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Seidio Innocase Review (GREEN) UPDATED 56k BEWARE

I will be doing reviews and testing for Seidio products and received my first one to start with. ( Admins if you would like verification I do have that available ).
It is the Green ( Or Saga as they call it ) Epic 4g Case. I have provided a couple of pictures and will be posting a full review today with more photos to come. Possibly may do a video to show the sliding action since that has been a big question among the cases currently out.
Currently I'm going to be testing the sliding mechanism restriction, phone damage if any, and a few other things.
Seidio Innocase EPIC 4G (GREEN) Review
Review:
From first impression, the Seidio Innocase for the Epic 4g has a great feel all around the case. The rubberized no slip grip works wonders, yet still has a smooth to the touch finish. All buttons and microphone are completely accessible without restriction.
Sliding mechanism:
With the case attached to the Epic 4G there is NO restriction on the sliding mechanism. Now Seidio did a surprising design that many manufactures have not attempted. For the bottom portion of the case, the attachment clips are on each corner yet they are raised slightly from the rim of the case, this allows a very small opening for the case to move freely. Addition to that, the top cover has the attachment clips mounted on the top and bottom. Due to both these features – Scratching of the keyboard is long gone and smooth sliding stays.
Installation and Removal:
Install was very basic, the case clipped on smoothly and is simple enough to remove incase of a reset, memory card, and battery removal.
Appearance:
The case is thin compared to most out there. After installing the case there was not much added to the bulk of the phone. In my opinion this gave a the phone a better look with a case due to how thin it is.
The green I had to admit is beautiful – It is a true Saga but can be looked upon as a light forest green.
Durability Testing:
For this I used my second epic as it is my test phone for software and such. To meet the standards of daily use, I tested the phone while out at a Mall, Movie theater, Restaurant, and outside on trails. This allows different areas and different types surroundings for testing.
After Dropping the phone on several occasions and from different heights and on different material ( 1ft, 3ft, 5ft, 6ft) - The case never came off and surprisingly the case is almost un-touched. The phone was fully protected and no damage was done.
Options:
There have been questions if the case will fit with a Seidio Screen Protector, Phantom Skinz, Invisible shield, and 3rd party brands. I tested the case with phantom Skinz – Tight fit but still works great. Seidio Screen Protector – Fit perfect, Invisible Shield - The case fit like a glove. 3rd party skins provided the same results.
If there are any questions please feel free to post. Other colors and products coming soon.
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tell them to release a case that can replace ur backplate instead of snapping on top...either that or a premium case with felt lining
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Really you cannot go wrong with black unless perhaps a chrome/rubber premium case w/felt and galaxy s logo (of course with seido at the bottom

zigarath said:
tell them to release case that can replace ur backplate instead of snapping on top...either that or a premium case with felt lining
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Will do, now is there a color preference of the felt and back case? ( there are some that are picky about that ).

Zigarath has a good idea there. If they had a backplate that flared out just enough to cover the chrome edges it could probably be a lot smaller. Id love to see photos of the white and I'm curious how the colored cases attract markings/stains. I have always had black seidio cases but am considering something a bit more vibrant but would hate for it to get all marked up and dirty after a short period of time.

tbobaggins said:
Zigarath has a good idea there. If they had a backplate that flared out just enough to cover the chrome edges it could probably be a lot smaller. Id love to see photos of the white and I'm curious how the colored cases attract markings/stains. I have always had black seidio cases but am considering something a bit more vibrant but would hate for it to get all marked up and dirty after a short period of time.
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The rubberized coating is smoothed and not course so stains and markings are less prone to occurring and visibility.
More colors soon to come as there will be a review for every color possible.
Any other color requests?

you spoke about how they designed this case differently from others taking into account of the sliding keyboard, etc.
any chance of taking photos of the top and bottom cases seperately so that i can see what you're trying to explain about their "features" and how/where the clips are placed?
update: ah, i think i see what you're talking about in some of the photos, i can kinda see the clips on the bottom of the case near the word Samsung. Great photos of the close up btw

yellowxboy said:
you spoke about how they designed this case differently from others taking into account of the sliding keyboard, etc.
any chance of taking photos of the top and bottom cases seperately so that i can see what you're trying to explain about their "features" and how/where the clips are placed?
update: ah, i think i see what you're talking about in some of the photos, i can kinda see the clips on the bottom of the case near the word Samsung. Great photos of the close up btw
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If you like I can get some better photos of the clips on both cases, use higher contrast so there more visible.
Just as a kicker some photos where taken with the epic

Since you are advertising for Seidio I can see why you have such a positive bias on their behalf.
But Id have to disagree with your review.
With the case on, while the clips are as thin as they could possibly be, they still pull the phone apart slightly and rub on the silver bezel of the phone. While it might not be noticable to you, the smoothness of the slider is compromised and I can physically feel the clips snagging as the keyboard is opened and closed.
The case feels sturdy on, but many people are reporting that after using the Seidio case for an extended amount of time and then removing the case, the phone feeling much looser sliding open, and even having phone wobble that wasn't there before.
posted from a EPIC4G.

looks good enough, altho id prefer a cobalt blue color, also kinda away from topic i noticed you had a slight orange peel effect on the screen. is that with the invisashield?

