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Seidio ACTIVE Case Review

I received an ACTIVE case from Seidio recently and it was for the Motorola Atrix 4G. Well being a case from Seidio, it had to be something good packed in it.
The package was nicely fitted into an average sized package and it contained an instruction pamphlet and the case itself. No pictures here sorry =(. The case is consists of a 2 piece design where the 1st piece is a silicon based glove and a harder backbone would be attached on to the back to strengthen the case.
Here's the case compared to the other cases
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(from left: Otterbox Impact, Motorola Atrix, Seidio ACTIVE case, Otterbox Commuter)
Size : The Seidio ACTIVE case had the slimmest appearance among all the other cases and it was the lightest among them too. The Otterbox Impact was the bulkiest followed by the Otterbox Commuter Case.
Looks good!
Closer view on the top section of the ACTIVE case. There is even a small curve at front camera. Nice one there Seidio!
Front View: The Seidio ACTIVE case covers the sides of the Atrix and has a groove to enable users to place the phone face down and would prevent the screen from getting scratched. However, it is noted that there is no protection on the top section of the phone unlike the Otterbox Commuter. I personally preferred the one without because on the Otterbox Commuter, there was a noticeable amount of dust getting stuck at the earpiece and the front camera. Getting them cleaned was a hassle compared to the ACTIVE case which is much easier to clean.
Back view: Back side of the case. It resembles a fish bone type of design and there are hand grips on the sides which gives a nice secure hold when it is held. The finishing on the back section was also a joy to touch as it was slightly rubberised but still strong enough to withstand impacts.
The earphone jack area and finger print scanner had their own openings. As expected, the case is quite a dust magnet but it is negligible as I found it quite easy to wipe it off. I've yet to find a case which does not attract dust at the moment.
The jacks were left exposed as well. Probably this is to reduce the weight of the case and ease accessibility to the ports. Makes plugging the device in and out from the cable easy =). The rubber grip on the back adds extra functionality by preventing the phone from sliding off the table as well.
Here's another shot where the finishing of this case could be much improved. Guessed it is from the molding process.
Final thoughts: The case from Seidio did not fail to impress me. Protection was great as it felt really solid and the fittings were perfect. The looks were pleasant to the eyes and not too large unlike some cases where you would look like carrying a little rock with you. The only thing that I hoped could be improved was the finishing of the product and it could be molded better. Product well worth the $ 29.95 price tag. Blows all the TPU cases or cheap branded silicon cases out of the water.

Nice review!
I take it that it has a silicone feel to it? I hate the texture of the Ottorbox plastic bits, reminds me of nails on a chalkboard.

Yup, very nice review. Case looks nice but I already see hairs sticking to the silicone. Looks nicer than Otterbox though.
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Seidio and the Car Dock
Does the Seidio case have to be removed for the phone to be placed into the car dock? I currently have the Body Glove case from AT&T but am looking for something a little different.
Thanks,
JAFO

This case looks pretty nice. Anybody know if they have a store where I can actually pick it up from though?

scoob8000 said:
Nice review!
I take it that it has a silicone feel to it? I hate the texture of the Ottorbox plastic bits, reminds me of nails on a chalkboard.
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The harder shell of the case feels like the back of a SE xperia x10. hard but slightly rubbery feel while the other parts feels like the otterbox silicon.

CaelanT said:
Yup, very nice review. Case looks nice but I already see hairs sticking to the silicone. Looks nicer than Otterbox though.
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yeah it's a dust magnet..
@jafo5236 , not sure as I do not have the car dock with me

but in the pic the active and the commuter look the same size, yet you said the active is the smallest and the commuter is the second biggest?
am i missing something here? >__<

xredjokerx said:
but in the pic the active and the commuter look the same size, yet you said the active is the smallest and the commuter is the second biggest?
am i missing something here? >__<
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somehow it looked slimmer when it was placed on the atrix :S

These kinds of cases look too "industrial" for my taste. They seem to serve a purpose if you are putting your phone down in hostile environments but my phone is either in my holster or on my desk next to me.

Does anyone know if this case works with the laptop dock?

