Awesome droid cases?

February 1, 2010 11:02 AM

I'm getting a Droid tomorrow! I need a case!

So I'm getting a droid tomorrow and I need a recommendation for a case. I'm a guy who tends to sweat a lot, in fact my current blackberry curve no longer scrolls up because I've kept it in my pocket and I guess water damaged it enough that bad things have happened. I would love to not wear a belt clip for my phone as they tend to look really dorky and I work at heights and I worry about it being bumped and the phone falling.

Also if there is any sweet applications that were missed in this thread that would be cool too

posted by Uncle to Technology (5 answers total)

Best answer: My Droid came with one of these at no extra charge. I've been happy with it. It's decently rugged and doesn't add all that much to the size of the phone. There's a belt clip if you want, but you can completely remove it, such that the remaining case is flush.

The top row of the keyboard is a tiny bit harder to use, but it's not something I notice most of the time.
posted by valkyryn at 11:16 AM on February 1, 2010

I use the slip case from my G1. A slip case is perfect for this phone IMO. There are a few Droid slip cases you can google for.
posted by GuyZero at 11:22 AM on February 1, 2010

Best answer: I got the droid in November, and the case I got that day (clear plastic shell hardcase-that looks a bit like the one linked too above- mine was a bit slimmer I think) was so scratched by the end of December that I've resorted to letting the Droid roam free in my pockets. So far, I haven't been able to scratch the screen, even when it's been attacked by my keys and loose change.

My Droid has also survived condensation, and many, many encounters with snow and puddles. Additionally I have dropped it from heights of up too 6 feet with no harm to a hardwood floor. (not recommended).

It's a pretty solid phone, and it's heft makes you more aware of it. Keep in mind that any case you put on it will make it rather difficult to put in a pocket- the phone is already pretty big naked.
posted by larthegreat at 11:27 AM on February 1, 2010

This is a bit off-topic, but did your blackberry trackball stop physically scrolling up? if so, try spitting on it and rolling it around. Gross, I know, but it cleans out whatever pocket lint has blocked the mechanism. My G1 has the same trackball and needed this "fix."
if the trackball physically scrolls up, but it just doesn't register in the phone, don't bother this won't fix it
posted by jrishel at 12:52 PM on February 1, 2010

I just want to add that if you are planning on getting the multimedia dock, there seems to be no case right now will be thin enough to stay on your phone and still fit into the dock. The dock is a pretty tight fit for "naked" Droids, much less one with a case on. This has been a dealbreaker for me in getting a case because I just don't want to have to unsnap it and take it off every night when I put it in the dock.

That said, I have heard of an aftermarket dock that comes with its own case and it all fits together nicely. I think that this is it (Seido case and dock), but you may wish to browse droidforums.net for more info. They've been really helpful with regard to apps and accessories in general.
posted by bristolcat at 1:13 PM on February 1, 2010