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Seidio Innocase + More Epic 4G accessories!

So I've been stalking phone case sites looking for accessories that will be able to keep our precious Epic's safe! Seidio just sent me a email earlier today and have been adding things to the EPIC 4G section!
Seidio Epic 4g Accessories
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The Innocase Surface II for Epic 4G is 29.99 on preorder shipping on the 26th!
From what I see, the Innocase will be more or less a snap case on the Epic because of the sliding keyboard.
I was pretty happy with the Innocase I purchased for my nexus and considering the "Black plastic snap case" that is launching with the Epic from Sprint is also $29.99, the Seidio one is probably better quality.

Nice, seido always makes quality cases... Let's see how the one from sprint compares. Also i hope seido makes an extended battery for the epic, those are great.

Since the entire back is replaceable, can't we just buy replacement backs for it?
I thout the vibrant ships with two backs already.
Anyway, my pre was soft touch and I never got scratches on the back. I really don't think s case is necessary. We'll see whn the phone comes out. Sprint does 25% off accessories btw.
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Seidio cases are gorgious...

drizek said:
Since the entire back is replaceable, can't we just buy replacement backs for it?
I thout the vibrant ships with two backs already.
Anyway, my pre was soft touch and I never got scratches on the back. I really don't think s case is necessary. We'll see whn the phone comes out. Sprint does 25% off accessories btw.
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I don't take chances with phones and rather have some form of protection on them at all times.
I was deciding between a full body skin, or a Seidio Innocase and eventually decided to get a skin for the screen, and the Seidio innocase for the Epic.
I know Sprint sells the accessories for cheaper, but the cases they have for the Epic are cheap looking. BodyGlove is bulky and not formed well. And the other case they have is a shiny clear plastic case with makes your phone look like a cheap metro phone!
The Seidio Innocase's are a really nice matte finish and are very thin. I'll post some pictures of the product once it comes in!

Just to update, Seidio has both BLACK and AMETHYST colored Innocases in stock and SHIPPING!

NeonMonster said:
Just to update, Seidio has both BLACK and AMETHYST colored Innocases in stock and SHIPPING!
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do you have any problem with dust accumulating on the case? cause i had problems with a htc case i got for my hero.

rawsoup said:
do you have any problem with dust accumulating on the case? cause i had problems with a htc case i got for my hero.
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Any type of case will eventually gather dust under it from usage/putting it in your pocket.
Or do you mean on the SURFACE of the case? The Innocase is a matte finish plastic case. I never had dust on the outside of the case but it would gather on the inside corners of the case. This is easily fixed by taking the case off every once in awhile and dusting it.

NeonMonster said:
Any type of case will eventually gather dust under it from usage/putting it in your pocket.
Or do you mean on the SURFACE of the case? The Innocase is a matte finish plastic case. I never had dust on the outside of the case but it would gather on the inside corners of the case. This is easily fixed by taking the case off every once in awhile and dusting it.
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yeah cause my current's phone's case gets dust on the surface... even when you have it in your pants for five minutes.... i decided to go caseless after that

I would go pantless before my phone went caseless
Not really
Anyways, a word of advice on seidio cases: hopefully they have learned their lesson, but the Innocases that initially went out for the Evo actually damaged the phone and left permanent marks on the corners. Seidio corrected this somewhat quickly, but if you think your case doesn't fit right, DON'T USE IT. Wait to see what happens to other people first >.>

redandblack1287 said:
I would go pantless before my phone went caseless
Not really
Anyways, a word of advice on seidio cases: hopefully they have learned their lesson, but the Innocases that initially went out for the Evo actually damaged the phone and left permanent marks on the corners. Seidio corrected this somewhat quickly, but if you think your case doesn't fit right, DON'T USE IT. Wait to see what happens to other people first >.>
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Yes, I'm was a bit wary of pre-ordering the case for the Epic since it hasn't even come out yet.
I remember that when they first released cases for the Nexus One, after about 2 weeks they updated the design and changed it a bit.
I'm gonna post a bunch of pictures once I receive the Seidio case, which should be around the time I get my Epic!

NeonMonster said:
Yes, I'm was a bit wary of pre-ordering the case for the Epic since it hasn't even come out yet.
I remember that when they first released cases for the Nexus One, after about 2 weeks they updated the design and changed it a bit.
I'm gonna post a bunch of pictures once I receive the Seidio case, which should be around the time I get my Epic!
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tomorrow? but seriously i hope that seido makes extended batteries, especially the 1750 mA one. it may be a small difference but it helps

Sprint case is atually decent... cheaper
Sprint's case for the Epic is actually decent... nothing near as crappy as the moment. The even better news... it's $20 (and if you're premier, then it's 25% off).
My one complaint is that the back has some sort of weird checker textured rubber surface that looks like it's supposed to be no-slip but really isn't that much better than the rubberized plastic... not a huge deal but it does add a bit more thickness than I'd imagine a nice Seidio would.

wto605 said:
Sprint's case for the Epic is actually decent... nothing near as crappy as the moment. The even better news... it's $20 (and if you're premier, then it's 25% off).
My one complaint is that the back has some sort of weird checker textured rubber surface that looks like it's supposed to be no-slip but really isn't that much better than the rubberized plastic... not a huge deal but it does add a bit more thickness than I'd imagine a nice Seidio would.
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I tried that case from sprint that you are referring to and it felt like the tabs that held the front bezel on were unnecessarily large and would put pressure on the sliding mechanism over time.

remedy22 said:
I tried that case from sprint that you are referring to and it felt like the tabs that held the front bezel on were unnecessarily large and would put pressure on the sliding mechanism over time.
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Yes, this is how i feel with the Seidio Innocase. Posting a review in a second.

