I have the GLAS.t screen protector on my phone and I was worried about fitment, but I took a shot at it anyway.
The case consists of 2 individual layers: the first is a silicone case, which is just the more casual Trident Perseus, and the 2nd is the polycarbonate addon which turns it into the Kraken. You can use only the silicone layer if you like.
There were no fitment issues with just the silicone layer since it's flexible, but when I added the polycarbonate layer, it became a little tricky because of my thick GLAS.t screen protector. The fit is very tight and it took me a little adjusting to get it to sit well, but it's working well now.
The only gripes I have so far is the cover for the S-pen. Unlike the USB and headphone covers, there are no hinges or anything to secure the S-pen cover to the rest of the case, so it's just left hanging there all loose and free to flap around. You will be able to see it in the pictures. The second gripe I have is the kickstand. It's secured very tightly. Whenever I pop it out, it makes a loud popping sound and it feel like it's going to break off from the case.
Other than those issues, which are minor to me, I'm loving this case! It overall feels hefty and very solid in the hands. This case is huuuuge compared to my Seidio Active. It makes the already huge Galaxy Note even bigger and heavier. This case is not for everyone, but I figure if you are the type that would buy the Kraken, size shouldn't be an issue to you. If you do want the flexibility of going less rugged when you want, you can always just remove the polycarbonate layer.
Here are some pictures I just snapped:
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You can clearly see the S-pen cover here:
And here:
Here's the case with just the silicone layer:
Here's one comparing the sizes of the Seidio Active and just the silicone layer of the Trident Kraken. They are about the same thickness and same size, with the Trident just a hair taller.
Here's one comparing the size of the Kraken and the naked Note:
Here's some comparing the thickness of the Kraken and the naked Note:
As you can see, it pretty much doubles the thickness of the phone.
Evo 4G63 said:
You can use only the silicone layer if you like.
Unlike the USB and headphone covers, there are no hinges or anything to secure the S-pen cover to the rest of the case, so it's just left hanging there all loose and free to flap around.
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damn it i thought this was perfect case which protects the stylus hope they add some hinges or something
Thanks a lot for pics and review was waiting for this review
can u post some pics with only silicon layer if possible
Do you plan on using that thing as a cannonball? Why so bulky protection :S ?!
With a case like that, I'd expect you're in construction about 500 feet off the floor! lol
Thanks for the thought and many pictures! It certainly helped me arrive at a concrete decision to buy the case. Would you share how thick it was with the outer shell on too?
this reminds me of the ballistic hardcore case i had for my old motorola atrix. that thing could take a drop, accidentally dropped it from the roof, atrix still ran fine, not a single scratch or crack on the atrix, and the case just had a few scratches.
if this case is anything like the ballistic hardcore, it will last you a while.
the only thing i dont like is that it makes the larger galaxy note even larger.
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Amazing. I bet it doesn't even blend.
After a nuclear war there will be 3 things left dust, fog and your phone
Can you let me know how's the protection on the edges. I would really appreciate it
The photos of it on their website make it look like a flat black, but yours looks glossy. Is it because of your flash, or is the hard plastic gloss black?
sankeerths said:
damn it i thought this was perfect case which protects the stylus hope they add some hinges or something
Thanks a lot for pics and review was waiting for this review
can u post some pics with only silicon layer if possible
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I'll take some pictures of it later on tonight.
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Thanks for the thought and many pictures! It certainly helped me arrive at a concrete decision to buy the case. Would you share how thick it was with the outer shell on too?
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I think it doubles the thickness of the phone. I'll take some pictures later on combaring the thickness of the phone to the case.
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The photos of it on their website make it look like a flat black, but yours looks glossy. Is it because of your flash, or is the hard plastic gloss black?
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The silicone is flat black and the outer shell is like semi gloss black.
that looks asoweme...
i wanna it
I added a few more pictures to my first post with just the silicone layer and comparing the sizes.
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Do you plan on using that thing as a cannonball? Why so bulky protection :S ?!
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Self defense! God help whoever that tries to mug me! It'd be like chucking a brick at his face!
Seriously though, I love the way rugged cases look. I like to be able to be rough with the phone without worrying about damage, and the large cases provide me a better grip of the phone while using it.
