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Seidio Innocase Surface Combo short review

So I just got my Seidio Innocase Surface combo (50 bucks from the Seidio site). I have owned Seidio cases or holsters for just about every smartphone I have owned. I normally wait for them to show up at other outlets because they are usually cheaper, but this time I couldn't wait.
Starting with the case. For me it is a mixed bag. My last Seidio case was for my iPhone 3GS, and I loved it. I am not so sure about this case. The two halves fit the phone well, and the cut outs are seem accurate, but the connection seems a bit flimsy. I had to make several attempts to get all the "connections" to click together. This design for connecting the two halves together doesn't feel as secure as my iPhone case. This case connects front to back. The iPhone design joined a top to a bottom. The iPhone was inserted into the top and was very secure. The MT4G case just does not inspire confidence in me.
Barring the two halves separting the case feels great. It is nice and tight on the phone. Update: No, it is not tight! More info in another post below. The Innocase Surface has a rubberized finish which gives it a good no-slip grip. The case doesn't add any real bulk to the phone. It still slips into the pocket with no problems. I ordered the sapphire blue which is really dark. In medium to low light it almost looks black. I really like that.
The holster is just as awesome as any Seidio holster I have owned. It feels solid, and I love that it is felt lined, and the phone faces in. No issues there except one, and that goes back to the case. When the phone comes out of the case the clip rubs across the case where the two halves join together, and I have to pull on the phone in such a way that I wonder if I will end up pulling off the case. It hasn't happened and it might not. Again, going back to my recent iPhone case, there was no danger of the case separating when being pulled out of the holster because the force is mostly front to back (remember the phone face inward).
Bottom line: mixed feelings. Holster: awesome. Case: jury is still out. I will trial this and see how it goes. I am already eyeballing some TPU cases. I am not sure if they will work with the holster, but they are cheap.
I am not advising against buy this combo, but I would wait for these Seidio cases to show up at other locations and save a few bucks.
Hope this helps.
Ivan
Ps: I also purchased the Seidio 1600 mAh battery. I will post a review of that after I have charged it properly and used it a bit.

Well I never used it before but like you also order the combo as I am not buying BodyGlove Clear shell any more. But far as the Innocell 1600mAh goes I want you to completely discharge it and then recharge it then discharge it do this 3 times and fully charge it.
Then check and post the full mAh, V_MBat voltage for stock and then Innocell so we can see the difference. Also do a though test and tell us the usage difference between stock and Innocell in detail with total uptime. I can't say I have ever heard of Innocell but ill wait for Mugen power to release MT4G stock size battery.

HyperNode said:
But far as the Innocell 1600mAh goes I want you to completely discharge it and then recharge it then discharge it do this 3 times and fully charge it.
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Not to hijack my own thread, but my understanding of Li-Ion batteries is that they do not need to be discharged/charged. I can't post links yet, but there is great website called "batteryuniversity" with loads of good battery info on it.
I see you have a Seidio case, what do you think of it so far?

Well I am aware of that as many is also that claiming fully discharging LiIo will damage the memory cell and shortens the life. But it always worked better for us and this is not just me it been tested by so many folks. For optical performance in my own test I found after 2-3 discharge completely and fully charging it over the course of 1week I saw the difference in same battery compared to when I got it.

I have been cycling most of my Li ion batts over the years and I have noticed a better performance out of them. I never did it 3 times.
Out of the box I kill the phone. The go to full charge. Kill it again and charge fully. After that I play normally.
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So I am recanting my statement that the case is tight on the phone. That is only a "half" truth. Actually, the back half of the case is okay, but the front half of the case is not tight...at all. When I hold it I can actually hear the front part of the case moving against the phone (as well as see it). This is the exact opposite of my Seidio slide on iPhone 3GS case which perfect. Very disappointed in this case.

Just got the Seidio case today
It seems to fit very tightly be much sturdier than the in-store case. Love the combo of a strong, hard case and a little bit of soft grip. I have no idea if it'll take a 'punch' like a gel case, but it seems resistant.
Wish there were more options between this $30 case and the .99 ones on amazon. This may be the best case available for the mt4g right now, but I don't know if it's worth $30.
Only real complaint is that it smells weird--can only hope that fades with time.

