What kind of case are you getting for the fascinate

[Bwangster12]

Hmm, I was actually thinking about that same combination. I initially wanted a thin, protective case that would easily slide in my pocket. The "typical" silicone case can get caught up in the fabric of the pocket.

The kickstand case being only 9.99 seems like a steal. Does it add much bulk to the phone? Why need for a kickstand unless watching movies though? I initially thought it would be nice for work, but if I have it sitting on my desk, the phone will be off, and if I go to push a button while its standing up, won't the phone slide back? You'd need to pick it up anyway, right?

Thickness and sleakness, can you compare the kickstand case and this high gloss one?

 

[JeremytheIndian]

I think the kick stand is slightly thinner. I honestly don't use the kick stand part very often. It will slide back on a smooth surface. Over all I like the look and feel of the kick stand case better but the rubber one probably provides a little more protection but it's a little more bulky.

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[Bwangster12]

I'm trying to figure out when I'd use the kickstand. I like it for office or nightstand use, but then I thought... won't I put the phone on standby when I'm not using it? If I get a message or the phone rings, touching it in kickstand mode will cause it to slide... defeating the purpose.

I like the protection of the high gloss case and the fact that it's not sticky, but I don't wanna add much bulk.

 

[phommk]

I'm trying to figure out when I'd use the kickstand. I like it for office or nightstand use, but then I thought... won't I put the phone on standby when I'm not using it? If I get a message or the phone rings, touching it in kickstand mode will cause it to slide... defeating the purpose.

I like the protection of the high gloss case and the fact that it's not sticky, but I don't wanna add much bulk.

the high gloss silicon case is great! Its not sticky at all and doesnt add much bulk just enough for better grip.

 

[DAFFYDC]

I just got an email from Best Buy that my Otterbox has shipped. Cool! Maybe I'll do a review on YouTube.

 

[kcrave22]

I just got an email from Best Buy that my Otterbox has shipped. Cool! Maybe I'll do a review on YouTube.

Please do! Ive been anxiously awaiting the day. Hopefully, it'll live up to the rest of the Defender line.

 

[bgl321]

I just got an email from Best Buy that my Otterbox has shipped. Cool! Maybe I'll do a review on YouTube.

That would be great if you could. If you do could let us know here. Thanks!

 

[MrGr8]

I really like the Platinum series case. I deffinately recommend it. http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?scr=&pid=1218270222019&skuId=1584188

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[Adarg]

Just got this guy from my local VZW store. Don't like the extra bulk (it's pretty noticeable), and I'm so used to the Fascinate's plastic back that this case, while having better grip, feels... weird.

So what do you guys recommend? They've got this one in red, which I think looks sweet with my white Fascinate. For those of you who have it, is it solid red or transparent? Like I said, I'm not into bulk; that's definitely a main concern of mine. I don't really like the kickstand, which they also have, along with a gray mesh one, which I don't even think is on VZW's website.

 

[mknollman123]

Gonna be lazy here and not read the whole thread.

Go for the VZW OEM case with kickstand - this case is great - not too thick, good protection, and the kickstand is even more useful that I thought it would be.

If you cant find it on VZW just ebay search "Fascinate OEM case with kickstand" - got mine for about $10 including shipping.

call this a +1 is it was already mentioned.

 

[alpina0560]

My fascinate

I purchased the high gloss silicone from Verizon for my phone (in purple)

I had a regular silicone case on my old blackberry storm , and hated how it would always get 'stuck' when I pulled it out of my pocket.

I also had a regular 2 piece hard case on my old blackberry curve2, and every time I dropped the phone, the case would fly off, so would the back door and battery. (both of which were Verizon original accessories).

I'd only get hard silicone, seem to work the best for me!

 

[alpina0560]

Just got this guy from my local VZW store. Don't like the extra bulk (it's pretty noticeable), and I'm so used to the Fascinate's plastic back that this case, while having better grip, feels... weird.

So what do you guys recommend? They've got this one in red, which I think looks sweet with my white Fascinate. For those of you who have it, is it solid red or transparent? Like I said, I'm not into bulk; that's definitely a main concern of mine. I don't really like the kickstand, which they also have, along with a gray mesh one, which I don't even think is on VZW's website.