NeonMonster said:
Since you are advertising for Seidio I can see why you have such a positive bias on their behalf.
But Id have to disagree with your review.
With the case on, while the clips are as thin as they could possibly be, they still pull the phone apart slightly and rub on the silver bezel of the phone. While it might not be noticable to you, the smoothness of the slider is compromised and I can physically feel the clips snagging as the keyboard is opened and closed.
The case feels sturdy on, but many people are reporting that after using the Seidio case for an extended amount of time and then removing the case, the phone feeling much looser sliding open, and even having phone wobble that wasn't there before.
posted from a EPIC4G.
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This is information that is needed, I also have phone wobble but that was before any case. With your case on does it show minor separation?
my review is positive as currently the experience with the product is positive. If there is a negative effect/issue with the product is better to find, isolate, and repair.

shabbypenguin said:
looks good enough, altho id prefer a cobalt blue color, also kinda away from topic i noticed you had a slight orange peel effect on the screen. is that with the invisashield?
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I'm hoping to get the blue for review also. That is my color of choice.
Yep, When I had it installed I wondered if it was going to affect the screen, to my surpurise IMO didn't really change anything, once you turn on the screen the screen protector blends right in.

zigarath said:
tell them to release a case that can replace ur backplate instead of snapping on top...either that or a premium case with felt lining
x2 god i cant tell you guys how many times i have thought this and the countless hours i have spent looking for such a mythical creature!
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all the case scraping problems can so be avoided by just making a rubberized replaceable backplate and a thin rubber bumper on top. problem solved. I know seido browses these forums so hopefully they've seen enough people say the same thing and listen up

how easy is it to remove?

I did inform Seidio about the requests for a new case that would replace the Battery Cover also provided the reasons and benefits along with the consumer market interests. Also mentioned the requests for felt lining as I would also like this option.

that would be fantastic

The only problem I'm having with my Seidio is that the bottom left side (portrait, phone closed) of the back plate's clip is starting to break already. I've had a corner of it break off and the other is starting to go as well. No idea how it'll stay on if it does break, but for 30$ I was expecting a bit better quality than that.

lordcyrus said:
The only problem I'm having with my Seidio is that the bottom left side (portrait, phone closed) of the back plate's clip is starting to break already. I've had a corner of it break off and the other is starting to go as well. No idea how it'll stay on if it does break, but for 30$ I was expecting a bit better quality than that.
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Might be a defect, does happen. Since there is a warranty I would just give them a call or chat and file a warranty claim/RMA.

I would really like to see a review/photos of the active and rugged cases.

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I would really like to see a review/photos of the active and rugged cases.
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The active is still under development. Rugged has not been announced yet.

Seidio Innocase Review (BLACK)

I have just received my Seidio Innocase (Black) after having a very hard time deciding on buying it or the Active-X case. I will be stealing betatechs format for review, and add additional observations of my own. His review of the Green Innocase can be found here.
Seidio Innocase Epic 4g (BLACK) Review
First Impressions:
The case feels very smooth in your hand, and does add a fair amount of grip. I personally liked the feel of the stock battery cover myself, but this is a pleasant case to hold. As betatech pointed out on the green case review, all buttons and ports are completely accessible.
Installation and Removal:
I had no problem popping this bad boy onto the phone. Both the front and back went on without any effort. Removing the bottom half of the case is very easy, and the main reason for that is that the bottom portion of the case has “play” or space for it to move around a bit. The top bezel on the other hand, you have to be very delicate, as the tabs on it are not as thick, and appear like they are easier to break. For example: My girlfriend has a palm pre Innocase and she has had to have it replaced twice due to tab failure. The tabs on the epic case are thicker, but could use a locking mechanism.
Apperance:
Below are some pictures, side by side, of the phone and the case, you can see that it adds minimal bulk to the phone. I was quite impressed. The black complements the phone perfectly, looks very pleasant, and not out of place.
Sliding Mechanism:
Before applying the case I did have some “screen wobble” and after apply the case there is less screen wobble, but it is not completely gone. As betatech points out, the tabs are mounted in the corners, so they do not touch the keyboard. I actually had a scratch on one of my keys from the stock sliding mechanism making the screen slightly touch the keyboard and with the case one I feel it slightly increases the gab to stop that. The snappiness of the sliding mechanism is still there, although it takes a smidge more effort than before to open the phone, in my opinion a good thing.
Notable Problems/Testing Observations:
As I hinted above, The back portion or battery portion of the case is very loose. I can jiggle the phone in my hand and hear it click as it hits the top and bottom of the case. This could be just a problem with the case I have received, but I have seen other people mention similar looseness with the back of the case. Seidio also did not place a felt liner on the back portion of this case, as they do with other cases ie: nexus one, nor did they include a felt liner insert ie: palm pre. I believe a felt liner would improve the case looseness problem, and find myself upset that they did not do so. My best guess is because they could have felt that the stock battery cover is scratch resistant itself so perhaps it was not needed. I would beg to differ.
Due to the rubber texture that is sprayed onto the case, I do find it more difficult to pull out of my pocket. It seems to get stuck on the inner lining. This is not a problem, just an observation. I enjoyed the ease of pulling out the stock phone from my pocket, but feel much better knowing there is a case protecting it and completely willing to give that up.
I have a Realook screen protector on my epic, and the front bezel of the case, hides the small outer line of the screen protector perfectly, it is impossible to tell there is one even applied until you look around the speaker, where you see the line there.
As of durability I would suggest reading betatechs section on that. I have had the black innocase on a nexus one, and after a few months or so the rubber started to peel in one spot, which grew larger. I can only assume that the same is quite possible for this case.
Concluding Remarks:
So far I do like the case a lot and feel much better knowing there is something to protect it. I am worried about the life of the rubber material that is sprayed on the case. The back cover jiggle also concerns me, but can be remedied by placing a piece of folded paper in the rear of the case, or eyeglass cleaner cloth.
Pictures are posted below, and if there are any questions feel free to ask. I am hopeing on reviewing the Active-X blue case next, or the otterbox case, whichever one comes first.
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Looks almost identical to the Sprint case that I have, except the back of the one from Sprint is checkered.

