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Is the seidio innocase II case still interfering with the screen protector?
Any retail stores carrying any brand name cases? (nyc)
Also anybody with actual pics of anti-glare SPs please share i currently have a mirror SP but im looking in to a anti-glare,
(anti-glare protectors make it so that people next to you arent able to see anything right?)
*If anybody wants to help me out i am undecided on a case between the innocase II or the tough case (case-mate) or the gelli case (case-mate) any actual pics of any of these cases would be greatly appreciated pros an cons also just any feedback from actual owners would be good...(i have done plenty research on these cases an im still undecided so any help would be appreciated well its not help more like suggestions thanks...)
carlost24 said:
Is the seidio innocase II case still interfering with the screen protector?
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only slightly with mine. just a little "lifting" / bubble on the lower left edge of my screen protector. it's a great case though.
Any picture? Is that only if the SP is perfect size an covers every inch of the screen or it doesnt matter if the SP is a couple mm off the sides it still happens?
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I don't know what case buy, I like this case mate too
I like this case better and I own the SI2 case
I like this case better and I own the SI2 case
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What makes it better than the SI2?
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DiGWeeD2 said:
I don't know what case buy, I like this case mate too
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Its a great case. I wish they sold them in stores.
Anybody want to help with the other questions?
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i have the seidio innocase ii that i purchased off Amazon last month. it definitely interferes with the screen protector as it's not flush with the screen edge and overlaps it by ~1mm. my BSE screen protector subsequently was stretched and scratched along the sides. following the advice from some posts on various forums, i sanded down the case's edges. now the case edge no longer rides along the screen edge. i have some bulk 3M laminate, which will be cut down, being shipped to replace my current BSE screen protector. also, in regards to any full body laminate "shields'/skins, it will definitely be a very tight squeeze w/ this Seidio case; i've had to remove mine except for the screen and the area by the trackball.
i have the seidio innocase ii that i purchased off Amazon last month. it definitely interferes with the screen protector as it's not flush with the screen edge and overlaps it by ~1mm. my BSE screen protector subsequently was stretched and scratched along the sides. following the advice from some posts on various forums, i sanded down the case's edges. now the case edge no longer rides along the screen edge. i have some bulk 3M laminate, which will be cut down, being shipped to replace my current BSE screen protector. also, in regards to any full body laminate "shields'/skins, it will definitely be a very tight squeeze w/ this Seidio case; i've had to remove mine except for the screen and the area by the trackball.
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So if i purchase the innocase II how would i go about sanding it?, Just get some sand paper an rub against the edges? Till i see it not interfering or what?
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Bought my Innocase 2 on ebay.
My screen protector from Clarivue online.
Allow the screen protector to settle for a day and then put in the Innocase.
No bubbles on mine whatsoever. Also considering I've taken the case off for like 30plus times already probably.
Does anybody know if Seidio makes cases to go over their extended batteries? I do not see one (yet) for the Nexus, but they have a banner saying to look for new and exciting accessories.
Bought my Innocase 2 on ebay.
My screen protector from Clarivue online.
Allow the screen protector to settle for a day and then put in the Innocase.
No bubbles on mine whatsoever. Also considering I've taken the case off for like 30plus times already probably.
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But does it interfere with the SP, does it mess it up?
Anybody???
i've attached some photos of my phone and case. sorry for the poor photos as i tried to take it in macro mode w/o flash and i have no tripod. also, bear in mind that these are pictures after i had sanded the case edge.
the first pic is with the case on. i tried to highlight how the edge of case meets the screen edge. the second and third, with the case off, exhibit the Best Skin Ever screen protector and how it was affected by the case. when i put on the Seidio case initially the, ridge/rail on the case (seen in the fourth photo), scratched the protector and caused it to peel.
keep in mind, i also had a laminate on the battery cover at that point so it was a bit of a tight squeeze as the case is designed to fit the N1 very well. however, even after removing the skin from the battery cover, putting the case on/off still caused the screen protector to peel. if you're only installing the case once and don't intend to remove it frequently, i guess you this issue may not bother you. however, i wanted to remove my case (or at least slide it open) every night to charge w/ the N1 dock.
i subsequently sanded the edge of the case (4th pic). i sanded the side and posterior aspects with some sand paper. now, sliding the case on/off does not affect the screen protector and i have some new laminate being shipped to replace the current one (although it works fine).
i hope that helps!
thanks man i really appreciated.
carlost24 said:
But does it interfere with the SP, does it mess it up?
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I already stated that I got no bubbles. And I didn't have to file!
But does it interfere with the SP, does it mess it up?
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I already stated that I got no bubbles. And I didn't have to file!
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Is not about the bubbles its about the edges of the screen protector on the sides people are saying the sides of the case ride up on the SP an mess it up as pictured above
I have literally done this exact process but in using cheap eBay screen covers instead of the phantomskinz bodyprotector had
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i have the seidio innocase ii that i purchased off Amazon last month. it definitely interferes with the screen protector as it's not flush with the screen edge and overlaps it by ~1mm. my BSE screen protector subsequently was stretched and scratched along the sides. following the advice from some posts on various forums, i sanded down the case's edges. now the case edge no longer rides along the screen edge. i have some bulk 3M laminate, which will be cut down, being shipped to replace my current BSE screen protector. also, in regards to any full body laminate "shields'/skins, it will definitely be a very tight squeeze w/ this Seidio case; i've had to remove mine except for the screen and the area by the trackball.