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this reminds me of the ballistic hardcore case i had for my old motorola atrix. that thing could take a drop, accidentally dropped it from the roof, atrix still ran fine, not a single scratch or crack on the atrix, and the case just had a few scratches.
if this case is anything like the ballistic hardcore, it will last you a while.
the only thing i dont like is that it makes the larger galaxy note even larger.
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I also had that same case for my Atrix and I loved it. The Kraken is kinda like reversed of the Ballistic HC case. The Ballistic HC case has the silicone layer on the outside while the Kraken has the silicone layer on the inside.
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Can you let me know how's the protection on the edges. I would really appreciate it
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The edges are pretty strong too as it has the silicone layer reinforced by a hard polycarbonate layer.
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I think it doubles the thickness of the phone. I'll take some pictures later on combaring the thickness of the phone to the case.
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Ah, all right. Thanks for the reply man. Looking forward to the pictures. Just to be nosey, did you get any of the other attachments for the case too?
My question is actually regarding the Seidio Active Case, how is the case and is it worth going for that case, since i actually like the design more...
If u can post a pic or two it would be highly appreciated with the Seidio case...
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Whats the link to buy it and does it fit the extra large batteries?
Hey thanks a lot for silicon cover photos i m in love with kraken
how abt comparing naken note vs seido like ur last but 1 photo
btw i saw many you tube videos of kraken for other mobiles they all had built in screen protector like defender case from otter box .....did they remove it?
what abt holster ?
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My question is actually regarding the Seidio Active Case, how is the case and is it worth going for that case, since i actually like the design more...
If u can post a pic or two it would be highly appreciated with the Seidio case...
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+1 to that. Looks great.
Can it be used with the outer skeleton?
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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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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.
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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.
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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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Nothing beats OtterBox cases NOTHING!!
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Except apparently themselves. Late to the market, they've lost a ton of sales.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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
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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
I'll try to make this quick. The case has a very nice soft rubbery finish. it fits realyl nicely and tight, but it is not hard to put on at all. It is also easy to take off starting from the top of the phone. It doesn't block any buttons nor the bottom-front and sides of the phones where the soft keys are located and where you usually scroll on the touch screen. I bought this directly from Incipio instead of waiting for it to hit eBay.
Pictures (nevermind the dust on the phone)
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Thanks for the hi-def pics. I'd been looking at the two Incipio cases versus Otterbox. Still not convinced I need a case yet, but the feather looks nice.
awesome - i had a feather case for my zune, and loved it. i was kinda hoping they'd make something for the captivate.
Seems to rather miss the point of a case IMO; what's the point of a case that doesn't cover all 8 corners?
I have this now and like it a lot
Its a case thats meant to stay out of the way but still have some protection, just the back obviously lol. Main thing i like about it is the feel, without a case i always feel like im goin to drop my phone....but with this it gives a better/secure feel in your hands
Hmm this case looks pretty decent. Thanks for the pics, I may end up getting this!
chrisz5z said:
I have this now and like it a lot
Its a case thats meant to stay out of the way but still have some protection, just the back obviously lol. Main thing i like about it is the feel, without a case i always feel like im goin to drop my phone....but with this it gives a better/secure feel in your hands
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Same here. I have dropped my phone 3 times outside since I have owned it from September and once with this Feather case after going to a club and getting wasted.
I'm using this one as well. Tried a number of cases when I had the iphone 3GS. So when I saw they have one for the captivate it was the first case I got.
I'm a bit disappointed though. It doesn't look as symmetrical as the one for iphone. And the rubbery material has rubbed off quite easily at the corners. I did not have this problem with the iphone case.
Still a great case. Love the feel and how thin it is.
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Seems to rather miss the point of a case IMO; what's the point of a case that doesn't cover all 8 corners?
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I agree. If you drop it face first there doesn't seem to be any protection. Personally I like the Otterbox Commuter case as it gives you protection on all corners and still is pretty slim.... but that's just me.
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I agree. If you drop it face first there doesn't seem to be any protection. Personally I like the Otterbox Commuter case as it gives you protection on all corners and still is pretty slim.... but that's just me.
