wheel as easy to use as without case and buttons the same. Another cutout for memory card slot made big so its easy to take out memory card. Another on bottom of phone for ir port, battery lock, soft reset, phone mike, and usb, 1 cutout for stylus make it still very easy to take out stylus. 1 cutout for camera button.1 cutout for power and comm manager. 1 cutout for buttons, 1 for screen, 1 for top buttons/leds/speaker. big cutout for big speaker on back, camera, mirror, macro mode switch, and flash. all cutout give easy access to everything and are well thought out.

Looks:

Looks great. Looks just like pics on ebay. Completely clear so it'll show of your phone's great looks.

Shipping:5/5

Ordered Thursday. Shipped Fridays. Got here Tuesday. Went from CA to NJ.

Cost:5/5

$11. very good price for such a great case.

Materials:5/5

Not very hard but not soft. doesnt seem like it would snap in half

FINAL OPINION: 5/5

Other/Description: great case definatly recommend to any 8525 owner. this case is made for the 8525/hermes 200 layout and has cutout for the front facing cam but i dont know how it would be with the video call button as that is covered but i dont have video call button to see. case is 2 pieces and allows keyboard access. doesnt cover keyboard but no hard case does. the tabs that keep it in place are great! I dont feel any difference in slide and they dotn overlap but keep the case on. This case stays on unlike the silicone cases that easily come off. comes with a clear clip to match and the round piece that is screwed to phone that you put the clip onto is also removable.doesnt seem cheep at all. I think it will last a long time. overall very satisfied with the case especially for the price. best case i tried and ever seen available for my phone. it protects, keeps my phones good looks, and is everythig i was looking for in a case and for a great price too.

Note: my cam does not have macro mode so pictures dont come out how they should but i can post them if u like
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] JasenR:
Thanks for the review, now I won't have to do one when mine gets here.

For me there was a 4-5 day gap between payment and when they sent the "shipped" email. Should be here any time now though :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] KamaL:
Thx Pawel062 for the review :)

Pictures would be welcome regardless the quality.

Is the layout fine for the TYTN?? it has different button positioning, so I wonder if it's suitable for it.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] bkbroil:
Thanks Pawel062......for $11 ... I need to try it!

Edit: I just purchased one for $9.49 .... you can't beat that!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] JasenR:
bkbroil,

As stated I haven't received mine yet, but I think you might have trouble installing it over the Invisible Shield. Let me know how that works out. I used the Invisible Shield, but really hated the tacky feeling of it (just me). However if the clear case will install over it that would be great since you have double protection with not much added bulk and no tacky feeling!!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] jmat:
My Boxwave Active Case will be here today or tomorrow... with my luck it will show up before my new TyTN (I destroyed my JasJAM.. :eek:).

I'll post some pictures and details on it once I get a chance.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] mikegoldnj:
Got my Boxwave Active Case tonight..

Very nice product. I had a knock off of this type of case for my old Nokia E61 and it cracked after two days. The Boxwave seems to be much sturdier, thicker acrylic.

I had the Invisible Shield on my 8525 but the Active case seemed to be a bit too snug with it. I removed the Invisible Shield (except for the screen) and the fit is perfect!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] JasenR:
WOW

jmat,

Now that's a review! :D Thanks for the info.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] :
This case is at meritline for $4.99 w/free shipping!

I purchased two and just received them today. The smoke color case is awesome! It matches the color of the device.

Here's the link:

http://www.meritline.com/trans-smoke-cover-for-htc-8525.html
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] jmat:
No problem. :-D

It really is a great case -- I tried it today with my InvisibleShield on the phone, and it sticks in the case very nicely. It's actually rather difficult to get the phone out of the case. I'm so disappointed that it doesn't fit the TyTN's button panel right.. :-(

Boxwave sent me an email saying they are going to release a TyTN 'cutout' piece soon.. and they said Dremelling the plastic probably won't work, because it will burn or melt the plastic. :(
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] justsignbythex:
I currently use the leather belt-clip case I used for my Treo 650. The Treo actually widened it so the Hermes/8525 doesn't fit as snug, but it's still great.

By the way, this is the older Treo 650 horizontal leather case with a button closure.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] hfam95:
Isn't that what you want. Using a dremel at slow speeds should grind a hole away. I saw trace a hole out for the button (with adequte buffer zones) and slow-speed dremel it out.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] JasenR:
Received my case from DayDeal (ebay) today and am happy with it. Judging from the pictures I am pretty sure it is the same as the case at meritline for $4.99 w/free shipping which makes meritline the better deal. I don't have the boxwave case to compare it with, but this case is exactly what I was looking for, and since I can get 5 of these for the price of a Boxwave...

