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[VIDEO REVIEW] Otterbox Commuter/Impact on sale NOW, Still waiting for Defender

10/7/2010: Impact is now for sale on otterbox.com, review to follow in the coming weeks.
9/11/2010: Got the Commuter case today and made a little video so you guys can check it out. This is my first ever video review, so go easy on me!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqBZQUox-ZE
Commuter Cases (only) are on sale this morning 9/9/2010!!
http://www.otterbox.com/htc-cases/htc-evo-4g-cases/htc-evo-commuter-series-case
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http://www.otterbox.com/htc-cases/htc-evo-4g-cases/htc-evo-commuter-series-case
I've been monitoring the otterbox website for changes ever since I got the EVO and they finally added the cases to the site! can't order them yet, but you can see them at least. looks like they were worth the wait!!!
http://www.otterbox.com/htc-cases/htc-evo-4g-cases/
Impact ($19.99):
Commuter (34.99)
and the big daddy:
Defender ($49.99)

Anyone having past experience with otterbox able to tell me, I have the Seidio rugged and the main thing I like is that it's basically 2 cases in one, for work I can use the rugged and every day I can use the Innocase 2
Does the Otterbox Defender work the same way? Or is it simply one skin?

holy ****. do want defender naow!

FINALLY!
Now lets see how long it takes for people to be able to order them. Oh and as far as how these cases compare to Seidio...their is NO comparison
Is it me, or does the Defender case cover up the bottom buttons? That would be freaking awesome!

redrazr7791 said:
FINALLY!
Now lets see how long it takes for people to be able to order them. Oh and as far as how these cases compare to Seidio...their is NO comparison
Is it me, or does the Defender case cover up the bottom buttons? That would be freaking awesome!
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Yes, I realize this, I have several friends with iPhone cases, but as I said, my main reason for liking the Seidio I have is that when I don't need full protection I can downgrade to something a bit more sleek and manageable

lc3necro said:
Yes, I realize this, I have several friends with iPhone cases, but as I said, my main reason for liking the Seidio I have is that when I don't need full protection I can downgrade to something a bit more sleek and manageable
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Understood the more options, the better.

They're very sexy, but I'm just going to keep my belt clip and naked EVO. I don't want to put this thing in my pocket.

Being that I've had 3 otterbox cases and now the seidio rugged... I can say the rugged is quality ... I actually dropped it at 12 feet today. Not a scratch. Seidio has or will have matching dock and cardock aaaaaand the holsters...

I wonder if it has anything to do with me yelling at them to hurry the F up in emails lately lmao
in response to how the otterbox works, depends on the series.
the lower ones like a skin bet premo, the middy is kinda like the seido it looks
and the beast is used all in one.

Ummmmm... how are you supposed to use the camera on the Defender?

^you cant be serious

goodelyfe said:
^you cant be serious
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Looks like its covered with silicon to me...

I really like the look of these but they don't have a belt clip holster type thing that it clips into like the seido does it?
Thats the main reason I have the innocase II is because is think so I can fit it in my pocket when im out and about and if I am at work wearing my belt I can just clip it right into my belt clip.

pretty sure the silicone u see on the defender case is there because thats whats inside the case...not an actual phone.
the defender series of case's always comes with a belt clip btw idk about the others.

Alanmw86 said:
pretty sure the silicone u see on the defender case is there because thats whats inside the case...not an actual phone.
the defender series of case's always comes with a belt clip btw idk about the others.
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Neither the Impact nor Commuter cases come with a belt clip.

Well that is great news but what is the hold up? They say it takes a couple months but the Evo was out a couple weeks before the iPhone 4 and they have cases for them already!

MrDSL said:
I really like the look of these but they don't have a belt clip holster type thing that it clips into like the seido does it?
Thats the main reason I have the innocase II is because is think so I can fit it in my pocket when im out and about and if I am at work wearing my belt I can just clip it right into my belt clip.
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the defender comes with a holster, the others do not

I'm thoroughly impressed, well worth the wait

No colors? Girls like colors. D=

if the demands enough you may talk them into doing a pink one but idk, they do a few colors for the iphone, But i dont think theres enough demand for the evo.
IDK what the hold up is, its extremely annoying and frustrating, but I imagine now that they are up on the site we should see them within a week or so ID HOPE!

