LG Expo GW820 Semi Rubberized Plastic Case

Hello all! I have been using this site since I got my LG Expo, and its been wonderful.  So i'm giving back with a little review of a product I bought off of ebay.  I was looking for a hard case for the LG Expo, but seemed like no major manufacturer made one for our phones.  So I went to ebay and behold they had some on sale.  It was a a rubberized case with screen protector.  I was hesitant to purchase it because of the very low price of $7.00 plus shipping, but decided too.  I got the package today, installed everything on, and was very pleased with the results.


The Case
The case is made out of plastic with a slight rubberized feel to it.  It provides an improvement with grip of the phone.  All the ports, buttons, camera, flash are still accessible after installing the case.  The keyboard is still retractable and there seems to be no interference with typing.  Installation was a breeze with just snapping the pieces together to the phone.  They feel snug and doesn't seem like they will come apart with daily use.  I tried taking it off and I had to use my nails to take the covers apart. 

Screen Protector
The screen protector is a separate film, pre-cut to be put on top of the LCD.  This screen protector was far superior than the film I was using before (a multipak I bought at Best Buy, I had a lot of air bubbles).  It has a plastic card feel to it, but is super thin.  This made the installation easier and with none/little air bubbles (look at the pictures).  It also works with the touch screen with no problems.  There are also other colors to choose from.

Belt Clip
Its not in the pictures, but there was also a belt clip that clips into the back of the case.  I don't know how secure this will be, but I wont be using it. 

Conclusion
8/10.  I would like a more durable/stronger case, but for $10 shipped I cannot be more pleased with this case.  Now my phone is completely protected from minor bumps and scratches.  If you would like to buy one, I got it from the seller: my_gadgetgarage1.  Here is a link to his store front with the lg expo in the search field.
http://stores.ebay.com/my-gadgetgarage1__W0QQ_sidZ803118245?_nkw=lg+expo&submit=Search

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Thanks for the welcome WarRaven,

As to your question, there is about a 1mm gap between the top and bottom covers.  The clips are thin.  When the keyboard slides open and close, the springy action is still there.

Yeah I'm using a slip in case and the plastic case on the phone right now.  You never know when you need extra protection.

This is very good info indeed. I've been handling my phone like a Fabergé egg for fear of scratching it. This looks to be a great body/ screen protection combination for when I actually have it out of the holster. Thanks!

yeah thats what i expect for something i bought for $7.  this will do until someone releases a better option, otterbox im looking at you!

I got the case and yep its not an Otterbox, but I like it.  For the price I' can buy quite a few and let them get scratched and take the abuse and keep the phone cleen. 

Eric

My case is still holding up great. I love it. I take it off and just rinse it with warm water to remove lint and dust about every 2 weeks, dries off pretty quick.

Yes, the side buttons are covered - however, there are - how can I describe this? - slots on the inside that the buttons fit into. Inside those "slots", or niches, are raised little nubs of silicone that rest on the actual buttons. The outside of the cover has raised sections of silicone in the same shape and location of the buttons underneath. The end result is: you still press the same buttons in the same places, and they respond the same, you're just pressing the silicone instead of the phone itself. Same resistance, click, everything.

Hope that helps, and wasn't too confusing. I'll try to upload a pic of what I mean for you when I get home tonight.

Here's the pics I promised, Phatride - sorry it took so long.

Yep, that's where they came from.