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Accessories Good Rubber Case for Inc

Reverence

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Jun 21, 2010
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So I just got my phone with all the accessories that I ordered from Verizon. I have two quick questions.

First of all, I got the Red/Black gradient hard cover snap on case from Verizon, which can be seen here: http://assets2.smartphoneexperts.co...ccessories/additional_images/6847/large/9.jpg

What does everyone think of this case? I kind of wanted something a little more rubbery because I feel like it would protect the phone better while this plastic seems like it would just snap off if the phone was dropped. Any suggestions on a better case that is rubber based?

Second, I ordered the screen protectors from Verizon and they came in a 3-pack. My question is, do these screen protectors work well, or are there better aftermarket ones out there? I mean I think to myself that a screen protector is just a screen protector, but I've never used one before so I might be wrong. Any suggestions for this?
 
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Sorry for the double post, but actually the case I used for my BB Curve 8330 was a silicone gel case. It seems like they have something similar here: Amazon.com: Premium Black Silicone Gel Skin Cover Case for HTC Droid Incredible: Cell Phones & Service

But it seems to cheap to be an effective case. Has anyone used a silicone case? If so, what are your feelings on it?

I actually bought that one very recently and am expecting it soon. I'm looking to get the flexi case though because of the reports of dust collecting on it from keeping it in my pocket.
 
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I actually bought that one very recently and am expecting it soon. I'm looking to get the flexi case though because of the reports of dust collecting on it from keeping it in my pocket.

That is true with silicone cases. When I keep my BB Curve in my pocket sometimes lint or dirt will stick to the case, but it comes off fairly easily. I just feel like a silicone case will absorb a fall better than a plastic, hard, snap on case would.

Not that I'm planning on dropping my phone, but we all know how that goes, lol.
 
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Second, I ordered the screen protectors from Verizon and they came in a 3-pack. My question is, do these screen protectors work well, or are there better aftermarket ones out there? I mean I think to myself that a screen protector is just a screen protector, but I've never used one before so I might be wrong. Any suggestions for this?
Those Verizon ones don't cover the entire front. I unwittingly bought a pack with my Dinc and had to cut the top and bottom off the shipping protector and stick them back on to cover the unprotected areas until my Steinheils arrived. :D
 
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Those Verizon ones don't cover the entire front. I unwittingly bought a pack with my Dinc and had to cut the top and bottom off the shipping protector and stick them back on to cover the unprotected areas until my Steinheils arrived. :D

You mean they dont protect the actual touch screen part? Or they don't cover the earpiece and home buttons?
 
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You mean they dont protect the actual touch screen part? Or they don't cover the earpiece and home buttons?
They only cover the display part of the front, and leave the areas above and below the display vulnerable to scratching. A quality screen protector like the Steinheil or Boxwave will cover the entire front, except for a hole for the optical joystick and a small cutout for the speaker.
 
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