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New Generation Seidio Rugged?!...

This is my story... =)
Less then a month ago I ordered 2 Seidio Rugged cases reviewed here in this forum. One of the cases had weak headphones and charger covers, they have fallen off after couple of days of light use. The other case is doing great so far. So I had my case returned and replaced by Amazon. They overnighted me my replacement case for free.
This case is totally different from the one that was replaced. Outer "rugged" case became less flexible with more sturdier feel. Corners of the outer shell missing "lips" used to help hold the exoskeleton plastic piece in place. Screen borders of the of the outer shell became more "bumpy" adding 1-2 mm of additional protection, lets say, if you drop your phone screen-down to the floor. Charger and headphone covers have small "drill" holes, in place where they connect with the case. Case has HEV and HEV4 written under Seidio name.
Update: Just got off the phone with Seidio. This is a next "generation" batch of cases with hardened materials and improved exoskeleton fitting. =) The guy on the phone from Seidio office had to contact parts' manufacturer to confirm this =)

Interesting..I just sent mine in for replacement due to one of the corners breaking. Curious to see if I get the same thing.

I too am curious as to what the meaning of this is

Update =)
I just contacted Seidio, they are reviewing the pictures, but they told me company did not update case design. I'll post as soon as I have more news =)

If they have a next gen rugged, I'm in.

I am in the market for one of these, I have found them on Amazon for about $40.00 vs. Seidio's site for $70.00. What do you think the chances are Amazon has the updated verison?

wesley762 said:
I am in the market for one of these, I have found them on Amazon for about $40.00 vs. Seidio's site for $70.00. What do you think the chances are Amazon has the updated verison?
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or a knockoff since anyone can sell on amazon.

skydeaner said:
or a knockoff since anyone can sell on amazon.
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it's looking pretty legit to me........
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

I finally got my rma for my active case. The silicone is indeed re-engineered. The piece around the hdmi and usb ports is thicker, and the power button is no longer a pain in the ass to push.

I got my case from Amazon this week and is the real deal. 39.99 hard to beat.

I think the Pt case at bestbuy is the newer designed one and they are 50 bucks. I took my otterbox case back to sprint for this one, the hdmi and charging tab on this one is a little harder to get to than the otterbox but the power and volume buttons work perfectly. It is definately an awsome case, yhis case has 3 pieces as a opposed to the otterbox 2 and it has a holster all for 15 dollars more than the otterbox.
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wesley762 said:
I am in the market for one of these, I have found them on Amazon for about $40.00 vs. Seidio's site for $70.00. What do you think the chances are Amazon has the updated verison?
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Sry for late response, I've been busy lately. Yes, I think they do have new gen, because I received replacement unit from Amazon, to replace older one with ripped flaps...
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my flap broke off at the bottom but i ended cutting off some more off the silicone so i can plug the phone to charge like with the active.... i dont think they would take it back since i did cut some off after it broke.
i do like how the hard plastic wraps around the edge unlike the older modle.

I want my rugged extended series for my mytouch 4g.. dem goofs at seidio don't seem to get it!

wesley762 said:
I am in the market for one of these, I have found them on Amazon for about $40.00 vs. Seidio's site for $70.00. What do you think the chances are Amazon has the updated verison?
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send a message to the seller and ask. I saw the old generation on Amazon last week for 7.95 + shipping.
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What Are Your Preferred Accessories for Your Phone?

The second most important thing, (after the phone of course) when buying a phone, to me is accessories! I love 'em and they definitely influence my decision on which phone I'm gonna purchase. I made this thread for people who share a similar interest like me to their accessories. So, share your personal favorite accessory brands/items for your phones! This could also help out some unfortunate people having a hard time deciding between accessories.
Mine Are....
• Screen Protector
Brand- Steinheil: Their screen protectors are the best out their, although pricey ($13.99 for clear & olephobic, $16 for fine), they offer 3 options (oleophobic, ultra clear & ultra fine). My favorite is the ultra clear
• Cases
Brands- Case-Mate, Otterbox, Speck, Incipio
Of the 4, case-mate is probably the cheapest if you don't posses an iPhone. Their cases, to me, kinda imitate the others cases in a way but with their own twist. They have a lot of creative designs as well. I love all their silicone cases. Vroom series being my favorite. Otterbox is my favorite of the 4. They have the best protective cases out on the market (Their also is Trident. I hear Trident cases are good but they look bulky/ugly & i've never owned one). The defender is the most protective which is a hard polycarbonate outer shell which a silicone case wraps around. Then, you have Speck. I love their pixel skins which are really thick silicone cases with a checkerboard pattern engraved throughout the case. I also love their Candy shell's which are hard colorful glossy cases with a soft silicone layer on the inner part. Then there is Incipio, with their wild and thick, gaudy Dermashot cases which are all silicone. I prefer their extremely thin low profile Feather cases to case-mates Barely Their. I think their much higher quality and fit better.
Well, there you have it. Anyone else care to share?

