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[HD2 Accessories] omneity:
Just taken delivery of one of these cases and I must say it's very good value. OK it's not 'true' leather but bonded leather so probably won't be as durable in the long-term as top-grain case, but unless you're extreme in your use of the HD2 then it'll probably last the 18-24 months of a typical phone contract.

The quality is very good and it fits very well, the plastic housing into which the phone fits offers great additional protection around the external perimeter of the phone so will reduce the risk of screen damage should the phone be accidentally dropped. The aperture for the camera lens in sufficiently deep enough to cover the lens cover so you don't get the annoyance of the sharpish lens from rubbing when in your pocket or on a nice polished table! Importantly (for me) it doesn't add too much bulk to the phone so it still slips easily into a shirt pocket and the phone can be easily popped-out so I can place it on my desktop cradle or in-car holder.

The finish looks very professional with the light grain being very similar to the grain on the original HTC leather pouch. It's a little more shiny than the original pouch finish and is in black, which I personally think suits the phone better. The stitching on mine is finished in a deep golden thread (slightly darker that the thread used on the HTC pouch) which adds a nice detail. The inside of the case is finished with a fine man-made suedette lining which shouldn't scratch or mark the phone in any way. There's no pockets for business cards or SD cards, but these would only add to the bulk and are not needed for most users I would have thought.

The fit is excellent and the phone fits into the hosing very snugly without the need for annoying clips or straps across the face of the phone. The magnetic clasp seems to hold very well and closes with a reasuring 'snap'. The volume control, Micro USB connector and headphone socket are all easily accessible when the case is open, although annoyingly there's no pass-through hole in the case to attach headphones when the case is closed. Apart from that and the compromise on the leather, there's little to fault this case and for the very low price you really can't beat it for smart looks and a good degree of protection for your phone.

In addition to the case, I was also supplied with a screen protector (with small cleaning cloth) which looks to be of reasonable quality although I haven't fitted this myself as I find these tend to lift at the edges and also reduce the responsiveness of the screen.

Given the low purchase price, I'll probably take a tool to the case and cut a whole for the headphone jack, I just need to find a suitable grommet/ferule or means to seal the hole so it doesn't fray or look too untidy. Any hints or tips on how perhaps to achieve this this would be welcome. :)
[HD2 Accessories] DavidC1980:
For £2.99, this is a no brainer. Just orderd mine.
[HD2 Accessories] RalphS:
Still waiting for mine (ordered 6th Jan...), so not sure what the material is in that area.

At your own risk,

If 'leather', use a belt hole punch.

Or a small SHARP drill (& if its hard plastic).

If (also) fabric, put a dab of super glue on the fabric, to seal the weave, first & let it dry before holing it.

If a man made woven fabric, heat the hole punch, so that it will fuse the cut edges of the hole when pierced.

Metal grommet / ferule not recommended in case it causes a short when inserting / removing the headphone jack. Over a period of time, might remove the gold plating off of a jack too.
[HD2 Accessories] razgrizz:
Leather case

Picked up one of these a day or so after I got my device, same seller as OP.

The case is nice enough, have dropped it once already - no damage to the device thankfully. The front flap can fold all the way back round the device and be held there by the backside of the magnet in case you're watching a film/browsing/gaming and don't want the flap in the way.

The only downside that I can see is that it's an absolute git to get out of the plastic 'cradle' (more like a bleeding strait jacket) if you want to change memory card/battery or just get it out to show it off.
[HD2 Accessories] bakabear:
any comments?

was looking to get something along these lines, with slots for cards so I don't have to carry along my wallet at times, but without the belt clip/knob

the hand stitched cow leather is customizable but at 100euros, alittle out of my budget
[HD2 Accessories] robertsmith1873:
Will it fit into a paper punch?
[HD2 Accessories] robertsmith1873:
Beware the proximity sensor for your ear. In that image it looks to be covering it!
[HD2 Accessories] bakabear:
Thanks for the reminder! almost forgot bout it, is it across the top row beside the notification LED? looked through the manual but no reference to it

BTW, found a cheaper alternative, just as functional from another thread

these ones bout 40euros each, the tan one allows access to the bottom ports whereas I dont think the black one does

which would you guys prefer? worry that the tan one might block the sensor as well
[HD2 Accessories] Si607:
Just ordered one, thanks for the tip!

