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[Q] Innocase for Droid 2 - "Now shipping"

According to Seidio's online store their Innocase is now shipping. Innocase is well reviewed for other phones. Anyone have comments on their new Droid 2 version?

Otterbox is coming out with one soon, its posted on the website. I'm excited for that. I honestly prefer Otterbox over Innocase.

kwheel596 said:
Otterbox is coming out with one soon, its posted on the website. I'm excited for that. I honestly prefer Otterbox over Innocase.
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Was gonna buy the seidio, till I saw the otterbox case... now I don't know which to get

Innocase on the way
The Otterbox case seems similar to Innocase i.e. polycarbonate shell with a thin rubber-like coating to aid gripping. I already have a screen protector in place (and a spare) so I didn't need it (included with Otterbox).
Other cases I read about had issues with the slide keyboard. Either the case interfered with sliding or it was thick enough to block some of the top row of keys.
I went ahead and ordered the Innocase combo..... Innocase plus belt holster. Should arrive in a few days. I will post my impressions of the case.

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The Otterbox case seems similar to Innocase i.e. polycarbonate shell with a thin rubber-like coating to aid gripping. I already have a screen protector in place (and a spare) so I didn't need it (included with Otterbox).
Other cases I read about had issues with the slide keyboard. Either the case interfered with sliding or it was thick enough to block some of the top row of keys.
I went ahead and ordered the Innocase combo..... Innocase plus belt holster. Should arrive in a few days. I will post my impressions of the case.
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yeah, I tried one of the verizon OEM cases, and it definitly hindered the opening of the keyboard, and the top row. Enough so that I have serious doubts about whether any case will not have this problem.
Also I've had the misfortune to already drop my phone (albeit short drop), and whatever the material that surrounds the screen is EXTREMELY brittle, and shattered off a fair number of chunks.
That being said, I think I'll probably just wait on a case until perhaps my phone starts "having lots of problems" a week or so before the warranty is up and I have to get a replacement one.

oldcyberdude said:
The Otterbox case seems similar to Innocase i.e. polycarbonate shell with a thin rubber-like coating to aid gripping. I already have a screen protector in place (and a spare) so I didn't need it (included with Otterbox).
Other cases I read about had issues with the slide keyboard. Either the case interfered with sliding or it was thick enough to block some of the top row of keys.
I went ahead and ordered the Innocase combo..... Innocase plus belt holster. Should arrive in a few days. I will post my impressions of the case.
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Let us know if it fits the OEM multimedia cradle please (if you have one).. I'm dying for a good case that fits the cradle and doesn't hinder the keyboard like most of the hard shell ones i've tried (including the VZW and some cheapo ebay one)....

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Let us know if it fits the OEM multimedia cradle please (if you have one).. I'm dying for a good case that fits the cradle and doesn't hinder the keyboard like most of the hard shell ones i've tried (including the VZW and some cheapo ebay one)....
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It does not fit the cradle--between me and my 2 coworkers we have been thou 6 or so different cases and this is def the best one so far. No interference with the keyboard slide either, if the case was any thinner it would fall apart.

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It does not fit the cradle--between me and my 2 coworkers we have been thou 6 or so different cases and this is def the best one so far. No interference with the keyboard slide either, if the case was any thinner it would fall apart.
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Hmmm. That stinks it doesnt fit. Sounds like a very good case though.
I may have to take my dremel to the cradle

Assessment of the Seidio Innocase
I bought my Innocase via Seidio on-line store. The process was easy and shipped the same day via FedEx. I purchased the combo of the case and holster. However, Henry Ford must have been the design consultant for the D2 case. Unlike cases for the iPhone, you can have any color as long as it’s black. My wife reports that this is so BORING!
The case is made of a polycarbonate that is coated with a thin non-slip rubber-like material to improve gripping the phone. The case is only about 1/16 inch thick. The Innocase comes in 2 pieces that attach to the lower (sliding) and upper (display) portions of the phone with very small tabs that grip the edges. Though very small, these tabs secure the case well. Installation is a snap . I can report that the Innocase does not interfere with sliding mechanism in any way. Cutouts are provided for all phone items such as power connector, headphone jack, microphone, speaker, volume control, camera, power switch etc. The case does remove easily for access to the battery/ microSd.
Regarding operation of the slide out keyboard; I have found no difficulties. The D2 (without case) has less than 1/8 inch space above the top row of keys. The Innocase uses a minimum amount of this space. I found that even with my fat thumbs I had no difficulty (i.e. no missed or erroneous key presses) using the upper row of keys. In fact if I slipped my thumb up against the edge of the case I was positioned right over the top row keys.
Seidio has 2 holsters available; non-cased devices and Innocase devices. I have the Innocase holster. The holster is well built and provides a secure belt attachment. The belt clip swivels allowing vertical, 45-degree or horizontal carrying of the phone. To secure the phone you slip it in on the bottom and snap the clip on the top. The top clip is offset so it does not interfere with headset & power switch if you clip in with the screen facing in. The inward facing screen is recommended to reduce screen scratch risks. The holster is felt lined to protect the screen.
In summary I am very happy with the Innocase and belt holster. They are well designed and constructed. I recommend them for anyone with a Droid 2.
I do not own a cradle. I notice Seidio has a cradle for the Droid that works with Innocase. I would call them and see if the same cradle will work with the D2 & Innocase.