Review:
Upon getting the case, it was pretty much what I was expecting it to be. A plastic snap on case. The texture of the case is extremely pleasant, soft and grippy but still very sturdy feeling. Similar to the "Rubberized plastic" cases off ebay but feels much better quality.
Unlike other Innocase Surfaces, where there is a velvet felt lining on the back cover to protect the back from scratches, there is NO lining.
The case fully covers the camera and protrudes a bit out, so the camera DOES NOT touch the surface when placed down. Also, the case around the screen has a lip, so when placed screen down it won't touch the surface either.
The case as 4 main tabs on each end that snaps on to the phone. The tabs snap on securely on the phone, BUT the two tabs on the top of the screen rub against the bottom silver bezel of the phone.
The tabs are VERY THIN, but still not thin enough to not affect the sliding mechanism. When sliding open/close the keyboard it snags a bit and feels a bit less *springy* as the Epic normally is.
This might not be a problem for everyone, but I'm already EXTREMELY nervous about loosening the sliding keyboard. Feeling it snag everytime i close the keyboard is too much for me.
This case is very nice quality, but I'm not sure if I will be keeping it or returning it to seidio. I am contemplating sanding the tabs down a bit so they don't touch the bottom keyboard when closing.

I have been using the best buy's rebranded version of the innocase surface for the past few days. I had the same concerns as you about the case causing damage to the sliding mechanism.
As a temporary solution, I removed the phone's back cover and simply snapped the case on normally. When I slide out the keyboard now the mechanism feels just like it does without a case on at all.
Give it a shot and let me know what you think.

remedy22 said:
I have been using the best buy's rebranded version of the innocase surface for the past few days. I had the same concerns as you about the case causing damage to the sliding mechanism.
As a temporary solution, I removed the phone's back cover and simply snapped the case on normally. When I slide out the keyboard now the mechanism feels just like it does without a case on at all.
Give it a shot and let me know what you think.
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Thanks for the input!
How much was the BestBuy version?
And, I tried the case without the back cover on, and while the slider feels a bit more smooth, the phone wiggles in the back cover, and i still feel like its rubbing on the bottom keyboard.
I have already emailed Seidio about this, and most likely will be returning it and waiting for a different case. I was looking at the tabs, and if you were to file them down any thinner, they would probably break very easy.

I too purchased the best buy version (which is made by seidio,just rebranded platinum plus), reason over the seidio version is that it was $5 more and came with a clip. Ill try the backless mod to see but I havnt noticed much rubbing on mine.
FWIW, id rather have a little scuff on the inner bezel than to drop it and scratch the sh!t out of it, or normal wear and tear scratches from sliding it in and out of my pocket (rough military material)
UPDATEA: I took the case off and realized it does hinder the slide a litte, now I must decide between butter smooth open and close, or full body protection...and I wonder if it will loosen the slider over time?
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they are now developing new colors, is what i was told in an email from seidio

Sprint Protective cover vs Seido

ok I dont see much people talking about this sprint protective cover for the epic.. I saw one review from igear360 and the gave it a great review.. anyone else have any experience with this case.. its only 20$ and looks great.. How does it compare to the seido innocase which is 10$ more..

jok3sta said:
ok I dont see much people talking about this sprint protective cover for the epic.. I saw one review from igear360 and the gave it a great review.. anyone else have any experience with this case.. its only 20$ and looks great.. How does it compare to the seido innocase which is 10$ more..
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Both covers are great, the Seidio cover is thinner and fits the form factor better along with a better feel, The sprint cover is a little thicker but provides the same amount of protection.
here are a couple pics for comparison.
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Sweet thanks for the pics.. I'm leaning more towards the seido.. but what about damaging the phone. I've read that the seido can cause scratching.. haven't heard anything good or bad bout he sprint. Not feeling the fact that its thicker though
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from the looks of those two cases side by side, does the sprint case offer they keyboard sliding anti-scratching protection too? I see that the hindges on the sprint top case is in the same location as the seido case

i own the sprint case...
It makes the phone thinker and i have noticed that the phone does get a bit hotter with the case on. also the top piece broke when i went to remove it to add a screen protector.
IMO: it is a nice looking case but will brake.

Bought my wife the sprint case to start. The tabs where it attaches to the bottom are raised and push the screen away from the keyboard. This also causes some pretty severe drag when trying to extend or retract the keyboard. The Seido case just came in yesterday and it is a much better fit. The tabs are much thinner and in no way effect the slider mechanism. I do worry about the tabs snapping if she were to remove the case multiple times.

