Not being able to use a holster with a skin has always driven me insane, this is a genius solution! Anything similar for the Torch?

I have been using the leather case my 9700 came with, and my 9700 with the commuter fits great. The first week or two it was really tight, but now it fits snuggly and I can easily remove it with one hand and I never have to worry about it slipping out on its own. Just my experience.

I actually used this same case back in the day with my old Helio Ocean... They didn't make cases for it and this one worked. I'm actually using a Bold 9000 horizontal holster right now with my naked Tour. It fits better and is easier to use than the actual OEM Tour case! I previously used this same case with my 8330 Curve while also using an OEM silicone case at the same time and it worked great. It was a little snug the first day or so but streched out nicely.

Any chance there will be a contest for that 8700g? No, seriously.

would this then work for the 9650?

A phone case and a holster? Am I the only one who thinks this is a little overboard? Whatever happened to style over sensibility? I mean, what's the look you're going for? Middle management at Initec? I might get a holster when I'm 50 and balding and I don't care what I look like anymore.....might. Until that day, I'm gonna continue to avoid the blue tooths and the holsters. I'm taking a stand against sensible!!!

What a great case. I would love one for my Bold.

Now this is an interesting story for sure...at first, with my bad eyes, I wasn't sure I read it right; 8700???...THEN, my thought was; THE 8700 IS GETTING OS6???!!! WHAT???...BUT its cool that this works well. I wonder if I can buy JUST the pouch SOMEWHERE

9650 Commuter with the 9000 OEM holster works for 9650 users.:)

Great tip and I bet it works for the 8900 too!

The 9630/9650 as well as the 9700 leather cases works as well. The 9700 will be a little tight but the 9630/9650 works like a jewel. The case has to be the one that comes standard with the 9630 device. Good tip kevin.

OMG Kevin you have all the blackberries... Anything for the Torch + Commuter case?

BOLD? 8700? Wasn't the 87xx series called the Electron? Not Bold? Still pretty cool that an old case can still be rocked in todays times! But for$20 thats around the same price for any of the newer ones? If not cheaper.

A case in a case? Why would anyone want to do something like this

And if the OtterBox is supposed be the de facto best protection what is the purpose of supplementing it with another case?

I use the issued holster with mine in my otterbox, I don't use my holster at work, I wanna keep it in otterbox in case I drop it, but when I get home I use holster n don't wanna keep pulling otterbox off. Only thing is I had to stretch hell out of it.

I protect my 9700 with otterbox commuter and defender. when i use my commuter, i use holster for Bold 9000. with commuter attach, it fit on it. before onyx, i usually use the bold 9000 holster for 8900 and silicon case, now i can use the same holster with my 9700 and commuter..

A few people have asked why someone would use a case and a holster together... I think its pretty obvious that they want to protect the phone from drops and have an easy way to carry the phone without it being in a pocket. I personally don't do this (anymore) but one of my biggest selling points for the Blackberry is having a holster that automatically puts the phone to sleep and has different holster functions. I prefer a hard plastic holster that allows easy one-handed use. I also find that I don't feel the phone vibrate or hear it ring if its in a pocket... I also don't have to hit the sleep button everytime I use or stop using the phone (nor do I have to worry about pocket dialing!). I love getting a message and having the phone open direct to that message as soon as I take it out of the holster.

Would the case for the 8300 series work in this application? It's a little bigger too, since the old Curve was heftier than the newer Berrys. (We upgraded to 8500 series, so I'm not sure how size compares to the new Bolds). The reason I ask is, my hubby's new 8530 doesn't fit well into his 8310 case -- it rattles around too much and he keeps doing that "hip dialing" thing (not butt dialing since it's on his hip, but same principle) since it doesn't completely go to sleep. So I bought him a holster to fit the 8530 and he won't need his old holster; if he agrees to part with it, I'd be glad to send it to someone who can use it, just pay postage. Let me know.

I'm using my 9700 with the skin from BB in addition of the 9000 Holster. Work incredibly fine!

This is so funny, I use case-mate barely there case on my 8900, and about 3 days ago decided to slip it in my old 8310 case that came with the phone, it's a perfect fit ! Love it !

Brilliant idea, I'm now using the dead 9000 case and fits perfectly. Even gone ahead and cancelled the £6.99 a month insurance. Funny, I had my 9700 in the commuter for a week but with the defender keyboard cover on as well, as soon as I take it off I dropped it, thankfully fell flat in the leather pouch so no corner damages.

You would think Blackberry would just get on the stick and make cases available for phones and allow for the use of a skin or cover. I had the same problem with my 8100. I found the Motorla RIZR case fit the phone perfectly with the skin.

FYI - the Bold 9000 case works really well too - my 9000 holster doesn't seem as snug as the one you have in the video

I've been using it with the 9700 + Commuter case and now i use it with the 9800 + Commuter Case

Agree with the TOUR case. Been using it for months and it's the most modern holster/case combo that I've found to work.

Are you really serious. What a way to push/sell old stock that's not selling. Give me a break. I have otterbox with stock case that came with my 9700 with no problems. Save your money.

i'm sorry but i just think all otterbox cases look like sh|t

i understand if someone thinks they look "ok", but someone needs a style guide if they think an otterbox is actually an attractive looking case.

I've been using my old 8330 case for my 8530 /w otter commuter for years

wow old news...I posted a while ago about my 9700 and commuter...works exceptionally well in a 9000 stock leather case...

Some people have jobs that are pretty bad on phones. I'm a police officer, and everyone at my dept has their phones in an otter box. The Sgts and higher ups are issued BBs and otterbox cases. They work! I've had to fight, jump and run after suspects, and work in dirty dusty conditions...I never worry about hurting my BB. Off duty I would like to be able to carry my phone in a holster that puts it into sleep mode. Holsters are for carrying otterboxes (cases) are for protection...using the 2 together, perfectly fine. Sorry if it doesn't meet some peoples "fashon standards! LoL

Its NOT 2 cases to protect the phone as much as one to protect and one to carry. I use a 9000 case with the 9700 in an Otter box. It works well. I now need a better solution for my Torch.

BTW does anyone kind of secretly giggle when you see an iphone with a shattered screen? It doesn't happen like that to BBs.

Great tip, managed to order an original OEM 8700 holster for £12 (around $19) should be arriving in next day or so.