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Q & A Buyer’s Guide to Hard Cases

Q: What is a Hard Case?
A: A Hard case is a hard durable Hard which has been molded to a certain phones shape like the LG Dare, Samsung Gylde or Apple 3G iPhone.

Q: What different kinds of Hard cases are there?
A: In the Hard Cases market, there are five different kinds. (1) Hard case, hard covers, (2) Rubberized plastic, (3) Integrated Hard case with Touch screen face plates, (4) Metal Hard and (5) Leather plastic.

Q: What is the different with all those Protective Cover Hard cases?
A: Each of the numbered Hard cases from above all serves the same purpose; they protect phones from scratches and dents. However, the difference in them is the type of material built in, a different texture feeling and functions (for example some cases comes with a detachable belt clips and some don't).

Q: What is a belt clip?
A: The belt clip’s main purpose is so users can have their phone hooked onto their belts, waist or purse. Some protective cases Hard cases come with a belt clip which can be attached or detached from the Hard case.

Q: How do I know which one is good for my phone?
A: If you have trouble picking out which Hard case, crystal cover you want, then just the various Hard cases, crystal cases listed right below.

Q: I know what Hard crystal case I want. Where can I buy one?
A: Just click HERE and find all the different protective cases we have for your phone.


Belt Clip

Hard Cases
Rubberized Hard Cases
Integrated Hard Case with Touch Screen
Metal Hard cases
Leather Hard Cases

Belt clip

  • Detachable from Hard case
  • Swivels either 360 or 180 degrees
  • Optional accessory for Hard case
  • Provided for some Hard cases, crystal cover
  • Not available for all Hard cases

A Belt clip is simply a clip which can be attached or detached to the back of the Hard case. A belt clip sometimes comes with the case when you purchase it, but it is an optional item to be used or not.

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Snap on case, Hard Cases

  • Custom molded to fit which ever phone you have
  • Light weight, strong and durable
  • Prevents scratches and dents to phone
  • Simple installation – just snap on
  • Regular Hard case do not come with screen protection
  • Comes in different solid colors, transparent colors and designs
  • Belt clip not available for all Hard cases

A Hard case, crystal case is a hard and durable Hard which has been molded to a certain phone’s dimensions like Apple 3G iPhone. Each Hard case will have a snug fit on each phone and comes in various colors and designs, so you can choose whichever case you like.
If you would like to have a belt clip available for the case, always check the back of Hard case. If it is a smooth backing without the swivel belt clip base, then it does have the function of a belt clip available. But if there is a swivel belt clip base, you may or may not use the belt clip. However, the swivel belt clip base can also be easily removed or installed if it is there originally.

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Snap on cover, Rubberized Hard Cases

  • Custom molded to shape of phone
  • Custom-cut with access to all buttons and ports
  • Light weight, strong ABS Hard and durable
  • Prevents scratches and damages to phone
  • Simple installation – just snap on
  • Rubberized (rubber-like) coating
  • Comes various solid colors

A Rubberized Hard case, snap on cover is the same and yet complete different than a regular Hard case. A Rubberized Case actually has a rubber silicone like feel to it so it proves to be much smoother and soft. It also has a Rubberized coating unlike Hard cases. A Rubberized Hard case also presents a nice tight snug of phones inside the case.
If you would like to have a belt clip available for the case, always check the back of Rubberized case. If it is a smooth backing without the swivel belt clip base, then it does have the function of a belt clip available. But if there is a swivel belt clip base, you may or may not use the belt clip. However, the swivel belt clip base can also be easily removed or installed if it is there originally.

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Integrated Hard case with Touch screen Face Plates

  • Phone fits in case snuggly
  • Protection of phone itself
  • Additional protection of LCD Screen display with touch screen cover
  • Just snap on for installation
  • Comes in various colors

An integrated Hard case face plate with touch screen is just like a Hard case except it has one new special addition to it. It provides protect to the LCD screen also. These kinds of cases are especially popular with phones which use a touch screen like the LG VU or Apple 3G iPhone. Touch screens still work perfectly even with the Hard case and touch screen protection.
Integrated Hard cases with touch screen have a swivel belt clip base available on the back, but some do not come with a belt clip even the function is available. Users would have to buy their own belt clip for the belt clip function if wanted.

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Metal Hard Cases protective cover

  • Polished custom metal case
  • Manufactured with anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
  • Neoprene lining or Hard case lining
  • Full functionality
  • Snap on for easy installation
  • Comes in various solid colors

A Metal Hard case, face plate is actually a metal case with inner Hard or neoprene linings. The newer Metal Hard cases have inner Hard lining while some older version of metal Hard cases have a neoprene lining.
Some metal Hard cases comes with a hole available on the back of the case for a belt clip, but in some cases, a belt clip is not provided so users would need to purchase their own belt clip.

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Leather Hard Cases snap on case

  • Custom molded leather Hard case to phone
  • Thing, light weight, strong and durable
  • Prevents scratches and damages to phone
  • Snap on installation
  • Internal material: plastic
  • External material: Premium leather
  • Come in various colors

A leather Hard case, snap on cover comes with bother leather and Hard thus providing more durable strengthened protection of the phone. The outside texture of the case has the same feel of leather while the inside is Hard giving the case a tight and snug fit.
Like-wise, some leather Hard cases come with a belt clip. This will be much noticeable because a leather Hard case with a belt clip has an attached swivel belt clip base. If the case does not have an attached swivel belt clip base, then the back of the case will be flat and smooth.

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