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[Review] Seidio Innocase for Vibrant

So the first thing I noticed was that this is not a slider, but a front-and-back snap case. The product description says "Unique snap together design and opening slot makes putting on and removing your case easy" but for some reason thought it was a slider like the Surface II for the Captivate. So, it's not their fault I misunderstood.
Since the front bezel cover is so thin, my initial impression is that it seems a little flimsy. The back cover is also quite thin and has no lining like other Seidio cases. I think this was a conscious decision in order to keep the case as slim as possible. The fit is quite precise, so I don't think the lining would really make much difference as there is no movement within the case.
Although the front bezel piece seems flimsy at first, it feels quite sturdy once you snap it to the back cover. I do have some concerns the clips that snap together will wear down over time if you remove the cover frequently. Only time will tell on that point.
It has Seidio's "signature soft touch finish" which is like a somewhat rubberized matte texture. It's quite nice, but attracts prints if you have oily fingers.
Overall, the fit is pretty much perfect and the cutouts are precise. It's very thin and has a nice texture. Of the six cases I have, it's certainly the nicest. It does, however, cost about as much as the other five cases combined - $29.95.
At $19.95, I'd probably recommend it in a second. At $30 I have some reservations, namely the long term durability of the clasps that keep the two pieces together.

Vibrant case wont work

should be gettin mine tomorrow....
i think they have 6 month warranty which actually does work. thats another big plus with this company.

kolyan said:
i think they have 6 month warranty with actually does work.
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Good to know. Hopefully won't have to use it.

Thanks for the review.
I'm still sticking to my white mesh case. I like really light and almost-not-there type of cases.

Thanks for the review, mine should be here within a day or so.
I ordered using the coupon code XMAS15 that was posted here. Not certain it's still valid though as the poster said it may expire on the 19th.
To the OP, how does the phone feel in your hands compared to what you had previously?
Also, did your volume buttons ever rattle? This is my only hesitation as the silicone case from t-mobile prevents the rattles I have from the volume rocker (which is loose).

s15274n said:
Thanks for the review, mine should be here within a day or so.
I ordered using the coupon code XMAS15 that was posted here. Not certain it's still valid though as the poster said it may expire on the 19th.
To the OP, how does the phone feel in your hands compared to what you had previously?
Also, did your volume buttons ever rattle? This is my only hesitation as the silicone case from t-mobile prevents the rattles I have from the volume rocker (which is loose).
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For reference, I've had TPU's, hybrid TPU/Plastic (the one with hard clear back), a generic version of the Barely-There, and a flexible plastic perforated case (XMatrix Cover from DayDeal).
The added size and weight is similar to the XMatrix perforated case. It's not as slim as the Barely-There style cases, but I think it's definitely lower profile than TPU or silicone.
The finish is nearly the same as the Barely-There knock off I have, but seems a little more durable (the coating on the old case started to come off within days). It's smooth, almost suede-like, but has a bit of tack when held in the hand. When put on a smooth surface, like a desk or on wood trim in a car, it does not stick at all. This is a bit of a negative for me. One thing I like about TPU cases is that they kind of stick when you lay them on a smoother surface (I usually put my phone on the wood trim next to the gear shift in my car) but are not tacky otherwise.
As for the volume buttons, mine are not loose so I can't really comment on that issue.
One other thing I've noticed in the last few days of using the case, is that bezel cover is attached to the bottom part in only a few spots so there is some give in the areas that aren't clipped together. I think they should have added a couple more contact points on each side. It's not terrible, but I'm a bit OCD so it probably bothers me more than it would most other people.

I'll report back, should be here anytime now.. thanks man.

Case is good, very slim and feels good in hand, not perfect like other Seidio products. Like the review states, the case is NOT slide-on which sucks. I dont know why they used clip-on design, with slide-on case could have been even slimmer and more durable. Fit is also nice, but also not perfect, phone is just a little loose in case, not noticeable right away until you play with it.

kolyan said:
Case is good, very slim and feels good in hand, not perfect like other Seidio products. Like the review states, the case is NOT slide-on which sucks. I dont know why they used clip-on design, with slide-on case could have been even slimmer and more durable. Fit is also nice, but also not perfect, phone is just a little loose in case, not noticeable right away until you play with it.
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After waiting around for the SGP Slider, I was also hoping this would be a sliding case.
I did get to hold a Captivate with the Innocase II, which is a slider, and the fit was pretty awful. It moves around a ton compared to this front-back type. I guess I'll take this style and more precise fit over slider with a bad fit.

