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[HD2 Accessories] crash_194:
dude if your jeans are that tight they're breaking your phone, i recommend you get the next size! lol :p
[HD2 Accessories] DuperMan:
The Defender has camera+flash+screen protection.

It's sweet.

DuperMan
[HD2 Accessories] erosennin:
I'm very pleased with the commuter case. Doesn't add too much bulk to the phone and gives good all round protection.
[HD2 Accessories] AShort:
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[HD2 Accessories] AShort:
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[HD2 Accessories] DuperMan:
What's PayPal plug-in? Sounds iffy...

BTW, the Defender case's belt clip thing also locks in place when pressed all the way to serve as a desk stand.

Best case I ever had.

One more thing, I think it's faster to take off and put on the phone than the Commuter one, once you get used to it.

DuperMan
[HD2 Accessories] bronx:
I couldn't resist any more, so I've bought commuter today from ebay uk for £24.99 (free postage) :D

oh boy... I got it mainly for it's awesome looks, as "bare" hd2's back looks bit cheesy imho.

[EDIT]

I am already thinking about modding this case... I'm thinking about drilling a small hole in both layers of it and battery cover to make an access hole for reseting without dismantling. how cool is that? :D
[HD2 Accessories] woaloo:
I've just received my defender....WOW...what a case. It's very stylish, not so big and very very protective. The additinnal screen is good and doesn't the screen sensibility.

The only bad thing, is that you need mor than ten second to reset you unit. But HD2 NEVER needs to be reset, isn't it ??? ;-)
[HD2 Accessories] DimitrisTS:
woaloo, can you please post some pictures?

the ones on otterbox site, doesn't really show the size of the case
[HD2 Accessories] DuperMan:
Pull top silicon strip forward until the plastic holder's front facing end is loose, lift slightly and nudge silicon backwards freeing the top "plastic". Slide both index fingers sideways starting at the space between the silicon and the polycarbonate case layers now exposed at the top, moving in opposite directions and dismounting silicon layer from the upper two side-mounts (i.e things holding the silicon in place). Pull the top half of the silicon layer backwards, exposing half of the polycarbonate "shell". Free the last two mounts and "undress" your phone. Push the plastic locking mechanism (what makes it "snap" into place. The same bar which held the top of the silicon in place) up gently while pressing on both upper side-mounts.

There, stripped in 6 seconds flat!:P

(I'll YouTube the process if I'll have the time)
[HD2 Accessories] leginag:
Just ordered the Commuter. Reviews look good, so here's hoping.
[HD2 Accessories] sciueps:
Just ordered mine, but...after i've broken the glass :(((.

thank u very much for the review and voucher, of course.

Regards

Francesco
[HD2 Accessories] bronx:
received mine today, damn it looks good... ;)

btw, defender must be for some real hardcore users (and I don't mean pr0n type hardcore... ;) ) as commuter seems to be quite well built to survive drops and what's not. ... could be bit cheaper though. :rolleyes:

[UPDATE]

two words for Ya - dust magnet ;) but other than that - purrrre JOY. :D

come on England! ;)
[HD2 Accessories] roloracer:
this sucks, while you guys get to enjoy the otterbox cases , we're here in the US still waiting for our version of it. i can't wait 'til they release it so I can get one.:(
[HD2 Accessories] woaloo:
I've tried the defender with (plastic cover) and with a Capdase screen protection. It's impossible to use it.

Without screen protection, everything is OK. I don't know if it is a model specific.

Any feedback ?

This case is really loving dust...
[HD2 Accessories] DuperMan:
Try giving it a while for the silicon transparent screen cover to warm up to your touch. I use my HD2 with the Defender's transparent screen cover and a regular anti-dust plastic screen cover, and while not completely akin to the original "feel" of the device it works flawlessly. I hope you didn't go and cut that one out...

Short version: press a little harder.
[HD2 Accessories] andrzejs82:
very please some real photo (defender case )
[HD2 Accessories] spawn549:
just got DEFENDER today give some time to post..
[HD2 Accessories] bogdatov:
Otterbox Defender ...