Sounds like some people have luck wthe sprint case and some have luck withe seidio case. From the posts I have seen its varying between the to. I have both and neither provided a issue.
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I bought the Sprint case, and it is just too huge for my liking. I previously had a Seido case for my Sprint Hero and loved that (perfect fit, good quality, not thick at all) so I think I will sell this case and get the Seido instead.

I just bought the Sprint case today and like it. It doesn't add much bulk and i like the textured back.
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I ended up going with the best buy branded seido case with belt clip and I love it.. fits the phone beautifully.. here's a bunch of pics I took
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?p=1948252#post1948252
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Is the entire Sprint case rubbery-feeling plastic like Seidio's, or is it slippery plastic with just the rubbery grip glued on to the bottom half?
I'm getting my phone tomorrow (Sprint finally approved my early upgrade, but unfortunately a little too late to go home with the phone today), and I'm torn between instant gratification at the Sprint store vs having to wait until Thursday to buy a Seidio case from Amazon and have it FedEx'ed. If the Sprint case is all rubbery plastic, and the textured part is actually molded into the plastic, I'll probably go with Sprint's. But if it's slippery plastic with rubbery-backing glued on, I'll live with a naked phone for 24 hours and get the Seidio case from Amazon. The true agony will be if the Sprint case falls at neither extreme, and is rubbery plastic with a glued-on rubbery bottom... plus one for rubbery plastic, minus one for glued-on bottom.
Opinions?

Sorry, but the sprint one sucks. It's adds so much bulk to the phone that it really isn't convenient to put in my pocket anymore. Also, the fake CF weave on the back starting to peal away from the rest of the case within 10 days of owning it. The part covering the top/screen falls off fairly easy. I have the LE active case from Seido for the EVO and it's real nice. i wish there was something similar for the slider, but i doubt that will happen. I really don't want to have a case, but i don't feel that confident in the build of this phone. I did scratch my first epic from i think was my fifth-pocket rivet on my jeans. I never had a case on my pre, and that thing took lots of falls and beatings and never broke.

Ah, ok. That was exactly the info I needed. The glued-on bottom "tread" is the deal-breaker. I'm ordering the Seidio case

I like the sprint cover. Just make sure when you install that you put the correct side up or it will rub when you open the keyboard. The piece is the one that goes over the screen.

I have the sprint case, I had it on my original epic and now the one that I exchanged the first one for. I do notice that the top piece is a little loose now, probably from switching phones. But I have no rubbing or other issues. And anyone that is complaining that the case is adding too much bulk, all I can say is ROFL. What is it adding a MM? Can't fit it in your pocket? its in my pocket at all times and half the time I forget its there, jeans, work pants, shorts etc. and i'm a 5'7 thin guy so Its not like I'm 6'3 220 and don't notice it.

Best combo is zagg invisible shield and seidio car and holster. That's what I'm using
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robl45 said:
I have the sprint case, I had it on my original epic and now the one that I exchanged the first one for. I do notice that the top piece is a little loose now, probably from switching phones. But I have no rubbing or other issues. And anyone that is complaining that the case is adding too much bulk, all I can say is ROFL. What is it adding a MM? Can't fit it in your pocket? its in my pocket at all times and half the time I forget its there, jeans, work pants, shorts etc. and i'm a 5'7 thin guy so Its not like I'm 6'3 220 and don't notice it.
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I'm 6'2" 210 and it's way to big for my pocket. I'm coming from a Pre, so this thing is like three times the size with the Sprint case. And the sweet rubber weave stuff on the back is peeling off on three of the four sides. This case has a good feel, but way too big on the back and ****ty build quality.
Im installing the realook screen protector tonight so i'll give you my opinion on that too.
but i'm glad you like yours robl45

I bought 2 different cases for my Epic, and vastly prefer the Sprint case (not quite sure what the other was).
The textured back makes for a nice grip, my previous case had issues with slipping. The Sprint case is very thick, but you quickly get used to it. I have no issues with sliding, and it conforms to the phone very well.
The ONLY issue I've had with the case, and this is true of all, is that the 2 side pieces of the top half wiggle. It's less noticeable with the Sprint case because of the thickness, but it still does. I fixed this using thermal tape.
As for the 'weave' rubbing off: I don't see how that is possible, it's part of the case: It's a single mold.

jok3sta said:
ok I dont see much people talking about this sprint protective cover for the epic.. I saw one review from igear360 and the gave it a great review.. anyone else have any experience with this case.. its only 20$ and looks great.. How does it compare to the seido innocase which is 10$ more..
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I have the sprint cover, and it looks and feels great, but I have nothing to compare it against. there might be a better case out there, but I feel that this case was worth the $20.

I have the Sprint case.
Both bottom corners of the squishy rubber "weave" have come off; this confirms it's a separate piece from the larger mold it fits into. I've Gorilla-glued both corners, but one of them is separating again. Also, the tabs that holds the bigger piece, which covers the battery cover + camera, near the end where the charging + headphone ports are located are worn. So the bigger piece barely stays on.
I'm done with this case. I'll be in the market for a similarly rubberized but higher-quality product.

