Accessories How many of you HTC Hero users use some sort of case/phone protector?

[superlinkx]

I used to keep my hero completely stock, but after my first one needed to be replaced, i decided that I should use a case to keep scratches and chips off of it. I hate screen protectors on capacitive touch screens, and I found out that the glass is high quality, unlike my ipod touch 2G (which has really ugly scratches). Because the glass is very hard, keys, coins, knives, etc do not affect it. There are youtube videos that illustrate this. Basically, don't get it near titanium or diamonds and there is almost no way you will damage it. I use the bodyglove case that Sprint sells. Really nice, but a bit bulky.

 

[cc82]

I used to keep my hero completely stock, but after my first one needed to be replaced, i decided that I should use a case to keep scratches and chips off of it. I hate screen protectors on capacitive touch screens, and I found out that the glass is high quality, unlike my ipod touch 2G (which has really ugly scratches). Because the glass is very hard, keys, coins, knives, etc do not affect it. There are youtube videos that illustrate this. Basically, don't get it near titanium or diamonds and there is almost no way you will damage it. I use the bodyglove case that Sprint sells. Really nice, but a bit bulky.

Hmm my wedding band is titanium, maybe I should keep my screen protector on!

Currently my Hero doesn't have a case, I was using a cheapo hard one for a while but didn't like the added bulk and the raised belt clip hole. I am thinking about getting the Innocase, it seems to be the least bulky of the hard cases, and folks on the board seem to like it. Any issues w/ overheating when the phone is totally encased w/ the Innocase? I've noticed the phone gets a little hot during long phone calls or w/ certain apps, and that's w/o a case.

 

[tazcollins]

I like the Hero best naked. After reading a poster who bounced his phone twice with the Sprint silicone case and no damage I bought them.I've tried hard cases and didn't like them. At home it is usually naked. At work it is in a silicone case and a Case Logic belt clip holster. Running around it is in the silicone and placed in the small poket on the leg of my cargo pants. The silicone is so simple to take on and off too. I've really grown to like them.I truly hate screen protectors.

 

[pbp776]

I have hard case bought from ebay. So far I like it. My son drop it twice on hard floor and no damage. I on the other hand take care of my baby like it was a baby.. rofl.. I did order screen protector from ebay as well...

 

[rockcrawler]

just got my otter box in the mail. absolutely perfect.

+1 Love my new OtterBox

Just switched form the Siedio Innocase, and before that went through the sprint silicone cases as well as an OEM HTC silicone one.

OtterBox FTW!

 

[mwbtown003]

Mines naked right now but im trying to find a pocket pouch for it. I fell in love with them since I had my BB Curve but cant find anything yet. The search continues.....

 

[NYCHitman1]

All I use is the ZAGG Invisible Shield screen protector.

 

[EgeBamyasi]

Otterbox Commuter
Boxwave Anti-Glare scrren protector
Golla pouch for outdoor sporting activities

 

[joshpdavis80]

I use the body glove case from Sprint without the stand. I love it. It is a hard case that feels soft.

 

[sparky7474]

And if you do, what kind do you use?

I marked hard case I recently bought an Otterbox, which is silicone on the inside, with a hard plasticshell on the outside. I would recommend an Otterbox to anyone great case.

 

[zombdroid]

I got the 2 pack silicone from the Sprint store via eBay for $6. I like it much better than the HTC oem silicone on my wife's Hero. I had a hard case for a while, but too bulky. I did not think I would like the silicone cases either, but I was pleasantly surprised.

 

[BOO5TED]

Mines naked right now but im trying to find a pocket pouch for it. I fell in love with them since I had my BB Curve but cant find anything yet. The search continues.....

You might want to check this out.

Sena Cases - Designer Leather Cases : HTC-Hero-UltraSlim

 

[SamuraiBigEd]

I marked hard case I recently bought an Otterbox, which is silicone on the inside, with a hard plasticshell on the outside. I would recommend an Otterbox to anyone great case.

Crunchy on the outside with a soft chewy center...sorta!

 

[Teph]

How much bulk does the otterbox have. I like the slim feel of the phone but i use a silicon one from bestbuy. I hate all the link it attracts. i just want a nice slim hard case. been thinking about the seido.

 

[durandetto]

Seidio Innocase II combo.

 

[hood420]

I have a leather case. I would prefer to have no case and keep it in my pocket but my first phone had dust under the screen within 2 weeks. Using the case this one has lasted for almost four months with no dust.

 

[poultrum]

I really don`t see the point in buying a case, the phone companies try and make the phones as strong as possible, i.e super non scratch screen reinforced connections.The extra force that the case will take will be very minimal, unless you put it in a stupidly large padded case, the phones components will still receive the same amount of force when dropped.
I watched a program where the famous product designer philippe starck was talking about the most pointless products and one of his alltime was phone/walkman cases,A product cannot be truely called good design if it breaks after small knocks or bumps.The phone companies know this, so do all they can to try and prevent it.

Now I know their are clumsy people out their , my GF for one but she has dropped her hero several times from very high up and not a single problem with it.not even any scratches or dents.

And ok yeah you will get maybe

 

[mysticmead]

Otterbox Commuter for me..

 

[ssyates]

My wife and I both use the Blackberry Tour cases. When we switched from our Blackberry's, because it was a perfect fit for the HERO, we decided to continue using them.

 

[Rathamar]

I do a couple of options
First I have the ZAGG Invisible Shield screen protector.
I have a generic Leather case I where on my belt while at work (Funny it is the same one I used for my Instinct)
I have the Sprint silicone soft cases for when I am outdoors (disk golfer and love to track through fields & woods looking for lost disks)
Most of the time though my hero is Naked!

 

[scottmbolt]

I really don`t see the point in buying a case, the phone companies try and make the phones as strong as possible, i.e super non scratch screen reinforced connections.The extra force that the case will take will be very minimal, unless you put it in a stupidly large padded case, the phones components will still receive the same amount of force when dropped.
I watched a program where the famous product designer philippe starckwas talking about the most pointless products and one of his alltime was phone/walkman cases,A product cannot be truely called good design if it breaks after small knocks or bumps.The phone companies know this, so do all they can to try and prevent it.

Now I know their are clumsy people out their , my GF for one but she has dropped her hero several times from very high up and not a single problem with it.not even any scratches or dents.

And ok yeah you will get maybe

 

[Frantic Ferret]

While I do agree with you on some points, I don't think that these companies build a phone to last a whole two year contract.

Sprint let's you do the replacement at one year now though. I think I can make this survive without a case for that period of time.

 

[scottmbolt]

Sprint let's you do the replacement at one year now though. I think I can make this survive without a case for that period of time.

True. However, prior to upgrading my plan to what I am on with my Hero, I didn't qualify for the premium customer whatever-they-call-it. I've been with Sprint for 7 years, and have payed about $100 a month for that long. BUT, they tell me as long as I have good standing for the next 3 months with this new plan I am on, I will qualify. Its nice to hear that.

 

[t1jordan]

And if you do, what kind do you use?

I use Seidio hard case and phone clip. I dropped the phone once. The phone case stop it from getting scratched up. Well worth it.

 

[kbussen]

Im using a Best Buy silicone right now but have been considering a hard case just simply for easy access in and out of my pocket. The silicone case is kinda tough to get out sometimes. No screen protector because of my OCD. The screen protector would have to be invisible in order for me to use it. LOL.