Got my Desire! Looking for a pouch now...

[BaronZA]

So Vodacom finally got stock late Friday afternoon, and I went to Vodaworld on Saturday. Got my HTC Desire and loving it, such an awesome phone. Unfortunately they didn't have any of the accessories; namely the Leather pouch, I really want something to protect it while its in my pocket etc. The accessory booklet that comes with Desire box, shows it, found it here: http://www.expansys.co.za/d.aspx?i=199436 .
Just wondering if there's anywhere I could get this(in shop collection) because Vodaworld didn't know when they'll be getting them.

[WesleyR]

Hi BaronZA. Got my phone on Friday aswell, AWESOME phone. If you do manage to find a proper pouch for it please let me know as I bought a body glove for it that fits very nice, but would like a proper gel skin or leather pouch to protect this beauty. :-)

[sand_man]

Off to collect mine shortly. Pouch and ZAGG invisible shield..

http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/21447161/Uni_Gear_Up_TPU_Case_for_HTC_Desire_Black.html

http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/20935766/invisibleSHIELD_Screen_Shield_for_HTC_Desire.html

[poffle]

lol i tried to order one of the leather pouches from expansys. 4-6 weeks till they get stock then +-10 working days to ship. what a lol

[BaronZA]

GEEZ! What are they doing? Sending a Runner to fetch them? :(

[TheMightyP]

I tried these options:

- this type of case: http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/21447161/Uni_Gear_Up_TPU_Case_for_HTC_Desire_Black.html - lets dust collect around the sides of the screen (where the rubber casing stops/starts).

- The Zagg is great for protecting your phone, but leaves the phone looking like it's wrapped in plastic - because it *is* wrapped in plastic.

In the end, I've settled on this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320516757272&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT - it's the same basic idea as that Expansys leather one, but it's significantly cheaper, and I got 2 :)

Also, for getting rid of fingerprints, there's nothing better than an ostrich feather duster (a small one).

[sand_man]

In the end, I've settled on this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320516757272&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT - it's the same basic idea as that Expansys leather one, but it's significantly cheaper, and I got 2 :)

So the phone is naked when in your hand and in use? mmmm... surely that's when it's at its most susceptible?

[kingrob]

So the phone is naked when in your hand and in use? mmmm... surely that's when it's at its most susceptible?

LOL....dont answer that, TheMightyP.

[trinityEon]

Don't you just hate them rubber type covers, I had on on my N95, and everytime i pulled it out of my pocket, it would turn the pocket inside out, god help if my fone rang and i had change in my pockets... LOL :)

Then i remember the full plastic ones from the flea market, you just had to look at them and they would crack and break.

what would really be the best cover/protector for this fone?

[sand_man]

I'm very happy with mine. Affordable, aesthetically pleasing to the eye and functional

http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/21447161/Uni_Gear_Up_TPU_Case_for_HTC_Desire_Black.html

[trinityEon]

I'm very happy with mine. Affordable, aesthetically pleasing to the eye and functional

http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/21447161/Uni_Gear_Up_TPU_Case_for_HTC_Desire_Black.html

Is that rubber or plastic? Sorry for my ignorance, im just sick of the rubber ones being too clunky, and the plastic ones breaking... I am so tempted to just use a normal ziploc bag if i have to :(

[midkemia]

My gf just got her one, and there were no accessories in the voda shop either. She ended up using my old HTC Magic leather pouch that came with my phone, as I had upgraded the pouch to a hard rubber/plastic one.

The phone fits in it, and about 2m sticks out the top, so its good enough for now :)

[TheMightyP]

So the phone is naked when in your hand and in use? mmmm... surely that's when it's at its most susceptible?

Yes, it's naked... but that's when the experience is at its best. Like most things in life, it's risk vs reward ;)

I spent my money on the phone, and it has to last 2 years. During that 2 years I want to get the most benefit out of it. I'm certain that at the end of 2 years, there will be an even better phone out there.

[trinityEon]

The phone fits in it, and about 2m sticks out the top, so its good enough for now :)


If it sticks out 2m on the top, how do you manage to fit it into any pocket or handbag?