Yoobao TPU+PC Case Review

Hi guys, I just wanted to give my review on the case that I've finally settled on! It took me forever to finally decide on a case, but I finally made my choice and I couldn't be happier. I originally had the Silicone case from the T-Mobile store, but that case just wasn't to my liking.
Up first is the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/YOOBAO-TPU-case-Skin-Cover-HTC-Sensation-4G-Z710e-/220837531137?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item336af14e01
Nice price for a high quality case for sure. Item took me 9 days to get from the time I ordered it, which isn't at all bad considering it ships from Hong Kong and I'm in California.
The breakdown: this is a lightweight case (AKA not a competitor to the Case Mate Tough and similar heavy-duty cases) that is made out of 2 materials. It is both TPU and Polycarbonate (plastic). The parts that are plastic are where the 2 wedge-shaped pieces on the back of the phone are (above and below the swoosh).
My review: my primary reason for getting a new case was because the T-Mobile gel case was too loose. It felt like a pair of baggy pants on a skinny kid (Take it from a skinny person that that feeling is really uncomfortable). First up is the packaging:
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Nice packaging, comes with a screen protector and cloth inside (I haven't put the screen protector on yet so I'll report on that later). The most noticeable things about the packaging are the comical errors in grammar and spelling, but I couldn't care less about that when I like the product .
I read good things about TPU cases being much tighter than Silicone, and the Yoobao case is certainly a good example of that. Out of the box, it is much more resistant to flexing and takes a bit of an effort to actually put the phone into. BIG plus for me. It's very form fitting and tight on the phone. It's also a thin case, which was instantly noticeable because in the hand it feels more like a naked Sensation than the T-Mob case did. That's not to say it provides no protection, because the combination of TPU and PC makes it feel quite strong for a thin case. Also, let's be honest that most people looking for thin TPU cases aren't looking for the most hardcore in protection. I'm sure the Yoobao will do fine in minor drop situations.
The cutouts on this case are close to perfection.
The headphones jack is fine for the headphones I use. It's about the same size that the cutout on the T-Mob case is.
The cutouts on the top half. As you can see, Yoobao included cutouts for every place where they are needed. 2 things I really like here: the first, that the cutouts are perfectly placed (the mic holes are perfectly centered in each cutout, which is rare), the second, that there is a separate cutout for the camera and the flash. Most cases have one big hole for both the camera and the flash, and the fact that this has individual cutouts exudes quality.
Cutouts at the bottom. This is a pretty bad picture because the mic holes are better centered than the pic makes it look like. Again, nice that they have individual cutouts.
Terrible picture, I know, but I just wanted to show that even the bottom mic hole has a cutout (which like the others is perfectly aligned).
This is the ONLY thing I don't like about the case. While (looking at the cutout from this orientation) the left and right sides of the cutout provide plenty of space, the top part is just barely too thick.
As you can see from the bump, it's just a little too tight for the charger. It's still easy to get the charger in, it's just that it pushes the TPU up right there.
It's a very minor issue, and I'm sure you could easily take a knife to it to make it fit better. This is legitimately the only thing I would change about this case.
The looks:
The looks of this case were probably the main reason I chose it over others. I personally wanted a light case that preserves the looks of the naked Sensation as much as possible, and I don't think you can do any better than this case. I obviously went with the black model, but there is also a white model. The TPU is translucent, and in decent light the case is a dark smoked color (it's really only in low light that it looks completely black). Really sexy color, and it's awesome that you can see the htc logo on the back. The other main case I looked at was the Qubits one that is very popular, but I liked how the Yoobao allows you to see the actual swoosh and htc on the back, rather than an opaque black swoosh that merely imitates the phone. The plastic pieces are so well done that they look just like the phone underneath.
I thought that this picture demonstrated how smooth the transition is from PC to TPU. It's really only a transition that you can feel; you can't see it because it's so smooth.
Other things to note:
The TPU comes up over the lip around the phone like most cases do. It's thin, so when you place the phone face down the screen is just barely off the surface. I didn't include this as a negative thing because I don't have any personal experiences with other cases other than the T-Mob one (which definitely does provide a bigger lip), and I've also heard that TPU cases don't give as much a lip as Silicone cases do.
The power button is harder to press down, but I also didn't include this as a negative because I've heard the same about many TPU cases. The volume rocker also takes a little bit more effort. Both of them are covered by clear TPU that isn't smoked, so it's kinda cool that they are showing off the metal pieces on the phone.
It's not as grippy as a pure silicone case because it can slide around a bit on the plastic parts. I personally think it's grippy enough and enjoy how easy it is to slide in my pants.
Summary: this case is about as good as a lightweight case can get. If you aren't looking for hardcore protection, I absolutely recommend the Yoobao case. It looks great, feels great, adds minimal bulk, fits tightly, and has near-perfect cutouts. IMO no other case out there does a better job of preserving the Sensation's design, and no other case can match how well done the cutouts other than the USB cutout are. I might buy another one just to have an extra because I like it so much. If you have any questions, feel free to let me know.

It's just like any other tpu "twill design" cases. It's just branded that's all.
Nice review. I got one that is unbranded. Don't use it no more.

nicky041192 said:
It's just like any other tpu "twill design" cases. It's just branded that's all.
Nice review. I got one that is unbranded. Don't use it no more.
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Actually its not, yeah, it might be kind of similar but imo this design is much better. The twill design does go over the top and bottom of the phone
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Xcor3 said:
Actually its not, yeah, it might be kind of similar but imo this design is much better. The twill design does go over the top and bottom of the phone
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Ahh just noticed the difference. The matte covers the top and the bottom where the Yoobao doesn't.
Does the screen protector cover the whole front glass? or just he visible screen?

