06-14-2008, 11:12 AM
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Join Date: 03-08-2008
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PDAPhone: Samsung SCH-i760
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Carrier: VZW
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Covertec SX116 Vertical Case
Does any body use this case?
Covertec Cases - Covertec SX116/01 Black Leather Vertical Case V5
I have tried a number cases without much luck. I bought the VZW holster with the phone and it broke within days. I got an exchange for a horizontal case that after using for a while, I don't like. I have the Seidio Rubberized case and I am very happy with it but it doesn't fit in the horizontal case very well (too tight to get the phone out and answer a call quickly).
I bought a cheapo ($8.00) leather case off the Internet but again the skinned phone barely fits in it. The magnetic strap over the top of the phone will not latch with the rubberized case installed.
The Covertec case looks good (dimensions say the skinned phone should fit fine) but I am hoping from a report from someone who has one to give me that little extra warm/fuzzy feeling.
I have considered the Seidio holster and may end up with it. I just prefer a leather case. But, if I can not find a leather case that I like, I will order the Seidio holster since it sounds like a sturdy, well-designed holster. And it seems like Seidio stands behind their product, which is another plus.
I went ahead and ordered this case. Good news: looks like a attractive, sturdy case. Bad news: phone + Seidio skin will barely fit. Read this to mean you could never get the phone out in time to answer a call and it takes 2 hands to put the phone into the case... not good. I removed the skin and the phone is still a tight fit but is now usable (in/out is one-handed now). The case does have a small bit of elastic on each side. As this stretches (it will, usually sooner rather than later), it may be possible to have an easy in/out fit with the Seidio skin in place. I may buy the Seidio holster just to be able to use the skin. I really like the skinned phone.
Final update: After just less than 2 months of daily use, the rotating clip broke off and the phone hit the floor in the supermarket. No damage to the phone as far as I can tell. This lack of durability makes this case a "don't buy" in my opinion. $30 for 2 months use is grossly overpriced! It is too bad this happened since the case was doing nicely. It had loosened up just enough to allow use of the Seidio case.
Last edited by bencason : 08-15-2008 at 07:51 PM.
Reason: additional information on fit/finish of case
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