Is it the bump on the Vibrant that is the main issue with a slider?
I was a bit let down to find this was a snap on the front/back design.

new coupon good through Sunday: MIX15
buy 2 products and get 15% off, free shipping for 2010

ordered one today from ebay for 18 and free shipping. thanks for the review and pics. Your pics make it look like it has a nice clean design in front.

djjeesh said:
ordered one today from ebay for 18 and free shipping. thanks for the review and pics. Your pics make it look like it has a nice clean design in front.
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it is nice and clean. my nexus one case fits better, but they probably had to make it clip-on design i guess for Vibrant bump

Nice review! I can't help but feel like Seidio threw this product together in a hurry, after they realized there are people with Vibrants. It just looks cheap compare to their other offerings.

Just got it. initial impressions:
1 feels great in the hand. Looks good too.
2 I absolutely hate how easy it un-snaps.
3 I want to know their return policy till they have a legit case like the ones I am accustomed too from seidio.
4 it's much more difficult to press power now.
EDIT: okay, found out how to do the return, just waiting to hear back from them.

Just got this case, looks great & fits perfect

You guys should try this case too. (Incipio Feather case) I spent like 3 days searching for the perfect case for my captivate (from silicone case to leather pouch) and this one has by far the best quality and look, not to mention about the extreme thinness. Got it this afternoon and fits perfect to the phone and looks great as in the picture. The only draw back is that it doesn't cover the front side, but I can live with that.

I loved that case with my iphone, it's crazy light and thin. The only problem I had on my iphone is all I could get was white and it got nasty dirty in a week, so I would advise against white
Sent from my SGH-I897

samzoferrari said:
You guys should try this case too. (Incipio Feather case) I spent like 3 days searching for the perfect case for my captivate (from silicone case to leather pouch) and this one has by far the best quality and look, not to mention about the extreme thinness. Got it this afternoon and fits perfect to the phone and looks great as in the picture. The only draw back is that it doesn't cover the front side, but I can live with that.
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Is it made of the soft rubber like material that gathers dust?

it's made of plastic, but looks like it's mixed w/ some sort of rubber or soft material because it's got that little bit of soft touch. (maybe that's why it's more flexible too) So far it doesn't gather any dust like some silicone cases do, but i will have to see more since i just got it today.

i wish they had more colors. Black phones get lost in the void that is my purse.

ladymelody said:
i wish they had more colors. Black phones get lost in the void that is my purse.
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Ebay captivate incipio and they have the exact same case but in pink (but its called magenta)

From the eBay description: "With a convenient two-part sliding design, the EDGE™ embodies innovative cases focused on accessibility. Simply remove the bottom cap to dock your device in most any docking station for quick and easy charging."
I have a home dock I put the phone in every night. This is the main reason I stopped using a case. How does this design work with the Samsung dock? I can't tell from the pictures and I'm not willing to risk $25 to find out.

Miami_Son said:
From the eBay description: "With a convenient two-part sliding design, the EDGE™ embodies innovative cases focused on accessibility. Simply remove the bottom cap to dock your device in most any docking station for quick and easy charging."
I have a home dock I put the phone in every night. This is the main reason I stopped using a case. How does this design work with the Samsung dock? I can't tell from the pictures and I'm not willing to risk $25 to find out.
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Not sure if you realize but the EDGE is a different case than the Feather, which is what the OP got. Again, sorry if you knew that. Just thought you might not realize.

fooldog01 said:
Not sure if you realize but the EDGE is a different case than the Feather, which is what the OP got. Again, sorry if you knew that. Just thought you might not realize.
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I thought so, but the one I was looking at on eBay (that I took that quote from) matched the one in the pic the OP posted.