Nice case, stays on very well, no interference with slide, minimum bulk for the protection provided, and it looks good to! :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] suitengu:
Hello

I don't manage to find a crystal case for the "htc tytn" and not for the orange m3100 or cingular 8525.

In fact the pad is different :

-crystal+cingular 8525:

-HTC tytn:

Does a crytal case for htc tytn exist?

Sorry for my bad english but i am french.

Thanks
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] .VIBE:
apparently not yet. I'm also waiting for a TyTn release before I buy one.

apparemment pas encore. J'attends également un dégagement de TyTn avant que j'achète un
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] jmat:
Crystal Case from Boxwave

Boxwave did have an active case (crystal case) listed for the TyTN, but it obviously didn't fit (it was molded for the 8525). The thing is, I bought an Armor Case (aluminum case) from them a few months ago, listed under the TyTN, and it has the correct sized holes. I then switched over to a JASJAM (which is shaped like the 8525), and it fit fine there, as well.

Before the 8525 came out, it was much easier to find accessories that fit. It seems most of the case makers know the TyTN, 8525, JasJAM, etc, are the same phone -- but that the button panel is shaped differently.

(Personally, I blame HTC for releasing the same phone with different button layouts, but.. eh.. whatever).

I will admit that after using the JasJAM for 6 months with the HERM100 layout, that it's easier to use in low light situations. The TyTN (HERM200) is harder to 'feel' where the buttons begin and end.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] jmat:
Is it specifically for the 8525 (oval button panel) or is the entire panel below the screen open? Does it cover the screen (I want one that doesn't -- I hate the Armor case because I have to open it up to do anything).
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] JasenR:
Fits the 8525 perfectly with the correct cutout for the oval button panel. Has access to all buttons etc, and does not cover the screen so you don't have to open anything to use the phone. It has a little cutout for a front cam, but I don't consider that as an issue.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] .VIBE:
hehe, I just took out the plastic screen cover of armor case. worked fine.

but the signal issue of the armor case really gets to me. please guys, as soon as you see a crystal case that fits the Herm200, give a shout!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] arcivanov:
Funny thing. I also want a plastic case for 200 but WITH the plastic window over my screen. LCD is the most fragile part of the whole phone, it's susceptible to punctures and if you scratch it you can't just by a new one for $10 - $20 and snap a new back on...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] EkS:
A few people are talking about this case, but not mentioned, or at least I have not seen. Does it come with a belt clip that I can have at different positions?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] JasenR:
Yes, it does come with a belt clip. I haven't installed mine, and I'm not sure what you mean by "at different positions", but it appears the same as all the other removable belt clips.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] EkS:
I mean, can I have the belt clip stay at different angles or does it just giggle around. I like to move my phone into different positions and for it to stay there. Just like the Seidio clip. http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=589

Locking Swivel Belt Clip - Perfect positioning while sitting or standing by rotating through any of 7 angles
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] JasenR:
OK, I checked further and yes, the belt clip has a ratchet in it that it will (should) hold the phone in different positions.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] silverfox0214:
Krusell

I bought a Krusell: http://www.krusell.se/product.php?productID=2316&category=51

This case may be the best case I've had for any phone. It's easy to get into your hand and it doesn't mess up screen orientation like the factory case does.

I bought from sfplanet on ebay. Good pricing and reasonable shipping.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] Pjurcia:
will the plastic that is covering the keypad on the krusell orbit loosen up the phone and the keypad? If yes, will it hurt the phone a lot? should I remove the plastic or not use the case altogether.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] kb5ynf:
I like to carry my 8525 in my left hip pocket rather than on my belt. Like you, I was concerned about scratching the screen with my keys and other things in my pocket. I was also concerned about scratching the phone and buttons but mainly the screen. I carried my 8525 in an eyeglass case while I was looking for a case that I could carry in my pocket. After reading the various reviews on this site, I opted to purchase InvisibleShield for the screen from www.shieldzone.com and the ActiveCase from www.boxwave.com. I've been using both for about a week now and I think it is a winning combination. The InvisibleShield is excellent protection for the screen while still allowing the touch-screen features of the device to work. I've read that some people were disappointed with the InvisibleShield because it slowed down their stylus strokes but I personally haven't noticed anything negative about it. As for the ActiveCase, it looks and works great. It clips snuggly on the phone and unless you happen to somehow break the tabs that hold it in place, I don't think you'll have any problems with it coming off. In fact, it actually fits so well that removing takes a little effort. You have to pull the tabs away from the phone to get it to come off and although, it isn't hard to remove, it's not going to just fall off either. Plus, the ActiveCase looks good. I opted for the smoke colored version and it matches the phone and looks sharp. All of the buttons are easily accessible but are recessed below the case's protective perimeter; I like that because I've had problems in the past with carrying phones in my pocket where the various buttons would get depressed accidentally and modify phone settings or what have you. My last phone was a RAZR which I liked a lot, at least from a style and form factor standpoint and I had a snap on type case for it that reminds me of the ActiveCase. It caused the external buttons on the RAZR to become recessed which fixed the issue with accidental button presses while maintaining their accessibility when actually needed.