Sorry to hijack your thread but I do have a white one for sale for weeks but one person asked about it and never followed through. The one I have was never used. I just put it on for testing purposes, but ended up not using it. The fs thread is in the marketplace here or you can PM me for details. I don't want to detract the thread by posting pics and such .
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Great detailed review my friend!

can't link yet, but go to amazon.com and type in "HTC SENSATION 4G / SENSATION XE GEL SKIN CASE"
is this suppose to be the same case??

I just got these case myself last week. I love the fact that it fits inside my OEM HTC Leather case. I had to apply little shoe stretch on the sides. But the phone fits perfectly. I was considering the expensive Seidio case and holster...but the Yoobao TPU & Screensaver and the OEM leather case were a great deal at about $20 shipped total on ebay.

nicky041192 said:
Ahh just noticed the difference. The matte covers the top and the bottom where the Yoobao doesn't.
Does the screen protector cover the whole front glass? or just he visible screen?
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Not sure what you're talking about. The Yoobao case covers the top and bottom just like any other case (it wraps around the front at all sides, providing a lip around the whole phone just like most other cases). And I haven't tried the screen protector yet.

Great Review!
I actually was considering this case, but the Yoobao was a big turn off for me. Has anyone found a way to cover up/scratch it off?

I am sure Goof off would take it off.
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Fr3sh2De4th said:
Great Review!
I actually was considering this case, but the Yoobao was a big turn off for me. Has anyone found a way to cover up/scratch it off?
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buy one without yooboo on it. search for 'twill gel case'

I must add something, the screen protector that comes with this Yoobao cover fits the screen a 100% and with a little heat and dust free environment applies perfectly.
I just receive mine today and quickly put the OtterBox Commuter in my drawer.
I must thanks the OP, this is an awesome purchase.

This case is awesome. Thanks OP for the find!

cmarti said:
I must add something, the screen protector that comes with this Yoobao cover fits the screen a 100% and with a little heat and dust free environment applies perfectly.
I just receive mine today and quickly put the OtterBox Commuter in my drawer.
I must thanks the OP, this is an awesome purchase.
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I know I said I was going to do an update when I installed the screen protector; obviously I put that off for a long time. Anyways I did install it and it's exactly like you describe. Applied incredibly easily, no bubbles, fits perfectly, and it even has a little bit of a cutout for the light sensor. Awesome screen protector to complement an equally awesome case.
Just wanted to give this a little bump to update and for others to see this review who haven't yet.

I bought this case; did anyone try removing the yoobao logo with goo-off? if not, i'll guess i'll be the 1st one to try since i bought a clear(white) case and have a white beats back case to go with it....

KingP1n said:
I bought this case; did anyone try removing the yoobao logo with goo-off? if not, i'll guess i'll be the 1st one to try since i bought a clear(white) case and have a white beats back case to go with it....
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I've had past success with goo gone. The goo off is the more paint thinner smelling than the goo gone right? I recently took off the Aprolink logo from my hybrid case.
The goo gone is the one that smells like citrus. I use that stuff to take off adhesives from car finishes as well.