Just wondering if this slides on like a silicone case or if it clips on like other hard plastic cases, is it hard plastic or like a hard silicone?
Any way you could take a picture, the incipio site doesn't really show anything to great about it?
Does it fit tight?
How does it hook on?
Even though I'm a dude I'm tempted to get the "Magenta" one just to spruce up my phone haha.

Is it hard to get on and off? I need to replace my battery once a day.

The Feather is 1 piece that snaps on, and from the pictures, it looks like it only hugs the corners. The EDGE is a 2 piece snap on case.
*taken from http://www.myincipio.com/

Does anyone have any photos of this case from the top or sides? I can't find any real world or manufacturer pics of that.

that looks nice

it doesn't cover the edges and by the looks of it, it only protects the back and if you place it face down it won't lift the phone off the surface any

It looks nice but it doesn't protect anything. The corners and front have no protection. With my experience when you drop a phone the corners get messed up

SOFT silicone case

Any recommendations? All I am getting are semi-soft cases, which slipped from my shirt pocket every time I bend to pick something, No damage to the phone yet, but I am afraid, it's inevitable. I've had those soft gel cases before, on my previous phones, and it never happened

https://www.google.com/search?q=mot...oft+gel+case&tbm=shop&spd=5070256072497072998

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https://www.google.com/search?q=mot...oft+gel+case&tbm=shop&spd=5070256072497072998
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Thanks, but the sites usually don't say whether its soft or semi-soft. I already bought 3 from 3 different vendors and they all turned to be crap.
I need users recommendations.
I know how to Google, no offence

Mokele Mbembe said:
Thanks, but the sites usually don't say whether its soft or semi-soft. I already bought 3 from 3 different vendors and they all turned to be crap.
I need users recommendations.
I know how to Google, no offence
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The one I showed you isn't shiny, and looks real soft. Go to amazon and read user reviews.

I am about to order a Moto G and will probably order this silicon case, which has gotten decent reviews from 3 users (I just wish it was available in black). http://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Cell-Motorola-Rubber-Protector/dp/B00H2SJI1U/ref=pd_sim_cps_1

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I am about to order a Moto G and will probably order this silicon case, which has gotten decent reviews from 3 users (I just wish it was available in black). http://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Cell-Motorola-Rubber-Protector/dp/B00H2SJI1U/ref=pd_sim_cps_1
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One of the reviews says:
This is a HARD Case. This is not a Rubber Case as it says in the Title, I don't have good expectation of it.
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wolfen69 said:
The one I showed you isn't shiny, and looks real soft. Go to amazon and read user reviews.
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Which one? If I click the link I have tons in the search results.
Also TPU is not soft. Remove "TPU" from any search (google or ebay) and you'll find very few cases, all questionable.
There are still tons of SOFT cases for older phones like my Moto Defy
Here's one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/YELLOW-Moto...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item4d17d423cf

I don't see any soft silicone cases for the moto g.

Have 3 cases now All garbage, very slippery.