[trinityEon]

Came across this one, http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=electronics&field-keywords=barely%20there%20desire

Has anyone seen them in SA? besides the pakistani's selling the knockoffs in the flea markets? :D

[zabatman]

My gf just got her one, and there were no accessories in the voda shop either. She ended up using my old HTC Magic leather pouch that came with my phone, as I had upgraded the pouch to a hard rubber/plastic one.

The phone fits in it, and about 2m sticks out the top, so its good enough for now :)

I'm not sure if we are allowed to sell on this site, but I have a spare unused PINKISH/MAUVE TPU Resin Case for the Desire which I can let go for R60 excl postage which will be about R7. It grips the phone well. Has cutouts for earphone, power, camera etc but NOT for the top on/off button and the volume buttons. For these two it is slightly raised and you just push as normal. Also comes with screen protector.

[Mr Feesh]

Came across this one, http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=electronics&field-keywords=barely%20there%20desire

Has anyone seen them in SA? besides the pakistani's selling the knockoffs in the flea markets? :D

looks nice, let me know if you find somewhere locally that we can buy

[BaronZA]

yeah i wanna get the leather pouch now asap, slight drop of my Desire, chipped the corner and one of the pixels died, shines bright blue now... so thats a 10 day send in :( Otherwise, its the best phone ever! :D

[trinityEon]

I just got a cool shiny looking cover at HTC shoppe in cedar square. It's a gel cover with reusable washable screen cover. Pretty rugged but still thin enough not to notice its there.

I saw the leather ones some even had aluminium backing, pretty pricey but, I felt they were too bulky and still exposed corners of the fone to damage.

[Mr Feesh]

to many covers to decide on!, if i plan on getting a rubber cove is it worth paying more to get the full body invisible shield protector or should i rather get just the screen protector

[trinityEon]

to many covers to decide on!, if i plan on getting a rubber cove is it worth paying more to get the full body invisible shield protector or should i rather get just the screen protector

I know i was faced with the same dilemma:

1. Rubber one ~ offered protection, but would yank my pocket inside out everytime the fone rang, god help if i had change in my pocket
2. Leather pocket type ~ Most that i tried were either too tight , difficult to answer or too loose, fall out while you holding empty pocket, the more expensive ones were ridiculously priced. also one end was susceptible to damage, and if i were to be putting my fone back, and someone bumped me, my fone would fall and get hurt.
3. The aluminium lined ones, flip open type, ~ I found were too expensive, and offered very little protection, as the sides were open. too bulky
4. There were funny looking neon orange and pink ones ~ No way they look scary enough to touch LOL
5. Gel cover, found at HTC shop in Cedar square ~ looked decent, in shiny smoked black, thin enough not to make a big difference to the size, but covered so much that there really was protection I stuck with these

Oh yes and apparently there are screen protectors that are washable and replaceable, R80 :D you must get one that you comfortable with, these were my experiences, but at least you know what i went through :)

[dlk001]

I just fetched my PDair Leather Case from Expansys. So far I'm happy with it. My phone is also protected by InvisibleSHIELD Protector.

[trinityEon]

I just fetched my PDair Leather Case from Expansys. So far I'm happy with it. My phone is also protected by InvisibleSHIELD Protector.

What did they hit you for it?
for me the proporta gel case was R288 (quite steep),
R80 for the proporta shield

[Mr Feesh]

I know i was faced with the same dilemma:

1. Rubber one ~ offered protection, but would yank my pocket inside out everytime the fone rang, god help if i had change in my pocket
2. Leather pocket type ~ Most that i tried were either too tight , difficult to answer or too loose, fall out while you holding empty pocket, the more expensive ones were ridiculously priced. also one end was susceptible to damage, and if i were to be putting my fone back, and someone bumped me, my fone would fall and get hurt.
3. The aluminium lined ones, flip open type, ~ I found were too expensive, and offered very little protection, as the sides were open. too bulky
4. There were funny looking neon orange and pink ones ~ No way they look scary enough to touch LOL
5. Gel cover, found at HTC shop in Cedar square ~ looked decent, in shiny smoked black, thin enough not to make a big difference to the size, but covered so much that there really was protection I stuck with these