Ill go by the sprint store and compare thickness, texture, and clip positions when I get a chance this week. I think its thiner though from the last time I looked at that case.
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I have been using this case for 2 weeks now, and I have zero complaints! I bought a screen protector with Seido as well, and both products are great! Well worth the money. Before that I had purchased a ZAGG InvisibleShield until I found that Seido had released their case. The ZAGG shield is thick/bulky, and not very easy to install. I highly recommend this Seido case.

What made you decide on this over the Active-X? I'm debating that choice myself but haven't really found a good way to make a comparison.

how easy is it to remove?

JettMartinez said:
What made you decide on this over the Active-X? I'm debating that choice myself but haven't really found a good way to make a comparison.
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Well it was a hard choice, but after seing some pics of the active x, I noticed it looked twice the thickness of this case. So I went with the thiner option. Plus its 21 bucks on amazon
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churro7 said:
how easy is it to remove?
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Lol I put a section on that above... anyways. Back is easy to remove, front bezel not as easy.
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can ya describe in detail how it is though?

churro7 said:
can ya describe in detail how it is though?
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Well, the tabs for the top portion of the case are much thinner, meaning you have to be more careful not to just pry, or they could break off more eaisly than the bottom half of the case. There is also very little play or gap on the top half or bezel of case compared to the battery half of case, so it is harder to get a fingernail under the clips. The third reason, one clip, on each side of the top bezel is easy to get to while the other, on each side, clip is underneith the keyboard section, so its hard to unclip it without prying, which might break it. If you don't have fingernails and are not very gentel, I think it would be super easy to break.
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How bout for the bottom? Whats the fastest way to remove it safely? I ask cuz i have exra bateries i will use when im away for a long period
sent from my epic 4g with no 4g

churro7 said:
How bout for the bottom? Whats the fastest way to remove it safely? I ask cuz i have exra bateries i will use when im away for a long period
sent from my epic 4g with no 4g
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the bottom left tab first then the bottom right. Super fast and easy provided you have a thumb fingernail.
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thank you this will help

Removing the case is easy! Its best to take the back cover off by pulling it off from the top of the phone, then pull off the original back cover.
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Excellent post. and an excellent product, but i'm not a fan of cases. if anyone is interested in a maroon seidio case for the epic. please pm me. i've also posted in the marketplace.

I think the case will scratch the phone after time being that there is no felt lining inside of the case. I just took epic out of its case and noticed some light rubbing marks after about 3 weeks. I feel a lot more confident with the active x case I have now

I love seidio cases. However, after using the Innocases made for slider phones (like this one for the Epic, or the similar one for the Pre), i noticed that the parts without felt would scuff the phone after awhile, and eventually the tabs do break off. That said, Seidio has always been good about replacing every case of mine for free where tabs have broken off, no questions asked.

Don't like it..it fits too lose and creeks and left a few scratches on the top portion of the phone
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I have the black case too for my epic. It feels pretty good in the hand, but I have to add another nods to this:
The back part of the case definitely doesn't fit very tight for me. It is loose enough to slide a little, and on a phone which already likes to wobble a bit it feels odd now and then.
Also yes - you can press a finger lightly in the middle of it near the flash, and it makes a creaking sound as it flexes.. very annoying.
I tried folding a small piece of paper to put inside too, and even a very thing pieces seemed to make the case not fit correctly at the clips so I don't think it is correctable.
Overall it isn't that big a deal - apart from that minor annoyance the case looks and feels good to me. It does make the phone a lint magnet though, I am always blowing aroudn the front lip to get dust off after it rides around in a pocket for awhile. Any case does that tho, especially textured ones..