1. How does that screen protection work ? Is it plastic ? silicone ? Glass ?

2. How does screen protection affect HD2 screen response ?

3. Is screen protection removable ?

4. How much bulk Defender has ?

I like that Defender comes with holster, but concerned with screen protection and how it affects usability
[HD2 Accessories] Kalavere:
It's made of a plastic, it doesn't affect the screen at all, it is easily removable and the size of the Defender adds a lot of bulk to the usual size of the HD2. Maybe 1½ times bigger, I don't know for certain.
[HD2 Accessories] DuperMan:
I wouldn't say it's 1.5 times bulkier. More like 2 milimeters width/height on all edges and 0.4cm-0.6cm thickness. It doesn't make the device huge, but holding it with the Defender case on feels more like holding a beastly Nokia 5800 than a regular HD2.
[HD2 Accessories] spawn549:
yes its bulkier now. but i definitely feel safe now incase it drops.LOL! as for the touch screen no side effect at all. im using Raceshield as the screen protector plus as u can see at e pic above theres another screen protection intact with the front case. sensitivity works well.

the good thing is the holster can be use as a vertical or horizontal stand!
[HD2 Accessories] htc-xda:
i have the defender best hd2 case on the market, had a leather wallet type dropped it and caught the corner believe it or not, ended up getting new housing from china £46 the defender makes the phone a lot bigger all round ,does not effect the touch screen so for £39 your £350-400 phone is completely protected ,simple choice in my opinion
[HD2 Accessories] dandruff333:
hey spawn do you know where to get the otterbox in spore?
[HD2 Accessories] spawn549:
check ur pm. i have send u e details.
[HD2 Accessories] ET:
Could someone please post some pictures of the Defender case with the HDII in it from all angles? I am very much interested in getting this case but have only seen pictures of the case without the HDII in it.

Also a picture of the case and the HDII next to it would give a better indication of the actual size of the defender.
[HD2 Accessories] web3221:
get the dust off ur screen and screen protector and reapply

i like to use the little 3m tape strips, but almost any tape will do no duck/duct tape or anything like it. i have even used 3m blue painters tape to perfection.

take a piece of tape put it on ur protector, with a little over hang so u can fold over for a finger grip. use other tape strips to clean of dust particles with a dabbing motion (no rubbing) and do not touch with ur finger. clean phone screen first, and dry with a lint free cloth then dab entire surface of phone screen with the stick portion of the tape. go slow and be careful. when all is clean use the tape tab on screen protector, u may need another to install on phone screen, and slowly install from top to bottom or vice versa, depending on which is easier.u can use a credit card, or finger tip and use a side to side motion with fingertip. if u see a dust while applying, (Have a few tape strips already easy to get to pulled out(or pre cut ones) stuck to the edge of something for quick retrieval.) Pull/back protector a little take a strip and dabb the dust spot on both protector and screen and then start again working slowly until u r done. i hve done this many times with great success on phones and laptop screens, it is time consuming but worth the effort if anal like i am, about things being perfect (most of the time) little ocd here.

do this in a quite low activity place, i like my dining room table with fans etc off till finished. only problem, sometimes you will get a particle of something dust, maybe a small hair, and it will be impossible to get off w/o screwing up the protector permanently. that being the case u either live with it, or get a new screen protector and start over and proceed cautiously. good thing is otter box (commuter) wll accept almost any screen protector. in fact when i get mine i will keep my tmobole protector and keep the otter protector for a backup.

when using the tape with a folded over tape on all pieces of tape u use fold it in a bit of a "V" so u can manipulate and control a little better , sometimes static electricity comes into play. if u r a naysayer, do not even think of trying, it almost always works just fine - patience and time are critical. :eek:

did not edit but should get the idea
[HD2 Accessories] web3221:
case

would buy one - i like it - but are NOT going to make one for tmobile usa hd2 :(
[HD2 Accessories] web3221:
otter mod

if u figure an easy way to do the hole, i would like to know, i am craftsman challenged, did it on hd2 back, but had to notch it out with dremmel tool cause drill hole was not positioned exactly right, i also gave the cover a chrome look mod b/c drill bit traveled even though i used a punch to mark spot for bit
[HD2 Accessories] bronx:
sounds interesting... could You post a picture of it? I still haven't made that mod, as I just don't want to spoil that lovely case. :D
[HD2 Accessories] web3221:
Pix of Battery Cover Mods on HD2 (Polished and Reset Button Notched)

