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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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 Seidio CONVERT case for Samsung Galaxy S4: http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-convert-add-on-kit-black-p/bd2-hk4ssgs4.htm
For those familiar with CONVERT line of Seidio cases, this is going to be another familiar face. Following a proven formula of if ain't broken (and selling well) don't fix it - CONVERT case for S4 is identical to other Siedio CONVERT cases.
The case itself is designed as two cases in one. A lot of you might be familiar with Seidio SURFACE, also available as Platinum case from Best Buy, and Seidio ACTIVE. Now imagine two of these cases combined together with over-sized ACTIVE as an additional protection layer on top of SURFACE - and you will get CONVERT. Since I already reviewed SURFACE in this forum (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265930), I will not go into details again of this hard rubberized "slim" case with a unique interlocking two-half design. So let's look into details of CONVERT "conversion".
To take it to the next level, you get a soft silicon layer which goes right over SURFACE case. Beside offering an extra layer of shock absorption, it also adds a decent grip and port covers for micro-usb and headphones as well as sealing off volume/power button. Since its a silicon layer, power/volume buttons are easy to press and you get nice tactile feedback. Another unique feature - camera/flash gets a port cover as well. The camera port flips back and locks into the outer exoskeleton so you can take pictures without holding it down with another hand. Plus, there is a cutout for SURFACE case kickstand to open up without any obstruction. I do have to note - soft silicon is a lint magnet, not because it's sticky but due to build up static. That's something you will have to live with. Although silicon layer goes on SURFACE with a tight fit, you get another hard plastic outer shell on top of it. That shell offers cutout for kickstand and camera/flash port cover, as well as offering additional corner protection for the case. Silicon layer sides of the case remain open thus continue providing a very good grip of the case.
And to top it off, you get a specially designed CONVERT holster for the phone facing with a screen in and out! On my Note 2 it was only facing in, while on S4 you can put it facing out which is great since you can lean the case inside of the holster to prop it horizontally to watch movies/tv, etc. It's a heavy duty plastic holster with a signature spring loaded mechanism which as a bonus offers a latch to lock it up for extra security. Furthermore, there is another locking mechanism in the middle of the holster behind the belt clip which allows for a belt clip to be removed. I haven't seen any additional info about the purpose of removing this belt clip, but in a back of my mind I'm wondering if Seidio is still planning to introduce other accessories to be attached to this belt clip since you are left with 3 tabs after it's removed.
Overall, this is a VERY impressive case design with a big bonus of two cases in one where you can choose what level of protection you would like for your S4. With addition of very robust (landscape only) kickstand and best in class holster - I would definitely recommend CONVERT! If you already have SURFACE, its not a brainer to get this one.
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After my review someone actually pointed out that indeed Seidio will have a car mount and a bike mount attachment accessory when belt clip is removed (connecting to the holster). There is even an instagram teaser with a bike mount: http://instagram.com/p/ZlkTDPBSfV/
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 Ledger case for Galaxy S5 (http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CSF1SSGS5K-DG) and Seidio Spring-Clip Holster for Galaxy S5 (http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s5-spring-clip-holster-p/hlssgs5as.htm)
Let me first start with Ledger review. My first exposure to this new line of cases from Seidio was recently when I reviewed their Ledger case for Nexus 7. Typically when I first get a case out of the box, which btw was minimalistic yet very revealing on the front/back to show off the case, my first reaction is how the case looks. With Ledger - the first impression is how it feels!!! Yes, as soon as you touch this case with your fingers, you quickly realize the quality of the material as your first impression. Designed in a typical flip cover fashion, the top of the case is made with some exotic Italian Polyurethane material which adds cloth like texture to the touch. The exterior part of the case where you actually place the phone is made with Seidio's signature soft touch coating material typically found on their SURFACE models. Inside, the case features soft micro-fiber material to protect your battery cover and the screen from scratches. Also, inside of the flip cover you will find a single slot which can easily accommodate either a credit card or a driver license or maybe a few bills. The flip cover closes with a magnetic flip, and also has cutouts at the top for a speaker and notification led. This is very important because most of the flip cover designs don't accommodate that, so you have to constantly open the cover to check if you got messages or emails and to keep it open while making phone calls. Here, you can do that with a cover flip closed.