Thanks for the reviews. Sounds like the best case out there for sure.
Would you mind posting some pictures when you get a chance please? The pics on the seidio site are pretty weak. thanks!

Case and holster photos
Not much to look at
Case back shows cutouts for camera, speaker and USB power. Dull black exterior finish. Case front (not shown) is even less to look at, just a big cut for the screen.
Case tab picture shows a close up of the small tab that clicks onto the phone to secure the case. 4 places on both back and front halves. The shining finish evident in this photo is the interior of the case.
Holster picture shows the support for the bottom of the phone (on left of photo). The clip on the right secures the top of the phone and allows easy removal. On the bottom of the photo is the belt clip.
Hope these help.

I bought the Seidio surface case after finding the el-cheapo snap-on case I bought from an Amazon marketplace seller to be too bulky. The Seidio is no less bulky and was not even as well designed as the cheapo one (which afforded better access to the bottom row of soft buttons). I returned it to Seidio (out my $5 shipping, which was more than the entire cost of the cheapo one), and think it's unconscionable that they charge $30 for these two bits of plastic.
BTW, I have since tried one of the soft gel style cases for the A955 that they sell on ebay -- the kind with the "track slider" that keeps the two gell halves together (sort of like a ziplock plactic channel). This contraption was a completely useless mess, which fortunately only set me back $3 including shipping.
Ultimately, I think the D2 is a relatively thick device that really cannot accomodate a case without becoming way too thick. Thankfully, I've come to realize that it doesn't need a case - it already has Gorilla class and a rubberized back. Why bother with more? Mine's been dropped a few times with no signs of the drop at all except to the chrome paint around the edges, which flakes off easily.

Do you have a pic with it on the phone?

Seidio Rugged vs. Otterbox Defender vs. Trident Kraken

Which one is the best? Please let me know I don't know which one to buy for my Droid X. Also if you know of any heavy protection cases for it just comment below...

can someone plz answer this haha i really wanna know i think its between the seidio rugged and the otterbox defender in my opinion but plz help me out which do you guys think would be the best heavy protection case?

I have both the seidio, and the otterbox. The Otterbox wins at everything but Seidio has the better holster.
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I ordered the Trident to replace my Rugged. The Trident is better in my opinion. The rubber on the rugged wore out within a month. The trident also seemed to be thinner and molded to fit my hand better. I almost got the Otterbox, but I am glad I ordered the Trident instead.
As far as protection goes, I don't think you could go wrong with any of the three as all are built like tanks.

I have the Seido one and I have loved it. I love it has a piece of rubber to cover over the camera so that nothing can scratch it. I have been debating about getting the Otterbox but dont really now if I want to or not

I work heavy construction (demo of fire damaged houses) and I roll up my sleeves and get in there with my guys on a daily basis. Needles to say; the case gets a BEATING. The case is on my tool belt at all times, the phone does get answered whenever it rings; my gloves usually have foreign matter that should not be allowed within 10 feet of anything electronic. 90% of my guys have Androids and we use Tikl alot as well. We had a number of "rugged" cases come and go, but Otterbox is the winner.

I have had my hands on all three and nothing beats the $14.99 Dual Layer Vertex Case I found @ Techie Warehouse. I would definitely recommend googling this. Have you ever taken a good look at the Seidio Innocases... they are molded with cheap plastic and when you drop your Droid X with the Innocase the two piece snap on just comes apart half the time so you end up with a minor scuff.

