Best cover for an HTC desire HD phone

[OwlHoot]

Been looking at the bewildering variety of covers available for my new phone, here for example (although the images there aren't very helpful).

But I just can't decide, and thought you people with experience of the latest phones might have some ideas on what and what not to go for.

I don't want a fold out flap, like opening a wallet; but presumably with a touch screen it can't all be covered without having to move something to use it.

[arfurdailyrate]

Ive got the previous version of he phone a HTC Desire. Got a case from Amazon called CaseMate and cant fault it. Sollid rubberised back cover and comes with a screen cover that you stick on for the front.

You can spend ages reading the reviews....its only a phone cover at the end of the day and if it were paint would be Cuprinol

[pmeswani]

Been looking at the bewildering variety of covers available for my new phone, here for example (although the images there aren't very helpful).

But I just can't decide, and thought you people with experience of the latest phones might have some ideas on what and what not to go for.

I don't want a fold out flap, like opening a wallet; but presumably with a touch screen it can't all be covered without having to move something to use it.

I got one that is similar to HTC Desire HD Dolce Vita Flip Style Leather Case - Black. Mine has aluminium protection, which seems to absorb a lot of the heat. Can't remember where I got it from, but I think it was from Expansys.

[n103]

+1 for casemate on HTC desire.

Ive got the previous version of he phone a HTC Desire. Got a case from Amazon called CaseMate and cant fault it. Sollid rubberised back cover and comes with a screen cover that you stick on for the front.

You can spend ages reading the reviews....its only a phone cover at the end of the day and if it were paint would be Cuprinol

[mudskipper]

I kept mine in a sock (as in footwear sock) for ages. Then someone gave me a proper phone sock. I lost that, and for the last couple of months it's been kicking round my handbag sockless. It's not showing any ill-effects - seems to be pretty robust and scratch proof. I've also dropped it a couple of times and it seems to have survived that too...

[gingerjedi]

I keep my desire in my pocket, just don't put keys or coins in the same pocket and it'll be fine. Mine is 6 months old and doesn't have a single mark on it.

The screen is glass so hard to scratch, the mobile accessory market is lucrative. Do you follow?

[TykeMerc]

I use one of those leather cases with a belt clip and magnetic flap, it sits horizontally on my belt, cost about £5 from eBay.

I've got a silicone case (it's a bugger to get on and off, but doable) for if I don't want to use that case and stick it in a pocket, surprisingly good, covers all the metal bits, but not the screen obviously and again dirt cheap off eBay.

[scooterscot]

Never get tempted by that tat.

Just accept stuff is going to wear out like it or not. When it does you replace it.

[gingerjedi]

Never get tempted by that tat.

Just accept stuff is going to wear out like it or not. When it does you replace it.

WHS^ If you just take a little care modern glass screen smartphones shouldn't scratch.

[norrahe]

Been looking at the bewildering variety of covers available for my new phone, here for example (although the images there aren't very helpful).

But I just can't decide, and thought you people with experience of the latest phones might have some ideas on what and what not to go for.

I don't want a fold out flap, like opening a wallet; but presumably with a touch screen it can't all be covered without having to move something to use it.

I bought mine from Smythson (I know, I know), have had it for ages and the leather is hardy. it slots into the case and pulls out easily as there's a leather strap that eases it out.