Oh yes and apparently there are screen protectors that are washable and replaceable, R80 :D you must get one that you comfortable with, these were my experiences, but at least you know what i went through :)

thanks for the advice, i dont know any one with the invisible protector one so im basing my buying advice on your opinions. can you upload a picture of the cover you settled with

[trinityEon]

The one i got is this http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=5092&t_mode=des
the make is proporta

the screen protector is this one http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=5057&t_mode=des

[Mr Feesh]

any one bought covers off ebay? seen some for like $5 so please let me know who you got it from

[acidrain]

I just ordered a silicone casing and screen protection cover for mine from lab88.co.za will let you know what they like when I receive them.

http://shop.lab88.co.za/c87/Persona.aspx

They also have a pouch there

[TheMightyP]

any one bought covers off ebay? seen some for like $5 so please let me know who you got it from


I got the cover I'm currently using off EBay - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180500595367&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

It works perfectly, and I don't see the point of spending more (plus I got 2 for the price of one, and it includes a screen protector).


Edit:
Good grief! I just had a look at what you guys are buying - you're getting ripped off! Save yourselves hundreds and buy off EBay! The super-cheap covers I got look better than those expensive things.

[Mr Feesh]

I got the cover I'm currently using off EBay - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180500595367&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

It works perfectly, and I don't see the point of spending more (plus I got 2 for the price of one, and it includes a screen protector).


Edit:
Good grief! I just had a look at what you guys are buying - you're getting ripped off! Save yourselves hundreds and buy off EBay! The super-cheap covers I got look better than those expensive things.

which cover has that hard piece piece of plastic to protect the screen for when its in your bag etc?

[Mr Feesh]

any one know of a cover for the htc desire similar to this http://www.iskin.com/revo2_overview.html

[poffle]

Just got myself :

http://shop.lab88.co.za/pL88OL-D65/Desire-Advanced-Screen-Protector.aspx
http://shop.lab88.co.za/pL88OL-D64/Desire-Maya-II-Case.aspx

Case is quite lekker, phone fits snug and wont fall out if you tip it upside down. Its got a soft soft leather feel with soft stuff on the inside.
The screen protector is cool, the screen still touches awesomely but it does give the screen a movie grain/matte sort of look, but it is easier to slide you finger on the screen

[Mr Feesh]

Just got myself :

http://shop.lab88.co.za/pL88OL-D65/Desire-Advanced-Screen-Protector.aspx
http://shop.lab88.co.za/pL88OL-D64/Desire-Maya-II-Case.aspx

Case is quite lekker, phone fits snug and wont fall out if you tip it upside down. Its got a soft soft leather feel with soft stuff on the inside.
The screen protector is cool, the screen still touches awesomely but it does give the screen a movie grain/matte sort of look, but it is easier to slide you finger on the screen
is that a pouch

[poffle]

yeah pouch sorry

[acidrain]

I got myself the Silicone Jelly Skin... very nice and the screen protector is also a plus

[mayurh]

hi there

do any of u desire owners have problems with crackling loudspeakers ? and ear speakers and even through earphones? or when you make the volume louder when in a call? ?

[SecretCode]

No problem with calls or media playback - very clear. (I use a bluetooth headset not the supplied phones though)

This is nothing to do with the pouch though? Possibly needs a new thread?

[Mr Feesh]

I got myself the Silicone Jelly Skin... very nice and the screen protector is also a plus

where did you get yours from?

[trinityEon]

hi there

do any of u desire owners have problems with crackling loudspeakers ? and ear speakers and even through earphones? or when you make the volume louder when in a call? ?

