Best HTC EVO Shift 4G case and accessories

Shopping for HTC EVO Shift 4G case or accessories can turn out to be an overwhelming experience. That is because there are no hands down best accessories for the device. There are many available accessories for the EVO Shift, especially since it is the successor to the highly popular HTC EVO 4G. The new EVO improves on the first version with a QWERTY keyboard and better battery life. But this new version keep many of the features that made the EVO 4G popular such, particularly the use of WiMax network. If you have just gotten a shiny new HTC EVO Shift 4G, here are some accessories to consider.

The Shift's QWERTY keyboard makes skin and glove cases more complex than a standard candy bar style phones. Most case manufactures design their EVO Shift phone cases in two parts, a front and a back piece. These parts do not connect leaving unshielded areas on your device. High quality cases for the this phone do provide significantly more protection than lower quality versions and you should consider your needs when looking for a case. For example, skin cases are made to protect a phone from scratches and minor abrasions while keeping the phone's look intact. They are made from very thin sheets of durable plastic that are stuck right on the the device. Their main advantage is that the add almost no bulk to the EVO Shift.

If you don't mind carrying around a little more weight and want some protection from drops, a glove case is a better option. Glove cases are made from leather, silicone or plastic which is completely covers the Shift except for the display, buttons and ports. They are thicker than skin cases and will shield the phone from minor drops. They also come in many different colors and styles so you can change the look of the Shift to your tastes.

In order to protect your Shift when you are not using it, a holster case is a good choice. Holster cases are pouches made from thick leather or plastic and completely cover the phone. Unlike glove cases they do not have access the Shift's functions when it is in the holster. But their material is thicker which makes these cases better able to protect the phone if you drop it. The better holsters have a strap to secure the phone in place and swivel clip to hold it on to a belt or purse strap.

The EVO Shift 4G has a 3.7 inch display which is noticeably smaller than its 4.3 inch predecessor. Though the screen on the Shift is more compact, it has the same resolution as the original EVO. This means that you can see that same information but it is just crisper. In order to keep the screen looking new, it is a good idea to use a screen protector. These thin sheets of durable plastic are good at keeping your device free of scratches and fingerprints.

Like almost all HTC phones, the Shift uses a microSD card slot to expand its internal memory. If you plan to download a lot of movies or use the built in camera to take high resolution movies you will soon run out of space on your device. Fortunately, you can add additional space to your phone by upgrading the memory card. The EVO Shift 4G can take up to a 32 GB memory card which will hold a lot of movies and hours of high resolution video recordings.

The EVO Shift does not have as much of a problem with its battery life as the classic EVO. But it is still a good idea to charge the phone when you can, especially if you use the WiMax network extensively. The best way to keep your phone powered is to have extra charging cables available. Fortunately the Shift uses a standard microUSB connection to charge and sync the device. Ideal accessories would be a car charger or an extra sync cable. Be sure any cable you buy will work with your HTC EVO Shift 4G case.