Cases?

[nick71111]

First time posting so bare with me . I would love to try out and write a review for your cases and your screen protectors. My case I have now is starting to crack so I'm gonna need a new one plus i was looking into buying screen protectors.

[Gobrian]

I have the OEM Verizon Case, the Snap On Gel Cover. It works pretty well.

I like how it is rubbery so it doesn't slip on surfaces, although that can get annoying when taking it in/out your pant pockets.

The only REAL bad thing about it is that at the corner on the top piece where it connects to the screen, the plastic seems to protrude a little. This rubs against the nice glossy surface on the right side of the keyboard, and eventually it actually started to scratch some of the paint off. Not a big deal, but I am a perfectionist and notice these things.

To fix this issue I used sand paper on the case to file down the plastic. Seems to be better now.

I am looking at the Otter Box case as well. The fact that it works with the extended battery is especially appealing to me.

Oh and if you need another reviewer Joelmic, I'm your man. I'm even fluent in Spanish if you're looking to target broader a demographic spectrum xD.


EDIT 2:
So the case scratching into the nice polished surface on the right and left of the keyboard REALLY got to me (again, I'm an over analytical perfectionist). I really got down with some 100 grit sand paper and sanded away at the corner fittings. I took about 2/3 off the plastic off, so it still remains strong enough to support the case on the phone, but no longer contacts the polished surface.
To fix the scratches, I got some Pledge polish (not the spray stuff) and polished the nice surface to perfection. Now I am a happy camper.
Another feature I forgot to mention is that the case fits perfectly into the car dock.
Now I can say that I am truly happy with this case, and will likely not be purchasing a Otter Box unless I'm missing some outstanding feature.

[Bixby]

I have the OEM Verizon Case, the Snap On Gel Cover. It works pretty well.

I like how it is rubbery so it doesn't slip on surfaces, although that can get annoying when taking it in/out your pant pockets.

The only REAL bad thing about it is that at the corner on the top piece where it connects to the screen, the plastic seems to protrude a little. This rubs against the nice glossy surface on the right side of the keyboard, and eventually it actually started to scratch some of the paint off. Not a big deal, but I am a perfectionist and notice these things.

To fix this issue I used sand paper on the case to file down the plastic. Seems to be better now.

I am looking at the Otter Box case as well. The fact that it works with the extended battery is especially appealing to me.

Oh and if you need another reviewer Joelmic, I'm your man. I'm even fluent in Spanish if you're looking to target broader a demographic spectrum xD.


EDIT 2:
So the case scratching into the nice polished surface on the right and left of the keyboard REALLY got to me (again, I'm an over analytical perfectionist). I really got down with some 100 grit sand paper and sanded away at the corner fittings. I took about 2/3 off the plastic off, so it still remains strong enough to support the case on the phone, but no longer contacts the polished surface.
To fix the scratches, I got some Pledge polish (not the spray stuff) and polished the nice surface to perfection. Now I am a happy camper.
Another feature I forgot to mention is that the case fits perfectly into the car dock.
Now I can say that I am truly happy with this case, and will likely not be purchasing a Otter Box unless I'm missing some outstanding feature.

What color is your case? Other than the holster combo, the only OEM snap on cases that I saw in the store were plastic based (not rubber) & came in blue, purple, etc...

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[Gobrian]

The color case I have is black. It was sold out everywhere in the area except the one store I went to that had one left.
It is not like the other VZW cases; these were hard plastic. This one is soft, rubbery, and therefore gripy.

It is the one pictured here: Amazon.com: Motorola Droid 3 Snap on Gel Cover (Works with Multimedia Station): Electronics

[Bixby]

The color case I have is black. It was sold out everywhere in the area except the one store I went to that had one left.
It is not like the other VZW cases; these were hard plastic. This one is soft, rubbery, and therefore gripy.

It is the one pictured here: Amazon.com: Motorola Droid 3 Snap on Gel Cover (Works with Multimedia Station): Electronics

Thanks 4 the the info & the quick response!

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[Bixby]

Who want to write a review for the case that my company makes. We will send you the case at no charge?

Any chance that your company will (or can) make an 'Androidified' design 4 the DROID 3?!? I think that could be a big seller! I would buy it fo' sho', haha ;-)

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[LOTL]

Cool, here is a link to the cases

Amazon: CruzerLite TPU Cases

Please take a look and tell me which ones you want.

Not sure what happened to the people that were supposed to write reviews for your case, but i wanted to mention my thoughts on it.

I have a TPU case on my Droid X and its held up great. When it came time to get a case for my Girlfriends Droid 3, i started looking at TPU cases. She liked the one on my X and wanted to go with the purple one you offer.

I used the coupon code for this forum you posted earlier in this thread and it does still work as of 2 weeks ago.
My first impressions of the case, were that the thin pieces of material that tuck under and over the edges of the phone were extremely thin and time will tell if they hold up. The cut outs were all in the right position and once on (more about that in a sec) it looks and fits well.

OK getting the top section on was a little tricky. I ended up using a small wooden skewer in order to get those thin pieces folded out and in the right position to grip the under side of the slider. The bottom section i thought was just going to slip right on with no problem, but it took a little work as well.
Once both pieces were on, they stayed in place well and have been on now for 2 weeks of daily use. So far so good.

The TPU material is thick enough to provide adequate protection for the phone without adding a lot of bulk. Is it thicker and heavier than the stock phone? Sure, but not to the point where you really notice.

One thing i noticed, was that the number row of keys were a little more difficult to access with the case on. My girlfriend didnt think so, so im sure its one of those subjective things. I was able to press the number keys, but with my bigger fingers i had to press straight down on them. I only played with it for a few minutes and im sure with a little more use, i would have gotten used to it.

For those using a dock, this probably isnt the case for you. I pop the TPU case off of my X a few times a day to place it in my dock when on the road. While its easy enough to do this with a one piece case for the X, you wont be wanting to do it with the TPU case for the Droid 3.

For less than $10 shipped, i think the Cruzerlite TPU case is a keeper. Sure you can pick up a 3 pack on Ebay for less and have it shipped from Hong Kong and wait a few weeks, but if your looking for some decent protection for your D3 and like the TPU cases, then this one is worth a shot. Bear in mind the installation issues i mentioned previously.

[Professor_Oleander]

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Now I can say that I am truly happy with this case, and will likely not be purchasing a Otter Box unless I'm missing some outstanding feature.

I just got this phone last Tuesday and I'm in love with it. I used the OEM case for the first few days while I was waiting I was waiting for my Otter Box to come in. I liked the OEM but the thing that bothered me was the recessed lock button and volume rocker. The OB inner silicone case raises all the external buttons, has a flip plug for the headphone jack and the USB and HDMI slots and covers the polished area on the "bump." It was well worth it in my opinion. If it can put my OCD to rest it must be good!

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