This is a review of Seidio ACTIVE Case with Multi-Purpose Cover for Nexus 7 - http://www.seidioonline.com/asus-google-nexus-7-active-case-amethyst-p/bd2-csk3asn7-pr.htm
I've been a huge fan of Seidio products, and have tested and reviewed most of their Note 2 cases. Their product always stands apart because of the high quality of material, perfect fitment, piece of mind you get knowing your gadget is protected, and... signature lint magnet of silicone shell So being familiar with their line of phone cases, I was curious how will it carry over to my Nexus 7 tablet. No surprise here - this case is Top Notch and Multi-Purpose Cover takes it to another level!!!
Let's first start with a case itself. This is a signature dual layer ACTIVE design with shock absorbent inner silicone shell and outer skeleton made out of high impact polymer that provides additional corner and side protection. The inner shell by itself has a very nice tight fit with a wrap around reinforced bumper which is surprisingly wide enough and will nicely cover the edges of screen protector (if you have one). It also has rugged side grips that will be exposed even after external skeleton shell is attached. All the port cutouts are precise and aligned perfectly. Power and Volume up/down buttons are covered, easy to press, and have perfect tactile feedback. The fitting of inner and outer shelves is like a glove. Outer shell has a very smooth rubbery finish - a signature Seidio coating. The tablet with a case feels very solid in your hand, great grip and absolutely non-slippery. Also, relatively lightweight.
So, if we are talking about Sedio case, where is the signature magnetic kickstand? This function is brilliantly implemented as part of Multi-Purpose Cover. For anybody considering getting ACTIVE case without it, do yourself a favor and get this cover, its a MUST have!!! First of all it serves as a cover for the top of the case. Very nice tight fitting cover to protect your screen. It latches on securely, thanks to 4 dimples (one on each corner) and 4 bumps (matching on inner corners of the cover) that interconnect together. No need to worry about cover scratching your screen since inner stand part has a felt lining. Once you remove the cover, you can attach it to the back of the case, through the same interconnected dimple/bump - another great idea so you don't loose your cover when its open. And to top it all - the inner part of the cover lifts up to turn into kickstand with 10 adjustable angles. In a kickstand position you can place your tablet in either portrait or landscape - very sturdy and secure. The cover itself on outside has 2 rubbery non-slip pads that will grip to any surface, thus protecting your case/stand from sliding.
Honestly, I can't even think of one negative, except for lint magnet which as I mentioned before became a signature thing with Seidio lol!!! Its a very versatile case which gives your Nexus 7 tablet a great rugged protection for indoors and outdoors. Definitely a must have!!!
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Just got mine today and love it so far
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Thanks for all the pictures. Nice kitchen too, +1.
Shattered my last N7 so looking for a drop-proof case. This or Otterbox? Iwish Otterbox made their Commuter series for the N7, bec Defender looks like overkill.
The rear of the Poetic Revolution with all it's visible kickstands looks like a cheap plastic picture-frame.
Gumdrop and BobJ, I dunno, don't really like the design of just a big piece of rubber/gel/silicone.
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This is a review of Trident Aegis case for S4: http://www.tridentcase.com/shop-pro...i9505/aegis-case-samsung-galaxy-iv-i9505.aspx
Having tested Aegis for N2, I was a little surprised about design change for S4 where instead of a dual injected layer (two layers combined) they went back to 2 separate layers design. After testing this case with my display model of S4, I quickly realized - this is a good change! Let me start first by actually taking a note of the packaging box Aegis came in. I just think it's totally awesome how this company embraced the image of Trident and different mythological creatures for every case in their series, and how it gets reflected even in the packaging cardboard box it comes in. Of course, the display package looks cool too. In addition to the case, Trident also included a screen protector and a pocket catalog with all of their cases with installation instructions for each. Obviously I didn't install the screen protector, but it doesn't feel flimsy like some of those cheap ebay ones. Something that I found very useful, their protective layer which you peel off before installation has a guiding dotted line which makes it very helpful with alignment during the install. I think it's a nice touch to include a bonus free screen protector considering not too many case company do that anymore.