Not much to choose from......bummer
I have just got a first gen Moto G......cant believe by this time since its release... that only 2 soft/flexible silicone/grippy cases can be found.
It's either the Body Glove one or the super cheap chinese one that is too flappy and dosnt fit tight enough cause it it too thin. The chinese one is grippy and soft. Im not sure about the Body Glove one as far as not feeling grippy enough. It appears to be nice and flexible yet more dense material than the thin chinese one.
I wish I could find a case for this Moto G that is made with the same material Bobjear uses. I have one on my N7 and it is nice, though some will not like its over sized bumper band and overall weight. But the type of silicone Bobjgear uses is the best in the industry for grip, fit for a soft material, and density for protection.
Anyone else have any info on soft cases for the Moto G that are not slippery? The cases are all TPU types or dual silicon soft with a slippery plastic 2nd layer.....
I want one that will not allow the phone to slip off my leather car seat when I am driving for instance.
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EDIT AFTER GETTING BODYGLOVE SATIN CASE (quick review)
So I was excited to get the body glove case for a few reasons.
1. it reshapes the bottom of the phone so it lays flat
2. has cut outs for the volume and power key making it easier to find and use quickly compared to covered ones
3. may be softer than the million other TPU type cases
But now after getting it......it failed in the one area of being at all close to anything soft or silicone. It is pretty much the same TPU type material as the million others out there. Though it has that etched/molded "satin finish" lines on the back, they only provide slight help in grip as the material is slippery anyway like the other TPU cases. It is nice that the molded cut lines on the side give it some decent feel and slightly better grip than a smooth TPU case.
The cut outs:
-All the cut outs are slightly larger than the few other cases I have seen in general.
-Charge port cut out is not at all restrictive to any of the many plugs I use.
- Headphone hole is plenty big enough to work with several different sized headset plugs I have.
-Mic holes are larger than the exit holes on the phone which allow sound to travel easy into phone.
- Power and volume cut outs are also wide as well. The opening off the bottom of the keys is done so
your fingers can rest and or quickly adjust as needed. It is also easy to do in the dark or not looking at the keys.
- Speaker and the Camera cut outs are perfect and not too big or too small, very well done.
As mentioned one of the aspects I like very much with this case is that you can rest the phone on its back and it does not rock or move around when you use the touch screen.
The lip of the case over the top of the screen is not tall, maybe 1-1.5mm above the screen. It also does not hang deep into the screen off the sides which would limit any swiping ability from any side of the screen.
Over all I like the case a lot, I just wish it was closer to being a softer silicone type material for grip in the hand as well as its grip on things like car seats, my counsel above the shift lever (that fake wood laminate) that i often set it on to use GPS while driving, and any other surface it may be knocked off accidentally like tables and such.
I give this Body Glove Satin case a solid 8.5/10 personal rating. All and all its nicer to use than the super thin flimsy cheap Chinese silicone case I got for $5. That cheap silicon one is still the only one I can find that is soft silicon entirely.
Still.......if anyone knows of a softer silicone case that is not whimpy....let me know. Not looking for a $35-50 high end one though.

Got one from amazon:
Mystcase (TM) For Motorola Moto G Rubber Silicone Soft Gel Skin Case Phone Cover + Screen Protector (Purple)
It is the soft squishy kind my wife likes... too bad no one is keeping the moto G.. not unlockable since we are on cricket, and stock android without root may as well be an apple device as far as I am concerned.

Looks like exactly what I wanted. Thanks a lot.

I have this. It's slippy but it has grippy sides
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WAVE-S-LI...t=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item1e83adf571

Case without cutouts for flaps

Hi!
I'm looking for a case without cutouts for the flaps, only for the magnetic charger.
Does anyone know where to find these?
Thanks!

The cruzalite bugdroid cases do not have the port cuttouts i think.

Heartkingz said:
Hi!
I'm looking for a case without cutouts for the flaps, only for the magnetic charger.
Does anyone know where to find these?
Thanks!
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Like someone else mentioned the Cruzerlite case which is available on their website or on Amazon.
The RhinoShield bumper will also have the flaps covered if they get enough Pre-orders to produce it. http://www.evolutivelabs.com/pages/crashguard-sony-z3-compact
http://www.evolutivelabs.com/blogs/news/15830813-rhino-shield-crash-guard-z3-compact-renders

I, too, am looking for a similar case. I'd like something like the Incipio Dual Pro that leaves open only the headphone jack and the magnetic charging port. It just seems to me that leaving open the area surrounding the USB port and microSD card slot just wouldn't be good for overall protection. Bumpers also don't protect the rear of the phone, just the edges. I guess that basically leaves me with the Cruzerlite...

Exactly, I think we need to wait a little bit longer for more cases like this, unless someone has a good suggestion ofcourse.

I'm also looking for this, since my wifes microsd and USB port flap will come open up by itself many times in a day.

I would give great money for the Puro covering all flaps. Best so far. But unable to make contact with them.

I would like to buy a cruzerlite, but I hate the design on the back. Would love to find a similar one that's just plain.

Biggest issue of the cruzerlite is it's off the best screen protectors. Personally I also don't like the finish of the sides. Feels cheap.