I think Clarivue makes the best screen protectors

LancerV said:
I think Clarivue makes the best screen protectors
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I have tried theirs, and they are really good. But, I think the Steinheil ones have a better texture and are a little more "not there" feeling.

All I got is a bodyglove case and a car charger. Thats all my local AT&T store has for now.
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I'm using the Incipio Feather case (RadioShack) which I don't mind, but I would like to get an Otterbox Commuter. I only use anti-glare screen protectors which AT&T carries for the Atrix. I also use a Motorola external battery pack that I picked up at a Verizon store. Also, Verizon carries a Droid X Extended Battery (Motorola BH6X) which just happens to be the same one that the Atrix uses, so I have a spare battery as well.

live4nyy said:
I'm using the Incipio Feather case (RadioShack) which I don't mind, but I would like to get an Otterbox Commuter. I only use anti-glare screen protectors which AT&T carries for the Atrix. I also use a Motorola external battery pack that I picked up at a Verizon store. Also, Verizon carries a Droid X Extended Battery (Motorola BH6X) which just happens to be the same one that the Atrix uses, so I have a spare battery as well.
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Really? The extended Droid X battery works on the Atrix? I've been looking for a spare battery all over but couldn't find one.

Zephyrs said:
Really? The extended Droid X battery works on the Atrix? I've been looking for a spare battery all over but couldn't find one.
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Yeah, just google "Droid X Extended Battery" or "Motorola BH6X" and you should find it cheaper online. Just make sure it is the BH6X model number.
If you do get it from Verizon, it will be the one that comes with an extra back plate for the Droid X.

live4nyy said:
Yeah, just google "Droid X Extended Battery" or "Motorola BH6X" and you should find it cheaper online. Just make sure it is the BH6X model number.
If you do get it from Verizon, it will be the one that comes with an extra back plate for the Droid X.
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Awesome! Does it get the same battery life as the stock one?

Purple Drama Llama said:
Awesome! Does it get the same battery life as the stock one?
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It's the same, exact battery. Same model number and size (1880/1930mAh)

I just bought the Otterbox Impact for my Atrix.
It's the first case I've ever bought for a phone. I wanted something that would protect it in case the phone slipped out of my hand. It came with a screen protector and I'm not too critical about the quality of those since I haven't used it for that long, so it's fine for now.

txtsd said:
I just bought the Otterbox Impact for my Atrix.
It's the first case I've ever bought for a phone. I wanted something that would protect it in case the phone slipped out of my hand. It came with a screen protector and I'm not too critical about the quality of those since I haven't used it for that long, so it's fine for now.
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Did you get that in-store or did you order it online? If you got in-store, where? I could just order it online but I like having somewhere to return it if I don't like it.

live4nyy said:
Did you get that in-store or did you order it online? If you got in-store, where? I could just order it online but I like having somewhere to return it if I don't like it.
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Got it online from amazon for $10

txtsd said:
Got it online from amazon for $10
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Ordered the same case, cost more in the UK lol

[eBay US] Gel Case - Argyle/Diamond pattern

http://stores.ebay.com/androidstati...75260012&_sid=995019462&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322
I just got it today, it feels really nice compared to the one I got at the Verizon store. I'm definitely taking the Verizon garbage back. This was really inexpensive, and seems like it will protect my phone just fine. It also seems like you could get a full body Zagg/Skinomi/Body Guardz/Ghost Armor in there too, but it'll fit snug.

Just got the Amzer Argyle TPU cover off Amazon for about $10. I like it so far, and should hold me over until Otterbox releases a Defender for the T-bolt.
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Yeah awesome case. TPU is the best. I have grey argyle and posted about in in another thread - very good choice for cheap.
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i bought a cheapy for the time being too....cant wait for the otterbox, wish they had pre-released them

Are the Amzer ones on Amazon $10 plus shipping? I got mine for 6 dollars with free shipping. Dirt cheap, stylish and decent protection! They seem to be IDENTICAL to the Amzer ones.

I had an Amzer case like this for my DroiodX, but I found the areas that covered the buttons too stiff to get a good feel for when they were actually pressing the buttons underneath. What is the consensus on the feel of the covered buttons?

