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Review of Trident Aegis S4 case with lots of pics!!!

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?

Review of Cruzerlite TPU cases for S4 w/pics!!!

This is a review of Cruzerlite TPU cases for S4: http://www.cruzerlite.com/cases/samsung/galaxy-s-iv
After just posting a review for Cruzerlite TPU cases for N2, I'm on to S4 I'm sure a lot of the people are familiar with Cruzerlite and their line of TPU cases featuring Andy the Android character. The unique graphic design of these cases is what makes it stand out from other TPU cases. But as I mentioned before, eye candy will not last for too long if the quality of the case iis sub par. After testing these new S4 TPU cases, I can confirm that Cruzerlite delivered again and didn't cut any corners while still providing a great slim tpu case at a very reasonable price.
The first case I looked at was their Bugdroid Circuit model. The case itself is semi-transparent with a nice rubbery feeling. What makes it stand out is the etched out design of circuit traces surrounding Andy the Android. You can actually feel these etched out traces and they give you an additional grip when holding the phone. The bumper of the case wraps around the phone and provides a lip to keep it off the surface when placed display done. Now, here I have some concern. Perhaps maybe it's because I just reviewed exactly the same model of the case for my Note 2, but this lip felt a little shallow to me. Yes, it will keep the screen away from touching the surface, but I would prefer it to be a bit thicker for an additional drop protection. All the cutouts are precise and aligned perfectly. Please keep in mind that I'm suing a display model of S4 and that one has mic opening next to micro-usb which is not precisely aligned by itself (the case is actually all good). Power and volume buttons are open and easy to access through a cutout.
The second case is from their Androidified A2 series. The design also features Andy the Android and semi-transparent material. All the openings are precise and aligned perfectly. And again, I felt that bumper lip could have been thicker. Due to consistency between this and Bugdroid design, I think Cruzerlite was trying to slim down their TPU cases thus trying to avoid any extra bulk including bumper thickness. One thing to note, A2 series design add a textured side grip for an improved handling of the phone. Very nice touch.
As I also mentioned in my other review, overall these are very nice looking TPU cases for everyday basic use. These stand out with it's original design around friendly Andy the Android in the middle. Also, cases have a very reasonable price without sacrificing the quality. For those who like to change their cases on a regular basis and looking for a unique design, Cruzerlite line of TPU cases is definitely something to consider.
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Great review

Thinking of getting an orange one just to have an extra case..great review

also great pictures

Review of Seidio ACTIVE S4 case with holster w/lots of pics!!!

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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Review of Seidio LEDGER Folio Case for Nexus 7 (2013) w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of Seidio LEDGER Folio Case for Google Nexus 7 (2013 edition). http://www.seidioonline.com/google-nexus-7-2013-ledger-folio-case-dark-gray-p/csf1asn72-dg.htm
Let me start by saying that I'm already anticipating replies and comments with "but didn't you just reviewed a similar looking MoKo/Poetic slim case for less?" Sure, I did. If you are looking to save money and want to get a "typical" looking slim folio case - those are the one you should get. But if you want to get a very high quality (material, build, design) ultra-slim case for your 2013 Nexus 7 - Seidio LEDGER is for you. I don't want to put down one product in favor of the other, and I think its great that you have a choice which folio case to go with. But I do want to mention that premium price of Seidio LEDGER is fully justifiable by a significantly higher quality of the material/design/build and not because of the "brand name" tag. Let's take a closer look.
The box it arrived in is a typical red-themed package with an open front/back display so you can see the case from both sides. Most likely it's the same scaled down design used for iPad products, and as a matter of fact on the back of the package you will find a couple of references to 'iPad" in the description. No biggie, just the same text print used across different packages, I guess. Once you take it out of the box, you do notice right away how lightweight it feels. For comparison, I weighted it to be 108g vs MoKo/Poetic being 128g. In the same comparison, the height of the cases were the same, but LEDGER was thinner in depth and narrower in width when comparing to "competition". Now keep in mind, neither of these cases are designed for serious drop protection, but rather for slip protection and screen scratch protection. If you worry about drop protection, you will need to use something like DILEX from Seidio. So additional bulk of the case doesn't really make it more protective.
The base of the case, where Nexus 7 gets inserted, is made out of flexible soft rubbery touch PC material very similar to exoskeleton (or SURFACE) used in other Seidio cases. It has a very nice snug fit, and every port cutout precisely aligns with a tablet. This type of a material should survive a drop without a crack, although as you can imagine it's intended for light duty drop protection of your tablet. The inside of the case has a felted material to protect back of the tablet from scratches and to provide some shock absorption. The flip cover of the case is made out of some exotic Italian polyurethane material with a very unique to the touch cloth like textured exterior and soft micro fiber interior to protect the screen from scratches and direct impact. The cover is designed to activate Sleep function so it will turn display off and on as you close and open it. Also, in a typical folio design fashion, the cover has tri-fold to work as a kickstand for low (useful for typing) and high (useful for multimedia) viewing angles.
Overall, I was Very impressed with a design, material, and build quality of LEDGER. It looks and feels like a premium product, and when you hold it next to MoKo/Poetic similar looking cases - you can justify the premium price. What is important, you do have a choice, and hopefully my review will be able to help you in this decision.
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Thanks for the review. Does the cover stay closed with magnets or does it flap around?
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Because its so slim and narrow, there is no room for magnetic latch. It will open if you flip it upside down.

Hi,
It seems that the sleeper function is available with it :
http://www.seidioonline.com/google-nexus-7-2013-ledger-folio-case-dark-gray-p/csf1asn72-dg.htm
Regards,
DuCray

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Because its so slim and narrow, there is no room for magnetic latch. It will open if you flip it upside down.
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Dang. This case would've been perfect with a mechanism to keep it closed. It's exactly what I was looking for. Something around the same size, but better quality than the Poetic Slimline/Moko Ultra Slim. Oh well. The search continues. Thanks for the in-depth review!

Got this one for my gf. She loves it so far.

Review of Seidio Ledger case and Seidio Spring-Clip holster for S5 w/lots of pics!!!

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!