[Q] Extended battery! Now I need a phone case.....

Just got an extended battery for my Captivate, does anyone have suggestions for a phone case?
I've used one of the silicone cases all along, but now it doesn't fit.
Thanks!

Cut up the silicone case. Make it fit.

Just got back from a cell store, I may have to hack up the gel case. Its gonna be hard to find something else.
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to be honest with you i got the otterbox defender series comes with a screen protector and holster im the type of person who rarely drops there phone but that didnt stop my friend from dropping it down the 15 set of stairs man nothing was wrong no scratches but picturing it doing that without the otterbox case is like watching a non stop disney marathon for 12 hours (which is bad btw considering you hate disney)

xxfaskxx said:
to be honest with you i got the otterbox defender series comes with a screen protector and holster im the type of person who rarely drops there phone but that didnt stop my friend from dropping it down the 15 set of stairs man nothing was wrong no scratches but picturing it doing that without the otterbox case is like watching a non stop disney marathon for 12 hours (which is bad btw considering you hate disney)
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LOL Fask!!!
Seriously tho, the phone w/extended batt fits in the otterbox without cutting up the back part of the case??? Got any pics???
I haven't found anything that is custom fit yet, I ordered a 2 piece snap together case that I'll have to do surgery on.... but at least it will have some protection.

FridayJ said:
Just got an extended battery for my Captivate, does anyone have suggestions for a phone case?
I've used one of the silicone cases all along, but now it doesn't fit.
Thanks!
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please give me a feedback, are you happy with the extended battery, how many hours plus? what brand is it?
thanks

The otterbox is fitted to the regular case size. There is no option for the bigger battery.. sorry
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razvanadrian said:
please give me a feedback, are you happy with the extended battery, how many hours plus? what brand is it?
thanks
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So far, the battery is awesome! I get approx 2 days of usage... I say approx because I haven't let it totally drain yet, I guess I still obsess some about running out of juice when at work! LOL!
Anyway, you can see the battery here:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Capti..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1310997543&sr=1-1

Modfying the case would be an option. Like this Otterbox Case Mod

minduka said:
Modfying the case would be an option. Like this Otterbox Case Mod
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I have an extended battery on the way, and have been trying to decide on what to do about the case. I have the Otterbox Commuter and really like it. I had been debating on this same mod, but if I do it, I will probably try to not cut the silicone inner lining. I think I will be able to only cut the outer shell and the inner lining would still provide some protection. My fear is that dropping the phone on the battery with no protection at all would kill it.

I just got a silicone case and cut the back so the battery can stick out lol.
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The otterbox can be modified plus may give you a better look ehh versus hindering its defense against Dust and dropping it I would consider the silicon case with the back cut off but personally me I got the otterbox and got cm7.and tweaked it my battery last 29 hours plus I have a year warranty case backing it up
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There is now a case available for the captivate with extended battery. Search for "Custom TPU protective case for Samsung Captivate" on ebay. It does not fit the seido 3000mah battery since it has the stupidly oversized battery door (and is stupidly expensive anyway), but fits the common size extended battery door which is included for all the other extended batteries from 2100 -3500mah I have seen. It is a slightly harder material than the body glove case so not rubbery (a plus for me since I don't like the soft rubber on some Otterboxes).
On another note, if you don't like the oversize extended battery, there is now a stock size 1800mah battery for the captivate. Search ebay for "anker captivate battery." I use roms with good battery life (dlev 4.2 and Svii are the best I have found), plus tune my phone to remove unnecessary processes, so 1800mah is plenty to get me through a day of heavy normal use. But with a big extended battery I can make it through a day of heavy abnormal use, using GPS as much as I want, tethering through most of the day, and playing intense games or watching videos for hours.