Regarding the port opening and access, top and bottom of the case are open so there is no issues in there. Slight extension of flip cover actually gives an extra protection of those exposed areas if you drop the case. Power button cutout s precisely aligned and so does a speaker and camera/flash on the back. In addition to that, Seidio also included their signature metal kick stand with a magnetic closure. Overall, you get a decent basic protection of your S5 in a premium looking slim case. For a more heavy duty protection, you would probably want to look into something like DILEX or CONVERT from Seidio, but for light duty everyday use LEDGER will do the job.
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Next, I'm going to look into Seidio Spring-Clip Holster. When it comes to phone holsters, anybody who ever owned any Seidio cases or Platinum cases (re-branded SURFACE sold at Best Buy) will know these are among the best due to their slim design and spring-loaded latch at the top. Though a very basic slim design, the holster is made out of a very durable material with a felt-liner and face-in placement to protect your phone screen from scratches. The belt clip is very durable and rotates to accommodate 7 different angles. The spring loaded latch is very easy to access and to remove with one hand, and it holds S5 very securely inside without any movement. No buttons or port opening are obstructed. One thing to keep in mind, this particular holster is designed for S5 without any case on it. If that's how you prefer to carry your phone without stuffing it in your pocket - this spring-clip holster will do a great job!
This is a review of Seidio CONVERT case with a holster for Galaxy S5. http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s5-convert-case-holster-black-p/bd4-hkr4ssgs5.htm
For those familiar with Seidio line of smartphone cases, once SURFACE and DILEX (former ACTIVE) are introduced, you know that CONVERT is going to follow! Typically there are no surprises with these cases since they follow a proven formula of if it ain't broken (and selling well) don't fix it, but still with every new scaled up (or down) model release I find a slight tweaks and slimmer profile without sacrificing durability and protection.
The CONVERT case itself is designed as two cases in one. A lot of you might be familiar with Seidio SURFACE, also available as Platinum case from Best Buy, and Seidio DILEX (former ACTIVE). Now imagine two of these cases combined together with over-sized DILEX as an additional protection layer on top of SURFACE - and you will get CONVERT. Since I already reviewed SURFACE for S5 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2741514), I will not go into details again of this hard rubberized "slim" case with a unique interlocking two-half design and spring loaded magnetic kickstand. So let's look into details of CONVERT "conversion".
To take it to the next level, you get a soft silicon layer which goes right over SURFACE case. Beside offering an extra layer of shock absorption and corner protection, it also adds a decent grip and port covers for micro-usb and headphones as well as sealing off volume/power button. Since its a silicon layer, power/volume buttons are easy to press and you get nice tactile feedback. Another unique feature - camera/flash gets a port cover as well. The camera port flips back and locks into the outer exoskeleton so you can take pictures without holding it down with a finger or a hand. Plus, there is a cutout for SURFACE case kickstand to open up without any obstruction. I do have to note - soft silicon is a lint magnet, not because it's sticky but rather due to a build up static. That's something you will have to live with, and I often consider that as a "signature Seidio" feature lol! Although silicon layer goes on SURFACE with a tight fit, you get another hard plastic outer shell on top of it. That shell offers cutout for kickstand and camera/flash port cover, as well as offering additional side protection for the case.
And to top it off, you get a custom fit CONVERT holster to accommodate the phone facing with a screen in or out! Just like on S4 (though it wasn't available back then for Note 2) keeping S5 facing out while leaning on the back against a clip props it horizontally for watching movies/tv, etc. It's a heavy duty plastic holster with a signature spring loaded mechanism which as a bonus offers a latch to lock it for extra security. Furthermore, there is another locking mechanism in the middle of the holster behind the belt clip which allows for a belt clip to be removed. That works great with Seidio QUEST interlocking system of various accessories such as car mount, armband mount, and bike mount. Last, but not least, Seidio included a screen protector which is a nice bonus.
Overall, this is a VERY impressive case design with a major bonus of two cases in one where you can choose what level of protection you would like for your S5. With addition of very robust (landscape only) kickstand and best in class holster - I would highly recommend CONVERT!
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what's the screen protector with it is it dry or wet fit or will the case allow the use of a tempered glass ?.. TIA