Surface II or active

This is my final question about a case for my Evo, Im down to the Seidio Innocase II Surface and the Active which case will be the better choice? I red a couple reviews about the active not fitting correctly and i heard horror stories about the surface scratching the edges

I love my blue Seidio Innocase II Surface Case (looks purple on amazon)... Fits tight, no play. I have to go slow when I put it on so that I don't lift up the edge of my invisashield.

I think my case is the active and I hate it. The back has started to peel and a corner broke like it came unglued. I'm going to get an otterbox instead I think.
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Nefariouss said:
I think my case is the active and I hate it. The back has started to peel and a corner broke like it came unglued. I'm going to get an otterbox instead I think.
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Looks like you have the innocase active limited edition, available only through amazon. I have the same and the plastic skeleton doesn't fit 100% perfectly, but it's not bad. I too had some clips (top and bottom right) break off, but mine gets banged up a lot while i'm at work so I wasn't too surprised.
The regular innocase active looks like the skeleton has been enlarged to prevent the clips from breaking.
I just ordered an otterbox commuter case and a seidio innocase rugged combo.
Personally, I like having the combo of a hard shell with the soft cushion of the silicone.
-SLS-

Nefariouss said:
I think my case is the active and I hate it. The back has started to peel and a corner broke like it came unglued. I'm going to get an otterbox instead I think.
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I had the exact same thing happen, but sedio did honor the warranty. Just a thought.

I bought the PT brand from Best Buy today and I believe it is the same as the surface. It is made by Seidio but labeled differently.
I love it. Doesn't add much bulk and feels good in the hand.

Well maybe I'll give them a call about the warranty. I like the overall case design just disappointed in the flaws I've had with it so far. Thanks for the heads up.

Nefariouss said:
Well maybe I'll give them a call about the warranty. I like the overall case design just disappointed in the flaws I've had with it so far. Thanks for the heads up.
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I'm in the same boat, my rugged has had the corners break off both on my case and my wife's.
I don't think I want to pay for the shipping to replace it through warranty though...I think I may just wait for TridentCase to make a Kraken case for the Evo.

Well, just got the seidio rugged case today and i'm really not impressed. Basically a larger version of the active limited edition. The plastic skeleton seems better quality though. Cheap port covers. My suggestions to seidio: take the rugged and shrink it to fit without the surface. Then make the belt clip so the phone can be inserted face in AND face out and reconfigure the top latch to be smaller/smoother.
Long story short, I switched back to my active limited while I wait for the trident cyclops and the otterbox commuter cases that I ordered to arrive.
Ps: I noticed that the exoskelleton from the rugged fits PERFECTLY over the one from the active limited.
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Nothing beats OtterBox cases NOTHING!!
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JArcher84 said:
Nothing beats OtterBox cases NOTHING!!
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Except apparently themselves. Late to the market, they've lost a ton of sales.

SouL Shadow said:
My suggestions to seidio: take the rugged and shrink it to fit without the surface.
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I don't think I understand. It seems like you are telling them to make the Active, they already do that.

SouL Shadow said:
Looks like you have the innocase active limited edition, available only through amazon. I have the same and the plastic skeleton doesn't fit 100% perfectly, but it's not bad. I too had some clips (top and bottom right) break off, but mine gets banged up a lot while i'm at work so I wasn't too surprised.
The regular innocase active looks like the skeleton has been enlarged to prevent the clips from breaking.
I just ordered an otterbox commuter case and a seidio innocase rugged combo.
Personally, I like having the combo of a hard shell with the soft cushion of the silicone.
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No problems with my innocase active I got from eBay, I've seen a lot of people complaining about the limited edition one Amazon sells, very happy with mine though, and ebay had it cheaper than seidio's website. The otterbox isn't bad but only comes in one color I think.
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bharris25 said:
No problems with my innocase active I got from eBay, I've seen a lot of people complaining about the limited edition one Amazon sells, very happy with mine though, and ebay had it cheaper than seidio's website. The otterbox isn't bad but only comes in one color I think.
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Hate to be a bother, but anyway you or anyone can post pictures of their Active case? I'm on the fence about buying one, and if I do it'll be the Active case with holster combo.
Seidio says the camera does not touch any flat surface with the case, and it actually looks as if it doesn't add TOO much bulk to the phone like some others, and a couple of the Otterbox's I was looking at fall into that category.

