According to Seidio's online store their Innocase is now shipping. Innocase is well reviewed for other phones. Anyone have comments on their new Droid 2 version?
Otterbox is coming out with one soon, its posted on the website. I'm excited for that. I honestly prefer Otterbox over Innocase.
kwheel596 said:
Otterbox is coming out with one soon, its posted on the website. I'm excited for that. I honestly prefer Otterbox over Innocase.
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Was gonna buy the seidio, till I saw the otterbox case... now I don't know which to get
Innocase on the way
The Otterbox case seems similar to Innocase i.e. polycarbonate shell with a thin rubber-like coating to aid gripping. I already have a screen protector in place (and a spare) so I didn't need it (included with Otterbox).
Other cases I read about had issues with the slide keyboard. Either the case interfered with sliding or it was thick enough to block some of the top row of keys.
I went ahead and ordered the Innocase combo..... Innocase plus belt holster. Should arrive in a few days. I will post my impressions of the case.
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The Otterbox case seems similar to Innocase i.e. polycarbonate shell with a thin rubber-like coating to aid gripping. I already have a screen protector in place (and a spare) so I didn't need it (included with Otterbox).
Other cases I read about had issues with the slide keyboard. Either the case interfered with sliding or it was thick enough to block some of the top row of keys.
I went ahead and ordered the Innocase combo..... Innocase plus belt holster. Should arrive in a few days. I will post my impressions of the case.
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yeah, I tried one of the verizon OEM cases, and it definitly hindered the opening of the keyboard, and the top row. Enough so that I have serious doubts about whether any case will not have this problem.
Also I've had the misfortune to already drop my phone (albeit short drop), and whatever the material that surrounds the screen is EXTREMELY brittle, and shattered off a fair number of chunks.
That being said, I think I'll probably just wait on a case until perhaps my phone starts "having lots of problems" a week or so before the warranty is up and I have to get a replacement one.
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The Otterbox case seems similar to Innocase i.e. polycarbonate shell with a thin rubber-like coating to aid gripping. I already have a screen protector in place (and a spare) so I didn't need it (included with Otterbox).
Other cases I read about had issues with the slide keyboard. Either the case interfered with sliding or it was thick enough to block some of the top row of keys.
I went ahead and ordered the Innocase combo..... Innocase plus belt holster. Should arrive in a few days. I will post my impressions of the case.
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Let us know if it fits the OEM multimedia cradle please (if you have one).. I'm dying for a good case that fits the cradle and doesn't hinder the keyboard like most of the hard shell ones i've tried (including the VZW and some cheapo ebay one)....
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Let us know if it fits the OEM multimedia cradle please (if you have one).. I'm dying for a good case that fits the cradle and doesn't hinder the keyboard like most of the hard shell ones i've tried (including the VZW and some cheapo ebay one)....
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It does not fit the cradle--between me and my 2 coworkers we have been thou 6 or so different cases and this is def the best one so far. No interference with the keyboard slide either, if the case was any thinner it would fall apart.
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It does not fit the cradle--between me and my 2 coworkers we have been thou 6 or so different cases and this is def the best one so far. No interference with the keyboard slide either, if the case was any thinner it would fall apart.
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Hmmm. That stinks it doesnt fit. Sounds like a very good case though.
I may have to take my dremel to the cradle
Assessment of the Seidio Innocase
I bought my Innocase via Seidio on-line store. The process was easy and shipped the same day via FedEx. I purchased the combo of the case and holster. However, Henry Ford must have been the design consultant for the D2 case. Unlike cases for the iPhone, you can have any color as long as it’s black. My wife reports that this is so BORING!
The case is made of a polycarbonate that is coated with a thin non-slip rubber-like material to improve gripping the phone. The case is only about 1/16 inch thick. The Innocase comes in 2 pieces that attach to the lower (sliding) and upper (display) portions of the phone with very small tabs that grip the edges. Though very small, these tabs secure the case well. Installation is a snap . I can report that the Innocase does not interfere with sliding mechanism in any way. Cutouts are provided for all phone items such as power connector, headphone jack, microphone, speaker, volume control, camera, power switch etc. The case does remove easily for access to the battery/ microSd.