RaptorMD said:
I had an Amzer case like this for my DroiodX, but I found the areas that covered the buttons too stiff to get a good feel for when they were actually pressing the buttons underneath. What is the consensus on the feel of the covered buttons?
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the plastic covering the power and volume buttons is very stiff. you can still press the buttons through the plastic and i don't see why this would make you choose a different case.
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Veridor said:
Just got the Amzer Argyle TPU cover off Amazon for about $10. I like it so far, and should hold me over until Otterbox releases a Defender for the T-bolt.
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Yeah, I got the Verizon silicone one which I don't mind but I am going to snatch the Otterbox one up the second it hits. Had it on my Eris forever and it saved my Eris from several drops.

I actually found the same TPU Argile (diamond) smoke grey case on eBay for $3.95 each, I got two so I can cut one open for an extended battery.

We sell those at my store, a premium verizon agent. I personally returned mine cuz the buttons are too hard to hit through the case. Bought a real nice one off ebay
i bought this one...
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=180643505049
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RaptorMD said:
I actually found the same TPU Argile (diamond) smoke grey case on eBay for $3.95 each, I got two so I can cut one open for an extended battery.
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Ditto, I only bought one though and have to say I am pretty happy.

Did you cut into it to accommodate the extended battery? I got the argile one's for test cutting, then I am figured I would go for the HTC ones like you posted.
I took the opportunity to slam HTC in the survey they sent me for their piss poor lack of accessories available on their site, since the ThunderBolt isn't even listed, and that they had so much time to actually make a case that fit the extended battery and failed to do so.
Seriously everyone has an extended battery and no cases is no excuse.

I had the Amzer Argyle one for my Dx... im tempted to purchase one now except for the fact that I'm running the extended battery.

I used these with my BB's and was happy to see they support the Tbolt now - ordered 2
http://www.degasis.net/models/tbolt.html

rayzryd266 said:
I used these with my BB's and was happy to see they support the Tbolt now - ordered 2
http://www.degasis.net/models/tbolt.html
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I bought something similar off of eBay for 7 bucks including shipping and am very happy with it. The gel definitely helps improve grip when holding it.

RaptorMD said:
Did you cut into it to accommodate the extended battery? I got the argile one's for test cutting, then I am figured I would go for the HTC ones like you posted.
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I'd like to know if you cut into it as well. I would love to get the argyle case again...

[Q] looking for a white case with a kickstand?

is there a white case w/ kickstand ? or just a white case i want a nice one i had this case i bought for 30$ in sprint store but the kick stand broke..:
http://www.amazon.com/Impact-Resist...DYJM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1329515921&sr=8-5
thanks for the help

Just letting you know if you bought from a corporate sprint store it has a one year warranty for replacement for any and all damage. Also I have been looking for a white one with a kickstand as well and have not been able to find one
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Casemate POPin wihte...google it.

1. Sorry to hear about your broken case.
2. Rule of thumb: never, ever buy accessories in-store. The markup is ridiculously high. You're just flushing money down the toilet. See the links I've posted below, they charge a whole lot less for cases made essentially by the same people (China), and they're Still making good profit. Of course, if the item is a brand name item like for example Seidio, Case-Mate, Zagg, etc., you'll still get a better price online, just not as steep a discount as comparable items. Your best bets:
Generic, white on white
Generic, white on black
Generic, white on black (different seller)
Like the one Sprint offers, but the white version
Case-Mate Pop! Case
Case-Mate Pop! Case on Amazon
If you plan on buying one of the "Generic" ones above (which also come in other colors), be sure to do the modifications to the case as highlighted on Youtube by nerys71. And if I'm not mistaken, he's also a user on here in the forum. Shout-out to you, bud.
AMERICA.

Here is a whole list of those hybrid case with kick stand

thanks every1 much appreciated

and is the white/white heavy duty really fat?

FWIW I'm very happy with my Pop! Case-mate from Amazon

I have a casemate pop as well, and it's a really nice case.

Does the case pop by chance fit the seidio active holster? Anyone know? Thank you in advance!
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clamknuckle said:
I have a casemate pop as well, and it's a really nice case.
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+1 of all the cases I have owned between the E4GT, EVO, Touch Pro 2, Touch Pro 1, or the Mogul this is BY FAR my favorite, and the one that has stayed on my phone the longest
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I have the case mate and it fits in the seidio active case as well as the innocase holster
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Thank you!
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White hybrid case with kickstand
Check this one out I asked my coworker if his site carried them and showed me these. They ship out of Oklahoma City, OK and very quickly. They have lots of cases for our phone.
I personally rock this one from them with my white E4GT.
Clear argyle pattern