Now to the case itself. It consists of two layers, inner shock-absorbing silicone layer and outer hardened PC plastic shell. Aegis series was always considered for casual use, but this S4 version stepped it up to a very decent rugged use. According to Trident website, this case actually meets Military standards (MIL-STD-810F for vibration and drop), and it sure feels like it. Inner silicone layer has nice textured thicker back padding and also a thicker all around bumper with enhanced corner protection. The screen bumper is raised so there shouldn't be any issues placing the phone down on the screen. It also has attached port covers for micro-usb and headphone ports. I do have to mention because this is silicone material there is some pull around the edges. At the same time, I have not noticed it being lint magnet, and it felt pocket friendly. Outer PC shell wraps around the back with extra top/bottom protection and 4 side grips to keep inner shell from sliding off. Also, it has a dust cover for the speaker. Both shells interconnect with a precision and wrap around S4 to give a solid protection. In addition to covering headphone, micro-usb, and speaker ports, power/volume buttons are covered as well and have a very nice tactile feedback feel. The camera/flash is one common opening, and with border lining of inner silicone layers it makes sure your don't get flash reflection which often a problem on white cases where pictures get overexposed.
Overall its a very impressive case which should be considered for both casual and outdoor use, and will definitely give you a piece of mind if you drop the phone. Not to mention that it also comes in 5 different colors. What makes it totally insane is that on Amazon you can get it now for about $17 shipped, and that includes screen protector!!!
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+1 - great write up. This is by far my favorite line of cases and it is great on the s4.
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Nice review!. I have the Commuter but I'm considering this one because it looks more protective. Thanks
keltsi95 said:
Nice review!. I have the Commuter but I'm considering this one because it looks more protective. Thanks
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maybe i'm a little paranoid but i'm currently using this case right now with the spigen glas tr slim and it seems like the case could be popped off inadvertantly. it doesn't seem to fit that snug and i can pull back the rubber parts on the right and left easily.
edit 10-13-2013
after a month i think it's a pretty decent case. i had to buy a headphone adapter to get any headphone to fit inside the jack though.
M919
Does this case fit the M919?
This is a review of Seidio ACTIVE case with holster for Samsung Galaxy S4. http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-active-case-holster-black-p/bd2-hk3ssgs4k-bk.htm
For those familiar with Seidio line of cases, you will find S4 version to be in line with their other ACTIVE designs. Seidio ACTIVE case fits perfectly in between of their SURFACE and CONVERT lines. I wouldn't call it a slim case, but it's slimmer than some of the other dual layer cases. It also offers a decent protection thanks to its dual-layer design. Inner silicone shell is shock absorbent soft silicone with a wrap-around reinforced lip and side-grip molds. External shell, the exoskeleton, is made out of PC material with a nice flex and offers additional layer of corner/top, side, and back protection. The feel of this exoskeleton layer is very smooth and rubberized (Seidio signature) which gives you a good grip in addition to holding down the inner layer.
All the port openings have a perfect cutout and spot on alignment. Power and volume up/down buttons are covered, easy to push and a have great tactile response. Also, with inner layer being soft silicone, you never have to worry about your oddly shaped after-market micro-usb plugs or over-sized headphone connectors since those openings will stretch. I know some people prefer a tight layer around the phone without any pull. With ACTIVE there is some pull around areas where external exoskeleton is not holding it down, but it comes to an advantage for those who worry about their screen protectors since soft silicone wraps around and will not push on the edges of sp if you have the kind which comes closer to the phone's edge. Also, it offers a decent bumper so there is no worrying of putting the phone face down on the surface. Exoskeleton includes a signature magnetic kickstand which I found to have no interference with phone functionality. Kickstand is very solid and works great in landscape orientation of the phone. Don't forget, there is also a generous selection of colors for exoskeleton shell, and those colors look really awesome in rubberized finish.
Holster is another great bonus, and I find Seidio holster design with reinforced bottom corners and spring-loaded latch to be one of the best out there. With a felt inner lining there is no issue of scratching your screen. Fitment is perfect, like a glove. No worries about wobbling or sliding inside. Also, the clip swivels around to adjust the angle of how you want it to be mounted on the belt. Clip itself is very sturdy and heavy duty.
Overall, Seidio stayed consistent with a design and quality of their previous ACTIVE phone cases, so you will not be disappointed!
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looks cool ive been looking for a case with a kickstand so i might just go with this one
I personally don't care for this case, but I just bought my step son this model for his S3, he loves it!
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Thanks to MobileFun for providing me with the Seidio Dilex Case, they have a large range of accessories for any mobile/tablet device especially the Nexus 7 so it is worth checking them out
The main area where this case excels at is protection for your Nexus 7, if you have used a case like the Case Mate Tough for your phone, this is pretty much the same but with a few extra features.