Regarding operation of the slide out keyboard; I have found no difficulties. The D2 (without case) has less than 1/8 inch space above the top row of keys. The Innocase uses a minimum amount of this space. I found that even with my fat thumbs I had no difficulty (i.e. no missed or erroneous key presses) using the upper row of keys. In fact if I slipped my thumb up against the edge of the case I was positioned right over the top row keys.
Seidio has 2 holsters available; non-cased devices and Innocase devices. I have the Innocase holster. The holster is well built and provides a secure belt attachment. The belt clip swivels allowing vertical, 45-degree or horizontal carrying of the phone. To secure the phone you slip it in on the bottom and snap the clip on the top. The top clip is offset so it does not interfere with headset & power switch if you clip in with the screen facing in. The inward facing screen is recommended to reduce screen scratch risks. The holster is felt lined to protect the screen.
In summary I am very happy with the Innocase and belt holster. They are well designed and constructed. I recommend them for anyone with a Droid 2.
I do not own a cradle. I notice Seidio has a cradle for the Droid that works with Innocase. I would call them and see if the same cradle will work with the D2 & Innocase.
Thanks for the reviews. Sounds like the best case out there for sure.
Would you mind posting some pictures when you get a chance please? The pics on the seidio site are pretty weak. thanks!
Case and holster photos
Not much to look at
Case back shows cutouts for camera, speaker and USB power. Dull black exterior finish. Case front (not shown) is even less to look at, just a big cut for the screen.
Case tab picture shows a close up of the small tab that clicks onto the phone to secure the case. 4 places on both back and front halves. The shining finish evident in this photo is the interior of the case.
Holster picture shows the support for the bottom of the phone (on left of photo). The clip on the right secures the top of the phone and allows easy removal. On the bottom of the photo is the belt clip.
Hope these help.
I bought the Seidio surface case after finding the el-cheapo snap-on case I bought from an Amazon marketplace seller to be too bulky. The Seidio is no less bulky and was not even as well designed as the cheapo one (which afforded better access to the bottom row of soft buttons). I returned it to Seidio (out my $5 shipping, which was more than the entire cost of the cheapo one), and think it's unconscionable that they charge $30 for these two bits of plastic.
BTW, I have since tried one of the soft gel style cases for the A955 that they sell on ebay -- the kind with the "track slider" that keeps the two gell halves together (sort of like a ziplock plactic channel). This contraption was a completely useless mess, which fortunately only set me back $3 including shipping.
Ultimately, I think the D2 is a relatively thick device that really cannot accomodate a case without becoming way too thick. Thankfully, I've come to realize that it doesn't need a case - it already has Gorilla class and a rubberized back. Why bother with more? Mine's been dropped a few times with no signs of the drop at all except to the chrome paint around the edges, which flakes off easily.
Do you have a pic with it on the phone?
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I received my Seidio Innocase Rugged Case and Holster for my EVO 4G. It consists of a Innocase II Surface, a soft plastic shell that wraps around the Innocase II Surface. The third and final piece is an exoskeleton that fits around the soft plastic shell. There is also a nicely built holster that has a nice locking button.
Fit- The fit is excellent, everything slips on tight but not too tight. Be careful not to pull off your screen protector when putting this case on your EVO.
Materials- The materials seem like they are tough and durable. The problem is that the soft plastic is very thin in the areas where the exoskeleton fits on it.
Durability- This solid feeling case should outlast my EVO in my opinion.
Protection- I doubt that this case provides more protection than the Active cases. I would like a thicker soft layer like the Active cases have. However, this rugged case does come with a sturdy clip and protection of ports and camera lens. The Surface case that the rugged fits around is also a plus for anyone that has need for a sleeker looking case at times.