I just received this case and I love it. It fits my hands nice and has a great feel to it.
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Laaf2005 said:
Does anyone know if this case works with the laptop dock?
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This case does not work with the lapdock.

jafo5236 said:
Does the Seidio case have to be removed for the phone to be placed into the car dock? I currently have the Body Glove case from AT&T but am looking for something a little different.
Thanks,
JAFO
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The only two cases I have found that fit in the car dock are
1 - Motorola Ruggedized Battery Door, fits perfect in all docks with the little shim removed.
2 - The butt ugly Body Glove that AT&T sells for way too much money, I bought one too.
I have also tried the Seidio Active, a very nice case with great protection, and the Seidio Surface, preserves some of the slimness of the phone while giving some protection.

I've had this case for a few weeks now. Has anyone who owns one noticed any peeling on the silicone part? At the top of mine is has started to peel a bit. Is this normal?
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Here's what it looks like. I take good care of the phone too and have never dropped it. This is just from basic use.

Mine sees daily use as a gaming pad for a 3 year old and I've seen no problems.

[Mini-Review] Body Glove Dimensions case.

Mini-Review
Body Glove Dimensions Case from AT&T store. Retail is $30 but you can get it for around $20 online or around $20 if they are nice enough to give you a discount at the store..
The feel is a bit slippery but not as slippery as the phone with no case you can grip this with a solid firm grip on the sides and it has a feel like you won't drop it. The softness is not soft but not hard. I would say it's in between soft and hard.
It doesn't attract link/dust so no need to worry about that. The only color I have seen so far is gray. As for the ports - The opening for the usb connection is nice. I can still plug my logitech cable into it and that's a largely sized cable that charges my G700. That's the cable I use for my pc when the mouse isn't charging. The power/volume rocker holes are nice too. I don't like case that cover the actual buttons and this feels similar to the Incipio feather case openings imo.
On to the pics.
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Here's the online link for $20 and they did a video review of it as well.

How's the fit? Is it tight all around, do the edges bow out?

kingwp1 said:
How's the fit? Is it tight all around, do the edges bow out?
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Nice tight fit. The edges don't bow at all. It's really a solid all around case.

I too bought this case and like the Body Glove I had for my Captivate it fits pretty good and is really tight on the phone. I tried several cases on at the AT&T store and this one seems to keep the phone the slimist while protecting all the edges of the phone.

The_Biz said:
Nice tight fit. The edges don't bow at all.
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that's what she said...

I also had a Body Glove on my Captivate and loved it. However, the Body Glove for the GS3 is not the same. It's thinner and a bit harder. Also, it tends to lift the edges of my screen protector.

I have this case and two of the cheaper fosman/cimo s-line type cases and this feels way better and slimmer. This one is just 5 times the price... but worth it.
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Good mini review. Thanks for doing it. I might grab one.

I to bought this case, at first just to have a case on my phone, but after a few days I must say I'm really liking it!
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I also purchased the Body Glove case for my Galaxy S3 and man Im loving it. Very tight fit and protects the phone nicely. I love the fact that the volume, on/off buttons are open and not covered by the case.
I also got another one, the Case-Mate barely there case, but I like the Body Glove material better.
Got the Body Glove for $19.99 and Case-mate for $24.9 here http://smartphonepedia.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-accessories/accessories/cases.html

papamarik said:
I also purchased the Body Glove case for my Galaxy S3 and man Im loving it. Very tight fit and protects the phone nicely. I love the fact that the volume, on/off buttons are open and not covered by the case.
I also got another one, the Case-Mate barely there case, but I like the Body Glove material better.
Got the Body Glove for $19.99 and Case-mate for $24.9 here http://smartphonepedia.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-accessories/accessories/cases.html
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I did a mini review on the case mate too. I got the brushed aluminum one though. Both are nice cases.

Picked up the body glove dimensions tpu case in grey for $20 from Smartphonepedia. Shipping was quick and no issues with the order. This is my third case. The other two are the Incipio Feather and the Incipio Silicrylic. If you're looking for a TPU case with open cut outs, good fit, excellent grip and a decent raised lip on the face of the phone, this is a good choice.
I don't use a screen protector so can't comment on how it might interfere. The grip on the sides is the best I have seen on a case, it seems they really gave some thought to this design.
The feather is by far the best as far as feel goes but provides not much drop protection for the front, top or bottom.

Review of Seidio ACTIVE case w/holster with lots of pics!!!