aronslusa said:
Hate to be a bother, but anyway you or anyone can post pictures of their Active case? I'm on the fence about buying one, and if I do it'll be the Active case with holster combo.
Seidio says the camera does not touch any flat surface with the case, and it actually looks as if it doesn't add TOO much bulk to the phone like some others, and a couple of the Otterbox's I was looking at fall into that category.
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The camera does not touch on a flat surface.
The case adds very little bulk, but it will sure seem like it does when you hold the evo naked after using it a while. Same for any case of this type.
I have the regular active (not the LE with smaller outer shell) and the rubbery outer coating has worn off in the corners like in the pics of the LE that were posted. I'm sure this is due to my using it in a snug leather case, and is confined to the corners. No big deal to me. You can only tell if you look closely.
As far as fit goes, it is snug and well designed. Button use is as good as naked. Only complaint is dust builds up slowly on the left side where the outer shell fits into the soft inner layer. I take it apart and rinse the soft layer off every couple weeks.
My phone has taken several 3ft drops (off desk, out of shirt pocket while tying shoe lace) and is completely unharmed.
Is it the best case in the world? Maybe not, but it is comfortable to hold and protects the phone very well.
If this one were to break, I may try the otterbox but I'm not parting with it any time soon.
The pictures on Seidio's web site are better than what I could send you.
JAson

JArcher84 said:
Nothing beats OtterBox cases NOTHING!!
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fanboy much?

I have the New Blue/Black Active Case and i LOVE it it fits perfectly its easy to take off if you need to swap batteries or put it in a dock, the new STyle Active is very durable doesn't crack easily.
Ive had mine for months now and the only visable issue with the back is where the Seidio name is its rubbing off from being set down and rubbed against other than that it's great it fits perfectly doesn't shift no gaps nothing.
the pictures they posted for the active in the beginning of this post is from the Active LIMITED it was their trial run before they changed it to the new Style
This is The New Active Case

Case + Holster Round-Up!

Hey guys, just putting together a thread for a round-up for Cases for the Galaxy Nexus that includes/has a Belt Clip Holster with it.
Looks like Seidio came out with their famous awesome Surface case with holster combo, unfortunately it's like the Nexus S case because of the curve/humb on the back, so it's not a slide-on case, it's a snap on front/back, which I didn't like on the Nexus S.
http://www.seidioonline.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=BD2-HR3SSGNL-BK
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Seidio Active Combo Case with Holster:
Active case is a combination of silicone and hard plastic.
Works with GSM 2000mah Extended Battery, VERY tight fit though
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BD2-HK3SSGNLK-BK
Anyways just searching on eBay found some case+Holster combos.
Posting it here to ask if anyone has them, or want to buy them and let us know!
Qmadix "Holster Shell Combo"
Works with GSM 2000mah Extended Battery.
My review of this case: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20751992
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...er-Shell-Combo-Qmadix-US-Seller-/270870724231
PureGear Case Holster Belt Clip Kickstand:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...ase-Holster-Belt-Clip-Kickstand-/350516211396
Verizon's Case + holster combo kickstand (Exactly the same as above but with different pattern):
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/...ryDetails&archetypeId=12926&accessoryId=49884
Verizon sells it in a bundle (with car charger) and seperate in stores. Online only the bundle.
Otterbox Defender Series:
Looks like holster can be used both screen in and screen out.
http://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Gal...or=20&start=1&cgid=samsung-galaxy-nexus-cases
Generic:
This one looks like the Qmadix case/holster but is a bit different:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Protector-C...rizon-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-i515-/310364277257
Generic Case, 2 piece snap on like Seidio Surface. No felt inside. Very cheap price:
http://shop.htcpedia.com/galaxy-nexus-holster-case-combo.html
Anybody find any more?

Can you also point out those that work with the extended battery?

I have an Otterbox Defender, phone can go in both ways. Screen out for if you want to use the kickstand.

are there any non-defender holsters that cover the top and bottom of the GN? once the horizontal dock comes out in the US, i'm getting that, and i'll be taking it out of the case often.

UPDATE, found another case/holster combo.

I really want to get a holster for the gym, but I haven't heard enough about any of the available options to order one yet. Hoping some owners will chime in here!

Of course not to forget the official Verizon shell/holster combo.
It has a built in kickstand.
I'm using this one right now actually.