Overall, I think I would be happier with an Otterbox type design, I think they are tougher. But the Rugged and Active are both available now. I would recommend the Innocase Active over the Rugged if you have no need for an included clip, camera lens protection and want to save some cash.
*The rugged case comes with a screen protector, which some have liked, I personally prefer something tougher.
This is my very subjective opinion, I'm sure I missed a few things. Please share your opinions as well!
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I received my Seidio Innocase Rugged Case and Holster for my EVO 4G. It consists of a Innocase II Surface, a soft plastic shell that wraps around the Innocase II Surface. The third and final piece is an exoskeleton that fits around the soft plastic shell. There is also a nicely built holster that has a nice locking button.
Fit- The fit is excellent, everything slips on tight but not too tight. Be careful not to pull off your screen protector when putting this case on your EVO.
Materials- The materials seem like they are tough and durable. The problem is that the soft plastic is very thin in the areas where the exoskeleton fits on it.
Durability- This solid feeling case should outlast my EVO in my opinion.
Protection- I doubt that this case provides more protection than the Active cases. I would like a thicker soft layer like the Active cases have. However, this rugged case does come with a sturdy clip and protection of ports and camera lens. The Surface case that the rugged fits around is also a plus for anyone that has need for a sleeker looking case at times.
Overall, I think I would be happier with an Otterbox type design, I think they are tougher. But the Rugged and Active are both available now. I would recommend the Innocase Active over the Rugged if you have no need for an included clip, camera lens protection and want to save some cash.
*The rugged case comes with a screen protector, which some have liked, I personally prefer something tougher.
This is my very subjective opinion, I'm sure I missed a few things. Please share your opinions as well!
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good review. I agree with you, just wish that amazon would stock the active so I could get one already!
ive got a rugged on the way for a few reasons:
-its two cases in one
-its got protection for the cam and ports
-it comes with a holser (i dont believe the active does)
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ive got a rugged on the way for a few reasons:
-its two cases in one
-its got protection for the cam and ports
-it comes with a holser (i dont believe the active does)
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There is a set on the website that has an included holster. However, the price is $50 and it does not give you 2 cases or cam/port protection. If you need a holster the rugged is the best value right now.
firemedic1343 said:
There is a set on the website that has an included holster. However, the price is $50 and it does not give you 2 cases or cam/port protection. If you need a holster the rugged is the best value right now.
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i got my rugged today and i must say im a fan...
its pretty much an innocase II with a soft ruber case around it and then another plastic shell to surround the soft rubber case
i would also like to mention that the holster has a locking feature, my regular innocase II holster did not have that
p.s. the port covers are very nice, but some of the covers (the head phone jack cover) worries me... i feel like its going to tear off of the case
I wish Amazon would hurry up and receive their stock.
Someone needs to put up a video & picture review of this case
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I wish Amazon would hurry up and receive their stock.
Someone needs to put up a video & picture review of this case
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why would anyone dislike your sig?
dmc971989 said:
i got my rugged today and i must say im a fan...
its pretty much an innocase II with a soft ruber case around it and then another plastic shell to surround the soft rubber case
i would also like to mention that the holster has a locking feature, my regular innocase II holster did not have that
p.s. the port covers are very nice, but some of the covers (the head phone jack cover) worries me... i feel like its going to tear off of the case
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I like the idea of the locking holster, but my locking mechanism seems to unlock frequently with use.
I agree with you on the tearing issue, I'm just waiting for it to tear. The rubber is thinner than I'd like and with the amount of times you need to charge the phone, I'm anticipating a tear...
Innocase Rugged Review
I also just received my rugged case and thought I would share my thoughts on it.
As my brother often says, "It is amazing how the phone manufacturers spend so much time and effort to make the phones sleek and shiny and as soon as we get them we cover them up to protect them, hiding all the built in beauty."