Hi Mayurh

I have replied to you in your post on http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?246111-HTC-DESIRE-anyone-one-has-one.please-shed-some-light/page2, right on top, No cracking mate :)

[trinityEon]

I got myself the Silicone Jelly Skin... very nice and the screen protector is also a plus

Gel or Jelly? LOL :) just kidding i think we have the same, ant its saved mine quite a few times from nicks and scratches :D

[Mr Feesh]

ok which do you guys recomend
either
http://more.take2.co.za/moreuk-black-hybrid-hard-protection-case-cover-for-htc-desire-b003lpseea.html
http://more.take2.co.za/moreuk-brand-new-black-hybrid-xylo-gel-skin-case-shell-for-the-htc-b003mq8rm2.html
http://more.take2.co.za/moreuk-accessory-village-black-super-hydro-gel-protective-armour-case--b003mfrc24.html
http://more.take2.co.za/moreuk-greymobiles-jet-black-hybrid-armor-case-for-htc-desire-with-screen-b003l0lpx2.html
http://www.expansys.co.za/d.aspx?i=199992

[mayurh]

first and 2nd one looks good.but why dont you get the invisishield?

[trinityEon]

ok which do you guys recomend
either
http://more.take2.co.za/moreuk-black-hybrid-hard-protection-case-cover-for-htc-desire-b003lpseea.html
http://more.take2.co.za/moreuk-brand-new-black-hybrid-xylo-gel-skin-case-shell-for-the-htc-b003mq8rm2.html
http://more.take2.co.za/moreuk-accessory-village-black-super-hydro-gel-protective-armour-case--b003mfrc24.html
http://more.take2.co.za/moreuk-greymobiles-jet-black-hybrid-armor-case-for-htc-desire-with-screen-b003l0lpx2.html
http://www.expansys.co.za/d.aspx?i=199992

the expansys seems similar to the proporta one from lab88, i personally didn't like the hard cases, as anything hard breaks on impact, but i could be wrong. also i find the hard ones too bulky, The rubber ones tend to pull your pockets inside out when you answer a call, and god help if you have change in your pockets LOL.

I havent seen the invisishield one, but my guess is it will protect from the odd scratch if its quite thin, but the gel one cushions from nicks and grinds

I am very comfortable with my gel case similar to the expansys :)

[mayurh]

http://www.zagg.com/index2.php

watch the scratch test
i think that it can protect against nicks n grinds?
what do you think?

[euraima]

Got the proporta mizu case with a screen protector from lab 88. Its really top quality

[duncan1a]

I've got a friend who's a fashion designer. She just got a Desire and is thinking of designing a pouch.

What would you guys like to see in a pouch?

Here is my wish list:

- have a front and back - back can be slightly elastic for a tight fit, front has soft interior and some padding (to keep slight pressure on the screen to clean it and provide extra protection)
- Sew in markers (can just be stitching) where the volume rocker up and down is - so you can feel it in the pocket to adjust the volume when listening with earphones)
- Possibly include a pocket on the back for credit card, driver's licence, and cash (wraparound pouch, possibly detachable?). Why carry a phone AND a wallet? I don't use 95% of the stuff in my wallet.

[Monkey101]

I've got a friend who's a fashion designer. She just got a Desire and is thinking of designing a pouch.

What would you guys like to see in a pouch?

Here is my wish list:

- have a front and back - back can be slightly elastic for a tight fit, front has soft interior and some padding (to keep slight pressure on the screen to clean it and provide extra protection)
- Sew in markers (can just be stitching) where the volume rocker up and down is - so you can feel it in the pocket to adjust the volume when listening with earphones)
- Possibly include a pocket on the back for credit card, driver's licence, and cash (wraparound pouch, possibly detachable?). Why carry a phone AND a wallet? I don't use 95% of the stuff in my wallet.

The all in one idea is pretty cool. But it would just mean everything gets stolen now and not just your phone :p.

[Mr Feesh]

i have narrowed down my choice of cover to 3 either
http://www.expansys.co.za/d.aspx?i=199992
or
http://www.expansys.co.za/d.aspx?i=200590
or
http://www.expansys.co.za/d.aspx?i=199612

the only reason i would lean to the last one is that it will come out of my pocket easier.price doesn't matter

[I am Penguin]

Everytime I put my desire in a pouch she screams?