This is a review of Seidio ACTIVE case with holster for Samsung Galaxy Note 2. http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-2-active-kickstand-case-black-p/csk3ssgt2k-bk.htm
This is the only remaining Seidio case from Note 2 collection I haven't reviewed yet, so I figured - it's time! Someone might ask, with SURFACE and CONVERT already being reviewed, where does ACTIVE fits in there? As you aware, SURFACE is a hard rubberized "slim" case with a unique interlocking two-half design. CONVERT adds a rugged (ACTIVE-like) layer on top of SURFACE for a super protection at an expense of extra "bulk". ACTIVE fits perfectly in between. I wouldn't call it a slim case, but it's slimmer than some of the other dual layer cases. It also offers a decent protection thanks to its dual-layer design. Inner silicone shell is shock absorbent soft silicone with a wrap-around reinforced lip and side-grip molds. External skeleton offers additional layer of corner, side, and back protection. The feel of this exoskeleton layer is very smooth and rubberized (Seidio signature) which gives you a good grip in addition to side-grip from inner layer.
All the port openings have a perfect cutout and spot on alignment. Power and volume up/down buttons are covered, easy to push and a have great tactile response. Also, with inner layer being soft silicone, you never have to worry about your weirdly shaped after-market micro-usb plug or over-sized headphone plug since those openings will stretch a little bit. I know some people prefer a tight layer around the phone without any pull. With ACTIVE there is some pull around areas where external exoskeleton is not holding it down, but it comes to an advantage for those who worry about their screen protectors since soft silicone wraps around and will not push on the edges of screen protector if you have the kind which comes closer to the phone's edge. Also, it offers a decent bumper so there is no worrying of putting the phone face down on the surface. Exoskeleton includes a signature magnetic kickstand which I found to have NO interference with s-pen or other phone functions. Kickstand is very solid and works great in landscape orientation of the phone. Don't forget, there is also a generous selection of colors for exoskeleton shell, and those colors look really awesome in rubberized finish.
Holster is another great bonus on its own because I find Seidio holster design with reinforced bottom corners and spring-loaded latch to be one of the best out there. With a felt inner lining there is no issue of scratching your screen. Fitment is perfect, like a glove. No worries about wobbling or sliding inside. Also, the clip swivels around to adjust the angle of how you wanted it to be mounted on the belt. Clip itself is very sturdy and heavy duty.
Overall, this is another quality product from Sedio which I recommend. You can always refer to my previous SURFACE/CONVERT reviews to figure out which one will fit your needs better.
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I'm disappointed that ACTIVE is just a brand name.
I expected somthing like an extended battery or some electronic gadget inside the case. Nice case and nice review though.

gub said:
I'm disappointed that ACTIVE is just a brand name.
I expected somthing like an extended battery or some electronic gadget inside the case. Nice case and nice review though.
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The brand name is Seidio and they are offering different products under different names, ACTIVE being one of them http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-2-s/8463.htm
Those are like their signature designs where they have ACTIVE and SURFACE for different phones and tablets. Check out link in my signature, I have there a link to ACTIVE Nexus 7 review as well, similar design but has different details since its a tablet and not a phone.

vectron said:
The brand name is Seidio and they are offering different products under different names, ACTIVE being one of them http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-2-s/8463.htm
Those are like their signature designs where they have ACTIVE and SURFACE for different phones and tablets. Check out link in my signature, I have there a link to ACTIVE Nexus 7 review as well, similar design but has different details since its a tablet and not a phone.
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OK, So this was my latest purchase for the Note 2. I already owned the Case-mate Tough (blue-gray), and after reading that the Seidio Active Holster was a perfect fit, I know I had to have one. But looking at Amazon, I saw that for about 10.00 more, I could order Active + Holster instead of just the Holster.
I like Seidio products, despite the fact that the BestBuy Surface knockoff I purchased proved ridiculously difficult to remove from the phone (I didn't try another one, so it very well could have been just mine). I like the Active quite a bit, but there are a few things that could have been done differently. For starters, the soft silicone case is a thumbs down. A firmer TPU case would have made this combo virtually unbeatable. The soft silicone is exceptionally slippery and attracts more dirt that my Duzign Sentinel's TPU case.
Also, while I enjoy the small cut-out right above the notification LED and see that as a sign of detail, I do not like the dip at the bottom that corresponds to the bottom button. Seidio did not need to add this feature as it is not remotely close to interfering with that button. That little "dip" is right above the cut-out for the mini-USB port and as a result, makes that little line of silicone very thin and, in my estimation, more prone to tearing over time.
I own the same color combination as displayed in Vectron's photos and the colors are amazing. Seidio has nailed the "Royal Blue" color of the exoskeleton and it looks amazing. Some reviewers slammed this case for its slipperiness on Amazon.com, and while I do concur about the soft silicone case being way too slick, the exoskeleton is just fine. Do other cases provide more grip? Perhaps, but the Active is just fine.
Now for the reason I bought it--the holster. Simply put, the best one I have used so far. Sturdy, sharp and I love the felt backing that protects the phone.
Overall, the Seidio Active is not my favorite case. But, like I said, for 10.00 more that the incredible holster I was going to purchase anyway, it's a bargain.