Placing paper behind it worked for me, I had to play around with the thickness of the folded paer to get it right. And yea it sure does attract lint, I find it attracting the lint to my screen way more than if the phone did not have the case on it. So I'm having to cleen the screen way more often.
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Seidio Case Review for Skyrocket

I have been using Seidio cases for multiple generations of phones now going way back to the original Blackberry Pearl. I have given a few other styles a shot at times but I keep finding myself coming back to the Seidio cases. They have always held up well and the fact that they have a combination holster that works specifically with their cases was a bonus.
I have to backtrack a little before I get into this review. Had it not been for a miniscule moment of innapropriate anger, I would not have a new phone in my possession. Had it not been for the Seidio case on that phone, I would not have been able to get into it for all my needed information. So, in a matter of seconds I had taken a full pitching arm swing with phone in hand and aimed at garage floor. In all fairness, I had worn that Atrix out to the point where it was on its last leg(maybe subconsciously I was yearning for a new phone). Anyway, I digress, the phone ended up with its screen shattered and the shell slightly bent(I hit the concrete directly on the corner). To the credit of the case, it never came off and the phone stayed on the whole time without rebooting. I put a piece of packing tape over the screen, so as not to get cut by the shards of glass poking out, and I was able to swipe up, down, left and right. However ugly the situation, if that case wasnt on there, the phone wouldnt have been accessible. Now some might argue that having another brands case that rhymes with "hotter fox" might have saved it completely, I find it incredibly uncomfortable to use a phone that becomes 3 times its size because of a case. Nuff said.
I ended up replacing the Atrix with a new Skyrocket. This phone is downright awesome and puts the Atrix to shame in every department. However, we arent here for a phone review, so lets get on with it. I knew I wanted a case on the phone immediately so I picked up one of those slick rubberized cases(skin?) that stretches over the back of the phone and around the sides. This was a decent option but I am part of the 1% out there who wears their phone on their hip at work, I hate putting my phone in the pocket(unless Im wearing jeans). So, I needed a case that had a holster and thats where Seidio came in.
I looked through Seidios options and saw they had two types of cases for the phone and holsters that matched. Since this phone was pretty big, I wanted to stay with the slimmer type case that I had been used to in the past which was the "Surface" style. They also have an "Active" style which is apparently much more protective like the previously mentioned brand but more attractive. With this case I ordered it as a combo with the holster. One of my main concerns was how this phone would look on the hip, in a case, being how large it is in the first place. In retrospect, choosing a black case would have made the most sense for that argument. However, I chose the blue case because, well, I like blue, and I got the phone in white, so I figured I would nickname my phone the "Smurf".
A week or so later I received the package with the case and the holster. First thing I noticed was how absolutely cool the blue finish was on the case. It has almost a metallic hue to it yet is fully plastic. The feel of the case is as it has been in the past; not too grippy but not too slippery. It has a nice texture to it that lends itself to being able slide in and out of a pocket without pulling out lint but also not feeling like it will slide out of your hand when holding it.
I put the phone into the case and the pieces snapped together with authority. Take note, the first time you need to disconnect the two pieces will be a struggle. After that however, it will be an easy task. Just seems that the pieces need to get broken in for a bit before they come apart with ease. As I was holding the phone with the case on it, I noticed that it didnt feel that much bigger with it on. The case is really tight fitting and seems to just barely come off the "Surface" of the phone. There is enough protection above the front bezel though that you can place the phone face down and it wont touch the screen. The only thing that I wasnt too keen on was how deep the cut was to reach the power button. It seems to be at such an angle that you have to get your fingertip in there to press it right. Maybe over time that will change but at first it was an odd behavior.
Next up was wearing the phone to work on the holster. How did it go? Awesome! There is no denying that when you have a phone of this size on your hip, it does get noticed. There is no getting around the fact that nowadays, nobody wants a phone the size of the old V60, and because of that, you are hauling around a nice sized piece of web viewing real estate. I have to say though, I got tons of compliments on the case color. Everyone who saw it said they had never seen a color like that before, or as they held it in their hand, a case that looked so cool. The phone was light to begin with and the case did nothing to hurt that. The holster is very grippy but seems to disappear from the hip when the phone is in it. The weight distribution keeps the phone very close to the body and feels like its just there coming along for the ride. The holster is very sturdy and the phone clicks into it with a loud informative SNAP.
After about a week of wearing the phone daily to work in the holster and a few instances of slipping it into my jeans, I wholeheartedly recommend Seido cases yet again. After saving my old phone the way it did and the new materials they seem to be using, Seidio has a hit on their hands. With how well their manufacturing is and perfectly fit around the phone these cases are, theres really no reason to look anywhere else for something to protect your phone. Oh, and since my original rant, I have had no problems using the power key anymore.
And now the pics:
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Thanks for the helpful review. I enjoyed the back story as well.
I think if I do end up purchasing this phone, the Seidio case is the first I'll try.

Thanks for the review, man!

I can second a recommendation for this case.
To be honest I just found I enjoyed my phone a bit more without a case on it, admittedly having to be a bit more careful with it.
If I had any complaint about the case it would be that where the two pieces connect. I can see where that was going to potentially be an annoyance down the road.

I have one and it's to slick for me. I run my phone nekkid now. The case cured me of wanting a case.
my .02 worth.

I got one today and it seems pretty nice so far. As mentioned, it can be hard to get it apart (off the phone) to begin with until you can figure a method that works best. I already have a Seidio Active case and I like it alot, but it is a bit bulkier than the Surface case. I think I will like this one because it works in my phone side carry case that I use at work. The Active was to bulky to use so I had to change over to my Diztronics case during the week. With this case, I think I'll be able to use it in the side carry case as well as in the holster that I bought with it. Just for some information, it seems that the Active holster works as well as the Surface holster for carrying purposes while the Surface case is on the phone. The phone seems to fit into both of them just the same so you might want to save some money if you already have an Active holster.