[trinityEon]

I've got a friend who's a fashion designer. She just got a Desire and is thinking of designing a pouch.

What would you guys like to see in a pouch?

Here is my wish list:

- have a front and back - back can be slightly elastic for a tight fit, front has soft interior and some padding (to keep slight pressure on the screen to clean it and provide extra protection)
- Sew in markers (can just be stitching) where the volume rocker up and down is - so you can feel it in the pocket to adjust the volume when listening with earphones)
- Possibly include a pocket on the back for credit card, driver's licence, and cash (wraparound pouch, possibly detachable?). Why carry a phone AND a wallet? I don't use 95% of the stuff in my wallet.

No offence, mate, Nice idea, Kinda like a swiss army knife, a few blades tucked away, ninja star holder, drivers license, etc. I wouldnt need a man bag... maybe even a holster for my glock too, that way it will be my all in one pouch, that can do anything LOL, I really like the concept but previous poster is right, you will lose everything, especially if you have in contact, and they perform a transaction with your credit cards, your cellphone is conveniently located for OTP.

Maybe a moneybag kinda idea would be cool, hidden away under your t-shirt, but then i wanna still be able to play with it all the time.

Seriously though, I tell you what, hows about making a wrist strap kinda pouch, kinda elastic, similar to the one used in the series Chuck, where his father(Orion) had a wrist computer(actually an iphone sewn into a broad elasticated wrist strap). now something like that i can do with... Id even lose my watch for that :)

something like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mclightning/3728770735/
or this: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d0/Wrist_Computer.png

[trinityEon]

i have narrowed down my choice of cover to 3 either
http://www.expansys.co.za/d.aspx?i=199992
or
http://www.expansys.co.za/d.aspx?i=200590
or
http://www.expansys.co.za/d.aspx?i=199612

the only reason i would lean to the last one is that it will come out of my pocket easier.price doesn't matter

I like the third one too, but i havent seen them around, I got the first one though, hard gel case. Mates got the soft gel case for iphone, and its kinda disintegrating with wear and tear

[Mr Feesh]

I like the third one too, but i havent seen them around, I got the first one though, hard gel case. Mates got the soft gel case for iphone, and its kinda disintegrating with wear and tear

what does the hard gel case feel like?

[trinityEon]

Its quite good, its smooth and shiny, feels quite solid, and clips on easily with a slight bit of effort on the corners :) im quite happy with its protection

Pity none of the screen protectors will prevent this though:
http://tjworld.net/blog/htc-desire-tear-down

[mayurh]

i like this one
i've been using one like this for my n96 for 2 yrs now and it works gr8 and keeps the phone from damage and easy to take out when ringing

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pull-Tab-Leather-Case-Pouch-Wallet-HTC-Desire-Bravo-/320547692964?cmd=ViewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4aa221a1a4

and its cheap

[Mr Feesh]

Its quite good, its smooth and shiny, feels quite solid, and clips on easily with a slight bit of effort on the corners :) im quite happy with its protection

Pity none of the screen protectors will prevent this though:
http://tjworld.net/blog/htc-desire-tear-down

Do you not think that the soft gel one will protect the phone better though? in like a fall?

[trinityEon]

Do you not think that the soft gel one will protect the phone better though? in like a fall?

It might cushion the fall a bit better, but being snug against the fone, it might just prevent impact, but if you compare running a sharp object across the back the soft one will give way first, also i didn't like the way the soft one disintegrated after a while

[Mr Feesh]

It might cushion the fall a bit better, but being snug against the fone, it might just prevent impact, but if you compare running a sharp object across the back the soft one will give way first, also i didn't like the way the soft one disintegrated after a while

ok thanks for all the help, im going to order the hard gel one with an invisible shield screen protector.

[Seeyou]

Anyone found a carrying case for it? Preferably made of a harder material, and one which DOESN'T have a magnetic clasp? Literally dozens with magnets, but I can't bring myself to carry it around next to a magnetic field.