Bronx- i.e. ur Avatar - i sure would not want to be in a knife fight against him, if i ain't on his side, all he is gonna see is "my ass and elbows," moving in the opposite direction. :eek:

Here are the pix from another forums thread of mine:

think if u click on pic or gold print - goatman adjusted them to a better resolution for viewing - don't know much about that stuff :(

http://www.htchd2forum.com/general-htc-hd2-discussion/pimped-my-hd2/

like i said, i am not a craftsman, as the pix show, it a f'up, of a previous f'up, but it functional, not pretty :mad:

'ope it helps u dude, if u figure a way, to mod otter case, if they ever make !, i would be interested, i think the best way to do it would be to take the phone apart and drill from the inside to the outside through the case, and the 2 parts of the otter case - BUT I GUARANTEE I AIN"T EVEN GONNA TRY TAKING IT APART _ NEVER< NEVER<NEVER
[HD2 Accessories] cb9zro:
I want this too... whats the difference between the U.S. and the International phones?

Any way to make the international case fit on the U.S. version?
[HD2 Accessories] web3221:
otter case

Read 1.5mm case size - do not know details

also, some say, they can make it fit, some say it will screw up ur phone, why risk it??? Better to be patient and get the right product for ur HD2 (or any phone), it will most likely bite u in the hiney. :eek: one person bought an otter case for for their phone, did not like for some reason (dust magnet ?), and threw it away, :p must be nice to be able to afford to throw away perfectly good money/product :rolleyes:

spoke with a csr at otter last week to find when we can expect, she said, their sales vendors/distributors would have it b/f the csr reps would have knowledge of its availability. DUUUUH
[HD2 Accessories] ET:
Anyone have pictures?

Edit, seperate thread started for Defender case.
[HD2 Accessories] ilordvader:
They should make the Gell case with Kick Stand

that would be awsome :)
[HD2 Accessories] web3221:
COULD HAVE NOT SAID IT ANY BETTER< FRICKIN "A" :eek:

and they should make cradles, that accommodate cases (adjustable or something)
[HD2 Accessories] pongskie:
I ordered a defender last saturday and still there are no updates. Im looking forward to receiving some updates from them today or tomorrow.

How long does it usually takes before the item on order will be on shipped?? I am currently in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and i dont know how long will it take before the item arrives.

Does the number of the otterbox toll free? if i call it from my place still free?

Sorry for the noob questions.. :)
[HD2 Accessories] tunppi:
Just got my defender. It feels so GREAT! very good in hand and it even fits my jeans pocket!

Had otterbox 1900 for my touch hd but it was way too big, this instead is so great it might there almost all the time, except when i want to show off ;>
[HD2 Accessories] web3221:
so it is not overly bulky, been considering commuter b/c it is a smaller unit, but really lke idea of your model -- about how big is it LxWxH
[HD2 Accessories] tunppi:
specification sheet from otterbox site:

DIMENSIONS : 5.07 in x 2.98 in x 0.76 in

128.81 mm x 75.79 mm x 19.23 mm

I was also thinking the same thing before buying but went for this because of more protection and found it for 39$ from ebay, unopened.

LINK TO EBAY Defender case same seller, very fast shipping it was.
[HD2 Accessories] web3221:
tunppi - thanks for the reply - thankyou, thankyou thankyou and for the link

holy caca that is a great price - i want one now - but they put them on the market for the us version yet, last i looked at otter site, hope they get off their duffs soon.

your reply is nice, cause there a lot of deadbeats around here that want answers but never want to give any when u ask them a question - you are appreciated - the rest of you .......
[HD2 Accessories] ET:
I don't wan't to promote the thread I started but it would be better if the Commuter and Defender thread become seperate, so here is the link http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=720650

Just recieved mine this morning, pictures posted.