Why in the heck is there no kickstand??
I LOVE this case and my friends are always bragging about theirs having an awesome kickstand so they can watch movies on their puny S2 screens... Can anyone explain why the big, bueatiful SkyRocket cant stand up like a rocket? A rocket needs a stand to fly!!! Come on guys! Show me how stupid I am and where to get a kickstand case

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I LOVE this case and my friends are always bragging about theirs having an awesome kickstand so they can watch movies on their puny S2 screens... Can anyone explain why the big, bueatiful SkyRocket cant stand up like a rocket? A rocket needs a stand to fly!!! Come on guys! Show me how stupid I am and where to get a kickstand case
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The "Active" case has a kickstand.

scott14719 said:
The "Active" case has a kickstand.
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Indeed it does. Ive been using it since i got my SR in February. I love it. Very sturdy and protective without adding much bulk.
Sent from low Earth orbit with my Skyrocket.

I had this case but, returned it. The bottom part was a tad loose and would shift a bit in my hand. Not much but, enough to notice each time and make me give a grunt of displeasure. Also, the headphone jack area was just not large enough for a couple of my connections( I aux jack into home stereo and car stereo). Finally, the openings around the rocker switches just felt wierd to me. Low on the backside and high on the front side. A friend of mine has an Elago case for his Note. But, that they don't make one for the Skyrocket. That is the style I am looking for. I'm picky I admit. I would rather go naked than uncomfortable.

This looks great. I wanted something slimmer than my Seidio Active case.
Thanks!

Looks good, gonna switch it up.
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Just fyi, if you have a Best Buy near you, Seidio sells under the brand name Platinum Cases and it's actually $10-15 cheaper for the combo set with the holster.
I've used seidio for a while too now and when I was searching for a case I found this out and saved myself a good amount of cash since I also didn't have to pay for delivery... Same construction, no problems. Although I think the only color they have is black... I did notice the bottom is a tiny bit loose but I ended up buying a ghost armor screen protector and since I was there ended up getting the full body so now the case fits like a glove.
Hyper, with ya on the 1% that like to carry phone in the holster...lol I even wear it with jeans altho shirts always cover it...lol

[User Review] MyBat Tuff Hybrid protector case

Aloha!
So i've looked and searched, but there doesn't seem to be any reviews of this case for the Google Nexus 4 (LG e960).
I've also had experiences in the past with MyBat cell phone cases, Both good and bad.
So let's get started. I'll try to give you as complete a review as possible.
Where to get it:
http://www.mybat.com/Product/TUFF_Hybrid_Protector_Covers-17-288-0.html
I got mine from: Cell Pro (California, US) via E-Bay: http://www.ebay.com/sch/cellpro/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3686
(Free shipping, to Hawaii and it got here in TWO (2) days!!!)
This one in particular is called: LG Nexus 4 E960 Hybrid Hard Case Silicone Cover Black / White Skin TUFF
Review scoring:
Material -- 8.0/10 - Hard plastic parts of the case didn't feel flimsy and withstood initial installation, removal and re-installation (for the purposes of getting good pictures) without any tabs breaking. The soft ?silicone? rubber inner sleeve was also installed, removed and re-installed without incident, although i will say that the top and bottom portions of it did feel a little thin when slipping the phone into the sleeve.
Grip -- 7.5/10 - As you all know, the Nexus 4 is a pretty slippery phone after a few hours of use, due to oils from your hands getting on it, This case improves that condition considerably, and the slightly raised buttons and ribs make it a lot easier to hang on to. It still slipped in my hands but grip was regained when my fingers caught on the raised soft ?silicone? on the sides of the case/phone.
Buttons: Ease of Use -- 8.5/10 -- Ease for button - Remarkably the button feel/feedback is improved since you have more of a button to push, no longer mostly flush with the side of the phones body.
Fit / Finish -- 9.0/10 -- Snug fit/Hole openings - The cut outs are actually pretty good for a $9.00 case. No real 'seams' or molding artifacts to be seen. All the holes lined up with little attention to "making them line up". The soft ?silicone? rubber fits like a comfy glove over the phone, and after the hard shell is installed, only the top and bottom forward facing sections can be lifted, but it is not loose or 'easily' pulled away from the phone either. In my opinion, it's a fairly snug fit. There is no 'gaps' of significant concern after the hard plastic shell pieces are installed. (no more than you'd expect for a $9.00 case anyway ... )
Appearance / Style - Kinda subjective, but imo it makes it look like a i-Phone 5 (lol) -- [[ http://www.tekbeattv.com/review/mybat-tuff-hybrid-case-review-for-the-iphone-5/ ]]
Protection -- 7.0/10 - This case feels like it'd do a pretty good job protecting the phone from most everyday hazards. raised lip to protect the front screen and completely covers the rest of the phone in about 1/8" of
Price/Value -- 9/10 - My reason is simple. Its a $9.00 case, that realistically offers really good protection for the 'everyday' perils of owning/using this phone (Nexus 4).
Pros: Adds pretty decent protection against the everyday perils, I wouldn't suggest it would survive 500ft drops though. Really inexpensive, Good Fit/Finish. Raised lip around the front screen protects the screen and does not lift or cause any problems with my T-Mobile screen protector.
Cons: While also a "benefit", the raised lip of the case interferes with using my current favorite ROM (Paranoid Android 2.99 Beta NINE.9+ PIE). Since the lip is raised and very close to the edge of the screen it's more difficult to activate the "PIE" than without the case. It also adds a fair amount of width / thickness to the phone, (I estimate around 1/4" (1/8" all around)). It also loses it's "sexy" curvy feel, for a more square-ish feel (ala i-Phone 5-ish)
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Top review. Thanks. Can you post a photo of the screen from a small angle please?
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Black River said:
Top review. Thanks. Can you post a photo of the screen from a small angle please?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
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Not sure what you're asking for here. Do you want a pic of the phone with the display on? trying to see how much of a lip it has?