Overall, it is relatively easy to fit and remove the case.
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We have two layers of protection, a shock absorbent soft silicone layer that surrounds the back, sides and front edges of the tablet completely and a outer hard plastic shell that houses the main body of the device, there is also a hard plastic shell that can clip onto the front of the tablet and protect the screen, this particular part also has the multi angle media viewing stand on the other side.
There are cut outs for the speakers, 3.5mm jack, micro USB socket, there are no cut outs for the power and volume buttons, however, the soft silicone rubber does not impact the buttons and ease of activating them, only the "feel".
The soft silicone layer covers the edges on the front and adds about 2mm above the screen, this is to provide a raised edge for when the tablet is placed flat down on the surface to stop the screen from touching the desk surface.
We also have an integrated multi angle media viewing stand, there are 10 different viewing angles in a landscape and portrait orientation! There is very little risk of the stand/case slipping since we have two non-slip pads on the front of the screen plastic cover.
Overall, the case adds a fair bit of bulk and not much weight. The case is very nicely designed.
With this case on, you have more grip when holding the tablet and it feels pretty comfortable in the hand too, personally I still prefer the feel of the Nexus 7 "naked".
My biggest gripe with cases that use a soft silicone layer is that they are a dust magnet! Within a day, you will have dust built up on the silicone layer and it is very hard to remove the dust...
Lastly this case does NOT interfere with NFC and is compatible with SOME wireless chargers, however, not the Nexus wireless charger.
Like the Case Mate Tough for my One S, I have no doubt that the Nexus 7 could take quite a few knocks with this case on and still come out in superb working condition, not willing to test this out though!
Conclusion:
If you are wanting the very best protection with a few neat features and don't mind losing the minimal look/feel of the Nexus 7 then this is the case to get! Whilst the case is superb overall in terms of design, protection and features, it is still a bit expensive (£39.99) in my opinion.
Pros:
Superb protection
Great multi viewing angle stand
Nice design overall
Compatible with most wireless chargers and NFC still works
Cons:
Silicon layer is a dust magnet
Adds a fair bit of bulk
A bit expensive
I just bought one of these myself, I'd like to add that my N7 2013 still fits into my back jean pocket even with the front cover on, and still works on my Nokia DT-900 Qi charger.
This is a review of Seidio SURFACE case and holster for Galaxy S5. http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s5-surface-kickstand-combo-black-p/bd2-hr3ssgs5k-bk.htm
It has been almost a tradition for me to review Seidio cases with every new phone or tablet. So, keeping up with a tradition I would like to share with you their latest SURFACE case for Galaxy S5. If you are already familiar with Seidio line of these slim cases, also known as Platinum in Best Buy, there is not going to be too many surprises since it still fits like a glove and offers a basic light duty protection. But nevertheless, let's take a closer look at what I have found.
SURFACE is the slimmest case in Seidio collection, but contrary to some other slim cases it actually offers an acceptable level of protection (both scratch and drop) for everyday use. Designed as two interlocking sliding pieces, it offers a unique way to go on the phone and to take it off without pulling/stretching the edges of the case. Once both of the halves put together, it stays securely intact even if you drop it down. Made out of hard plastic material, it's lined with a soft felt layer inside to keep your phone from scratches and for extra shock dampening. Outside surface has a very soft rubberized coating to improve the grip, and to add extra friction once you put it on the surface - it will not slide if you bump it off any surface. Also, it provides a lip to put the phone face down without worrying of scratching it's display and allowing extra space margin for screen protector. It actually worked well with my tempered glass screen protector. Assembled, it feels very solid and secure in your hand, rubberized finish is very nice to the touch and at the same time will not pull your pants pockets once you take your S5 out.
Thought S5 camera bump is not flush with a battery cover surface, I was pleased to see Seidio came up with a groove in the upper half of the case so that camera doesn't get scratched during assembly, and once assembled nothing sticks out beyond the case surface. Also, all the cutouts are perfectly aligned and easily accessible. There are no sharp edges, every cutout has a nice rounded finish. I especially liked the generous opening for power and volume buttons allowing easy access to otherwise shallow buttons. It also provides an extra room around the flash to slide your finger to heart rate sensor. You will not have any issues accessing a cover of the charging port, and even should have plenty of room for headphones with larger plugs.