I haven't used Seidio or Trident, but I own the Otterbox Defender. A regular $50, you can find it for $35 shipped on eBay. I'm definitely happy and don't have anything bad to say about it.
It has rubber flaps to cover all plug openings and they fit snug, all buttons are covered and pressable through the rubber, and the screen sets in about 1/8" so if it sits on its face it is not sitting directly on the screen. There is also a built-in screen protector. The camera also sets in so there is no resting the phone on the camera. I particularly like the holster because you can place the phone in any of 4 directions and it snaps in perfectly: screen out - either direction, screen in - either direction. The case is easily removable if you need to get to the inside quickly, such as the battery or sd card.
It was basically the best $35 I've spent on an accessory for my X (with the 5000mAh portable charger being a close second XD ) and I definitely don't feel like I have to handle it with extra care anymore.

The Kracken has all ports covered, along with all speaker holes.
The Kraken is pretty much like the old otterboxes with covered the camera with a clear skin, along with pieces of fabric covering all speaker-,mic holes. The Otterbox for the DX does NOT have those, which makes it not completely dustproof.
And as for the guy complaining about the plastic Innocase coming apart on the Seido when you drop it..... It was designed that way. It spreads the impact of your clumsy drop away from the much more expensive phone, and towards the cheap replaceable case. Think of it like a crumple zone in a car. Its meant to protect the insides of the phone, not keep it pretty.

Any seen a dock that fits these cases? I know there have been some handbuilt. Seidio has usually made a dock that fits their cases. But I have yet to see this.
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Best case out there

Hey guys i was wondering what case you would recommend. im very picky with cases since i dont like bulking my phone up but i also dont want to worry about scratches i wish phantomskinz had something. let me know please

gkallivrousis said:
Hey guys i was wondering what case you would recommend. im very picky with cases since i dont like bulking my phone up but i also dont want to worry about scratches i wish phantomskinz had something. let me know please
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Truthfully verizons body glove case is best for non bulkyness.Very stable fits well .ect.

I like my body glove

Personally I have tried the Body Glove case and I like the Otter Box Commuter case a little better. The new Seidio Innocase Active is also a very nice case; a close second to the Otter Box.

Definitely otter box. Slim sturdy and stylish
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one problem though it has to slide into my jeans. Most of these cases have rubber and dont slide

Throwing in a vote for the Body Glove case.. great fit with just enough bulk to give you that warm protected feeling
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You should check out Techie Warehouse. If you go to the Covers & Skins area for the Droid X you'll find over 300 covers to choose from.
Best one I got laying around was not a Seidio, Otterbox or Trident... it was the Dual Layer Vertex Covers just google "techie warehouse vertex cover for droid x"
I quote from our product description about this product "The Motorola Droid X gets ultimate protection. A Screen Protector and two virtual walls of defense. The inner silicone core absorbs shock from bumps and drops. A hard polycarbonate exterior shell prevents cuts, scrapes, dings, and damage for the Motorola Droid X."
Let me know what you think of it.

i bought one of the 3 dollar black silicone ones off amazon. works fine for me..

gkallivrousis said:
Hey guys i was wondering what case you would recommend. im very picky with cases since i dont like bulking my phone up but i also dont want to worry about scratches i wish phantomskinz had something. let me know please
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I have had the Otterbox, Seidio, Innocase, Verizon, Kragen, but I didnt really like any of them. Iphone cases are so much more refined compared to these.
The Otterbox Seidio, and Kragen cases are too bulky, the Innocase looks good but broke on me, and the Verizon Kickstand Case was too cheaply made.
There is a guy from another forum thats making a phone case. It looks great but its not for sale yet, I am personally looking forward to it because he claims its easy to open and has a bunch of other features. It looks absolutely beautiful, so lets hope he can pull this off.
Right now Im using a cheap Ebay Silicone case, its not great either but it was only $2 and thats value for money. I also got a Smartphone Coaster, its a cheap bit of tin but it does the job for now.

gkallivrousis said:
Hey guys i was wondering what case you would recommend. im very picky with cases since i dont like bulking my phone up but i also dont want to worry about scratches i wish phantomskinz had something. let me know please
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Phantomskinz does have skins for the droid X.. Check the site again!

+1 For the Body Glove
I really enjoy my Body Glove, Although I've managed to wear out the snap on the lower left side by removing the case over time to do a battery pull and it no longer holds securely.
I have a Green Trident Kraken on order, due to arrive today actually assuming UPS will brave the icy roads, Good reviews on protection but they all admit to the sacrifice of sleekness.

The pliable verizon silicone case is nice and it fits with extended battery-Motorola and cover. You can find them for $10 online or eBay.
Check ebay item #250759993717

I bought a Sedieo Innocase Surface back in December it cracked in half in January. They are really nice looking, but if you ever have to do a battery pull or if you want to use your car dock, forget about getting it out of the damn case. It fits way to tight. So I am back to the ole Silicone case, which works fine, but sucks if you put it in your pocket, cause it sticks to cloth / jean material.