Ordered mine yesterday from Expansys.nl at 09:27 am and received it this morning at 10:48 am, so just over 24 hours from placing order to delivery. Was send from Marseille (France) to Zwolle (Netherlands) overnight. Very FAST!
[HD2 Accessories] BillTheCat:
Does anyone use the Commuter case with a holster? If so, which one do you use and where did you get it?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fanfan076:
hello you have a French ROM 6.5 acer M900 ?

or save a version to lighten the battery

thank you
[EVO 4G General] gqstatus0685:
I've only owned the iPhone 3G. I didn't want to be the first to jump on the 2G because I thought it was asinine for Apple to release their first phone on 2G when we already had 3G. I loved the iPhone but the main gripes about it were lack of customization. I did the whole jailbreak thing and got all these cool apps but with Winterboard and themes you'd run into crashes, apps just rebooting, etc.

I mainly switched because I'm pissed that the new iPhone will be minimal at best but yet many people will flock outside on launch day to get the device. I've owned Nokia phones with video recorders and a FLASH! It's frustrating to see a company nickel and dime people with *Magical & Revolutionary Features* that have existed on phones for almost a decade.

The only thing Apple has going for them is the App Store but hopefully Android will catch up and people will see the light.

I'm going from paying $250/mo with AT&T to $120-$140/mo with Sprint. I've since sold my iPhone two weeks ago and I can honestly tell you I don't miss it. I"m using a temporary crappy Blackberry 8900 for now until launch day.
[EVO 4G General] KwestJones:
I am giving up my 3GS for the EVO.

I have coverage issues with AT&T.

Like you, I am saving a bunch of money, even with the EVO 4G $10 surcharge.

I also am jailbroken. I admit the iPhone is an amazing phone and when you jailbreak it, its even better. I came from WinMo, had a Tilt and with xda-developers modding your phone is a completely different experience than jailbreaking.

I think the only thing I'll miss is the 32GBs of space to carry my music but then again, my iphone will just become an ipod touch and I am ok with that.

I pick the EVO over the next iphone for screen size, Android (long live an open OS), plan pricing, and overall awesomeness lol.

I am curious what the new iphone is going to have though.
[EVO 4G General] jeffla:
Were going to test out the Evo's, and so long as it has good battery life, Sprint data speeds are = to AT&T and the phone isn't too big we will make the switch. Otherwise we will be selling our 3gs's for the new iphone hd's.
[EVO 4G General] njbianco:
Why not just get a 16GB or 32GB micro SD for the Evo?
[EVO 4G General] mrmomoman:
I have the incredible on one account from client that pays for my service and phone.

I have AT&T with the everything plan $120.00 a month. No tethering. IPHONE 3GS - jailbroken 3.13 - all sorts of stuff.

Not a big app person. I use Timewerks and thats about it as far as a paid app. I have never paid for anything else.

I already enjoy android so I will enjoy it 30% more with the larger 4.3" screen :)

Froyo 2.2 here I come. This will give it the boost without a hardware upgrade ;)

I won't miss the Iphone. I had too many problems with mine. I am on my 5th warranty phone in less than 4 months - all lock ups/glitchy. No it was not the jailbreak. two of them didn't make it outside the Apple Store. Happened while I was walking out.

I couldn't complain to get a better phone the 3GS was the best they had.

I like HTC and their innovations so far. Keep them coming.
[EVO 4G General] chazglenn3:
I am leaving the iPhone. I have been a fanboy since the 3G was released. I now use a 16GB 3GS and have been watching and waiting for the phone that would make me switch. The Incredible was close, but the EVO got the job done. Just posted my iPhone for sale on my local craigslist and eBay.
[EVO 4G General] Droga:
Exactly the same situation minus the bolded parts... :)
[EVO 4G General] fazzy:
I went to google i/o and I already have EVO so I have Quit my iPhone 3Gs ... Love EVO Screen size its simply amazing yea I do mi.ss few iPh apps but its alrite I can live with that.