The "killer" feature of this case/holster combination is the protection it offers. It doesn't make your phone look extra cool, easier to use, or anything of that sort. Other than protection you can now also carry your phone on your belt with the included holster.
You will find that after you put on the rugged case you will have to use the holster. This rugged double case makes your phone nearly twice as thick. It still fits in the pocket of my jeans, but it is very apparent that my phone is there.
I purchased the version that also includes the Innocase II Surface holster as well. In comparing the two holsters, you can quickly see that they are like night and day. The rugged holster will support belts that are almost twice as thick as the non rugged holster. The plastic on the rugged holster also looks to be slightly thicker through out. The rugged also includes a locking mechanism to prevent you from bumping into something and having your clip release your phone to the floor. I do find that the locking mechanism is a little tough to put into the lock position, but very easy to push to unlock.
The phone must have its face in on the holster. You will not be able to just clip the holster into your car and have your phone face out. It will not be usable as a poor man's car dock using just some twist ties or paper clips and an A/C vent. With the rugged part off, you can use the phone face out in the rugged holster. (I haven't tried seeing if that combination will allow access to the power ports to charge.
The screen protector went on easily and the included cloth fully cleaned all of the finger prints and grime off of my phone. It seems that the screen protector could have been slightly (very slightly) wider to fully fit the front of the phone. After putting on the Innocase II on the phone, I was unable to see the area that wasn't covered with the protector.
All of the buttons on the phone are easily hit even though they are covered with silicone. This includes the power button as well as the volume up and down buttons. You can hit them just as easily as when they were not covered.
The USB and HDMI port cover reminds me a bit about the usb port cover on my wife's Palm Pixi. You can get it off, but it would help to have longer finger nails. I was glad when my USB port cover previously broke off of my Palm Pre and made it always available.
The camera cover seems like a very nice feature. Almost no camera would exclude something to cover the lens when not in use. Yet almost no phones try to cover it up at all. Since the EVO also has the lens stick out the back of the phone this can be a real worry. I definately like the idea of having a cover, but it does have a few draw backs. First it is a pain ot open. It took me a bit to get it, but I found that the two finger solution seems to work. Use one finger to press down on the little piece of rubber and then another to pull it out. It is too bad it doesn't work much more like the kickstand where you can press on one side and it pops open. It does latch into the hard plastic exoskeleton, but it can take a bit to get it to stay. The camera cover also covers the speaker on that back, so you might need to uncover it when talking on the speaker phone. Overall I like the camera cover.
The headphone cover seems to be the easiet cover to open. It left plenty of room when open for me to put in my headset. In saying this, my headset has a vary narrow plug, so your milleage may vary.
The case does not seem to effect my signal coverage at all. I can hold my phone in the left or right hand and still get 5 bars of signal. I can also get a gps lock with this case on my phone.
I tested throwing my phone down onto hard ceramic tile in my kitchen and was unable to see any damage to my phone or the case. (just kidding)
davebu said:
why would anyone dislike your sig?
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You'd be surprised...
i would also like to add that the evo in just the Innocase II will fit in the holster "face out"... and lock in just fine
soooo:
full rugged case - holster works with screen facing in
just innocase II - holster works with screen facing out
Went out with my friends yesterday, showed one of them the rugged case, he looked at it and goes: "throw it" I was confident in the case but not the screen, so i decided to drop it on its back from about 4 ft in the air. Hit the dirt parking lot, everyone that wasn't paying attention to the conversation gasped as they thought i had accidently dropped my shiny new toy.
I picked it up, inspected it, there weren't even any marks on the exoskeleton part. Dusted off the silicone and snapped it back in my holster, everything was fine.
Overall, fairly impressed by the protection it affords.
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Went out with my friends yesterday, showed one of them the rugged case, he looked at it and goes: "throw it" I was confident in the case but not the screen, so i decided to drop it on its back from about 4 ft in the air. Hit the dirt parking lot, everyone that wasn't paying attention to the conversation gasped as they thought i had accidently dropped my shiny new toy.