Simon
[HD2 Accessories] xda_fan:
Leather slideout sleave for the HD2

Hi Community, I like my HD2, so I bought a leather case for it. It's like WOW.

It costs 13,90 Euro - i.e. not the world and fits very well

Check it out in EBay:

SunCase Etui Tasche Ledertasche Case LUXUS für HTC HD2

The seller is: sale-hamburg

http://cgi.ebay.de/SunCase-Etui-Tas...temQQptZDE_PDA_Zubehör_KM?hash=item23043167fb

Have fun, as I am having

Regards
[HD2 Accessories] DavidC1980:
Just got my £2.99 case today. It's epic value for money :) I'm hoping that this will be enough to protect my HD2 when I go snowboarding in a couple of weeks time.
[HD2 Accessories] Lake292:
damn i noticed this thread too late... they are sold out :( i hope they will get some more for salle :)
[HD2 Accessories] BigT:
Just got mine, took a corkscrewer and cut a hole for the headphone jack. I personally think the case should open the other way around, e.g. flip the front cover upwards. But for 2,99 it is an ideal case for outdoor activies.

But now I´m looking for a more comfortable protection ;)
[HD2 Accessories] SAman1:
Guys, I like this pouch except I need it to have a belt clip as well ie a case like this one with the plastic holder, not the one with the leather around the perimeter of the screen. Anyone have any idea where i can buy one ? I've searched ebay without any luck. Thanks.
[HD2 Accessories] spastik:
In case more people want this check this link :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Flip-Leather-..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches?hash=item19b93c3a82

£2.20
[HD2 Accessories] kokok21:
hi

i got mine a week ago

i used only for a couple of days.

quality wise the plastic had some mold issues on the bottom part,

and the velvet glued to the inside is rippled one part but since it is covered by the phone it is not an issue...

the construction seemed for me also so enthusiastic as all the people here BUT,

the magnetic flip on the upper side will always fall back more or less to the closed position so covering the upper part of the screen...

when open the closing part will always tickle behind your ears

to put down to table in open position you can't fold back to flat the front cover part

the part under the plastic holder is too wide, i can't use the phone one handed even for an unlock, it feels unsafe to hold it...

so i ordered this one which not arrived yet, but solves some of this issues

and as value for money even better :)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-TOUCH-HD2-BLACK-LEATHER-FLIP-CASE-COVER-LEO-HD-2-UK_W0QQitemZ290389814273QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches?hash=item439c94ec01
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] hawrai68:
Are custom roms not just a collection of tweaks and minor cosmetic changes already available as individual cabs, or is there more to it?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] chris_ah1:
Custom roms are simply ROM images that contain the base image that you will get when you perform a hard reset of the device. i.e. windows mobile packages that the creator included + any HTC specific packages + any other 3rd party apps the creator included + pre-set registry tweaks and settings + drivers.

Just read the threads to see what changes to the drivers, what registry tweaks have been put on, what windows core files and apps have been included as well as what HTC apps have been included or excluded and whatever else the creator has included - often XDA shutdown, file commander, task managers etc.

It is especially useful if you have sms messaging issues with HTC messaging app which can be stripped out. Or if you want speedy performance without senseui hogging memory.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] hawrai68:
Which would you say is the most radical Rom made, the ones i have seen on the list page all seem to include minor tweaks and minor visuals already available as individual Cabs...or am i missing the point?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] chris_ah1:
they dont want to mess it up too much otherwise you might have unstable device. look at the benchmarking thread here.

L3v5y has most ram free. it will also show which is nippiest. you will see that they do eek some performance benefits over stock.

still, it's a mobile phone for 24/7 use. cooked rom isnot ideal for everyone
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] hawrai68:
Thanks for the info.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] DavidC1980:
I'm gonna hold fire on the cooked ROMs for now, until one is released which cures the actual problems with my HD2 on a stock ROM, namely the slow loading on the SMS software and the connection issues over GSM/3G for Peep.