Yes and I am not worried about the new iPhone I got it what I was looking for .
[EVO 4G General] Toaplan:
You do realize that this phone accepts MicroSD cards, right?
[EVO 4G General] Samzebian:
Pre-ordered Evo last week. Sold my 3gs yesterday. Bought a hero on a sprint account for a temporary phone that allows me to test android out and see how sprint is in my area. That way I can always return my hero within the 14 day period, get my Evo, and if I hate sprint/android or both (all very unlikely) then I can cancel my sprint account, still have my AT&T account for 2 months (altho already ported my number to sprint, hopefully can port it back to AT&T if need be) and when the next iPhone is announced if it's better than evo (also highly unlikely) then I'll go with that. My 3gs netted me $281.35 at the shack so money isn't a problem with any of these phones, and I have lots of options. Can't wait until the 4th!
[EVO 4G General] fazzy:
Yes which cost Over $100 ? :P but i do love my EVO its a best
[EVO 4G General] andrew213:
Leaving Iphone 32gb 3gs

I admit that I'm a phone whore. I am in between an HD2 & Iphone 3gs 32gb. I started with the original HD, but the HD2 wasn't all that great. I am just worried that the Android Market will not have enough apps to keep me occupied. Thats the main thing that I like about the Iphone. Also, the apps on the HD2 from Windows Market place seemed out dated and tired. I hope Android does a better job than Windows Mobile.
[EVO 4G General] ssjgoku24:
Can't wait. Defiantly going to sell my 3gs after I got to play with the Evo at the Sprint store. It should be awesome with the Everything Family Plan.
[EVO 4G General] gqstatus0685:
Are you serious? You could have gotten more than $300 for the 3GS. You could have gotten more if it were on 3.1.2 software, jailbroken & unlocked. Could have fetched close to $400 if not a little more. Never sell your phone to Radioshack. Oh well it's all said and done now. BTW you can port your number back to AT&T.
[EVO 4G General] engagedtosmile:
More like 75$ (iPhone 3GS cost 299$)
[EVO 4G General] KwestJones:
more details good sir...I have a jailbroken 32GB iphone 3GS on 3.1.3.

I am aware of the 32GB SD Card myth....are there high quality ones out there? I haven't kept up since I had my tilt.
[EVO 4G General] gqstatus0685:
I'll definitely pick up a 32GB just have to look for a good price.
[EVO 4G General] wacktool:
Im dumping my 3gs for the evo. I had the 2g, 3g, and the 3gs, sick of apples grasp getting tighter and tighter.
[EVO 4G General] khov07:
I already picked up a 16gb card for my EVO, still gotta wait until next week though. Don't know how much music i'll load, maybe only a few albums worth at any given time. Most of those 16 gigs will be for movies...gotta make good use of that kickstand!

Currently use an 8 gig card on TP2, most of it is movies running on CorePlayer.

Amazing the premium you pay to have that kind of storage with iDont.
[EVO 4G General] Classick206:
I've been with AT&T since 2007 when the first iPhone came out. I've had the 2G and 3G, but passed on 3GS since it really wasn't much of an improvement. So now I'm switching over to Sprint, and I'm a little nervous about it due to my previous experience with Sprint during the Nextel merger/walkie talkie phase. Luckily, I have a 30 day guarantee if I decide that this beast (EVO) isn't worth crappy service. Worst case scenario, I awkwardly go back to AT&T if the iPhone HD impresses me or take up Verizon on the Incredible.
[EVO 4G General] impactsto:
I'm in the same boat. I was a vzw employee and when I quit in 2007 I refused to pay them a penny for the rest of my days. Me and the wifey moved to AT&T and have gotten every version of the iPhone. Everything was fine till about 4 months ago when our service has become so terrible inn central nj that it warrants leaving them.

I also have a hacked G1 that I played around with but, the small screen and lack of 3G kills it for me. I am so sick of dropping calls that I have no choice but to give sprint a try. The two evos with everything will save me $60 or so a month after my government discount so that's not too bad either.

The iPhone OS is great in that it always works. Smooth, fast enough, and pretty it really is solid. My G1 would have a ton of force quits and would hang up multiple times a day, all three of my iPhones have been stable and the 3GS really is a nice phone.

That being said I am excited to be going into something new. The new iPhone that's coming out will more than likely not have specs as good as the evo, which for means it's good to go for a year or so. Like others said if worse comes to worse I will port back but, I am thinking the evo and sprint will be w fine match for me and the wife.
[EVO 4G General] khov07:
If you get good Sprint coverage in your area, the EVO will be superior to any new iphone, just for the ability to walk out of Apple's walled garden.

Just like the ipad, i doubt the new iphone hardware will really impress.