I picked it up, inspected it, there weren't even any marks on the exoskeleton part. Dusted off the silicone and snapped it back in my holster, everything was fine.
Overall, fairly impressed by the protection it affords.
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Next time man up and throw it.
Or you could end up like me...
I was bringing my phone over to me from reaching over to get it from my back pocket, and a little slip happened and I ended up semi-tossing the phone on the ground. It was the one time I had taken the case off and well, you play with fire, you get burned.
I was wondering where it would be best to buy a hardcase for my new EVO (thank god for phone insurance), as well as screen protectors, and a charging cable (my other one has been subjected to lots of wear and tear and I have to bend it into mindboggling directions to get the phone to charge).
I'm try to go for at least bulk as possible but I still want some decent protection, any recommendations?
I bought the innocase rugged from Seido it has 180 degrww clip and a little bulky but great protection.
otterbox, ballistic and trident all seem to be the top cases for evo's.
personally, i currently recommend the trident cyclops.
sorry about your phone man.
I have had my phone since the IO conference... I haven't put anything on it... still haven't broken it
Jacka Slim Leather Cover?
I'm very happy with my Jacka slim leather cover.
Low profile slips easily in & out of my pocket & the front cover protects the screen.
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I'm very happy with my Jacka slim leather cover.
Low profile slips easily in & out of my pocket & the front cover protects the screen.
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I really like that case, where did you get it? I can only find it on ebay from a couple chinese sellers.
I personally went with a smoke colored tpu case from Luxmo. It serves hard case protection with a mix of gel case and almost not there feeling.
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naztech vertex
I like the naztech vertex cover its cheap and protects well plus comes with a screen protector. the design is similar to the case mate that has the abs over silicon
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I really like that case, where did you get it? I can only find it on ebay from a couple chinese sellers.
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That's where I first spotted it but I ended up buying at Carry Mobile.
http://www.carrymobile.com/scripts/main/viewitem-O2EVO4LCJT1BKLC-EVO4.html
I'm guessing it's the same people as it shipped from Hong Kong, took almost 3 weeks.
I Have the Seidio Innocase II and holster. Just got my wife the active limited edition. One thing to watch out for with the holster is your side brushing up against something and unlatching the phone.(like your seat belt latch) Because of this, my evo took a three foot fall a few days ago. It landed on the corner and cartwheeled down my driveway. The only damage was a few scuffs on the case. This is my fourth phone with the seidio cases on them. I used to be a field service technician and I was really hard on my phones. Every phone I have had has taken several falls to concrete, dirt and rocks. I even cracked the seidio case that I had on my tour. I figured the case did its job and bought a new one. I know a lot of people like the otterbox and other cases, but I really like the seidio holster set up. Im thinking about stepping up to the extended rugged case if I get the extended battery. Don't like the idea of losing the kickstand though.
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and a charging cable (my other one has been subjected to lots of wear and tear and I have to bend it into mindboggling directions to get the phone to charge).
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I bought charging cables off of amazon: http://www.amazon.com/BlackBerry-Cable-Micro-1-0m-Black/dp/B001QATRCA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1288622783&sr=8-1 i bought 6 of them and paid around $10 after shipping.
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I'm very happy with my Jacka slim leather cover.
Low profile slips easily in & out of my pocket & the front cover protects the screen.
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catseyenu,
how does the flip cover on the Jacka model stay shut? I see a little lip on top that acts as a fastener. Does it work well? If the phone were to fall out of my hands, I would want the flap to stay shut.
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catseyenu,
how does the flip cover on the Jacka model stay shut? I see a little lip on top that acts as a fastener. Does it work well? If the phone were to fall out of my hands, I would want the flap to stay shut.
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The leather is encasing a thin rigid (plastic?) frame that adds tension to the clasp.
I've had it about a month and it's worked well so far, the only concern I have is if the leather bands at the bottom stretch out it could become loose.