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COmmutter looks like it adds too much bulk, like the cheap ebay plastic snap ons. those things are horrible
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COmmutter looks like it adds too much bulk, like the cheap ebay plastic snap ons. those things are horrible
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The otterbox commuter case is going to make the phone larger in width it but it offer 100% protect to the phone. The plastic is no way cheap. It is made of the same polycarbonate material as your case. It is a tight fit with a silicone lining to offer impact protection. Your case only protects the back of the phone. The most most breakable part such as the glass is left completely exposed. I'm not trying to start anything but that case seem completely pointless.
Also, the feather case you are showing is very different from what is showing on their site. You look like to have some sort of belt clip phone holder then a case.
http://www.myincipio.com/Samsung-Ca...tivate-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
Some people don't need the Commuter. I have it and realized it's annoying to take it in and out of your pocket. So a nice thin minimal case like the feather is just what we need for day to day use. When I go camping I'll throw on the commuter.
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The otterbox commuter case is going to make the phone larger in width it but it offer 100% protect to the phone. The plastic is no way cheap. It is made of the same polycarbonate material as your case. It is a tight fit with a silicone lining to offer impact protection. Your case only protects the back of the phone. The most most breakable part such as the glass is left completely exposed. I'm not trying to start anything but that case seem completely pointless.
Also, the feather case you are showing is very different from what is showing on their site. You look like to have some sort of belt clip phone holder then a case.
http://www.myincipio.com/Samsung-Ca...tivate-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
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It seems like it's a website mistake as those pics are exactly the same as the ones used for the EDGE case.
I agree though, the part of the phone that needs the most protection is the part where this case has absolutely none. Their feather case for the Vibrant is designed far better.
that case looks pretty sweet
Thanks for the heads up. I've never heard of this product but bought one. I really like it. Very sleek.
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Thanks for the heads up. I've never heard of this product but bought one. I really like it. Very sleek.
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No problem. I just with it came in White or Red
thank for posting pics, definitely going to order this now.
I tried incipio feather and it broke like in 2 week. I had a great experience with feather for iphone but not for the captivate!
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I tried incipio feather and it broke like in 2 week. I had a great experience with feather for iphone but not for the captivate!
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They will send you a new one. Just be careful putting it on and taking it off.
bought Insipio feather from Amazon. Love it. It gives you protection for back and some protection for corners, but it doesn't make it totally alien or bulky looking because the glossy parts are still exposed. If you want complete protection then this is not for you, but if you want some protection yet still sharp looking without matt/dull finish all over the phone then this is for you. Something about matt cover not being visible over the front of the phone makes it appealing.
im looking for a thin atrix case.. any suggestions
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im looking for a thin atrix case.. any suggestions
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I want a simlar thing, I think I'm going to just wait for the OEM rugged battery door; looks sweet and will still work with the docks!
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=27649
I picked up the bodyglove that ATT sells, love it so far feels good in the hand and deosn't add bulk to the phone. Bought the otterbox but that thing is huge don't like at all sucks to cause the store I got it from doesn't do returns so currently selling it on ebay.
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Here is also a thread where they are talking about the three that can be found at ATT website besides the otterbox
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=958367
I bought this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004O95J0Y
I have used this material in several phones , it kind of adheres to surfaces
I'll get it next week and report back
I got the Body Glove and think the thickness is perfect.
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I got the Body Glove and think the thickness is perfect.
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I got this one as well. Had it for my Captivate too. Works great and doesn't stick to your pocket lining.
I think the Incipio Feather case should be very thin. Available from them directly or I'm hearing in Radio Shack too.
We have that same case on the wife's iP4 and it adds almost no bulk to the phone. It probably doesn't provide much shock resistance like the Otterbox cases, but prevents scratches and makes it easier to grip.
I purchased a smoke TPU case off of EBay; should be here today or tomorrow. I've used a TPU case on my EVO since about 2 weeks after I had it and I love the feel and the slimness of the case, and the fact that it provides a bumper of sorts to keep the screen from lying on surfaces (unlike the Incipio case).
The one I purchased is item 290530353216 (chose that one due to the seller's location being near to me, only reason really).
If you have prime with Amazon, the case 2 posts above is only $2 with 2 day shipping
http://www.amazon.com/EMPIRE-Black-...LKO4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1298653527&sr=8-2
Can you still dock the phone with the body glove?
The body glove case works with the car dock perfectly. It's a great case. Not to rubbery and not to slippery, just right.
any TPU case is the way to go. rubbery and protective, but not too rubbery to stick in your pocket and not come out.
