Best Horizontal belt Case for the Epic?

**bevorules** · 09-16-2010, 11:43 PM

I'm looking for a good horizontal case for my Epic, so that I don't have to keep stuffing it into my jeans pocket. There are a few available on Amazon, but the common theme seems to be that the Epic is a tight fit in most of them. I'm also using the snap-on plastic case from Sprint, so that adds a little bit more bulk to the package.

Have any of you had any luck finding a horizontal case for a skinned Epic? Worst case (pun intended) I'll try using a small camera case.

**chart11610** · 09-17-2010, 10:30 AM

I picked up a cheap one from WalMart. Well padded, magnetinc latch, sturdy belt loop. I am not a big WalMart fan, but that was a no brainer.

**eharty** · 09-17-2010, 11:57 AM

I got when I had the EVO. It works great with the Epic and even fits with the Sprint hard case on the Epic...after a little stretching.

**betatech** · 09-17-2010, 05:16 PM

Eddie Bauer Leather Case - Part # - EBUDY55-BLK - $12 - $30

I purchased this case at best buy mobile but you can get it on ebay and amazon pretty cheap.

It will fit the epic perfect with or with out a case, the clip is full locking rotation so you can have it Mounted horizontally or vertically.

Magnetic flap.

The belt Clip is STRONG and I mean STRONG.

Here are a couple pictures.

**karn101** · 09-19-2010, 10:11 AM

I went to Best Buy to try that Eddie Bauer case. The flap does not close properly with the Epic. Didn't like it at all.

**bevorules** · 09-20-2010, 12:34 AM

I took a look at the Eddie Bauer case at Best Buy as well -- it did not fit the Epic + Sprint cover combo. I also looked at the Rocketfish case ("fits up to 4.3" screens") and an HTC case (presumably made for the EVO).

I ended up buying a cheap $19.99 leather case from one of the mall kiosks. This one fits the "naked" Epic quite well, and the phone ALMOST fits with the Sprint case attached. For now, I guess I'll just have to either carry it inside the leather case, or in my pocket with the Sprint case.

**caliskimmer** · 09-20-2010, 12:47 AM

watch out for hard cases. We have reports that say the slider got much more wobbly after removing the case.

**Balzak** · 10-18-2010, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by caliskimmer

watch out for hard cases. We have reports that say the slider got much more wobbly after removing the case.

I honestly think my hard case for my Pre really exacerbated my "oreo" effect. I like the leather cases though. Ill try mine (just picked it up - Sprint Store) and keep an eye on it big time and post if it starts to wobble.

**smithe68** · 10-18-2010, 09:55 PM

I got the Sprint Case when I got my Epic just over 2 weeks ago, put it on and decided I didn't like the feel/size of it. Took it off and where I had absolutely no play in my slider before, I now I have a little bit. I had the same issue with my Pre. It's why I want a one piece case.

**Balzak** · 10-18-2010, 10:08 PM

Thanks for the heads up. I pick up the phone itself tomorrow and maybe returning the case too.

**dbpaddler** · 10-20-2010, 02:49 PM

Why not just use the innocase holster from seidio? Much easier to access. Having a case on the epic and then throwing it in a bulky leather case just seems to be overkill.