I'm on my 2nd Body Glove case.
Likes: Belt clip, rubber texture, light weight
Dislikes: Rubber texture deteriorates, weak tabs will not survive impact.
It has kept my DX from scratches but the tabs that snap it together break too easily. First was replaced under warranty. I think I will kick out the $ for an Otter.

OnMy2ndGP said:
I'm on my 2nd Body Glove case.
Likes: Belt clip, rubber texture, light weight
Dislikes: Rubber texture deteriorates, weak tabs will not survive impact.
It has kept my DX from scratches but the tabs that snap it together break too easily. First was replaced under warranty. I think I will kick out the $ for an Otter.
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Those cases with tabs that snap together aren't meant to be taken apart, after 4 or 5 times they will break. I created a case that opens easily, has no tiny tabs to break and has a multitude of other features.
I've also taken great care to make sure that the case is placed further away from the screen and buttons making it easy to touch the screen and press the buttons on the bottom.
There's space for the OEM extended battery, an extra micro SD card, and even an ID or credit card.
The case also functions as a stand and car mount, my case allows you to watch movies, make movies, capture photos, and use your phones GPS in your car with ease. These features not only work with the Motorola Droid X but with other cases, other phones, and even some other electronic devices such as digital cameras.
The case isn't any more expensive then other high quality cases either. Its 20 bucks and made from the same high strength plastic as other high end cases, so basically if your in the market for a case and other accessories you can pay for just the case and get the rest for free essentially.
If you think this case must be huge and weigh a lot you'd be surprised, its really a simple concept, its almost like a normal cellphone case but we've changed a the design a bit to allow it to function as an adjustable stand.
I can't post links yet so you'll have to google "Jawcase" to find more info, pics, and videos.

I like the Jawcase concept. Alot. I pledged. And good luck with getting your project off the ground Heather. Hope it gets funded.

I've gone through 3 body gloves now with my 4th's clips are broken yet again....
I think its a bit ridiculous that I cant take my phone case off because the clips can't stand it.
I need to find a new case, and I'm thinking of just going with one of the hard-ish silicone cases. The body glove looks great when you buy it, but the rubber wears away like no tomorrow and the clips are destroyed after a couple battery pulls. I had one for my enV touch and it lasted the entire lifespan of the phone with minor tears and such. My droid x's can't last anymore than maybe a month. Don't get me wrong, the body gloves are wonderful, but I'm clearly not having a good experience with it or maybe I'm not handling it properly

+1 for the body glove case. I havent had any issues with the tabs, but i always open it at the bottom with a coin.

Riddlin said:
I bought a Sedieo Innocase Surface back in December it cracked in half in January. They are really nice looking, but if you ever have to do a battery pull or if you want to use your car dock, forget about getting it out of the damn case. It fits way to tight. So I am back to the ole Silicone case, which works fine, but sucks if you put it in your pocket, cause it sticks to cloth / jean material.
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Shoot...I was pretty much sold on the Innocase Surface case, was gonna order one in the next few days. I've tried the cheap TPU case, the cheap 2-piece snap together case, maybe I'll try the Verizon silicon one instead of the Innocase.

iface case

Just want to share a review of this case which i bought and have used for 1-2 weeks.
just a bit of background about why I chose this case.
I was looking for a tough case and find that the otterbox or casemate tough do not fit what I am looking for.
i had a otterbox commuter case for my HTC HD2 and the polycarbonate break easily around the edges where the ports are... i really want something that is rubber around the edges instead of plastic (I bought the defender case in the as replacement and that's exactly how it was.)
Unfortunately, the defender case is not available for the SGS2.
I have gone though 2 sgp cases and the neo hybrid breaks easily around audio port/ extra hole at the top right. and so my hunt for a tough case started.
so about this case.
This case does adds considerable size to the SGS2. it adds about an inch at the top and bottom of the phone and about 1cm at the sides however do take note that these extra additions are all of rubber material so your phone is really protected well against drops and bumps.
This is how the case itself looks like and its thickness relative to the phone.
the way the case is designed is like a 'hole dug in the middle of a brick'. and the phone fills perfectly into the hole and is now protected by the case.
The case is also ergonomic designed to be used for games when using the phone in the horizontal position.
the 2 pictures below are what the phone now looks like with the case.
Pros:
-Fully protected by rubber around the phone and therefore protects well against accidental drops and bumps.
-Feels good and have a better grip when I play games now on my SGS2
-Has different colours available as compared to casemate tough and otterbox commuter
Cons:
-The increase in size and thickness of the phone is not something that everyone will like.
-Due to the extra inch, I can only use a USB cable to charge my phone and therefore eliminating the use of sync stands like Zenis. My L shape earphones still fit into the audio port without an issue.
Conclusion for this case
I really like the case and it fits what I am looking for in a case that is able to protect my phone well and not look dull.
I would give it 4/5 for the case and it cost around USD27 excluding postage from Korea.
For guys who are interested, you can check out this link: scroll to the part where a video is embedded and see the case being subjected to drop test.
http://english.gmarket.co.kr/challe...90000001&pos_class_kind=T&keyword_order=iface