It gets really interesting when the chefs start releasing ROMs with a new OS. That's when the ROMs on my old omnia really grabbed my attention as chefs released TouchFlo and WinMo 6.5 for the Omnia. When the ROMs for the HD2 start bringing really tangible new stuff to the HD2, that's when I'll start using the customs ROMs. The HD2 is still new, so these types of custom rom will take a while. I reckon the milestone (pardon the pun) will be when someone manages to port the Nexus ROM to the HD2. Then the HD2 will become the phone to have, as you will have the choice between stock HTC Sense, or the Nexus OS with an even bigger screen.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] juiceppc:
Just curious if we could swap battery covers.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] azwildcat98:
I have been wondering the same thing -- would the battery cover from a Verizon TP2 or Sprint TP2 fit on the GSM/AT&T Tilt2? The only thing I can see being a problem is the fact that CDMA models have the 3.5mmm headphone jack next to the mini-USB connector so the area where both of those are located might be a little wider than the GSM models.

Has anyone tried putting a CDMA battery cover on a GSM TP2?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] UnusualSuspect:
According to this, the CDMA variants are a different size than the GSM variants - so my guess would be no, it won't work.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] azwildcat98:
Thanks for posting the link. I actually went to a Verizon store tonight and held my Tilt2 upto their TP2 and I did notice that the piece where the headphone jack & mini usb are on the Verizon one is wider than the Tilt2, so combining that first hand experience with what's on the link you posted, it's pretty safe to say you're right.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] azwildcat98:
GSM Touch Pro 2 Housing w/Rubberized Back Cover

There are several vendors selling TP2 housing sets on eBay and elsewhere, which include a rubberized battery cover. As far as I can tell, these all say they are designed for the T7373 version of the TP2, which I believe is the original GSM HTC TP2. I have the AT&T Tilt 2, which I believe is the T7377, but from what I have been able to gather, the housings are the exact same except for slight coloring differences.

First, can anyone confirm if indeed the battery cover from the original HTC GSM TP2 (T7373) will fit on a AT&T Tilt 2 (T7377)? And second, has anyone else out there bought one of these aftermarket housings and tried putting the battery cover on either of these two devices? Does it fit?

I REALLY wish HTC/AT&T would just sell an OEM rubberized cover -- better yet, wish they just included it on the device in the first place. Doesn't anyone test these things for usability before they ship them??? The phone gets warm from the battery, which in turn makes your hand sweat from holding it, which makes the stupid glossy cover even more slippery than it is dry. I don't get it, who is making these horrible design decisions -- AT&T? HTC? Sorry for venting!! ;)
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] UnusualSuspect:
Confirmed. I bought a T7373 cover, it fits my Tilt2 just fine. No PTT button, of course.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] azwildcat98:
T7373 Cover fits T7377

Thanks so much for letting me know! Yes, I can live without the Push To Talk button.

Did you buy the genuine OEM one for the original HTC GSM Touch Pro 2 (the silver cover)? or did you buy one of the housing sets from the vendors in Hong Kong -- if so, which vendor did you buy from?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] UnusualSuspect:
Just the battery cover. I got it from MSG Digital, but it looks like they took down their listing for the product.
[Hero CDMA General] richse:
So the Google Nexus One site says there is a Verizon Nexus One coming in the spring. Does that mean if we buy the unlocked version we will be able to use it on Sprint or are there some frequency issues to worry about?
[Hero CDMA General] cmccracken:
Historically, Sprint only allows Sprint-sold phones on their network. They whitelist the serial numbers.
[Hero CDMA General] Kcarpenter:
If you watched the press release, it will not be a "Verizon Nexus One". It is a spot in the "Google Phone Store" for the Droid and Future Android Handsets. Verizon simply doesn't support GSM, given they have a Global Blackberry or two.
[Hero CDMA General] Rootwind:
Looks like it is coming to Verizon to me:

https://www.google.com/phone/choose?locale=en_US&s7e=
[Hero CDMA General] Kcarpenter:
I'll go back later and find the text from the live blog that gdgt had going. I am 98% sure they specifically say Morotorla Droid. Hard to make a GSM phone run on a CDMA network. The Global phones typically have 2 radios for that reason.