[REVIEW] Incipio Silicrylic

I just got my Incipio Silicrylic case in and I like it so much that I figured I would type up a quick review for you guys.
So as most of you all know, I have a little bit of a problem with buying cases for my phone. I've got probably 15 or so cases laying around that range anywhere from expensive name brand cases like the Otterbox Defender all the way down to cheap-o ebay cases that cost $1.99. Generally I get a case, try it on, hate it, and toss it aside in one of my drawers. There have been only a few cases that I have actually liked enough to use in my day to day life, mainly the Diztronic TPU, Otterbox Commuter, Seidio Surface, and now the Incipio Silicrylic which I think is the favorite of the bunch.
Right out of the box you can tell that this is a very high quality case, and Incipio had both form and function in mind when designing it. It is a 2 part case, a'la Otterbox Commuter or Casemate Tough (which I also own). It consists of an inner silicone layer with an external hard plastic layer. It doesn't feel rigid enough to be polycarbonate but I could be wrong. The hard shell has a very nice soft touch coating to it that adds to its classy look and feel. It is very easy to put together, which is my main complaint about the Commuter, and I must say it looks VERY stylish. I opted to go against the grain and picked up the two tone light/dark gray case and man is it slick looking on my gray One X. I generally go for black cases but I'm glad I stepped outside of my comfort zone with this one because it does add a lot of style to the already sexy looks of the One X.
The case is surprisingly slim for what it is, and feels great in the hand. I think it's about the same thickness as the Commuter, but it just feels like a much higher quality case. I think that the added thickness only helps make the phone feel more substantial, and doesn't add any uncomfortable bulk whatsoever. These types of cases naturally add a significant amount of thickness versus say a TPU case, but the way Incipio designed it, it doesn't FEEL like it's that much thicker. It really feels just slightly thicker than my Diztronic TPU. I took a picture of the phone next to the case so you can see just how much thickness is added. But honestly, no picture can actually convey it, you need to hold it in your hand and you'll see what I mean. It's splendid.
The case is designed to fit both the S4 LTE One X that we have and the international Tegra version. While other cases that are designed for both tend to favor the international version with the camera cutouts, I am happy to report that they chose to align the cutout to fit the S4 version, so the camera here is dead center of the cutout and everything is perfectly aligned. Unlike the Otterbox Commuter which has flaps covering the ports, the Incipio Silicrylic just has cutouts so it is a little less protective in that regard. Also, unlike the Commuter which has the plastic gripping the top and sides of the device, the Silicrylic grips the corners which in my opinion is a much better design. Aside from the fact that when you drop your phone it is the corners that tend to take the most abuse, it is just way easier to install and remove the case. My biggest complaint about the Commuter was that I always felt like I was going to break the phone whenever I tried to take the case off. It is so difficult to do that I really just stopped using the case. I am happy to report that this case is an absolute cinch to install and remove.
The power button and volume rocker are very easy to press thanks to the raised silicone over the respective buttons. It actually makes them easier to press which is a very welcome change. The case does have a nice lip around the front so you can definitely lay it down on its face without worrying about the screen getting scratched. I am also happy to say that the camera lens is completely recessed in the back of the case so there is no chance whatsoever of it getting scratched/damaged when laying the case down on its back. It did come with a basic screen protector but I hate screen protectors so it's not going on my phone and I have nothing to report about it.
Overall I am VERY happy with this case, which says an awful lot all things considered, and I recommend it highly for anyone looking for a case that offers a little more protection than your standard TPU case would. It is safe to say that this one will NOT be making its way to one of my giveaways any time soon
I got it for $29.99 from www.incipio.com.
Please forgive the crappy picture quality, these were taken from my iPad 3.
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Left to right- Case-Mate Tough, Incipio Silicrylic, Otterbox Commuter

I need to check out the Silicrylic. Awesome review. And it's not too bulk compared to others with the same protection.
And wow, it really does look nicer than the commuter.. I've been loyal to Otterbox for some time though, haha.
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Just ordered black/black.
Damn you and your enticing reviews. :-[

Where are the pics I would love to see? I tried a commuter on at the local at&t store here and I was leaning towards it, I really liked the slim profile and the way the camera and flash cutouts were exact and separate not just one big cutout and I was surprised how slim the phone was still, It was super hard to put on and take off but I kinda like that since there is no battery and im not a fashionista switching cases all the time I would be rest assured when it fell the case wouldnt pop off.
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beyorj said:
Where are the pics I would love to see? I tried a commuter on at the local at&t store here and I was leaning towards it, I really liked the slim profile and the way the camera and flash cutouts were exact and separate not just one big cutout and I was surprised how slim the phone was still, It was super hard to put on and take off but I kinda like that since there is no battery and im not a fashionista switching cases all the time I would be rest assured when it fell the case wouldnt pop off.
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Oh one other question where as the otter has only the rubber on the corners showing and the Icipio quite the opposite do you think the sides on the Incipio will stretch and be sort of flappy letting dirt inside?

beyorj said:
Where are the pics I would love to see?
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They're in the OP...?
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theking_13 said:
They're in the OP...?
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Must be my work filtering them out.

No case for me I've ordered Ghost Armor. Now if would just get here

gunnyman said:
No case for me I've ordered Ghost Armor. Now if would just get here
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I completely forgot about that. I ordered mine like two weeks ago. They sure take their sweet ass time shipping it out.
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_MetalHead_ said:
I completely forgot about that. I ordered mine like two weeks ago. They sure take their sweet ass time shipping it out.
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Oh one other question where as the otter has only the rubber on the corners showing and the Icipio quite the opposite do you think the sides on the Incipio will stretch and get sort of flappy letting dirt inside?

_MetalHead_ said:
I completely forgot about that. I ordered mine like two weeks ago. They sure take their sweet ass time shipping it out.
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You'd think for 37 bucks installed for a SKIN they'd be a little quick

gunnyman said:
You'd think for 37 bucks installed for a SKIN they'd be a little quick
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man that's ridiculous! have you ever tried bestskinsever.com ? i've used them on all my devices dating back to the nexus one. I work outside all day everyday and they have done a fantastic job.

beyorj said:
Oh one other question where as the otter has only the rubber on the corners showing and the Icipio quite the opposite do you think the sides on the Incipio will stretch and get sort of flappy letting dirt inside?
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It's definitely a lot looser on the sides than the Otterbox and yeah, the possibility of dirt getting in is there. It's not annoyingly loose though, it stays snug on the phone unless you play with it.
gunnyman said:
You'd think for 37 bucks installed for a SKIN they'd be a little quick
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Just got home from work and it was waiting for me. Really crappy packaging for what you pay. Everything is loose inside a cardboard tube, no printed box or anything like that. Instructions are on a printed piece of paper. I might get around to putting it on today.

_MetalHead_ said:
It's definitely a lot looser on the sides than the Otterbox and yeah, the possibility of dirt getting in is there. It's not annoyingly loose though, it stays snug on the phone unless you play with it.
Just got home from work and it was waiting for me. Really crappy packaging for what you pay. Everything is loose inside a cardboard tube, no printed box or anything like that. Instructions are on a printed piece of paper. I might get around to putting it on today.
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I ordered mine from a Kiosk at the mall.