I have the Qmadix and it takes a little flexing to get it right, but you can use it with the extended battery. I've had multiple Qmadix shell/holsters for multiple devices, and they never disappoint.

Seidio released another case: The Seidio Active case. I'm hoping that the size of the case is similar to the otterbox Commuter; and I will be using them in conjunction. If not, I'll probably try to mod the otterbox to fit. here's hoping.

Anyone try just a holster with a jel type case?
After the incredible and losing one from the Verizion case I'm not going that direction again.

Mystery252 said:
I have the Qmadix and it takes a little flexing to get it right, but you can use it with the extended battery. I've had multiple Qmadix shell/holsters for multiple devices, and they never disappoint.
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That's good to hear as I just ordered one of these off eBay.
I used a side pouch for my Droid and was thinking of doing the same for the GN but it's just too darn slick to easily grab and putting a case on it makes it too big to remove from the holster w/o using 2 hands.

Neera said:
Of course not to forget the official Verizon shell/holster combo.
It has a built in kickstand.
I'm using this one right now actually.
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Still needs this one added to the list.

Neera said:
Of course not to forget the official Verizon shell/holster combo.
It has a built in kickstand.
I'm using this one right now actually.
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Yeah this one is exactly like the ebay "PureGear Case Holster Belt Clip Kickstand" I posted above, but with different pattern.

I've also bought the Qmadix case, it should arrive in a few days. Will post a full review.

czonin said:
Can you also point out those that work with the extended battery?
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+ 1, would love to hear which ones fit extended battery.
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Looks like Seidio updated their website to say that their cases are compatible with the LTE and International GSM version now. I also emailed them earlier this week and they said they're compatible with the same case.
Anyone have the Surface case for the GSM yet? Is the phone loose in the case?

i got my seidio active tonight, great case and holster. it's almost the exact same size as the surface case and you can use the extended battery and extended cover without any issues. THIS will be the case i use for the phone.

I have the GSM version of the Nexus, I am also interested in both the Seidio and Qmadix anyone here know or can report if these cases/holster work on the GSM version ? are they tight fit or a bit lose ?
thanks

LeCore said:
i got my seidio active tonight, great case and holster. it's almost the exact same size as the surface case and you can use the extended battery and extended cover without any issues. THIS will be the case i use for the phone.
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Can you post some pics? If this is true it'll be the case I use as well. Currently using the Verizon shell/holster without the battery cover and I dont much like having to leave it that way.

CrappyAlloy said:
Can you post some pics? If this is true it'll be the case I use as well. Currently using the Verizon shell/holster without the battery cover and I dont much like having to leave it that way.
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sure..
they seem to have cut down a little on bulk from the other active cases, as far as protection level goes i'd say it's a little below the defender but will suit my needs just fine
the small gaps between the skeleton and the silicone on the bottom of the phone back and front are due to the extended battery and cover in there. i personally have no problem at all with these gaps since the case flexes to accommodate the battery rather than compresses too tight and force fits it.
if you want any more let me know

Seidio case and holster beats Otterbox

I just noticed Seidio have released a rugged case and holster for the Note which they call "Active".
On my Nexus One I had the less rugged "Surface" cover and it was great. The holster is awesome provided you make sure never to get a bit of your shirt in the holster and pull the phone out as I did once.
The holster has a spring loaded clip which is fantastic. Not like the Otterbox flexing plastic clip. I haven't used the Otterbox holster but the Seidio looks much better.
My Nexus One had one drop onto concrete in the case and was fully protected. The case had a corner don't and tiny crack about 4mm but was ready to go round two. Note is 50% heavier but Active has reinforced corners.
The model they have for the Note also has rib exo skeleton (maybe ABS plastic?) which goes to the corners and side in a six point asterisk configuration for extra tough support over the soft rubbery plastic under case.
The Active is $30 for case, $30 for holster or $50 for both together in the combo pack.
They are also making a not yet available version with a kickstands on the Active case for an extra $5 at $35. Same holster. Kickstand Combo $55.
I'm giving them a week to see if they bring out the kickstand model. Otherwise I'll spring my $50 for the regular Active Combo. It was great on my Nexus One. I can't wait to get this onto my Note and onto my jeans belt :-D
I will have to ditch my extended battery to fit. But I have one of those cheap ebay 10,000mah battery packs to recharge on the go now and its great
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I had the active case with kickstand and it was the best phone case I have ever had. I had the Otterbox commuter case on my HD2 and it broke. The replacement broke as well. I am not an Otterbox fan. Totally sold on the Seidio active case. I would preorder it now if they let me.