But then again, I maybe wrong. We do have a CDMA Hero.
[Hero CDMA General] Kcarpenter:
Maybe i was wrong. Looked at the Tech specs and saw:

GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)

Says it has an Edge radio....Nifty I guess...to bad I despise Verizon with every fiber of my being.
[Hero CDMA General] cmccracken:
Edge is GSM. Verizon uses EVDO like Sprint (in fact Sprint roams on Verizon). The Verizon Nexus One will be a different model for CDMA, like the GSM and CDMA Hero. If you're going to hate, hate Sprint for not allowing outside devices to be activated on their network. They're forcing device lock-in, and inhibiting competition. I also despise Verizon with every fiber of my being.
[Hero CDMA General] cmccracken:
From http://www.google.com/support/android/bin/answer.py?answer=166507:
[Hero CDMA General] Kcarpenter:
Sadly this is how Free Markets function. Then again, I make good money because of it. Not to start a political debate.
[Hero CDMA General] david_ag:
Read this Tweet from HTC source...

http://twitter.com/HTCSource/status/7412954126

Summary, 2.1 posibly not coming for 1st Gen phones due to 3D issues
[Hero CDMA General] omeganot:
Looks to me like some hardware will be getting swapped come springtime. I would imagine they'll try to keep the form factor as similar as possible, and just put a CDMA radio in the body. Hello CDMA Nexus One. Now, the question really would be, will Sprint allow it on their network? Seems unlikely at first, but possible.

Hey, Motorola did it with the Droid/Milestone (same form factor vs. the different designs of the Hero), so who's to say there isn't a CDMA Nexus One in the works by HTC?
[Hero CDMA General] alexthearmo:
Does the Sprint Hero count as a 1st Gen phone? Or are they mostly talking about the G1?

That would suck if we didn't get the update.
[Hero CDMA General] david_ag:
I am not going to say YES I'm completely sure, but it concerns me that we have the same processor (ARM 11 528 MHz) as the G1 (the definite 1st gen device)

It's not looking very promising..
[Hero CDMA General] chuckhriczko:
The Hero is most definitely a first gen device. The 2nd gen devices are the ones with 2.x already and the ones with the OMAP from Droid or the Snapdragon. We just don't have the processing power.
[Hero CDMA General] cmccracken:
HTC has already confirmed that we are getting 2.1. twitter.com/HTCSource is NOT an official HTC account.
[Hero CDMA General] david_ag:
That's a very good point
[Hero CDMA General] Diplomat2387:
I sure do hope Sprint allows this device to be used on their network...I think it would be a huge mistake if they didn't...I really want this device...I think it can be a definite competitor of the iPhone...
[Hero CDMA General] cmccracken:
Don't hold your breath, they've never done it before. It would be a major shift in strategy for them. They even blacklist serial numbers of their own phones once they've been reported lost or stolen. Those serial numbers can never again be activated on the Sprint network. I see no reason why they would change policy and undercut their own handset sales to momentarily win a continuous "who's newest" cat and mouse game.
[Hero CDMA General] bobdude5:
All i care about is that 3.7inch screen and that 1ghz snapdragon processor..and once it comes out for verizon the folks at mobile dot files are likely to find meid/esn solutions for it since its an htc device
[Hero CDMA General] cmccracken:
I'm not going there... :D

Plus, you can't get TEP (or whatever Sprint calls their insurance these days) on a non-Sprint phone. TEP was a big selling point for me to go with the Hero (and Sprint) vs. the iPhone, as I came from a rubber-encapsulated "dumb" phone. I can't believe I even considered the iPhone, sigh.
[Hero CDMA General] bobdude5:
ahaha is it really that frowned upon
[Hero CDMA General] Kcarpenter:
YES it is.
[Hero CDMA General] bcnice20:
Well more then likely get tht HTC bravo/passion it supposedly has less RAM then Tue nexus one but it will have the snapdragon processor
[Hero CDMA General] Lessthantito:
What is wrong with Sprint why don't they get this phone this might actually make me move to T-Mobile cause this is the Android phone I have been dreaming of and I can't wait an extra year or more for Sprint to get something comparable
[Hero CDMA General] adelaney:
Why wouldn't sprint get it if everyone else has. They have several devices shared on all networks: touch pro, blackberry, hero, etc. If it make business sense, they will do it.

Also, Sprint allready confirmed 2.1 for hero, so let's not get people all worked thinking they wont.

And I'm glad we got the whole nexus Verizon issue cleared up. Its amazing how many people pop off without reading. Do some research first, or keep up.
[Hero CDMA General] washjayb:
I guess well just have to be patient. all things considered once we get 2.1 well be on par( albeit underpowered) with all the current devices give or take. Id jump to get a Nexus one if it were on sprint but i'm not payin T-Mobile or Verizon prices. I guess i'll just wait until 2011 to see whats what. meantime i'll be happy with My Hero just like i waited out the Diamond, touch pro, pre, and TP2 with a modded vouge. Truth is just like any other technology it quickly becomes outdated just a few months later. meantime i'm waitin on FRESH 2010 (or whatever it'll be called).