If that occurs I know a good boot maker that can fix it for me.
Hey guys i was wondering what case you would recommend. im very picky with cases since i dont like bulking my phone up but i also dont want to worry about scratches i wish phantomskinz had something. let me know please
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Hey guys i was wondering what case you would recommend. im very picky with cases since i dont like bulking my phone up but i also dont want to worry about scratches i wish phantomskinz had something. let me know please
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Truthfully verizons body glove case is best for non bulkyness.Very stable fits well .ect.
I like my body glove
Personally I have tried the Body Glove case and I like the Otter Box Commuter case a little better. The new Seidio Innocase Active is also a very nice case; a close second to the Otter Box.
Definitely otter box. Slim sturdy and stylish
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one problem though it has to slide into my jeans. Most of these cases have rubber and dont slide
Throwing in a vote for the Body Glove case.. great fit with just enough bulk to give you that warm protected feeling
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You should check out Techie Warehouse. If you go to the Covers & Skins area for the Droid X you'll find over 300 covers to choose from.
Best one I got laying around was not a Seidio, Otterbox or Trident... it was the Dual Layer Vertex Covers just google "techie warehouse vertex cover for droid x"
I quote from our product description about this product "The Motorola Droid X gets ultimate protection. A Screen Protector and two virtual walls of defense. The inner silicone core absorbs shock from bumps and drops. A hard polycarbonate exterior shell prevents cuts, scrapes, dings, and damage for the Motorola Droid X."
Let me know what you think of it.
i bought one of the 3 dollar black silicone ones off amazon. works fine for me..
gkallivrousis said:
Hey guys i was wondering what case you would recommend. im very picky with cases since i dont like bulking my phone up but i also dont want to worry about scratches i wish phantomskinz had something. let me know please
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I have had the Otterbox, Seidio, Innocase, Verizon, Kragen, but I didnt really like any of them. Iphone cases are so much more refined compared to these.
The Otterbox Seidio, and Kragen cases are too bulky, the Innocase looks good but broke on me, and the Verizon Kickstand Case was too cheaply made.
There is a guy from another forum thats making a phone case. It looks great but its not for sale yet, I am personally looking forward to it because he claims its easy to open and has a bunch of other features. It looks absolutely beautiful, so lets hope he can pull this off.
Right now Im using a cheap Ebay Silicone case, its not great either but it was only $2 and thats value for money. I also got a Smartphone Coaster, its a cheap bit of tin but it does the job for now.
gkallivrousis said:
Hey guys i was wondering what case you would recommend. im very picky with cases since i dont like bulking my phone up but i also dont want to worry about scratches i wish phantomskinz had something. let me know please
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Phantomskinz does have skins for the droid X.. Check the site again!
+1 For the Body Glove
I really enjoy my Body Glove, Although I've managed to wear out the snap on the lower left side by removing the case over time to do a battery pull and it no longer holds securely.
I have a Green Trident Kraken on order, due to arrive today actually assuming UPS will brave the icy roads, Good reviews on protection but they all admit to the sacrifice of sleekness.
The pliable verizon silicone case is nice and it fits with extended battery-Motorola and cover. You can find them for $10 online or eBay.
Check ebay item #250759993717
I bought a Sedieo Innocase Surface back in December it cracked in half in January. They are really nice looking, but if you ever have to do a battery pull or if you want to use your car dock, forget about getting it out of the damn case. It fits way to tight. So I am back to the ole Silicone case, which works fine, but sucks if you put it in your pocket, cause it sticks to cloth / jean material.
I'm on my 2nd Body Glove case.
Likes: Belt clip, rubber texture, light weight
Dislikes: Rubber texture deteriorates, weak tabs will not survive impact.
It has kept my DX from scratches but the tabs that snap it together break too easily. First was replaced under warranty. I think I will kick out the $ for an Otter.
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I'm on my 2nd Body Glove case.
Likes: Belt clip, rubber texture, light weight
Dislikes: Rubber texture deteriorates, weak tabs will not survive impact.