Show me the lip pls
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Here's some pix of the raised lip around the front screen:
Hope that helps.

Looks pretty durable

Comparison measurements for those concerned about increased bulk (which is inevitable on this type of case)
Stock measurements: 5.27 x 2.70 x 0.36 in
(quoted from: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_nexus_4_e960-5048.php)
After case installed measurements: 5.5625 x 2.8750 x 0.5625 in
(no where near "100% accurate" but as measured by my measuring tape .... )
(5 9/16" x 2 7/8" x 9/16")

Very nice review, thanks! Would you say that the silicone on top and bottom is thick enough to offer good protection from regular drops? I am also owning this case http://www.ebay.com/itm/FULL-BLACK-...ccessories&hash=item51a60af104#ht_2077wt_1372 and it did not really impress me, silicone is very thin and it even slipped off the phone while in my pocket.

Lownita said:
Very nice review, thanks! Would you say that the silicone on top and bottom is thick enough to offer good protection from regular drops? I am also owning this case http://www.ebay.com/itm/FULL-BLACK-...ccessories&hash=item51a60af104#ht_2077wt_1372 and it did not really impress me, silicone is very thin and it even slipped off the phone while in my pocket.
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Aloha Lownita,
Yes, while i can't say "how much of a drop the top and bottom can handle", i think it offers pretty good protection with about 5/32" of silicone rubber at the top and bottom of the phone (estimated by 1/2-ing the increased height of the phone with this case on), and i'd estimate a bit more at the corners (which is what makes the phone look more square unfortunately for those that love the aesthetics of the natural design of the phone)
I have carried this phone/case combination in my jeans pocket and tried taking it out of my pocket while sitting in the car. The case/rubber does not come off. (and I don't wear really baggy jeans).
Overall, I'm happy with the case. aside from the cons i listed in my review, i haven't had any other complaints come up while using it.
I'll probably do a short / long term update on this case over the next few months.
Enjoy! and if you get it, i hope you enjoy it's protection as much as i am.

tazer808 said:
Aloha Lownita,
Yes, while i can't say "how much of a drop the top and bottom can handle", i think it offers pretty good protection with about 5/32" of silicone rubber at the top and bottom of the phone (estimated by 1/2-ing the increased height of the phone with this case on), and i'd estimate a bit more at the corners (which is what makes the phone look more square unfortunately for those that love the aesthetics of the natural design of the phone)
I have carried this phone/case combination in my jeans pocket and tried taking it out of my pocket while sitting in the car. The case/rubber does not come off. (and I don't wear really baggy jeans).
Overall, I'm happy with the case. aside from the cons i listed in my review, i haven't had any other complaints come up while using it.
I'll probably do a short / long term update on this case over the next few months.
Enjoy! and if you get it, i hope you enjoy it's protection as much as i am.
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I have the white black version if this case. I really like it but I am still having issues with proximity sensor while on call. You having any issues?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

Proximity sensor, hrm I've taken calls and the screen goes blank, but i think i might have seen it where when i moved the phone away from my ear, it didn't wake the display? maybe? Is that what you're referring to? i've only had that happen once. and have used the phone for multiple calls.

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Proximity sensor, hrm I've taken calls and the screen goes blank, but i think i might have seen it where when i moved the phone away from my ear, it didn't wake the display? maybe? Is that what you're referring to? i've only had that happen once. and have used the phone for multiple calls.
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yeah i have to be in a brightly lit room for the screen to come on while i'm making a call. I thought it might be a rom/kernel issue, but it seems to work right after I take off the hard plastic cover. otherwise, this is a really nice case.

I have the solid black version of this case as well. I have had no proximity sensor issues so far.
I've had this now for ~2 weeks. So far, so good! That said, I don't use this as my daily case as it's too bulky. This is my "I'm going to the gym" or "I'm doing something rough outside" case.
I agree with pretty much the entire review. As far as how good the protection is, I don't think I can say there is another case available that will protect your phone better than this case. Sure, the protection can be increased, but I'm unaware of any case that accomplishes this for our Nexus 4.