Metalhead are you looking to sell your commuter?
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beyorj said:
Metalhead are you looking to sell your commuter?
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I haven't decided what I'm doing with it just yet. Might hang on to it, might give it away here, I dunno.

gunnyman said:
I ordered mine from a Kiosk at the mall.
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They forgot to send me the side pieces!! ARGH!!!

metalhead, since you have so many cases I'm assuming you have or tried the seidio active case that comes with a kickstand.. would you recommend it? Ive been looking at it and I like the kickstand idea since I like to watch videos. i have the otterbox defender case right now but I feel like its a bit bulky for my taste. Any thoughts? I'm so close to buying it but I just need reassurance so I don't make a bad choice lol. Thanks and great review btw.

xaey said:
metalhead, since you have so many cases I'm assuming you have or tried the seidio active case that comes with a kickstand.. would you recommend it? Ive been looking at it and I like the kickstand idea since I like to watch videos. i have the otterbox defender case right now but I feel like its a bit bulky for my taste. Any thoughts? I'm so close to buying it but I just need reassurance so I don't make a bad choice lol. Thanks and great review btw.
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I haven't tried the kickstand case but the regular active was my favorite case for my EVO. I've heard that the kickstand is kinda flimsy so I dunno. If they had an active for our phone without the kickstand I'd have snagged one by now but I'm not interested in the kickstand at all.
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hello,
Does the Silicone Core catch the dust / lint?
btw, you should buy this one when it came out:
http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/htc-one-x-ballistic-life-style-smooth-series-case

aag777 said:
hello,
Does the Silicone Core catch the dust / lint?
btw, you should buy this one when it came out:
http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/htc-one-x-ballistic-life-style-smooth-series-case
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All silicone cases catch dust to an extent but because of how smooth the silicone is here, it's minimal. It's also hard to see any dust or lint on it because the silicone on mine is a very light gray so it hides it well. I'd imagine on a black one it would be a little more noticeable but it probably won't be that bad at all.
That's an interesting case. I'm not sure if I like it though, those corners are a little bulky for my tastes.
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Spigen [Thin Fit] [Black] Premium Matte Finish Hard Case [Amazon]

This is my short take on this new case I just received today. I like it because it is thin. The cut outs are clean and centered. The back has a soft touch plastic feel so it helps with grip. Finger prints do show on the case (some people with dry hands will not have an issue. My hands are normally moist.) but can be easily wiped away.
Normally the hybrid cases with PC (polycarbonate) on the back and TPU on the sides that cover the buttons give them a mushy feeling when pressed. It is hard to tell if you pushed the button all the way down or not. So with the cut outs for the power and volume button, this problem is eliminated. The plastic which separates the two buttons help me to identify each button quickly. I also found the buttons were unintentionally pressed a lot when I didn't have the case. I don't have this issue anymore. I would recommend this case for anyone who wants protection against scratches. It won't protect the phone against high drops. There is no cushion or air pockets to protect the phone. But this is exactly what these thin cases are for, scratch protection and protection against small bumps. I bought it at Amazon. I ordered it around noon Pacific Time and it was shipped after two hours. I was pleased with the speedy handling.
Please check out the pictures below:
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Update...this sounds silly but the case seems to make the phone feel heavier to me. But the added weight feels good in the hand. The case by itself is not heavy. Not sure why I feel this way...
Update # 2: 24 hours later, I am still loving this case. The finger print scanner cut out is the perfect size. I have not had any issues unlocking my phone. I actually wanted a clear case but this black color is starting to grow on me. With the camera visor being glossy black and the case being flat black, it adds a stealth look along with providing some contrast.
Update # 3: The case's matte finish does not create too much friction when inserting the phone into your jean packet or pulling it out. This is a plus.

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minhtluu said:
This is my short take on this new case I just received today. I like it because it is thin. The cut outs are clean and centered. The back has a soft touch plastic feel to it helps with grip. Finger prints do show on the case but can be easily wiped away.
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Looks nice, I'm usually pretty impressed with Spigen cases. I ordered this one: http://www.spigen.com/products/nexus-6p-case-rugged-armor hopefully it gets here soon because I'm not a huge fan of the Ringke case I have now.

mlin said:
Looks nice, I'm usually pretty impressed with Spigen cases. I ordered this one: http://www.spigen.com/products/nexus-6p-case-rugged-armor hopefully it gets here soon because I'm not a huge fan of the Ringke case I have now.
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What don't you like about Ringke? The Rugged Armor is rubbish.

anglerstock said:
What don't you like about Ringke? The Rugged Armor is rubbish.
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Seems many buyers on Amazon would disagree with you. Three main things I don't like about the Ringke:
1) I don't really like the feel of the case
2) Its a fingerprint magnet, unlike anything I've ever experienced.
3) The front edges are kind of sharp which can make it a little uncomfortable to hold against my ear while on the phone.
If only Otterbox made the Symmetry series for the Nexus 6p and all my future phones, I'd never have to shop around for cases again.