[Shah33m]

where can i get the invisible shield at the cheapest price? R299 is kinda steep.

is this a good price? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Invisible-Shield-Protector-Desire-Bravo/dp/B003JGZWDC

[cyberarmy]

where can i get the invisible shield at the cheapest price? R299 is kinda steep.

is this a good price? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Invisible-Shield-Protector-Desire-Bravo/dp/B003JGZWDC
I found these
http://www.expansys.co.za/d.aspx?i=198756
http://www.expansys.co.za/d.aspx?i=198755

[Mr Feesh]

where can i get the invisible shield at the cheapest price? R299 is kinda steep.

is this a good price? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Invisible-Shield-Protector-Desire-Bravo/dp/B003JGZWDC

I have ordered the screen protector from expansys should be here sometime this week

[Shah33m]

I found these
http://www.expansys.co.za/d.aspx?i=198756
http://www.expansys.co.za/d.aspx?i=198755

is the second pic the screen protector and back cover? sound like a sweet deal

[mayurh]

some ppl say the full body invisishield makes the fone look ugly?can someone confirm this?

[alt146]

The Vodacom Outlets are stocking Body-Glove covers for the Desire now, R149. Little bit chunky and it's a mission to unlock the phone until the plastic above the power button softens a little, but it comes with a free screen protector and it definitely feels like it can survive more of a drop (not that I am brave enough to test that theory :P)

[nadimm]

I've got the Amzer Gel cover. R188 from Nashua Mobile in fourways mall (apparently the same owners as lab88 aka HTC Shop). Its much better than the body-glove judging on the body glove for another phone. The body-glove was very thin, and didn't seem like it would offer much by way of mechanical protection - i don't think scratches are a primary concern on anything besides the screen.

In summary, pay the 30 odd bucks more for the amzer gel case.

PS: HTC in Cedar didn't have stock. Nashua had purple, lime green, and pink. Ha ha. I had to go for purple.

[alt146]

I've got the Amzer Gel cover. R188 from Nashua Mobile in fourways mall (apparently the same owners as lab88 aka HTC Shop). Its much better than the body-glove judging on the body glove for another phone. The body-glove was very thin, and didn't seem like it would offer much by way of mechanical protection - i don't think scratches are a primary concern on anything besides the screen.

In summary, pay the 30 odd bucks more for the amzer gel case.

PS: HTC in Cedar didn't have stock. Nashua had purple, lime green, and pink. Ha ha. I had to go for purple.

Mine is pretty thick - I'd say around 2.5mm. The Bodygloves were only available in grey, but that suits me fine.

[Mr Feesh]

I Ordered my cover and shield from expansys 2 weeks ago. Got them yesterday.

I ordered the Invisible shield Screen protector for R108.76, and they sent me the Full Body maximum protection which is worth R180 :D
It took me quite a few tries to get the screen protector on the way i want it. Happy with the quality tho i have one little bubble @ the bottom hopefully it will go away. Also i hope it doesn't collect dust around the edges.

I also orded this hard gel case (http://www.expansys.co.za/d.aspx?i=199992) for R50 Definitely worth it. Quality is good and its not bulky I also really like the feel of it as it's smooth and soft on the back. It also doesn't pull your pocket inside out.

After having the phone bare and carrying it around in a drawstring pouch for the last 2 months i feel much much safer with my phone now in a cover and a shield protector.

[kingrob]

Real men dont use pouches, cases or screen protectors.

[farhaadS]

i had an invisible shield on my omnia. works well, but over time starts looking terrible. the fone looks wrapped in plastic. the screen is not as responsive snd clear.

[Mr Feesh]

Have to agree that the screen doesn't look as clear when i put the INVISIBLE SHIELD on (though i did a bad job of putting it on) its not terrible considering its protecting the phone. Though i found it has made no difference to the responsiveness of the phone

[buffalobill]

Get a screen protector from gadgetshieldz.com. It's the same as the invisible shield and much less ($6.99 postage included). They come from India and I've had one on my Noia 5800 for a year. The side protectors came off after a while, but the the front and back are still strong. They are now looking tacky and need to be replaced but the phone looks as good as new.
I'm going to get a Desire this morning 8-)