It has kept my DX from scratches but the tabs that snap it together break too easily. First was replaced under warranty. I think I will kick out the $ for an Otter.
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Those cases with tabs that snap together aren't meant to be taken apart, after 4 or 5 times they will break. I created a case that opens easily, has no tiny tabs to break and has a multitude of other features.
I've also taken great care to make sure that the case is placed further away from the screen and buttons making it easy to touch the screen and press the buttons on the bottom.
There's space for the OEM extended battery, an extra micro SD card, and even an ID or credit card.
The case also functions as a stand and car mount, my case allows you to watch movies, make movies, capture photos, and use your phones GPS in your car with ease. These features not only work with the Motorola Droid X but with other cases, other phones, and even some other electronic devices such as digital cameras.
The case isn't any more expensive then other high quality cases either. Its 20 bucks and made from the same high strength plastic as other high end cases, so basically if your in the market for a case and other accessories you can pay for just the case and get the rest for free essentially.
If you think this case must be huge and weigh a lot you'd be surprised, its really a simple concept, its almost like a normal cellphone case but we've changed a the design a bit to allow it to function as an adjustable stand.
I can't post links yet so you'll have to google "Jawcase" to find more info, pics, and videos.
I like the Jawcase concept. Alot. I pledged. And good luck with getting your project off the ground Heather. Hope it gets funded.
I've gone through 3 body gloves now with my 4th's clips are broken yet again....
I think its a bit ridiculous that I cant take my phone case off because the clips can't stand it.
I need to find a new case, and I'm thinking of just going with one of the hard-ish silicone cases. The body glove looks great when you buy it, but the rubber wears away like no tomorrow and the clips are destroyed after a couple battery pulls. I had one for my enV touch and it lasted the entire lifespan of the phone with minor tears and such. My droid x's can't last anymore than maybe a month. Don't get me wrong, the body gloves are wonderful, but I'm clearly not having a good experience with it or maybe I'm not handling it properly
+1 for the body glove case. I havent had any issues with the tabs, but i always open it at the bottom with a coin.
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I bought a Sedieo Innocase Surface back in December it cracked in half in January. They are really nice looking, but if you ever have to do a battery pull or if you want to use your car dock, forget about getting it out of the damn case. It fits way to tight. So I am back to the ole Silicone case, which works fine, but sucks if you put it in your pocket, cause it sticks to cloth / jean material.
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Shoot...I was pretty much sold on the Innocase Surface case, was gonna order one in the next few days. I've tried the cheap TPU case, the cheap 2-piece snap together case, maybe I'll try the Verizon silicon one instead of the Innocase.
This is not intended to be a comprehensive review, hoping just to provide some additional insight and photos beyond what's already available on Amazon and Youtube. I'm surprised how few people have commented on this product which in my opinion is an excellent value at $32. It appears that the price has risen in the last few days to $39 however.
http://www.amazon.com/Seidio-BD4-HK...8753&sr=8-1&keywords=seidio+convert+galaxy+s3
I just got this case yesterday to replace both a Diztronic TPU case and Incipio Silicrylic Hard Shell Case with Silicone Core.
Both cases were nice, especially the Diztronic TPU case, however I frequently take my phone to the beach, camping, or have it in my pocket while I work in the yard and was looking for something more substantial. Additionally both the TPU and Incipio cases tend to "peel back" in certain places due to softness, often when pulling out of my pocket, and sand and junk would regularly slip in. I considered the Otterbox Commuter, Defender, and Seidio Active. But at the end of the day *most* of the time I am sitting at a desk, and I wanted a thin case for those times. I could either by an entirely new case to put on for when I need it, or go with the Seidio Convert and attach the additional layers as needed.
The Seidio Convert Combo, which I bought for $32, covers both of my needs.