L A Z I Z A said:
1. Sorry to hear about your broken case.
2. Rule of thumb: never, ever buy accessories in-store. The markup is ridiculously high. You're just flushing money down the toilet. See the links I've posted below, they charge a whole lot less for cases made essentially by the same people (China), and they're Still making good profit. Of course, if the item is a brand name item like for example Seidio, Case-Mate, Zagg, etc., you'll still get a better price online, just not as steep a discount as comparable items. Your best bets:
Generic, white on white
Generic, white on black
Generic, white on black (different seller)
Like the one Sprint offers, but the white version
Case-Mate Pop! Case
Case-Mate Pop! Case on Amazon
If you plan on buying one of the "Generic" ones above (which also come in other colors), be sure to do the modifications to the case as highlighted on Youtube by nerys71. And if I'm not mistaken, he's also a user on here in the forum. Shout-out to you, bud.
AMERICA.
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Does anyone know where I can find this one? Looks like they sold out there

RJOent said:
Does anyone know where I can find this one? Looks like they sold out there
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I've seen several places online that sell them(this seller had the best price), now they're nowhere to be found. Your best bet currently is to contact the eBay seller and ask if they'll be getting more of that case any time soon. Keep looking on eBay, Amazon, and Google, it might pop-up somewhere if a seller gets a shipment of them.
I'm not much of a fan of that case. When I first got my E4GT, I remember buying the black version of it. It seemed to be more of a tray that your phone popped into than a case. The coverage around the phone wasn't good, especially at the top and bottom of the phone. And the kickstand was extremely hard to open (on the one I got at least) and seemed cheap and couldn't stand the phone up-right. But hey, whatever floats your boat. To each their own.
AMERICA.

Thanks! I'll post here if I find them again...
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Case for 3000mAH Extended Battery

Hello,
my battery life is pretty bad nowadays, I think the battery that came with my I9300 is dying, it's draining fast,
So I searched in eBay for a genuine replacement (they sell fakes in my country so..), but I saw that they are probably fake too because of the low price.
but I found the 3000mAH Extended Battery and thought of buying it, untill I saw that my Balliitic SG maxx probably won't fit, and I want my phone to have a good protection, so is there a good case that can provide some decent protection for the phone with the extended battery?
Or.. maybe you know of eBay store that sells genuine I9300 battery or any other online store that sells genuine batteries and that ships internationally?
Thanks

Buy a zerolemon 7000mah battery and your case fears will go away
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thanks for the help, but I really don't want my phone to look and feel like a refrigerator, I prefer something at max the size of the 3000. but that it will have a good protective case in the style of ballistic, that gives quite a good protection in case your phone falls on its screen ( which happened a few times with this case and it really saved it)
I just cant seem to find genuine batteries!

I have 2 brand new Otterbox Defender series warranty replacements for sale, a Grey on white and Black on black with clip holsters for sale. Looking to sell both for cheap in a bundle. Shoot me a PM if your interested.
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xbmoyx said:
I have 2 brand new Otterbox Defender series warranty replacements for sale, a Grey on white and Black on black with clip holsters for sale. Looking to sell both for cheap in a bundle. Shoot me a PM if your interested.
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I am not looking for a regular case, I have ballistic SG maxx and it's great, but I wanted to know what cases are going to fit the 3000mAh samsung extended battery and that will provide same level of protection (but I highly doubt there are)

Diztronic is the only case for the extended battery that I know of.

otterbox
xbmoyx said:
I have 2 brand new Otterbox Defender series warranty replacements for sale, a Grey on white and Black on black with clip holsters for sale. Looking to sell both for cheap in a bundle. Shoot me a PM if your interested.
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how much like black not grey,bundle price

MIKEY309 said:
how much like black not grey,bundle price
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PM sent.
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i put a bumper around my extended battery. it works a lot better and lasts all day.

zephymobile said:
i put a bumper around my extended battery. it works a lot better and lasts all day.
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Which bumper you bought?
Mind sharing the link or pm me? Thanks

I am also interested in what bumper you are using. Post a link here pls.
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The Diztronic cases are great. Really good quality, and relatively inexpensive too. I have the matt Black one on mine.
I only wish they came in more colors (I'd really like a red one).

Guys I found a battery on eBay which looks nice, and I want you to tell me what you think about it :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PolarCell-Akku-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-S3-LTE-mit-NFC-Antenne-GT-i9300-GT-i9305-Accu-/370701496095?pt=DE_Handy_PDA_Akkus&hash=item564f87ef1f
It's called Polarcell it's German :laugh:..with NFC, and many of this battery have already been sold. Maybe any of you here got this battery?
I am really close to buying it, it looks good.