Just a thought- a snapdragon android rooted pre-release for 180 bucks. Damn!
[Hero CDMA General] adelaney:
Yeah, I thought several times about changing carriers. But Sprint has the cheapest data plans hands down. I would challenge anyone on data speed as well. I have shown friends using speed test several times. Sprint doesn't have a clue about marketing.
[Hero CDMA General] rquinn19:
Maybe we should be happy? If Sprint got the Nexus and there was a big rush like with ATT and the Iphone (dont actually believe this would or could happen, just saying) Sprints 3G network could suffer and they could see an oppurtnity to jack up the data prices.

Trying to be optomistic about this seeing how the Nexus sounds like my dream phone (for now at least) as well.
[Hero CDMA General] alcaron:
I gotta say, having used the 2.1 ROM posted on this very forum, EVERY complaint I have about the device being underpowered is just...gone. And once 2.1 comes out we can hopefully get vanilla 2.1 ROM's for the Hero and as slick as the HTC Sense'd up 2.1 is, man, that sweet delicious vanilla version is going to go down smooth.

1Ghz, sure, ok, but honestly I don't want a gaming phone, so I could give a rats about the 3D performance, it's a phone, it's NOT a handheld gaming device, even the iPhone isn't, I played games a plenty on it sure, but there wasn't a single game that I wasn't annoyed because you have to cover the very screen you are looking at to swipe or tap or whatever, or the stupid ass tilt sensor was too sensitive or not enough. Just, no thanks. I'll bust out a 2D game every now and then but honestly it isn't important. And I think the biggest detriment to our phones thus far has been the crap ass 1.5 that we are stuck with.

Once 2.1 comes out, I foresee AL my lusting over the N1 drying up. Hell the ROM we already have is sexy like a chocolate strawberry...
[Hero CDMA General] slackwaresupport:
i am going to be really pissed if sprint doesnt offer it!
[Hero CDMA General] oxeneers:
Guys, relax. Like alcaron stated, if you try the 2.1 CDMA ROM, you'll see how damned fast this phone can be. Android 1.5 is slow-as-hell, and we all know it. This 528MhZ processor is so capable. We just need new software a la 2.1 and it will be smoother. Definitely.

We are confirmed to get 2.1, don't worry. We are confirmed to get this phone updated more and more over time. As much as some people harp on HTC Sense, you all realize that Sense is what HTC is putting 100% of their time/effort behind .. this Nexus One deal was just a way to cash in on Google's "next big move". And they did. But now it's back to 100% Sense. And the Hero is Sense-based, whereas the Nexus One, and all the other "Google Experience" devices are not. HTC is betting on Sense, and once it is realized for 2.1, you'll all feel a whole lot better.

The processor speed difference is minute, trust me. When 2.1 lands, your phones will gain a huge speed increase.
[Hero CDMA General] mercado79:
i watched the q&a via ustream and distinctly recall one of the google guys say that they are in negotiations/discussions with other mobile phone companies. since they're still working out the details, he said that he couldn't name names.

now, that could mean that they're dealing with companies outside the u.s. but i took it to mean that it might be released on sprint's network. wishful thinking, maybe. but it's not out of the question for sure.
[Hero CDMA General] ElAguila:
I could be wrong but I remember something I read about sprint allowing cdma phones not made by sprint to be activated on thier network. The only reference I could find was from 2007.
[Hero CDMA General] durhamite:
I look at it like this. The N1 is the new hot phone, just like the Droid was a few months ago and just like our Hero was a few months earlier than the Droid. In a few months from now, the N1 will be the Droid and there will be a new kid on the block that will be hot and everybody will want it. Buy that time the 1 year for sprint premier customers will be up and we can get the upgrade.

Don't let the N1 get to you. The good thing about Android is the community. Once we get the 2.1 ROM, our phone will be almost the same as the N1 aside from a few hardware specs.
[Hero CDMA General] adelaney:
I came from bberries, and I like my hero now, even without 2.1. Once I went to custom roms, I never have had lag issues, its plenty fast. The stock Rom has plenty of lag issues, as do most smartphones with original release software. My hero is fresh......:
[Hero CDMA General] dchadwick:
Took the words right out of my mouth! :D