Yeah the cruizerlite looks like a good case, but it is a little bit translucent right? Don't like that..
The magnetic charger is such an easy method to charge your phone without pulling the flap.
It is a little bit of a hassle in the beginning but you'll get used to it!
I also pre ordered the Rhinoshield. I hope they get enough pre orders because that's gonne be one badass case for our Z3C:good:

The black CruzerLite Bugdroid case is opaque.
Like others, I wish it didn't have the goofy design on it, but otherwise it seems nice. I'd rather have it cover the buttons, though, because the tiny isthmus of TPU between the power and volume buttons looks horrible (like it isn't fused into one piece right there). Otherwise, it's a decent case.

Do you guys know of any new cases that came out without flap cutouts? I'd buy the Bugdroid case but the design is bugging me too much...
It's a pity the RhinoShield didn't get produced in the end...

Question Air Skin-like Case with Kickstand

Hi All,
I've been using Samsung Leather Cover exchangeably with Spigen Air Skin and find the latter a perfect balance between protection and thinness.
I've looked online and could not find cases that would be thin, but have a kickstand.
Has anyone found anything of that sort and can share?
P.S. I am watching the Spigen Neo Hybrid S, but it is still on preorder and not available in Poland, yet.

I am using the Spigen Slim Armor Pro Pen Edition case, although it is going to be slightly thicker - not much though and it does provide amazing protection all around including hinge and holds the S-pen.
As for the Kickstand, an option that I did is stuck a ESR Boost Kickstand on the back of the case which works both with it folded vertical or horizontal and also unfolded so that you have several lean positions.
You could use stick it on your air skin case, but suggest you give serious consideration to the Spigen Slim Armor Pro Pen case if you are using the Air skin, as a better case all-around.
Pics also show my pop socket, another great way to hold the phone, and I also use it with the car mount, and twist off when I wirelessly charge.

Those solutions look quite bulky and I do not like those rings.
Will continue waiting for Neo Hybrid S, unless someone can suggest another good solution

Can u suggest me a strap like the one on the official samsung sylicon case?
Right now im using spigen air case

One strap that looks cool - multi purpose is demoed on GregglesTV Video review which you may like.
I seen another one in one of the forums, not sure which -XDA or Reddit, but you just loop it through the camera opening and the bottom of the camera - very simple but also practical- not sure of the brand or name though.

that setup looks great but I like to use wireless charging I had the Spigen Slim Armor Pro but didn't realize they had a sperate one for the s pen so I returned it

Q-Prof said:
One strap that looks cool - multi purpose is demoed on GregglesTV Video review which you may like.
I seen another one in one of the forums, not sure which -XDA or Reddit, but you just loop it through the camera opening and the bottom of the camera - very simple but also practical- not sure of the brand or name though.
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Alredy got the 2nd one u mentioned. Its the ringke back strap. The love strap is not available in india

Wow, India, OK, well those are the two that I have seen...
Myself I use a pop socket, and use it also to mount to my magnetic mount in my car.
When I am going to wirelessly charge, I just twist the pop socket off, and good to charge.

Q-Prof said:
Wow, India, OK, well those are the two that I have seen...
Myself I use a pop socket, and use it also to mount to my magnetic mount in my car.
When I am going to wirelessly charge, I just twist the pop socket off, and good to charge.
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Just seen another one that you might like: https://www.sleekstrip.com/

Q-Prof said:
Just seen another one that you might like: https://www.sleekstrip.com/
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This looks excellent. Just ordered it!

Szadzik said:
This looks excellent. Just ordered it!
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Awesome, happy I was able to help, yeah it looks pretty cool, dual purpose case add-on, enjoy!

Got this armid fiber case from ebay. its so lite and grippy. But i doubt any protection as the cuts outs are so thinn almost i would say negligible. Although it fells better in hand when compared to spigen air
The case seems to be not covering Some of the edges. But i like the matte grippy feel as i have sweaty hands

So, over 2 weeks ago I got the sleek strip and I have to say it is great. I only use it in unfolded state, but it makes holding the phone so much more comfortable, I can really recommend it.