New Case-Mate cases for Wildfire S and HTC Sensation

I have a friend who would not open any of his newly-bought gadgets unless he has the screen protector and wrapped it with a case. One time, it took him over a month before he was able to use his new iPod Touch because there wasn’t any locally available case for it yet.

Apparently, the gadget case industry is a huge industry. Imagine the hundreds of millions of phones being sold every year? And that’s just phones — there are other devices like tablets, portable gaming devices and the likes. I reckon the industry generates at least $2PHP 117INR 169EUR 2CNY 15 billion in revenues a year.

Anyway, got these new Case-Mate Safe Skin sent over to me last week. They’re your typical rubber case and thin-and-hard polymer cases to protect your newly bought HTC smartphones.

Barely There for the HTC Sensation – Php1,100USD 19INR 1,589EUR 18CNY 137
Safe Skin for the HTC Sensation – Php600USD 10INR 867EUR 10CNY 74
Barely There for the HTC Wildfire S – Php1,100USD 19INR 1,589EUR 18CNY 137

(I know the names sound like they’re selling something else.)

I actually liked my devices bare/naked so I can appreciate their design; the feeling of cold metal and the texture of the finish.

But if you’re the type (and I think most people are) who’s afraid to get their precious one get scratched, bumped or dented, then protective cases like these are a must.

If you’re still looking for a good deal on an HTC Sensation, check out this bundle from Top Electronics — a Case-Mate Safe Skin and Sensation for Php27k flat.

Let me end this with a little survey — do you like your precious gadgets naked or protected?

Abe Olandres

Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

https://www.yugatech.com

28 Comments

Jesse Dedel says:

13 years ago

protected, thanks! :)
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Emman says:

13 years ago

I have an S2 and I have the Capdase leather case,,, I like cases too but my S2 has heating issues that’s why when I use power hungry apps, I remove it from the case. and also like abe said, to appreciate the design of the device.

I Loled about the PS of abe about the names of the cases,,,
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gee says:

13 years ago

yes, always protected like me hahaha… sabi nga “always wear your rubbers”
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LunaTech says:

13 years ago

I have a perforated case for my galaxy tab since the back can easily get scratch but thats it, no need for screen protector kasi gorilla glass sya. ;-)
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Name: says:

13 years ago

I like having mine naked. Why? Cases makes your phone bulky and feel cheap.

What’s the use of your brushed aluminum phone if you’re still gonna use plastic case to cover it?

You bought a slim and light device then why are you gonna put something to make it heavy and bulky?

But then, I’m not against screen protectors even though you have Gorilla Glass display because IMO the screen is the most important part not to scratch off. And an extra protection is not bad, isn’t it?
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JKisaragi says:

13 years ago

Looks like they’re just missing “Extra Sensitive” to complete their line-up of skins/cases. XD
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roiji says:

13 years ago

i’d like my devices to be naked as much as possible.
my reason is that i want to enjoy it as the manufacturer intended it.
the only protection i give my devices is a sock/sleeve/or whatever it’s called.
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Yoe says:

13 years ago

I don’t mind if its protected, just not those glossy+chunky+textured ones.
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H says:

13 years ago

protected of course. pero my main reason for dressing up my nokia n8 is to personalize it. mine is a lavender silicone case. used to have (stolen) iphone 3gs white, bought a transparent colorless silicone case cause i wanted to protect it from scratches and yet display its original beauty. the case turned yellow after a few months (eww) despite my babad to bleach and all.
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Makee says:

13 years ago

I use a sleeve for my Galaxy S because I don’t want it to get banged up when I drop it.
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Benchmark says:

13 years ago

I really don’t buy my mobile phone some protective casing…even those screen protector…I just want a sock (3M gadget cloth I sew)…

But when my 2 yr. old Samsung star 1st gen bog down (LCD screen would not respond), I brought it to Samsung service to have it fix. They suggest me to buy my phone a leather case and a screen protector so that the LCD would not bend when place inside the pocket.

It cost me 1k for the capdase leather case and the screen protector…I hope this will make my phone another 2 years.

ARG! I miss my phone BARE!
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zer0ice says:

13 years ago

Naked. Why cover something you wanted to see in the first place?
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Meatyballs says:

13 years ago

I have a Silicon case, 1 hard case 1 leather case for my Optimus One. But like what you have said I want to appreciate the design of the Phone. so I just bought them maybe because I just want to try it out.
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Abby says:

13 years ago

I thought HTC phones were created to be naked? with their design, I think its one tough cookie. :)
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Ryan816 says:

13 years ago

I had to import 3 Case-mate Barely There cases for my Desire HD. I like ’em better than the silicone CaPDAse I already have. These are slimmer and grippy enough to handle. Nothing beats being bare though. If only the phone was not slippery to hold.
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filipinoglobalpost says:

13 years ago

I like the Case-mate cases. Not bad na rin ang presyo.
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Apache says:

13 years ago

Both there is a hobby of mine that i like to keep like for example i like my Gadget to be protected when outside but inside doors like my house and other places that i leave them be i make my Gadget go FREE AND NAKED and sometimes its still better to use them as it is like for example iPad 2 for some people yeah its Your Precious but if your just in your bed or sofa go be free enjoy the new thin and light of the iPad 2. :D
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Krate says:

13 years ago

No bare phones for me… This protects and gives my phone a bit of personality…my iphone 4 and my other phones wears capdase to griffin even cases with angry birds theme…now im planning to buy the cassette tape inspired case.
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Dan MD says:

13 years ago

Depends on the period. LOL.

I have an N8 with a robust metal body but I still use protection most of the time. I only use it unsheathed during special functions when I want the to show off the gadget and make it lighter for my attire/suit.
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garz says:

13 years ago

NAKED. For me, a gadget loses its aesthetic quality when covered in these cases.. The only thing in my phone’s a screen protector.
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Shakey says:

13 years ago

Wala bang “dotted”? =P
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fragglerocker says:

13 years ago

protected, y? gives the phone some added personality not to mention higher resale value and if your using IPhone4, it is essential or else experience the death grip =)
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jlapitan says:

13 years ago

naked with invisible shield…
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charina says:

13 years ago

oh boy the prize is too high.. i had hardtime looking for my phone jelly case.. its wildfire s hindi p daw available sa market yun ganun model
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Adrian says:

13 years ago

‘Barely There’
‘Safety Skin’

I’m sorry but the names just made me laugh… LOL
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Raveena Hidalgo says:

13 years ago

i’d like to have one but not the same color i’m looking for transparent type of this case but same as the design … pm me if ever na meron
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Gino says:

13 years ago

san location meron to? :)
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i like the case-mate says:

12 years ago

i like pink and black case-mate
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