Anyway, I like the ActiveCase/InvisibleShield (for screen) combination. I can now retrieve and use my Cingular 8525 from my hip pocket without concern of damaging the phone. I live a fairly active life which keeps me running about 16 hours a day and in the week since I've had the ActiveCase, I've already noticed that a few minor scratches have formed on the case, most likely from my keys which I carry in the same pocket, but the phone is still in pristine condition. I don't have a problem with the case getting scratched, that is why I bought it after all. And like you said, if it gets too bad, I will simply buy another one to replace it.

Regards...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] jakirkla:
Good holster alternative to Seidio...

I purchased the Seidio holster case a while ago and like others on here have enjoyed it. However, I have found that if my arm accidentally hits the spring clip while I'm walking, the 8525 will fall out. I also do not like that I have to remove the 8525 from the holster to access the stylus.

Thus, I tried out this inexpensive holster case I found on ebay and I have to say that it is perfect for me. Plus, it's only $6 with Free shipping. I've ordered from these folks before and they ship quickly.

http://www.igonemobile.com/product.aspx?tab=3&m=613&p=14683

The only downside for some of you may be that it only fits the 8525 facing outward, so if you find yourself running into door knobs or other objects, you could scratch the screen.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] xSoNiCcRaCkErSx:
merit line case

lol... some say u get what u pay for and that is right. this merit line case is pretty crappy imo, but hey only 4.99 with free shipping! just a lil accident that happened to me i thought id share for anyone who wants to buy this case. I was walking today to the train (faster than normal so I didn't miss it but not nearly running) and the belt holster i had was swiveled in a horizontal positioning to better secure the phone, when suddenly i don't know how but the clip broke off from my belt (yes physically broke into 2 pieces) and fell to the ground with my phone inside! the case shattered into pieces everywhere the belt clip was completely broken in two pieces and my phone laying on the ground. (mind you im only 5'6" tall and a fall from my belt was probably just a lil under 3 feet) I picked up my phone, only 2 scratches on the back left, top and bottom corners, nothing that bad at all. The case however was gone, I picked up the pieces and through it in the trash. Good thing i bought 2 cases. Now I use the fone with my other case i got in a digi-cam soft case for extra protection in my pocket to avoid future incidents.

Conclusion: my conclusion is that because of the cheap plastic the case and holster uses, caused the phone to come undone. My mom even warned me about paying for such cheap products with my expensive phone, and now i regret not listening to her. The phone is simply too heavy in my opinion to be held from the clip they provide with the phone. If anything id expected their to be cracks dents and scratches on the case, not it exploding into pieces from such a small fall!

Anyway, I do not know how the Box wave case fairs with this case but i regret canceling my order with them and only getting the battery recharger. I was trying to save some money and all i got in return was some scratches on my phone. I am fairly disappointed by the case and not to mention the annoying nub that comes out of it to hook into the holster (annoying to have in your pocket when your not using the holster) and the only way you can get rid of it is by either burning it off or cutting it off, which may leave a hole open in your case. Anyway just my 2 cents about the merit line case. Going to look into buying another case.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] jmat:
follow up on BoxWave Active Case (with a TyTN)

I went after the BoxWave Active Case (sold for TyTN, but it came designed for the 8525) with a Dremel tool, which actually worked out really well.

Then I discovered something weird. The front panel of the TyTN is about 1mm thicker than the front panel of the 8525, and the Active Case won't snap on to it.

Grr.