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The body glove case works with the car dock perfectly. It's a great case. Not to rubbery and not to slippery, just right.
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What about with the standard dock or the HD Multimedia dock?
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I bought this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004O95J0Y
I have used this material in several phones , it kind of adheres to surfaces
I'll get it next week and report back
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If you have prime with Amazon, the case 2 posts above is only $2 with 2 day shipping
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are they easy to take off and put on? is the material bendable?
I purchased the Speck case at the Att store. Very good protection nice looks without the added bulk of an otterbox case.
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Cross posting this from the Incipio thread:
Just scored the Incipio Feather case (in black) - we're already using one on our iPhone 4, and I really like it. I wanted something to cover the back/side, provide better grip, and maybe offer a touch of drop resistance, but that's secondary.
The material is super thin, like 0.5mm or thinner, it basically adds no bulk to the phone. It does come with a screen protector, but I doubt I'll use it, I'm pretty gentle with my phones and they're usually just in my pocket (and I keep my rusty nails and broken glass in a +different+ pocket). Plus the design isn't edge-to-edut
The fit is tight, really clean, the ports/buttons are easily accessible. It uses that popular "soft touch" type material, which has an almost felt like surface. We have a Speck case that's like this. The nice thing vs. silicone is it's grippy, but it doesn't attract dust ~n~ gunk and wipes clean. It also isn't so sticky that it's hard to get out of a pocket!
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The Body Glove does not work with these docks. It will fit (extremely tight), but the thickness of the sides of the case near the HDMI and microUSB ports keeps the phone from sitting all the way down on the dock. The end result is that it doesn't trigger or power the device.
I ended up returning my dock because of this.
+1 for the Incipio feather. Its the right mix of style and protection in the this case range. I dropped my phone about two feet this morning, and the feather was more than adequate to protect it.
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+1 for the Incipio feather. Its the right mix of style and protection in the this case range. I dropped my phone about two feet this morning, and the feather was more than adequate to protect it.
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Out of curiosity, did you try your screen protector?
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Cross posting this from the Incipio thread:
Just scored the Incipio Feather case (in black) - we're already using one on our iPhone 4, and I really like it. I wanted something to cover the back/side, provide better grip, and maybe offer a touch of drop resistance, but that's secondary.
The material is super thin, like 0.5mm or thinner, it basically adds no bulk to the phone. It does come with a screen protector, but I doubt I'll use it, I'm pretty gentle with my phones and they're usually just in my pocket (and I keep my rusty nails and broken glass in a +different+ pocket). Plus the design isn't edge-to-edut
The fit is tight, really clean, the ports/buttons are easily accessible. It uses that popular "soft touch" type material, which has an almost felt like surface. We have a Speck case that's like this. The nice thing vs. silicone is it's grippy, but it doesn't attract dust ~n~ gunk and wipes clean. It also isn't so sticky that it's hard to get out of a pocket!
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Off topic: Which lock screen app are you using? Also, what's the app at the bottom of the screen? Thanks.
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.
This is a new case offered by Incipio I already ordered mine I was just wondering if anyone has this case because I've searched the forums and found not anyone has mentioned it. I like tpu cases but I like the feel of polycarbonate. This case is probably similar to the Spigen NGP neo hybrid, which is what I was waiting for but I can't wait any longer. So let me know what you guys think about it if you own it.
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...-Soft-Shell-Case-with-Polycarbonate-Frame.asp
Coupon code Sum2012 for 20% off. 27.99 free shipping.
I really like this one...
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http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...-SHINE-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp
1SiK1500 said:
I really like this one...
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...-SHINE-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp
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I just ordered the DualPro Shine last night!
mav3rick478 said:
I just ordered the DualPro Shine last night!
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Please post pictures when it comes in! what color combo did you get?
How do these stack up against the Trident Aegis or Otterbox Commuter cases? This case life sits right between those two in terms of pricing.
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Just got my s3 today and got the incipio case from radio shack, just so it wasn't naked. The case is alright, light and thin, but the screen saver blows.
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ughh I was gonna post this case, but I thought people already know about it! I think it's super nice. wanna see some reviews! :d Thanks for posting it.
ericpd said:
How do these stack up against the Trident Aegis or Otterbox Commuter cases? This case life sits right between those two in terms of pricing.