More extended battery notes.
If you want to get your phone as close to stock size with a large extended battery, the solution also comes from ebay. Search for "mesh captivate case." It is a rubber coated plastic very light shell for the captivate. And it comes in colors if you want to jazz up your phone. Long shipping time from china, but only $3 with free shipping. It is the best case I have found for mods since it is semi-rigid so holds its shape and easy to cut with a dremel cutting wheel. It can be cut to accommodate the door of an extended battery, but an even better solution is to use it without a battery door at all. This will get you as close to stock size as possible with a large extended battery.
Cut a square in the shell to fit the battery itself without the battery door. You don't really need the battery door since once you slide the slider up, it holds the battery in without it. You have the shiny battery protruding through the case only a couple of mm and only in the 2x2" section instead of the much larger section you have to cut out if it had a door. You can paint over the battery with black paint so it is not noticeable, and when you hold it in your hand no one can even see it's a frankenphone.
An unmodified mesh case is also useful for me to not have to use the metal battery door with a stock size battery. You can put a small piece of sticky velcro (or whatever) on the battery as a spacer and put the mesh case on the phone without a battery door. With the 1800 stock size anker battery and the mesh case, it is lighter and thinner than any stock phone with a case plus has 20% or more battery life, better GPS, and better ventilation.
I don't like to use the stock captivate metal door since it degrades the GPS on my phone. When the metal door is installed, I cannot use the GPS on my phone while it is charging since it is so inaccurate. When using the mesh case or the extended battery with plastic door, the GPS works much better and works fine while charging.
The downside to using the mesh case without a battery cover is that the internals are more exposed to dirt, dust, and water. Since I don't use my phone in dirty or wet environments or drop it much, this is not a concern to me but could be for some people.

phoneturf said:
There is now a case available for the captivate with extended battery. Search for "Custom TPU protective case for Samsung Captivate" on ebay. It does not fit the seido 3000mah battery since it has the stupidly oversized battery door (and is stupidly expensive anyway), but fits the common size extended battery door which is included for all the other extended batteries from 2100 -3500mah I have seen. It is a slightly harder material than the body glove case so not rubbery (a plus for me since I don't like the soft rubber on some Otterboxes).
On another note, if you don't like the oversize extended battery, there is now a stock size 1800mah battery for the captivate. Search ebay for "anker captivate battery." I use roms with good battery life (dlev 4.2 and Svii are the best I have found), plus tune my phone to remove unnecessary processes, so 1800mah is plenty to get me through a day of heavy normal use. But with a big extended battery I can make it through a day of heavy abnormal use, using GPS as much as I want, tethering through most of the day, and playing intense games or watching videos for hours.
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Thanks for the info mate. I just ordered the case

There is a seller on eBay (moretalktime) who sells custom TPU cases for a lot of phones including the captivate with the extended battery.

FridayJ said:
Just got an extended battery for my Captivate, does anyone have suggestions for a phone case?
I've used one of the silicone cases all along, but now it doesn't fit.
Thanks!
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there is a seller on ebay who makes cases for the extended batteries. His id is (moretalktime)

Update on Extended Battery cases?

I'm going to pull the trigger on a 3200 battery soon and I'd like to know if there's been an update to cases that fit with extended battery? I have dropped my baby a few times so I'd like to keep it nice and protected.
On my iPhone 4 I had a Griffin Survivor and damn that thing was a beast. I felt like I could beat criminals to death with my iPhone and it still wouldn't overheat or shut down. I wish we had a case like that, as the OtterBox Defenders just aren't as good as they were back in the iPhone 3GS days.
Thoughts?

i havent tried any of the hard cases but ended up getting a silicone case off of amazon for $12.99. its at least mow protected from scratches and wont slide around in my car while im driving. the downside to it though is that it feels like theres a small pocket of air in back where the extended battery is and the silicone wasnt cut properly where the kickstand is so its a bit hard to open/close the kickstand.