Rugged Hybrid Armor Y Stand Case (DZ-Tech)

I just saw this case on eBay and was wondering if anyone has tried it (or heard of DZ-Tech before?)
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I bought one because it's cheap enough and it has a kickstand. Really unsure about the material and fit, and it takes a couple weeks to ship to Canada. But I'll post pics/comments when I get it. Hopefully it fits perfectly.
The only thing I want from a case is that it's relatively easy to take off (without scratching or marking the phone) - and the buttons should have a little feedback when pressed with the case.

I have one of those on my Active S4. I like it a lot. Build quality is great, fit is perfect, I have no complaints. I just think it's really ugly.

firemedic1343 said:
I have one of those on my Active S4. I like it a lot. Build quality is great, fit is perfect, I have no complaints. I just think it's really ugly.
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Good to know. I agree this case is one of the more bulkier around, but the rugged look reminds me of an Otterbox (in a good way).
I haven't found any pictures of that case with the N5 inside, so I guess I'll find out soon!

JLishere said:
Good to know. I agree this case is one of the more bulkier around, but the rugged look reminds me of an Otterbox (in a good way).
I haven't found any pictures of that case with the N5 inside, so I guess I'll find out soon!
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The case I have for my S4 Active is just as solid as any Otterbox I've ever owned. Actually, I've had a couple of bad experiences with Otterbox cases...to clarify, I like bulky cases, I just don't like the design on the back of this one, but that's just my personal preference, I still use it daily. I care more about function.

I received the above case. Mostly favorable impressions so far. It took a whopping 14 business days to get from California to Montreal/Canada, but I'm quite happy with it. Took many pictures of it and a review on Google+.
Price: $10 + free shipping on eBay
Design: It comes in two parts, an inner skin made of soft silicone and an outer hard shell made of plastic. Both parts can be separated and assembly/disassembly is easy and quick. The inner layer is flexible, it absorbs shocks and feels a lot like the soft-touch texture of the Nexus 5. The outer layer is rigid and holds everything together. Once you slap on the hard shell, the Nexus 5 fits snugly and won't come out easily. The phone is also completely encased in the soft material, so there is no contact with a hard plastic. This means your device won't get marked from within after an impact. The screen is also completely surrounded by silicone and the bumper is raised by a generous 2mm all around - slightly more than the Cruzerlite A2 case. The bumper will also easily accommodate a screen protector (I don't use one personally).
Colors: The inner skin comes in black, white, blue, pink, purple or red. The outer shell comes in black, blue or pink. I went for a simple black/black case.
Cut-outs: There are cut-outs for the camera/flash, charging port, speakers, headset and microphone. They are perfectly centered and don't cause interference. The headset hole is also large enough to accommodate all kinds of 3.5mm audio cords (unlike some other TPU cases that can't work with larger audio plugs).
Buttons: Unlike the Cruzerlite, there are no cut-outs for the buttons. No separate built-in buttons either (like the Spigen). Instead, they are fully covered by soft silicone material. This will be a plus for some people, a negative for others. For me it's a plus. With this case, you lose the ceramic feel in favor of soft-touch (which I like). More importantly though, the buttons retain their normal feedback when pressed. This is something that the official Nexus 5 bumper is criticized for (where buttons will sometimes respond without any feedback). On this case, the fit is excellent and there's no accidental press. The volume button is also marked with individual +/- parts.
Kickstand: The built-in kickstand sits flush with the case when not in use, so it doesn't get in the way. To use it, you lift, slide and lock in place. The Nexus 5 can be positioned in both portrait and landscape modes. The angle is just right. However, the plastic hinge feels a bit fragile/flimsy; something you might easily break if you're not careful. Still, it's a nice bonus compared to some other cases.
Overall: Nicer than I expected for the price. I give it an A- or 4/5. It does add more heft than the official bumper, Cruzerlite or Spigen Neo Hybrid. But for its size, it's relatively light, dual-layer and actually doesn't look too bulky from the front like an Otterbox. It takes a few extra seconds to slap on compared to a bumper, but significantly easier to take out than a Spigen Neo Hybrid. I absolutely like the soft touch buttons. They are fitted perfectly and preserve 100% feedback when pressed with no accidental push (crucial for me). I'm surprised that some cases cost 3x as much, yet don't pay attention to this detail. All four corners are protected by silicone. The kickstand is a nice bonus. The hard shell on the back doesn't attrack fingerprints as badly as I thought. I just wish it had a more premium/textured finish to closely match the Nexus 5. Though for $10 + free shipping on eBay, it's hard to complain. If you're looking for an all around / good value case, I would really consider it. It makes for a nice 'Christmas stocking' gift.
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Trident Cyclops Case (Similar to Otterbox Defender)

