[Touch HD Accessories] ajs007:
Feedback on three 'budget' covers from ebay

Hi Guys,

I've always had a case for my PDA's so my shiney new THD wasn't going to be an exception.

I've also had rubber skins, so I thought I'd give that a go too .. so here's my feedback.

My main criteria were

a) Protect the finish of the phone ... god it's sexy ;-)

b) Ensure that the screen does not get damaged.

c) Ensure that the phone (in it's case) does not become too large that I feel like I'm carrying a laptop about.

d) No large press-studs or belt clip to resolve problem 'c'

e) Didn't want to spend a ton of cash on something I may change as a fashion accessory.

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Exhibit A.

LEATHER CASE COVER PURSE WALLET FOR HTC TOUCH HD e

Price (incl. postage) £4.40

Delivery time: 5 days

Comment:

Pants !!! Pants !!! Pants !!! Pants !!! Pants !!!

Lovely case on the net, but the call buttons are completely hidden !! The lower edge of the case comes level with the bottom of the sceen so the call, home, back buttons are not accessable. The benefit of having a magnetic catch is ruined with the 10mm x 4mm raised impression of the metal insert smack inline with the home/back button position, so cutting the leather frame away to resolve the first issue will render the magnetic catch obsolete.

Conclusion: Stay clear.

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Exhibit B.

HTC Touch HD BLACK Silicone Case + 2 Screen Protectors

Price (incl. postage) £3.50

Delivery time: 2 days

Comment:

Lovely skin, excellent screen protectors. The case fitted like a glove and didn't add any significant bulk to the THD, although it did detract from the glorious black gloss of the phone. I used the skin while I waited for the wallet style cases to arrive and my only criticism is that the screen was often greasy from lifting out of your pocket etc., which is a nuisence when you're trying to show off the phone as the recessed screen is not easily cleaned with the cuff of your shirt ;-).

Conclusion: Good skin, great protectors.

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Exhibit C.

Black Leather Pouch Case Cover for HTC Touch HD T8282

Price (incl. postage) £5.00

Delivery time: 5 days

Comment:

Looked the tackiest of the bunch, and it came with a belt clip which I didn't want. But I was surprised.

All the apertures were well aligned and the THD was a perfect 'snug' fit. The stylus etc were easily accessable and the press-stud connects over the top missing the ear phone socket, and prevents any accidental operation of the power switch.

The SD card slot is useful, but there is a wallet 'pouch' behind it for storing the screen cleaning cloth without adding to the bulk. The belt clip comes with the case in a seperate bag with a steel shouldered screw if you want to fit it, but I haven't.

Conclusion: For the price, my favourite of the bunch - recommended.

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To summarise, exhibit C was the best of the three budget solutions.

There is still a small brass threaded insert on the back for the missing belt clip but it's not that obvious. There is sufficient material on the lower left hand side to punch a small hole for a lanyard to be fitted, and the whole lot fits into my jeans front pocket without feeling like I'm carrying around a house brick.

Sure I like the look of those expensive cases made from cows hand raised on chocolates, pure spring water and made to sleep on soft feather matresses before being turned into phone cases, but I can't justify the expense, I'd rather buy a large capacity micro sd card ;-)

Hope this has been useful.

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