Seidio sells an extended battery case. Don't have the link right now as I'm on my phone but its sharp. Probably going to be picking one up soon.
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Seidio active case works very well and adds limited bulk. Four stars from me (lack of color options is the only thing that keeps it from getting five stars)
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Seidio surface extended looks nice as well. They are about 20 bucks on ebay

those Seidio cases are hard cases right?...
i've been reluctant to get a hard case because i've had issues with them scratching the phone.
used them on my old HD2 and iphone and both times the cases scratched the phones.
that and how about anti-slip?... i like silicone cases because when i'm driving the phone will stay in place when i hit the brake.

solarpolitiks said:
Seidio surface extended looks nice as well. They are about 20 bucks on ebay
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I don't see any extended battery cases for the infuse on ebay. Do you have a link?

jmp485 said:
Seidio active case works very well and adds limited bulk. Four stars from me (lack of color options is the only thing that keeps it from getting five stars)
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I read the description for this product and it does not say it will fit with the extended battery. Are you saying it will?

GN Extended Battery & Otterbox

IT FITS.
For all of us who tried to do the right thing... get the Galaxy Nexus and protect such a beast with the Otterbox case that Verizon is selling:
I was worried after I saw how bad the standard battery performs and went through all the steps; customizing the menu, getting apps that control cpu and functions, and calibrating the battery...etc.
At the same time, I ordered the extended battery, assuming the Otterbox would be substituted by some gel case and that I would just need to deal with a bulkier phone (not that the GN is bad at all).
Battery came with extended battery case and it totally fits in the Otterbox, without removing the back Otterbox plastic cover or doing any odd alterations. It just fits so the size is the same, a little more weight but it's nothing.
Gonna calibrate the battery now...
I read somewhere that this was the "right" feeling phone and that Google designed this! And that Verizon in the slim-battery, slim-phone wars set this in motion. Why the negative press about Google flagship is "worth it" to a VZ exec I dont know... but all these phones should have come with the "extended" battery as standard. And extended should realy do that... extend the battery life and not make us feel that the phone is underperforming with the "standard" (included) battery it ships with.
Booya!
Hope I'm happier with this once I finish charging the new battery.

I have the extended battery and just got my Otterbox Commuter case and it fits perfectly. Very very happy with both !!!!

romanvail said:
IT FITS.
For all of us who tried to do the right thing... get the Galaxy Nexus and protect such a beast with the Otterbox case that Verizon is selling:
I was worried after I saw how bad the standard battery performs and went through all the steps; customizing the menu, getting apps that control cpu and functions, and calibrating the battery...etc.
At the same time, I ordered the extended battery, assuming the Otterbox would be substituted by some gel case and that I would just need to deal with a bulkier phone (not that the GN is bad at all).
Battery came with extended battery case and it totally fits in the Otterbox, without removing the back Otterbox plastic cover or doing any odd alterations. It just fits so the size is the same, a little more weight but it's nothing.
Gonna calibrate the battery now...
I read somewhere that this was the "right" feeling phone and that Google designed this! And that Verizon in the slim-battery, slim-phone wars set this in motion. Why the negative press about Google flagship is "worth it" to a VZ exec I dont know... but all these phones should have come with the "extended" battery as standard. And extended should realy do that... extend the battery life and not make us feel that the phone is underperforming with the "standard" (included) battery it ships with.
Booya!
Hope I'm happier with this once I finish charging the new battery.
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I'm assuming that you're referring to the Defender case?

Good to know.. waiting for one that has a kickstand also for the extended battery gnex.

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I'm assuming that you're referring to the Defender case?
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Yes. Defender! It is defending well.

I can confirm the otterbox commuter fits with the extended battery. 2 of the corners have a slight gap, the other 2 corners fit just fine. Case still works perfectly though.

Deekayy said:
Good to know.. waiting for one that has a kickstand also for the extended battery gnex.
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I got the kickstand case at verizon (it was free, long story) and it fits fine with the extended battery as long as you dont put the battery cover on... the rear is completely protected so you're not leaving anything exposed (though i guess it could be more vulnerable to light water damage where it would not if you had the back on) but overall i'm pretty happy with the kickstand case... wish it had corner protection though.

MoNsTeReNeRgY22 said:
I can confirm the otterbox commuter fits with the extended battery. 2 of the corners have a slight gap, the other 2 corners fit just fine. Case still works perfectly though.
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How do you like your Commuter? I have mine, but I have no GNex yet!