Great review! Thanks for all the info... Really helpful!

Seidio Dilex Case

Hey XDA,
I recently ordered this case to replace my Ringke Fusion (which I both like and hate) and hopefully I will like it enough to keep it as my long term case. I haven't noticed much as far as reviews for this particular case so I was thinking of doing one for it. I have a new qi charger coming with it so I should be able to test that and see if it adversely affects the glass screen protector I have on right now. If anyone out there is interested in pictures of the case on the phone or anything like that, let me know and I'll do my best to include them when I review it on Thursday, I'm a little bit of a case junkie and typically try out several for my phones during their life time, but this is the first higher end case I'll have for the N5 and I'm really excited to see how it turns out.
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moonDOOM

Probably no real reviews of this case because they're already well-known. Others have already posted, and I'll back it up, Qi wireless charging works perfectly with it. Simply the best cases you can buy. Also, the holsters are pretty fantastic.

I got the case in today and as apparently everyone knows already, this case is quality made. I previously had a Ringke fusion case on my N5 and liked being able to see the nexus logo, but hated the tpu layer and how the back collected dust every time it was put into a pocket. I decided to go with a more traditional 2 layer case and I thought that the Seidio Dilex looked the best out of the ones currently available.
Pros:
- After seeing the product in person, I'm immediately sold on this design. The case is much darker black than it appears on the website (bright lighting in their product photos) and the rubberized coating on the PC layer is the classic silky smooth texture that Seidio is known for and has used for years. On a side note, the other colors are actually really nice looking too if you prefer something other than black and it looks like they have the same texture coating. The case feels really good in hand because of the soft texture and the silicone actually feels really similar.
- The kickstand also adds just a little weight to the bottom of the phone and makes it somewhat easier to balance, hold and manipulate with one hand. Speaking of the kickstand, it's actually aluminum instead of plastic which is a nice touch. The best part is that the kickstand is spring loaded (slightly) to the outward position but also contains a magnet to hold it securely in place when not in use. It appears to be pretty well attached to the case so hopefully it will hold up over time.
- The ports are all pretty well lined up with the cutouts and they seem big enough to accommodate most cables.
- Qi charging works just fine, at least on the cheap chinese one I also got in today. NFC doesn't appear to be affected either, although I only tried once.
- I'm currently using a Nillkin glass screen protector and it appears that the silicone is soft enough not to interfere with the edges of the screen protector. May not be the same with other brands.
Cons:
- The only thing I can think of is that because the outer layer only presses the edges in the middle and corners, the silicone seems to be a little loose or saggy inbetween the "arms" of the outer shell. I'm hoping that settles into place over time but if it catches on my pockets too much, it might actually get worse.
- The sticky texture is great for grip, but also picks up a lot of dust, but that's not news to anyone who has used a silicone case before.
In conclusion, I'd probably give this case 4.7 out of 5 stars. I like just about everything about it but I wish the silicone they used was just a little less pliable.
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Sorry, I know the pictures are garbage (I had to take them with my old phone so the N5 could be in the case) but I'd be happy to answer any questions y'all might have.
moonDOOM

Looks real nice little too thick for my taste though.
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This looks almost exactly like the generic thick kickstand cases that are being sold under various brands at various prices.

Dilex Case and Qi
Good morning. I wanted to follow up on your case experience with Qi charging I put this case on a Samsung Galaxy S5 and used a powerbot circular charging pad. I found that to get the charger aligned, I needed to prop the device up on the kickstand so it was a little firther from the pad, and I could not get a charging lock.
I'm trying to figure out if that is a function of the powerbot's charging signal or the anatomy of my Qi pad. Does your phone sit square on the charging pad? or is it propped up on the kickstand?
Thanks,
Marcva