This case is pretty excellent - feels grippy & solid

mlin said:
Seems many buyers on Amazon would disagree with you. Three main things I don't like about the Ringke:
1) I don't really like the feel of the case
2) Its a fingerprint magnet, unlike anything I've ever experienced.
3) The front edges are kind of sharp which can make it a little uncomfortable to hold against my ear while on the phone.
If only Otterbox made the Symmetry series for the Nexus 6p and all my future phones, I'd never have to shop around for cases again.
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Lol I was going to say that many buyers on Amazon would disagree with you about Ringke, but I guess you know that buyers go with the flow most of the time. All of what you said is true for the Rugged Armor, which are the reasons why I don't like it. And also it is sand magnet too. That's my real life feedback. I am sure the Amazon buyers will disagree

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Lol I was going to say that many buyers on Amazon would disagree with you about Ringke, but I guess you know that buyers go with the flow most of the time. All of what you said is true for the Rugged Armor, which are the reasons why I don't like it. And also it is sand magnet too. That's my real life feedback. I am sure the Amazon buyers will disagree
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Ultimately I can just return it if I dont like it. The inconvenience of owning an unpopular phone and being unable to try a product hands on before purchase, but at least Amazon has a solid return policy.

minhtluu said:
This is my short take on this new case I just received today. I like it because it is thin. The cut outs are clean and centered. The back has a soft touch plastic feel to it helps with grip. Finger prints do show on the case but can be easily wiped away.
I don't usually post pictures on here so I didn't know how to embed them into the open post.
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I love it, except that the upper and lower machined extreme edges aren't protected from certain angles.

I've never been a big fan of cases, especially on beautiful devices like this one - but you just sold me on this case. Great pics!

ZeGuitarist said:
I've never been a big fan of cases, especially on beautiful devices like this one - but you just sold me on this case. Great pics!
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I am not a fan of cases either and will probably remove it once the phone isn't new to me anymore (in 3 months?) But I can't wait for the super thin one that the others are chatting about from Huawei. I want to ensure my phone doesn't scratch considering the metal body. Good luck.

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OP, a question to you: do you think the case will accomodate one of those thin metal plates attached to the back plate on the inside, to use with a magnetic car mount? Like this:
The plate should be very slim, only about 0,5-1mm in thickness. Do you think this will work? Any way you could test this out for me even, by sticking something of approx. that thickness in between the back and case?
Thanks in advance!

ZeGuitarist said:
OP, a question to you: do you think the case will accomodate one of those thin metal plates attached to the back plate on the inside, to use with a magnetic car mount? Like this:
The plate should be very slim, only about 0,5-1mm in thickness. Do you think this will work? Any way you could test this out for me even, by sticking something of approx. that thickness in between the back and case?
Thanks in advance!
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I have that same car mount. It works for me with no issues. I'm sure it will work out for you as well.
BTW...I do not notice the plate after the case is put on. The back is flat. The pictures taken have the plate inserted.

minhtluu said:
I have that same car mount. It works for me with no issues. I'm sure it will work out for you as well.
BTW...I do not notice the plate after the case is put on. The back is flat. The pictures taken have the plate inserted.
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Haha, what a coincidence! I'm happy to hear you don't even notice the plate sitting there, and even happier to hear that the plate was actually in there in those pics, because I didn't notice it myself either
Cheers!

I'm really enjoying this case as well. I agree with all the OP'sthoughts especially about fixing the sensitive button presses. Overall very happy with the thiness, fit and soft touch. Also purchased thisNexus 6P Case, Monoy High Quality Ultra Thin Matte Black Hard case Cover for Huawei (Google) Nexus 6P 5.7" Devices (2015) (Black Hard Case) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0168B7RIM/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_5XZtwbS5G6308 which is also nice. Very thin but covers most of the visor and has a textured soft touch finish. I did end up using the spigen but may switch. The other case doesn't have an issue with fingerprints.

iNiREALiZED said:
I'm really enjoying this case as well. I agree with all the OP'sthoughts especially about fixing the sensitive button presses. Overall very happy with the thiness, fit and soft touch. Also purchased thisNexus 6P Case, Monoy High Quality Ultra Thin Matte Black Hard case Cover for Huawei (Google) Nexus 6P 5.7" Devices (2015) (Black Hard Case) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0168B7RIM/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_5XZtwbS5G6308 which is also nice. Very thin but covers most of the visor and has a textured soft touch finish. I did end up using the spigen but may switch. The other case doesn't have an issue with fingerprints.
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Thanks for the info. Which one is thinner between the two?

minhtluu said:
Thanks for the info. Which one is thinner between the two?
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Without using any tool for measurement they seem to be identical in thinness. Only notable differences between the two would be the visor cover, soft touch finish, and the spigen has a piece that separates the volume and power buttons. Either of these things can be taken as a plus or minus depending on personally preference. If you're deciding between the two the Monoy case shipped and arrived faster.

i wish there was a clear version of this

i dont think i like the idea that the entire top glass is exposed like that. seems like a good place to get scratched

indianajonze said:
i dont think i like the idea that the entire top glass is exposed like that. seems like a good place to get scratched
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There is a tiny lip so the glass does not contact the surface if placed glass side down. I think you need a screen protector if you're worried.