How much thinner is the Commuter versus the Defender? I have the defender but the included screen protector is garbage. I might pick up the commuter if it's thinner than the defender.

i have used goobegone to remove the defender screen protector from the top bezel of my nexus one. and then installed an aftermarket protector directly to the screen. It was a perfect combo too. Is this how the defender screen protector is too? Removable by peeling off and removing the adhesive?

[GSM] Any one have the 3500 mAh and cover?

Well I saw it here: http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-3500-extended-life-battery-p/bacy35ssgng-gy.htm but I want to see if anyone have a picture of it with the cover: http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-convert-extended-case-holster-p/bd4-hkr4ssgnlx2.htm since those pics are not the best ones. Also do you recommend it?
Thanks

No one? I really want to know before buying it.

Rotary Heart said:
Well I saw it here: http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-3500-extended-life-battery-p/bacy35ssgng-gy.htm but I want to see if anyone have a picture of it with the cover: http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-convert-extended-case-holster-p/bd4-hkr4ssgnlx2.htm since those pics are not the best ones. Also do you recommend it?
Thanks
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I don't have a picture at the moment. I don't have that exact model, but the model I got from ebay is a 3800 mAh. I also got a case that fits around it.
With the case and the battery it is probably twice as thick as the phone with standard battery and no case. I don't mind, it fits in my pocket very easily and I feel much more comfortable with it.

took some pictures
I also have 3800mah battery, i took some pictures. rider.planet.ee/nexus
At first it felt little bit to big, but after few days its ok, fits in pocket.

magick86 said:
I don't have a picture at the moment. I don't have that exact model, but the model I got from ebay is a 3800 mAh. I also got a case that fits around it.
With the case and the battery it is probably twice as thick as the phone with standard battery and no case. I don't mind, it fits in my pocket very easily and I feel much more comfortable with it.
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Could you tell me the model of battery and cover? Also yours is GSM? I don't know what's the sifference with the non GSM batt, but just to be sure.
t.vahesoo said:
I also have 3800mah battery, i took some pictures. rider.planet.ee/nexus
At first it felt little bit to big, but after few days its ok, fits in pocket.
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Same questions to you... Have you been able to find any cover?

I just bought a cheapie ebay extended battery with cover, and it definitely improves battery life to nearly double the oem battery. I am pleased for the $8 I paid.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-3900mAh...3372&pid=100011&prg=1005&rk=2&#ht_1350wt_1111
Couple it with a bumper case (so the cover fits) and you have decent protection.

I bought an Onite 3500 mAh battery from Amazon several weeks ago for vacation days hiking. I was surprised how small it was. I didn't take it off until a week after I got back. In the city I get at least 2 days with juice to spare. It also supposedly has NFC, but haven't used it yet. It came with an extended back cover.
I bought an extended soft TPU case and pair that with a Seidio surface holster.
I paid about $13 for the battery, and combined with cases, no shipping.
I'm definitely happy with the battery.
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I bought this battery for my GSM - ebay.co.uk/itm/251005399006?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_3041wt_1113
they send me 3800mAh instead of 3500mAh, or is it just a sticker on the battery that says its 3800mAh, definitely it lasts longer than OEM battery. Haven't bought case yet, but this one looks nice - amazon.com/Trexcell-Transparent-Thermoplastic-Universal-aftermarket/dp/B007XWP788/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344185186&sr=8-1&keywords=extended+soft+TPU+case+nexus

t.vahesoo said:
I bought this battery for my GSM - ebay.co.uk/itm/251005399006?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_3041wt_1113
they send me 3800mAh instead of 3500mAh, or is it just a sticker on the battery that says its 3800mAh, definitely it lasts longer than OEM battery. Haven't bought case yet, but this one looks nice - amazon.com/Trexcell-Transparent-Thermoplastic-Universal-aftermarket/dp/B007XWP788/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344185186&sr=8-1&keywords=extended+soft+TPU+case+nexus
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I bought that case and it is fine. It is actually somewhat translucent and has a slight pattern on the back. It means I can't keep my mad money in my phone case, but otherwise it did the extended battery well.
The Onite batteries seem to be getting more expensive but they can still be found for about 25 dollars, which I still think is a good deal. My 13$ battery is a veritable steal.
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