Slim Hard Case with Built-In Screen Protector (comparable to Otterbox Defender Series)
http://www.tridentcase.com/shop-products/motorola-moto-x/cyclops-case-motorola-moto-x.aspx
TL;DR: My case didn't seal properly, but if it did, I would've been quite happy with it.
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The Long Version
I ordered mine off of Amazon (for about $15 less than what Trident sells it for). I was under the impression that my product would be manufactured in the USA, given that Trident makes a big deal about that on their website. It came in Trident-branded retail packaging, but was clearly labeled "Made In China" on the back.
The case is a thin TPU, surrounded by a hardened silicone border (with reinforced corners). The frame for the top is hard plastic (TPU?), and comes with a glued-in plastic screen protector. Once in the case, the phone is exactly the same size as the Galaxy S4, only slightly thicker. The screen is still manageable, and the heft is not too outrageous, considering that it probably offers a decent amount of protection.
Pros
Reinforced corners
Rigid support
Easy to install
Buttons become larger and clickier
Screen protector does not cover the proximity sensor
Microphone and USB port covers
Dust filter for the speaker grill
Physical design is much more attractive and less bulky than what you'd find with an Otterbox case
Cons
So long, Moto Maker design...
The top portion of my case would not seal / seat properly (defective design?)
The silicone (as expected) grips to cloth
You lose the beautiful industrial design of the Moto X in a bulkier case
The port cover flaps are a little annoying to work around (and don't insert securely enough for my preference)
The case is difficult to remove (but much easier to remove than the Otterbox Defender)
Build materials are not as high-end as those found in an Otterbox case
Summary
I contacted Trident, asking if this case has any known manufacturing flaws, in regards to the top portion of the case being off in their measurements. To describe the problem: on the left and right of the headphone jack flap, there are two tabs that are meant to lock into the top portion of the case. Mine do not lock, and there is a large gap between the case and the phone. If you touch the top portion of the case, it makes a displeasing clicking sound. The answer I got back was, "Oh, sorry your case isn't working out. We can RMA it." But then, I don't want to continue sending in the case, only to receive similarly defective units. Basically, I worry that in a hard spill, not having that top portion of the case secured shut, could send your phone flying.
If you could try this case out in a store, and it fits perfectly, I'd say that it's a great case for someone who is worried about a hard drop, but finds the Otterbox Defender to be comically large and ugly. This case is actually surprisingly slim, given the protection it offers. So if it all worked as it should, I would be keeping it. But seeing that the snaps are not only off in measurement - but also - seem like they are structurally inefficient, I'm going to assume that this is simply a design flaw. Perhaps they designed the case without having access to the device?
I might try grabbing a second one. I'm unsure, though. Has anyone else used this case at all?

Photos are corrupted, please try to reupload, I'd like to see the case
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Google has pics!
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I just got the Trident Kraken AMS last night as an early Xmas gift. Ive had very good results with Trident products in the past and this case is solid. On the Kraken the front is the same as Cyclops but its a 3 piece rather than 2 and bulkier. Its not a daily use case though, I have a bike mount system for mountain biking. If you don't mind the extra bulk get the Kraken. My daily case is a TPU.
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