Okay.. well... get into work today, and not 1 hour into the day and my phone took it's first tumble. Only about a foot and a half or so, directly onto the NOC raised floor. Short distance, and not a rough outdoor street or sidewalk but the case did it's job. it bounced once or twice and landed flat, screen side down. no scuffs or damage to the case.
:lol: not much of fall but certainly doing what i predicted it would do. Protect the phone from every day mishaps.

tazer808 said:
Okay.. well... get into work today, and not 1 hour into the day and my phone took it's first tumble. Only about a foot and a half or so, directly onto the NOC raised floor. Short distance, and not a rough outdoor street or sidewalk but the case did it's job. it bounced once or twice and landed flat, screen side down. no scuffs or damage to the case.
:lol: not much of fall but certainly doing what i predicted it would do. Protect the phone from every day mishaps.
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For science!
Jaxidian said:
That said, I don't use this as my daily case as it's too bulky. This is my "I'm going to the gym" or "I'm doing something rough outside" case.
I agree with pretty much the entire review. As far as how good the protection is, I don't think I can say there is another case available that will protect your phone better than this case. Sure, the protection can be increased, but I'm unaware of any case that accomplishes this for our Nexus 4.
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That's exactly what I wanted to hear

FYI, one more piece of info that might be important to some about this case:
I *am* able to charge my phone on my LG WCP-700 Qi charger, but it must be in the absolute perfect spot! It can't move even 1 mm, it seems! Take the back hard cover off, and you then get a little bit of play. Some other Qi chargers have even less of an available area of play with our Nexus 4s in general, so I'd assume they wouldn't even work with this case. Ultimately, YMMV but I'd go with the assumption that you can't charge wirelessly with this case. Larger USB cables will fit in the gap with this case just fine, though (a problem with some cases).

Just a quick question, does the case interfere with NFC operation in any way?
Cheers,
deltatux

deltatux said:
Just a quick question, does the case interfere with NFC operation in any way?
Cheers,
deltatux
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I haven't tried yet but based on the effect reported when using qi charger I'd say it 'might' interfere especially if the other phone also has a case.
Time will tell on this issue as more people get this phone and use it to its fullest capabilities
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tazer808 said:
I haven't tried yet but based on the effect reported when using qi charger I'd say it 'might' interfere especially if the other phone also has a case.
Time will tell on this issue as more people get this phone and use it to its fullest capabilities
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
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Update:
Tried NFC transfer today with a buddy of mine and his SGSIII, works fine. his was in case, and mine in this case. NFC detection and file transfer (3mb) worked great.

Hey guys. . .New to the Forums!
Just picked up a N4 from T-Mo, and this thread just made my decision for this case, especially when I'm not going to wait for Otterbox to start or evermake a case for this. As well as some of the posts bout NFC working with this case. . . .
Just curious if there would be any issues with a glass screen (like the Clarivue HD Glass) with this case. Or a best screen protector that will cover most of the glass (cutouts for sensor and camera) without interfering with the sensitivity and screen resolution while using this case. . Like Zagg/GhostArmor or similar thick screen protectors

Body Glove SATIN case - updated with review

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Hello,
I didn't see this case mentioned and considering the LOW supply of actual quality cases I decided to start this thread in case I wasn't the only one who didn't know about it lol. Looking through the pics what I like the most is that it allows you to touch/use the actual buttons and the center dimple and camera have their own circle rather than an oval like in other cases (hate that oval design). I just ordered mine today and will post pics once it arrives but in the meantime check out the link below. I got it for $16 shipped from amazon.
http://www.bodyglovemobile.com/cell-phone-cases/motorola/moto-x/satin/?scheme_id=424
Amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/Body-Glove-Sa...=1418270101&sr=8-1&keywords=moto+x+satin+case
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2014-12-15 updated with review:
I didnt even use the case for more than a day and went back to the tudia case. I really wanted to love the SATIN case but the edges make the case feel cheap. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the back of the case for the brushed aluminum pattern on it and the dual circles, but the cheap feel is a deal breaker. The sharp edges that they put in place for grip really just make it feel cheap in the hand. Also the risk of the honeycomb actually damaging the back cover of the phone is a concern for prolonged use. After a day there was a honeycomb pattern on the back cover but with a damp towel it came off. I might use it on occasion, but by no means will it be my 24/7 case.
pros:
-Love the dual circle opening for camera and M logo rather than oval
-brushed aluminum pattern on back of cover looks great
-has openings to touch actual power and volume buttons
-sharp edges on sides for grip
cons
-adds SLIGHT bulk to the phone compared to a thin case like the tudia
-the sharp edges for grip make it feel cheap (maybe if it was made of something other than TPU it would be ok)
-openings for power and volume button SLIGHTLY restrict access to buttons (smaller fingers wont have this issue) and compared to the extra firmness of the tudia cases sealed buttons, I say both cases are comparable for ease of button pressing
-honey comb pattern inside the case CAN POTENTIALLY damage the phones back cover

66racer said:
Hello,
I didn't see this case mentioned and considering the LOW supply of actual quality cases I decided to start this thread in case I wasn't the only one who didn't know about it lol. Looking through the pics what I like the most is that it allows you to touch/use the actual buttons and the center dimple and camera have their own circle rather than an oval like in other cases (hate that oval design). I just ordered mine today and will post pics once it arrives but in the meantime check out the link below. I got it for $16 shipped from amazon.
http://www.bodyglovemobile.com/cell-phone-cases/motorola/moto-x/satin/?scheme_id=424
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Looks really nice! Have you gotten it yet?
Can you post the Amazon link?
EDIT: It's on sale @ the Body Glove website for 10.99 currently. Just picked one up.

zgroten said:
Looks really nice! Have you gotten it yet?
Can you post the Amazon link?
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Added the link to the OP just now. I didn't even receive the shipped notice yet but it said I think monday-thurs of next week it should arrive. Hoping it actually comes friday or saturday though.