I've had Seidio cases that were awesome and some that fell apart. I've had Otters that were awesome and some that fell apart. Both companies are hit or miss in my experience.
I've had Trident and Ballistic cases and all of them were durable and beautiful.

I ordered a combo case last week. Should be here sometime this week, looking forward to it.

Is there anything that can beat it? I see Case Mate is here for Note and it looks good. But no holster means no deal for me.
Does Seidio have any rugged competitors?
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Wow. I live in Spain and I was about to order the case when I saw shipping was 35 dollars. Total rip off. Case mate only charges 7 dollars. I guess I'll go with case mate as soon as I find out how much thicker it makes the device.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note.

Yeah Seidio are expensive. I'll either pay for it though or switch to Galaxy S3 AND 7 or 10" Note... none of which are available yet...
Probably cheaper to put my Note into a new Seidio suit than two devices into Seidio suits ;-)
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I think the price is reasonable. Not the shipping costs.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note.

Seidio combo
Got the combo case today in the mail. WORKS PERFECT!
fuzzy clip holder to protect the screen, nice spring loaded clip for the belt & spring loaded clip to hold the phone into the holster.

Seidio
Please post some pictures of the case!

p51d007 said:
Got the combo case today in the mail. WORKS PERFECT!
fuzzy clip holder to protect the screen, nice spring loaded clip for the belt & spring loaded clip to hold the phone into the holster.
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Im concerned about how thick it makes the device...i know the surface ones only add about 1mm..
hopefully its still pocketable

Very little added. Less bulk than the Case that at&t has.
Just to see if it would fit, I popped on the speck black at&t case, and it fits
the Seidio belt clip/holder perfectly.
So if you have that one, or something very similar, you can get just the
Seidio belt clip.
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Im concerned about how thick it makes the device...i know the surface ones only add about 1mm..
hopefully its still pocketable
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I'm a big fan of the Otterbox Commuter Series case for my SGS II. This looks like a really good alternative while Otterbox sort themselves out in releasing a case for the Note.

Here are some photos of the Seidio case, next to a 10 dollar case I found
on the internet here> http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260961000978&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:1123
I actually like this 10 dollar case almost if not more than the Seidio case
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Notice how the cutouts for the on/off & volume sort of cover the buttons?
They don't seem to bother it when you want to use them. The other
cases have the rubber sticking over them, and at times when it is in the
clip and I sit down (mine stays on my left hip, means on/off is pointed DOWN)
I see the phone light up because it strikes my pants leg and activates it.
Here it is with the kick stand sticking out.
And here is a photo of BOTH empty cases laying side by side. As you can
see, the cheapy case is a little thinner than the Seidio case.
There ya go...hope it helps. I'm going to use the 10 dollar case from
China this week, see how it goes. I ordered it on Feb 26, a Sunday
in the states, Monday in Hong Kong. I received it via standard mail
on Monday, March 12 in Missouri.

i dont like that because the top/bottom edges are exposed, no good on a drop

Yep, that is the problem with it, but, I'm VERY careful. Ran my Dell Streak for over a year without any case or screen protector on it, just the microfiber pouch.
I don't use screen protectors at all. The only reason I put this plastic/rubberish case on it is because it fits the belt clip like a glove. Oh, the bottom being exposed for me anyway, has the side benefit of fitting the charging dock without having to strip it out of the case.
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i dont like that because the top/bottom edges are exposed, no good on a drop
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In order to use the holster to fit good, do you need the seido case? Can the holster be used if there's no case?
Im still searching for a nice holster

No, it will "fit", but it's VERY loose. I'd be afraid it would fall out.
McLaren__F1 said:
In order to use the holster to fit good, do you need the seido case? Can the holster be used if there's no case?
Im still searching for a nice holster
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Thanks for posting the pics! So all of my other seidio holsters have a rotating clip with strong ratchet. Can you move this holster to be vertical as well a horizontal? From the picture it looks like you can only do horizontal.

