HTC ThunderBolt Shell/Holster Combo

[asianrage]

Anyone bought this or tried this on in the store? The form factor of the case remind me of Case-Mate's Barely There line.
But I'm curious about the material construction and quality...

 

[Air Force One]

Just trying to help folks but anyone considering case mate pop case I found a coupon code online. Here is the case:

https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...-HTC-Thunderbolt-Pop-Cases.asp&token=0D3Wpx7J


here is the code for seven bucks off:

CM02-AR20

there is also a free shipping option so it comes out to 27.99

I went white

 

[asianrage]

Anyone???

Anyone bought this or tried this on in the store? The form factor of the case remind me of Case-Mate's Barely There line.
But I'm curious about the material construction and quality...

 

[asianrage]

Just trying to help folks but anyone considering case mate pop case I found a coupon code online. Here is the case:

https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...-HTC-Thunderbolt-Pop-Cases.asp&token=x-2BHq9j


here is the code for seven bucks off:

CM02-AR20

there is also a free shipping option so it comes out to 27.99

I went white

Thanks for the info. That white version is nice. Please post some pictures of the case (installed as well) once you've received it.

 

[jim302]

The VZW shell/holster combo works very well and seems to hold the phone securely, at least while it is new... only time will tell if it stays tight and secure or if it loosens up. The inside of the holster has a soft fabric to protect the screen.

The case adds very little bulk to the phone, and as pictured, doesn't completely cover it. The top and bottom are left uncovered, as well as the front. If you intend to carry it mostly in your pocket, the silicone case looks like a better bet... and it is cheaper. If you intend to wear it on your belt, this case seems to be pretty good.

Construction seems to be good, especially for the price vs. the competition. I have never had a case or holster last the life of the phone, with the exception of the OEM holster on my StarTac which was stronger due to the lack of a rotating clip.

An Innocase w/ holster or Otterbox would probably be better, but they are not as easy to get right now and are more expensive. I might upgrade to a better case at some point, but the VZW case will do for now.

The VZW corporate store I was at had a 25% discount on 3 accessories $10 or more or 20% on 2. That makes this case an even better deal. Don't know if this applies everywhere or when it expires.

 

[asianrage]

The VZW shell/holster combo works very well and seems to hold the phone securely, at least while it is new... only time will tell if it stays tight and secure or if it loosens up. The inside of the holster has a soft fabric to protect the screen.

The case adds very little bulk to the phone, and as pictured, doesn't completely cover it. The top and bottom are left uncovered, as well as the front. If you intend to carry it mostly in your pocket, the silicone case looks like a better bet... and it is cheaper. If you intend to wear it on your belt, this case seems to be pretty good.

Construction seems to be good, especially for the price vs. the competition. I have never had a case or holster last the life of the phone, with the exception of the OEM holster on my StarTac which was stronger due to the lack of a rotating clip.

An Innocase w/ holster or Otterbox would probably be better, but they are not as easy to get right now and are more expensive. I might upgrade to a better case at some point, but the VZW case will do for now.

The VZW corporate store I was at had a 25% discount on 3 accessories $10 or more or 20% on 2. That makes this case an even better deal. Don't know if this applies everywhere or when it expires.

Thanks for the info. "You're a good man, Charlie Brown."

Can you tell me if the weave texture on the case is a soft touch rubber coating? And is it a tight fit, no looseness around the sides?

I can't believe that I've gotten about 4 different cases for this phone now and I'm still waiting for FedEx to deliver it on Monday.

 

[jim302]

I would consider it a medium hardness... not rigid plastic, but not soft like the silicone cases. The phone is a tight fit in the case, with no looseness in the sides, but it is still easy enough to get in and out of the case for battery and micro SD card swaps.

 

[Spoon]

the weave part is a rubbery feel. sorta tire-like.

Sits on the phone perfectly fine and doesn't move or anything. Removes easily too.

I was thinking of going seidio case and this holster as i don't really like the clip holster of seidio

 

[asianrage]

the weave part is a rubbery feel. sorta tire-like.

Sits on the phone perfectly fine and doesn't move or anything. Removes easily too.

I was thinking of going seidio case and this holster as i don't really like the clip holster of seidio

I'm turned off by the bulkiness of the Seidio clip as well. The clean look of the VZW version is much preferred. If you do end up going with the Seidio/VZW combo, please pop back in and tell me. With some pics too, of course.

 

[asianrage]

I would consider it a medium hardness... not rigid plastic, but not soft like the silicone cases. The phone is a tight fit in the case, with no looseness in the sides, but it is still easy enough to get in and out of the case for battery and micro SD card swaps.

Is it a lint magnet? Given that it's a rubber coating, it doesn't slide around easily, right?

 

[jim302]

Is it a lint magnet? Given that it's a rubber coating, it doesn't slide around easily, right?

I haven't had issues with it attracting lint so far and don't think it will be a problem given the surface. I have had no problems with it sliding around.

Something else that just occurred to me is that this is the first rotating belt clip that I have used that doesn't have a tendency to rotate by itself. I have to intentionally rotate it.

It also only rotates 180? so it won't turn upside down and dump the phone out when bumped.

 

[kcinhbca]

Anyone bought this or tried this on in the store? The form factor of the case remind me of Case-Mate's Barely There line.
But I'm curious about the material construction and quality...

Where did you get this case? I have one just like it for my Incredible and love it! I want one for my Thunderbolt but can't find it yet.

 

[Dragon1473]

Where did you get this case? I have one just like it for my Incredible and love it! I want one for my Thunderbolt but can't find it yet.

Any Verizon store should have it.... I love mine!

 

[kcinhbca]

Thanks, I'll have to check a couple VZW stores...

 

[asianrage]

Thanks, I'll have to check a couple VZW stores...

If you can't find it in the stores, just check Verizonwireless.com , and you get free 2-days Fed-Ex shipping too.

 

[Joe378]

I purchased this plastic case from the VZW store last Friday. It fits the phone with the slim, stock battery. The phone slides into a case which then slides into the holster. It holds it very firmly. If you put the extended battery on the phone, the phone will still fit securely into the holster, just not the case that slides into the holster. This allows me to wear my phone with the extended battery.

 

[sscinokc]

I got the VZW shell/holster when I purchased the phone on the 17th. So far I love it. Adds very little size to the phone, so I can use the holster or slip the shell in my pocket if I choose to go without the holster. The holster itself works well and holds the phone in place much better than the holster I had for the storm. I wouldn't hesitate purchasing it again. As mentioned by others...all connections (USB, Headset...) work great with the shell.

 

[Joe378]

And works well with those of us with an extended battery.

 

[mjs1124]

I love this case combo. I had one on my Incredible and never had any problems. It fits nicely, its easy to hold, slides in and out of holster easliy, and is easy to remove if necessary. It works great on my thunderbolt too. The edge is raised just a little above the glass which helped with drops I had with Inc. I just put an SGP screen protector on with it and everything is good.

 

[MG386]

can someone post pics with the holster and extended battery/cover installed?