I purchased this case from eBAy a couple of months ago. I like it, I switch between this case and the Hula bumper.

Thanks for the pics but you said a few months ago? Lol man I have been checking for new cases a few times since I got the phone and never saw this case. Think the biggest problem is perhaps finding cases due to the official name being the same as last years.
Think motorola needs to make an official name sequence or something like htc did with the HTC one m7 and m8. I think making the model year part of the name would be cool; like cars and most other things with wheels.

66racer said:
Thanks for the pics but you said a few months ago? Lol man I have been checking for new cases a few times since I got the phone and never saw this case. Think the biggest problem is perhaps finding cases due to the official name being the same as last years.
Think motorola needs to make an official name sequence or something like htc did with the HTC one m7 and m8. I think making the model year part of the name would be cool; like cars and most other things with wheels.
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Yeah I was searching on eBay for cases and came across the listing. I was nervous that it was going to be for the 2013 model but the description said 2nd generation so I gave it a try. It's really hard to find cases for the phone, one thing I look at in the pics are to see which wallpaper they show in the phone. Sometimes that helps to distinguish the different models. Try searching with 2014 and/or 2nd generation in your searches.
Motorola definitely should update the naming convention on these phones.

The funny part is that some case makers are too lazy to update their wallpaper image. My tudia case arrived with a cardboard of the gen1 wallpaper and initially thought they sent the wrong one until I opened it. Also body glove on the moto x shows the gen 1 for the moto x but only has a case for the gen2 which is funny and maybe why I didn't notice this one sooner since I literally went on their site a few weeks ago.
Yeah the naming needs to be easier to tell which model year. Oh well. Love the phone lol

It doesn't look too shabby but historically, body glove's cases haven't been the best quality. Will wait to hear impressions before I decide if I want to order it or not.
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Well it came in earlier than expected (woo hoo!) and I updated the OP to include some pics.
I like the look of the case, it seems to add some bulk compared to the Tudia case I have though. It seems and feels thicker I think due to the flatter lines (back is still curved) but both cases on the table visually cant be more than 0.5mm difference. I have mixed feelings about it, I wish the case was thinner honestly but I do like it. Really need to use it a day or two so I can form an opinion on it. There are "sharp" edges which really help the phone feel secure in the hand. The shock factor would be no greater than any other TPU case. Overall fit of it against the moto x is solid though. The power and volume buttons are I would say for a normal adult moderate/easy to press due to the size of the openings. The Tudia requires extra force to overcome the case materials flex and the body glove one your physically pressing the button but the opening can be a bit of a restriction for some (and I dont have sausage fingers either lol).
I would say the one flaw I saw is the molding is a bit off on one of the mics which is seen in one pic. The hole is technically in the right spot and honestly its probably fine but its like there is some molding that needs to be cut a bit which I will do to my sample.
Overall Im looking forward to using this case for the next few days and see how it goes. Cosmetics wise I think it beats the Tudia hands down, lets see how it goes functionally.

of what material is the honeycomb pattern inside made. I ask because of a picture posted by one Amazon reviewer.
I don't have a leather back, but do you think it would be pressing too hard on a soft touch back. ?

Wow thats bad but with leather I could have seen that coming. Yesterday I saw a honeycomb on my soft touch back but looked like some oils from the case since it wiped off. After a full day today I will update.
Worst case it will give me a good excuse to mod my back. I have been googling carbon fiber material to make my own back but havent had the courage to do it just yet lol

Lare2 said:
of what material is the honeycomb pattern inside made. I ask because of a picture posted by one Amazon reviewer.
I don't have a leather back, but do you think it would be pressing too hard on a soft touch back. ?
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Ok so after a day of use with the base soft touch moto x I could see a pattern on the back cover but when wiped with a towel it came right off. It didnt feel like it made an impression but the honeycomb was visible until I wiped it with a damp towel.
Overall I didnt even use the case today and went back to the tudia case. I really wanted to love the SATIN case but the edges make the case feel cheap. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the back of the case for the brushed aluminum pattern on it, but the sides are a deal breaker. The sharp edges that they put in place for grip really just make it feel cheap in the hand. Also the risk of the honeycomb actually damaging the back cover is the deal breaker from being my go to case. I might use it on occasion, but by no means will it be my 24/7 case.
pros:
-Love the dual circle opening for camera and M logo rather than oval
-brushed aluminum pattern on back of cover
-openings to touch actual power and volume buttons
-sharp edges on sides for grip
cons
-adds SLIGHT bulk to the phone compared to a thin case like the tudia
-the sharp edges for grip make it feel cheap (maybe if it was made of something other than TPU it would be ok)
-openings for power and volume button SLIGHTLY restrict access to buttons (smaller fingers wont have this issue) and compared to the extra firmness of the tudia cases sealed buttons, I say both cases are comparable for ease of button pressing
-honey comb pattern inside the case CAN POTENTIALLY damage the phones back cover
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