Of course, the review of SURFACE will not be complete without mentioning of their unique kickstand - one of the best built-in kickstand available with any of the cases. It's not some cheap plastic after-thought addition, but rather a high quality metal kickstand with magnetic mechanism to snap it back when not in use and without any interference with phone functionality. The kickstand can only be used in landscape view which is very convenient when you want to enjoy watching videos on your S5. And to complete this package, you also have Seidio's holster with one of the best in class spring loaded latches. If you prefer to wear your S5 with SURFACE on your belt, this holster will be the best solution for it with inner felt-lining to protect the display from scratches, clip that swivels in 7 angles, and easy to access latch that keeps phone secure in while also allowing one handed operation to remove the phone.
Overall, if you are looking for a great minimal case that offers both scratch and drop protection (although not as much of heavy duty drop), and a convenience of solid kickstand and holster - SURFACE is the top candidate in that category. Also, keep in mind that once CONVERT shell is available, you will be able to add another layer of heavy duty protection on top of SURFACE.
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This is a review of Seidio DILEX (formerly known as ACTIVE) case and holster for Galaxy S5. http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s5-dilex-kickstand-combo-black-p/bd2-hk3ssgs5k-bk.htm
You have to be living under a rock not to be familiar with Seidio line of popular cases such as SURFACE, ACTIVE, CONVERT, OBEX, etc. I had a pleasure to review and to post about it in this forum for a lot of different Galaxy phones and Nexus tablets. For me SURFACE and ACTIVE was always like two siblings, until ACTIVE name was replaced with DILEX. It did generate some confusion, and even so the name was already introduced with previous models, I'm still making a reference to ACTIVE in the title of the review for those who are not familiar with this change. Have no worry, it is the same good old ACTIVE, just under a different name. I think it was a good decision to rename it because some people probably associate Active with a more rugged outdoor design, something typical for CONVERT or OBEX functionality. Either way, no matter what you call it - it's still the same case with an inner shock absorbing silicone shell and outer soft rubbery flexible pc shell.
This two-layer interlocking design always surprised me with how Seidio was able to keep it that thin. It actually feels like it got more compact and thinner since my reviews of previous DILEX/ACTIVE cases, while drop protection of the phone is still impeccable. The inner silicon shell is typically soft without a tight tpu-like grip around the phone. I know some people don't like when case is pulling around the sides, but the advantage of this particular setup is being able to accommodate different screen protectors including various tempered glass brands where you don't have to worry about case pushing on the edges. I had no issues with my tempered glass protector. The material is still a lint magnet, but it's getting better with less static. The exoskeleton shell goes over inner silicone shell to secure its position in different points of contact, at 4 corners and along both sides. At the top it actually forms a solid lip. This way it provides a decent corner protection and also holds inner shell along it's sides from excessive pull. The outer shell material is flexible which is very important during a drop to survive any cracks. Soft rubbery finish is very nice to the touch and adds non-slippery grip. Speaking of grip, sides of inner shell which are protruding outside of outer shell are sculptured for an excellent grip as well, and I noticed their design has been updated - looks a lot cooler now!
Another advantage of stretchable nature of inner silicon shell is ability to accommodate different shapes and sizes of usb and headphone connectors, and it helps to get to charging port cover. Every other port opening is precisely cutout and aligned perfectly. Volume/Power buttons are covered and easy to push and have a nice tactile response. Another star of this design is metal kickstand with a magnetic closure. It always adds a classy touch to Seidio cases, has a sturdy construction, and magnet doesn't interfere with a phone. This kickstand is intended for landscape viewing mode only. Last but not least accessory is a holster, something I always praise in my Seidio reviews. Beside felt lining to protect the display of the phone and swivel belt clip with a precise click mechanism, it has a very secure spring loaded clip for easy removal of the phone.
Overall, Seidio stayed very consistent with their original design scaled to S5 footprint, and this DILEX case is still a good old ACTIVE with just a new name. Although no wheel was reinvented in here, I always feel like some subtle improvement are present with every new case release from Seidio. Perhaps a bit thinner design and more flexible exoskeleton. Maybe one of these days they will figure out how to keep lint away from that inner shell, but for now just accept it as a great dual layer protection case for your S5 with a bonus functionality of pocket lint collector! As always, shop around on Amazon where you can find the best deal on these cases.
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Thanks for the awesome review!