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I had a commuter for about 24hrs... Now on a silicryllic and couldn't be happier. I have no kids, no real damage to any device but an iPhone that fell completely face flat onto hardwood @ 4ft and shattered into 100 pieces in an incase slider.
Otterbox Commuter
Pros
- Tough as hell! It seems overkill for my everyday use. People with defenders must play baseball with their devices.
- Dust covers will keep things cleaner.
- Flash, Camera, speaker are seperate cutouts and deep.
Cons
- Added way too much thickness IMO. I don't remember my iPhone 3GS in a case being this thick...
- Plastic is SLIPPERY. You need such a tough case because you'll be dropping it more than naked.
- Plastic came down the sides further than I would like, so you're holding onto it's slippery face, and not the rubber near the screen face.
- Buttons are terrible to press, way to hard.
- Damn near impossible to remove. I like to remove mine for cleaning once a week or two, and switch out with a thin hard shell depending on my day.
Incipio Silicryllic (Should note I've had this on two other phones now, but been happy with it's durability on them)
Pros
- Slips into pocket very easy.
- Isn't too thick
- Adds side grip over stock
- Looks much better, frankly more grown-up too.
- Slightly easier to hit the home button
- Around $10 cheaper than Commuter
Cons
- Probably not as protective as the Commuter on big drops(Based on a GNex and Titan, It's still very good, better than a TPU, hard shell, etc)
- Flash, Camera, Speaker opening is one large hole, easier to get the lens if it's lands on a protrusion.
- no port coverings
- Silicone can catch dust, but a quick wipe takes care of anything visible with it's clean lines.
This thread was about the Incipio Faxion guys not other incipio cases
Got my faxion case.. And I like it... It is thinner and lighter than the sycrillic and has good drop protection. It is in between a two piece case like sycrillic and a tpu case.. The polycarbonate back does scratch up fairly easy. I have the blue and Grey case. The white might not show up as much. I will post pics if I get the time.
Oh dang I never noticed this was a TPU/Polycarb case . How sturdy is the TPU core around the top and the bottom of the phone? I recently got the Silicryllic case and I don't like how loose the top and especially the bottom where the USB mini port is. It feels like that area might tear sooner or later.
mossolb said:
Oh dang I never noticed this was a TPU/Polycarb case . How sturdy is the TPU core around the top and the bottom of the phone? I recently got the Silicryllic case and I don't like how loose the top and especially the bottom where the USB mini port is. It feels like that area might tear sooner or later.
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While silicone does tend to be a little more flexible, I've never had even a pure silicone case tear on me yet, and I've had versions for years on a phone and a 7" tablet (switched to a folio for the tablet, though - better screen protection)
IMO, I'd always prefer silicone over TPU in a hybrid case, since it both provides better grip (if exposed by the polycarb shell) and better shock absorption. I don't think I'd ever want a pure silicone case for a phone ever again, though, since while the extreme grippiness is great, it's a lint magnet and a pain to pull out of your pocket sometimes. Also, it's too easy for toddlers to rip it off.
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While silicone does tend to be a little more flexible, I've never had even a pure silicone case tear on me yet, and I've had versions for years on a phone and a 7" tablet (switched to a folio for the tablet, though - better screen protection)
IMO, I'd always prefer silicone over TPU in a hybrid case, since it both provides better grip (if exposed by the polycarb shell) and better shock absorption. I don't think I'd ever want a pure silicone case for a phone ever again, though, since while the extreme grippiness is great, it's a lint magnet and a pain to pull out of your pocket sometimes. Also, it's too easy for toddlers to rip it off.
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A friend had a simple silicone case on his phone and had those exact problems as you mentioned with it being a lint magnet and how troublesome to put it in and pull it out of the pocket.
My family recently upgraded their phones to the Epic 4G Touch and I ordered some simple TPU cases for them and I found even though the grip is less compared to the silicone hybrid, just adding some bulk helps with gripping the phones. I like how the TPU cases are just a tighter fit around the phones.
We all have come from phones that were maybe 4+ years old so they were thicker and we didn't have to worry much about damaging the phone from a drop. I myself came from the HTC Mogul so it was a huge change in the thickness of the phone.
What about the body glove drop suit? Anyone seen this, or have any opinions on it.
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great comparison! thanks for sharing!