Seidio Surface alone:
The Seidio Surface case is the inner layer and can be used by itself, and sells for $20 alone on Amazon. There is felt lining on the inside-back for a little bit of impact absorption, and the rest of the case is hard plastic with cutouts for all ports and buttons. The case goes on securely, and can be a bit of a pain to remove (which may be a benefit since it would be annoying to have it split apart when pulling the phone out of your pocket). It feels very thin, does not slip out of my hands, and will be my only case most of the time.
Full 3-Layer Convert Case:
The soft and hard outer shells can snap on over the Seidio Surface to provide more drop protection and flaps to cover headset jack, microusb, camera, flash, volume, and power. The volume and power buttons provide a satisfying 'click' feeling when pressed, and there is no difficulty in pressing the buttons at all. For whatever reason the power button is a little difficult to find by feel (the volume buttons are not). The soft middle layer does "peel back" like the TPU and Incipio caes, however instead of a naked phone underneath there is still the protection of the hard/tight fitting Seidio Surface layer.
The case is thick with all 3 layers installed, no doubt about it, too thick to pull out of my jeans front pocket easily while driving for example (it is still legal to talk and drive in Michigan...). However it doesn't feel too huge to keep comfortably in my jean pocket in general. I imagine the size is comparable to the Otterbox Defender, although I have never owned that case.
There is also the holster which I dont use.
The below photos include
-The Seidio Surface case by itself
-The Seidio surface with the Diztronic TPU case on top of it to compare thickness
-The full Seidio Convert next to the Diztronic TPU case to compare thickness
-A back photo of the full Seidio Convert installed
-A side photo of the full seidio convert in the holster
-A front photo of the full Seidio Convert installed
Great review.
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I Can not decide what case to choose, SENA one, but it's to thin and I hate the leather pattern, or go for good ol' PDair,
they have than one http://www.pdair.com/index.php/leat...nexus-gt-i9250-vertical-pouch-type-black.html with multiple stitching color to chose from.
I asked them what the inner side part is made of, and they told me
"Thanks for your enquiry. ALL our Genuine PDair Leather Case is made of Premium Korea Cowhide leather and inner part is pvc. The inner part is a little hard to support the case but won’t get scratchiness on the phone."
Now PVC can also mean vinyl, maybe they mean it's hard to bend but soft to touch? anyway post your answers, still think to go with PDair as the shipping is free, SENA wat's 30$ to ship to Israel and it's ridiculously pricier, LOL not that I'm one to complain, as I ordered some acessories from EXPANSYS UK (extended battery w/cover, and desktop multimedia dock for my GNEX, but they was cheaper back then in comparison to eBay):silly:
I have the same PDair version, but with a belt clip. It protects the screen just fine, in fact that is what I bought it for. It's not slim, but its the only thing I put in that pocket. For the times i'm not wearing business clothes (often) I clip the clip on the edge of my pocket, so the pouch sits inside my pocket, and the clip keeps it towards the top of the pocket. It also keeps the phones screen safe when i'm not keeping it in my pocket and throw it on a table or counter somewhere. It'll protect it from a lot of drops, but nowhere's near as effective of otterbox style cases.
BBruin66 said:
I have the same PDair version, but with a belt clip. It protects the screen just fine, in fact that is what I bought it for. It's not slim, but its the only thing I put in that pocket. For the times i'm not wearing business clothes (often) I clip the clip on the edge of my pocket, so the pouch sits inside my pocket, and the clip keeps it towards the top of the pocket. It also keeps the phones screen safe when i'm not keeping it in my pocket and throw it on a table or counter somewhere. It'll protect it from a lot of drops, but nowhere's near as effective of otterbox style cases.
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Can you show me some photos? also do you maybe use extended battery? the thing is, that I want to make a pair, buy same type of case for both my Galaxy Nexus and my Nexus 7, I currently use SGP Crumena for the GNEX.
if you compare SENA, SGP and PDair, the last one is different, it not protect all the sides as the other.
on other hand the SENA vs PDair for N7 is that they do protect all sides