I have a white fascinate as well, and its not completely transparent.. there is a white space around the camera on the back and the little speakers at the bottom.. the diamonds are barely noticeable (I have the purple, soo the red seems to be a little lighter in color). This is probably the slim-est sturdy case you will be able to find, IMO.

 

[marshall lee]

so i recieved delivery of my otterbox defender case, large bulky and seams well protected. phone has a slight loosenes in the hardshell case i can live with or shim with a piece of felt to stop that. not real pleased with the fit of the outer silicone cover. rolls off the edge near screen on sides and bottom very easily and the bottom corners arent a good fit. maybe they molded a touch to large. as for the bult in screen protector it's very functional to the touch except the lower left and right outer soft keys you need to push pretty hard to get them to work. will be nice to see if any other have same or different issues.

 

[kcrave22]

so i recieved delivery of my otterbox defender case, large bulky and seams well protected. phone has a slight loosenes in the hardshell case i can live with or shim with a piece of felt to stop that. not real pleased with the fit of the outer silicone cover. rolls off the edge near screen on sides and bottom very easily and the bottom corners arent a good fit. maybe they molded a touch to large. as for the bult in screen protector it's very functional to the touch except the lower left and right outer soft keys you need to push pretty hard to get them to work. will be nice to see if any other have same or different issues.

I think I might cry. Crap. I've been looking forward to this case since I got my phone.

 

[marshall lee]

maybe my expectations where to high. but for the cost i think they should be. maybe its a first run thing they need to sort out ? well post about yours when you get it be nice to hear

 

[marshall lee]

I think I might cry. Crap. I've been looking forward to this case since I got my phone.

today i decided to email customer support on the matter of my defender case and recieved a promp reply in a couple of hours. they are going to send me a entire new case under there 1 year warranty replacement. I also inquired if there are replacement screen savers available. customer supports reply was i'll have a spare when they send me the new case. so im under the impression they will not want the original case back. i'm hoping the first was just a bad silicone cover from cure time or something.

 

[crakedparrot]

I just picked up the Blue/Clear Dual Cover from Verizon, they are on clearance for $9.00 i like it.

My wife and I are both using the "Dual Cover" (different colors) and are very satisfied with it so far.

 

[Drootz]

today i decided to email customer support on the matter of my defender case and recieved a promp reply in a couple of hours. they are going to send me a entire new case under there 1 year warranty replacement. I also inquired if there are replacement screen savers available. customer supports reply was i'll have a spare when they send me the new case. so im under the impression they will not want the original case back. i'm hoping the first was just a bad silicone cover from cure time or something.

I too just received my otterbox case and have the same issues, the silicone cover slides a bit off/rolls over whenever I use the headphone jack or any other port. The phone feels like it just has a tad bit of space in the case (not enough to move around) but enough that the screen cover feels like a overlay and not as one with the screen.

Other than that I am happy. Let us know if the new case they send you has the same issues.

 

[kcrave22]

today i decided to email customer support on the matter of my defender case and recieved a promp reply in a couple of hours. they are going to send me a entire new case under there 1 year warranty replacement. I also inquired if there are replacement screen savers available. customer supports reply was i'll have a spare when they send me the new case. so im under the impression they will not want the original case back. i'm hoping the first was just a bad silicone cover from cure time or something.

my defender came in the mail the other day. totally disappointed. it seems like a cheap, crappy version of the iphone defender cases. (ordered it directly from otterbox, so i know it isnt a knockoff) i, too, am having the same issues with the silicone overlay. if it wasnt for the belt clip, id send it back in a heartbeat. please let us know if the new case is any different. i might just have to ***** slap otterbox.

 

[DAFFYDC]

Well UPS said they delivered my otterbox on Jan 21 after I've been waiting since Dec 30. The problem is that I never got it. UPS says they put it in my garage. My wife was home the entire time and UPS never showed up. It was snowy out and there weren't any footprints either. I called UPS and they said to call Best Buy. Best Buy had to open a case (no pun) to investigate the issue. They said it could take weeks. WTF!!!! This stinks. I better get the case I ordered and I'm hoping I'll be happy. I already have Ghost Armor on the phone in the mean time so I don't plan on using the screen protector that comes with the otterbox. I'm not too happy with UPS right now.