Interesting find on Seidio Active Combo
I posted earlier in the ATT forum how I was disappointed in the lack of a good current coupon for a Seidio Active combo.
Turns out that Google really is your friend. I found and ordered the same product from this vendor. The price represents a 30% discount to Seidio's price. I also did not have to pay sales tax (sorry New Yorkers) that I would if I had ordered from Seidio. (They are in Texas).
They also accept paypal which made it super easy to order! If you are interested in this combo, this might save you a bit of money.
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=29587

Seidio extended backdoor and Active case pics

Update: swapped Seidio case for modified $5 bumper case + Seidio holster (details in second post)
Just some pics and first impressions of the combo.
I decided to order the extended battery and case/belt clip combo from Seidio. Just got it yesterday and charged it overnight. Working on discharging it before I go to bed... at 60% I had to watch a Youtube movie with the speaker on and wifi about 2 1/2 times.
I am not going to do a battery review but here are my reasons for getting this. I wanted an extended battery so that I can use all the battery draining things all the time without worrying about the battery dieing on me half way through the day. Yes, I can turn everything off and have it last 3+ days on the stock battery but wanted everything on for use at a moments notice as well as long phone calls, internet surfing, Navigation, WiFi, 3G+ (Tmobile 4G), GPS, Sync, possibly WiFi tethering in the future, etc. I liked the Seidio reviews and backdoor/case look and wanted the belt clip anyway.
Anyway, I really like the Seidio extended backdoor. I like it soo much I regret having to put it in a separate case... it feels good in the hand too. The battery is big and heavy (feels like the phone's weight was doubled). I don't know if the Mugen battery is the same size or not, as I didn't see any threads comparing the two. If I find reviews saying that the Mugen battery lasts longer I might have to get one before my next long trip (I realize they advertise it at 4600, but haven't read a comparison review to the Seidio). I like the Seidio back a LOT. However, the Active case really adds to the bulk and gives it a much bigger feel. I ordered a cheap bumper case which should be here in a couple weeks, but if worse comes to worse I could always cut down a normal case... I didn't have the heart to modify my Otterbox Commuter.
Extra plus and minuses... First, the kickstand is nice and is held closed by a magnet.. if you want a kickstand. However, it adds to the size of the case, which is already pretty big. Second, the case/backdoor shape seems to improve the sound from the speaker. Last, although there are protrusions holding on part of the rubber sides, I doubt they will stay in place with a sliding fall on the face. Not a huge worry, but for such a large case I wish the front was as secure as the Otterbox was... after all, the back is just protecting the Seidio backdoor, which I'm not as concerned about anyway.
As a side note, the Otterbox Communter fits fine in the Seidio clip holster.
Battery comparison:
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Back Door Comparison:
Edit: Some pics with the backdoor on the phone versus the Active case for size comparison.
Active Case vs Commuter:
Backdoor and Active Case pics:
Edit: Some pics with the backdoor on the phone versus the Active case for size comparison.
Hope this helps some of you considering this case.

Update: added pics to this second post of modified $5 bumper case used in place of Seidio case (will use Seidio case for harsher environments)
Another side note: Even without the backdoor and rubber undercase on, the Seidio battery does not fit under the Otterbox Commuter case... it is too big. The Commuter would have to be cut to fit the battery through. I have considered turning the Otterbox into a bumper case, but don't have the heart.
I've just came back from a two month trip in the Philippines seeing all sorts of environments and never really needed the extra protection of the Otterbox. I think if I go on other extended trips in rustic environments I would be fine with the Active case... although I believe the Otterbox Commuter holds the lip over the front a LOT better.
If anything, I might get a baggy case for taking pictures in the rain... I wish I brought it during the last trip since the Philippines was in the rainy season and there were many times I should have taken vids and pics where I didn't because of the rain. I tried a freezer ziplock bag which worked fine for screen controls but made pics very cloudy and blurry.
Updated pics of modified bumper case; slightly loose in Seidio holster but have been using it with the holster for a month now with no issues.

Thanks man. This is absolutely perfect. I've been looking into this but have been kind of skeptical. I think I shall get it now. It's just so expensive.
Apparently the Hyperion 4200 battery works with the seidio case. So I might get that battery and just buy the back door and active case from seidio
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda app-developers app

Updated original post with pic of backdoor on phone vs Active case for size comparison.

Thanks so much, this is absolutely perfect Seidio extended back door and activities

Posted updated pics with modified bumper case suggested in this thread by Angeliou: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1908923&highlight=cheap+bumper+case