So -- yeah -- the BoxWave Active Case for the 8525 will not work with the TyTN, even if you dremel it. It's too bad -- it really fits my (dead) JasJAM really well, and protects it very well. Hopefully they'll come out with a TyTN specific case soon.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] arcivanov:
I thought I was the only one :( Yeah, 8525 not only has crowded buttons but also a bit thinner or has slightly more rounded corners.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] acpig28:
In regards to the $4.99 meritline case... I had a similar incident.... I was crossing the street with 8525 in the case clipped to my belt when all of a sudden, my phone flew off into the street. The phone had completely detached from the back piece of the case which was still attached to my belt. The battery and cover came flying off as it hit pavement. In the end, the front was protected from scratches, but the back got some minor scratches on the corner. I removed the ratchet part on the back piece and keep it in my pocket now. just bought a holster for $7 shipped on ebay, hopefully I'll have more success with that clipped onto my belt.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] jmat:
I was quite disappointed. I ended up throwing mine away, because I had already cut the front panel open with my dremel (which worked really well; I was surprised). I haven't heard back from BoxWave on if/when there will be a TyTN version, but I'm not counting on it -- without any carrier in the US selling it, there are a ton more 8525's in the US than TyTN's.

(but why did they put a hole in there for the front camera?)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] joej:
love my Piel Frama... a tad overpriced though.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] lokmeup:
Meritime Opinion

Got my 4.99 case today. Not to bad for the price, but I would not trust it as a hip holster (as some have already found out), so I removed the holster clip from the back of the case. It dose well as a case for the pocket. It does add some bulk, but not as much as the aluminum case. IT DOES NOT FIT WITH THE INVISIBLE SHIELD INSTALLED. So I guess I will wait until the InvisibleShield peals off, before I put it to regular use.

Ron
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] jpeterson99:
I'm looking to purchase the clear Boxwave Active Case for the 8525 but was wondering if anyone that has purchased this had any problem with the case being prone to lots of scratches. I've had these clear cases on various electronic equipment before and the scratches can really make the device look really crappy. Anyone have any long term reports? Any problems with the smoke version?

Thanks all.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] mikegoldnj:
Isn't that sort of the point of putting the case on in the first place?

So the case takes the beating, not the device.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] jpeterson99:
Yes. Very true. I guess I should have been more clear. The problem i have is that with keys and what not in my pocket, some cheapo cases chip and scratch, leaving indentations and sharp corners. It would even catch on threads in my pocket. I've had problems with this with my previous phones like the Treo. I just wanted to get a long term durability review from some people that purchased the boxwave specific brand.

Boxwave seems to be a lot of more expensive than the $5-10 ones selling at ebay and other stores. I'd like some people's take on this particular one.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] tallshorty:
I just spend about $30 CAD (after shipping) on my case setup.

I bought the Cingular 8525 OEM leather pouch off ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110117531709&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=001

and a clear silicone case also off ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=300088413967&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=020

I like to keep the phone as less bulky as possible so I didn't want any plastic or leather case. So i figure I'll leave it in the silicone case (so it doesn't get scratched to dented) at all times and carry it in the leather pouch. A bit more expensive but i think it worth it.

What do you guys think?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] mikegoldnj:
I have the Boxwave on my 8525 and I'm very happy with it. I usually keep my phone in my pocket with my car keys.

I have an Invisible Shield screen protector along with the case and the device seems pretty well protected. I've only just notices some slight, barely perceptible scratches on the case, but I can only really see them when I have the case off the device.

My one issue with this case is that dust does seem to build up between the case and the 8525 and I need to remove the case every so often to clean it up a bit.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] jpeterson99:
Thank you very much for your review. I think I will go ahead and make the order!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] xSoNiCcRaCkErSx:
How did you remove the nub from the back? I know the boxwave case doesnt have one, burn off the sides and remove it? Did it leave an exposing hole in the back. THanks for the info.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] BobbyK:
I bought the box wave for my 8525 and I dont like it I want it to hang on my side and it does very well but if you bump the case just right it opens and my phone fell out twice the first day I had it I have not used it since it is a solid case but it will not fasten closed very well at all just my 2 cents
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] QuachMD:
Why would ANYONE want to put a set of keys in the same pocket with a $400-$800 device?? Protective case or not.... *boggle* :confused:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] armedmetallica:
Has anyone tried the innopocket metal case?

http://www.innopocket.com/web/showP...Dopod-838pro/HTC-TyNT-(Black)&code=DO-0311-B2

I have a metal case now, and as others said, there's a definate degradation of service when in use. Also, it wasn't comfortable to use -- the buttons for some like comm, and side ok button were hard to reach.

The innopocket seems to have fixed that issue. Also noticed there's a few cutout vents up top, i'm assuming for better signal..?