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But does it interfere with the SP, does it mess it up?
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mine made it start to peel up if you werent real careful to flex it and get it on top
stopped using mine due to it not fitting in dock
I'm considering ordering an Otterbox defender, however I'm a bit worried about the plastic film that looks to be over the screen. How does it affect the feel of the screen? I've already got a very nice screen protector from ghost armor with a lifetime warranty, and don't know that I'd benefit from the additional later of plastic.
For those of you that actually have the defender, did you look to see how the plastic film is attached? Would removing it be as simple as holding a hairdryer or hear gun to the glue to melt and then peel it of, or would removal be more invasive?
I know that I'd basically be turning the defender into the commuter by removing the plastic, but I also want to use a belt clip, which the commuter doesn't have.
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Have had my share of Os and all you gotta do is punch/poke through from one side for it [the screen protector] to come off the frame.
doesn't look too hard to remove.
Just a thin adheaive .
The defender is awesome. Makes the phone look like a mini tablet though lol
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im using it on top of my other screen protecter with no problems
yea just rip it off, most of the otterboxes at best buy pretty much have the screen's off because of how ****ty they're put on.
Thanks for the replies, everyone.
I received my Otterbox Defender earlier this week, and tried it with the plastic cover for a couple of days. It did something very strange though - it started to bond to the Ghost Armor screen protector. Around the edges where there was pressure from the frame of the case, the plastic began to stick to the screen protector underneath. It was really obvious; imagine a screen protector that had partially peeled up and then been laid flat again. Where the Otterbox screen cover had bonded to the ghost armor, it was clear and the screen below appeared crisp and sharp. Where the two were just sitting on top of each other, there was a slight rainbow-speckle pattern, which had been there from the moment I placed the Otterbox cover on the phone. I suspect that what I was seeing was two different types of diffraction, one being glass-> ghost armor-> Otterbox, and the other being glass-> ghost armor-> air-> Otterbox. I guess this is one of those situations where a picture is worth a thousand words, eh?
Anyway, it looked disgusting, so I popped the top off, and held a hair drier to the Otterbox plastic for about a minute. This softened the glue that held it to the frame, and made pulling it off easy.
I'm now very happy with the setup.
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Can you post a pic please. Thinking of purchasing this as well.
blazablaz said:
Can you post a pic please. Thinking of purchasing this as well.
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Hi there, do you still need the pics for the Otterbox Defender? I've been using it for all the phones I had before.
Do you have your blaze covered with screen protectors and a case or you like and feel safe enough to use it naked?
Just curious need some opinions I feel like removing my screen protector.
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Normally I buy a screen protector and case before even receiving a phone, but in this case I purchased the phone before there were many accessories available for it. After having it for nearly 3 months without a screen protector or case, it has not accumulated any scratches on the screen and only has one tiny scratch near the top of the chrome bezel.
I have yet to find a case I like, one that doesn't have a cutout for the MicroSD card slot.
These are the droids you're looking for:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1621222
I've always wanted to say that.
I would use a screen protector, but I really suck at the installations... so whatever. My phone still hasn't any scratches. As for the case... I just LOVE the feel and grip of the Blazes' own back cover. Can't get enough of it.
I've had several devices that feature Gorilla Glass, just like the Blaze. When I water damaged my Droid 1, I purposely took a pocketknife, keys, etc. to the screen to see if i could scratch it, with essentially no results (very very light scratching with ridiculous amount of pressure). The stuff is EXTREMELY scratch resistant. The only times I've heard of appreciable scratching on a GG screen is if you get sand rubbing against it (say you were careless when you took it to the beach), which is extremely hard. You should be just fine protector-less.
I bought a D3O screen protector for it along with a nice screen protector. It wasn't cheap, but it was well worth he investment.
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Blaze does not use Gorilla Glass, although it uses something just as strong.
I would highly recommend a screen protector. It can crack and scratch. Trust Me.
I made sure to purchase an InvisibleShield prior to ordering the phone and then apply it immediately out of the box before initial startup. Whether or not that's necessary I can't say (I can really only imagine it being 'necessary' to customers that admit to being accident-prone), but the added assurance doesn't hurt.
I did the same. I took it off though and the naked feeling with only a case is much worth an accidental scratch or two, which I still have none
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I've tried a few different things since I got this phone a couple months ago. I've had a screen protector on it since day one. I don't remember the brand, it was one of those "cut to size"ones. Apparently I had bought it from the T-Mobile store several years ago with my blackberry curve.
I'm currently using the Prozkin case which was discussed and reviewed in the accessories section. Solid case that adds minimum bulk.
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I've had my blaze naked since fathers day. Dropped it pretty hard a couple of times and only got minor scratches and chips on the chrome strip. No screen scratches at all either.
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Naked
I don't have a screen protector or case on it. I have dropped it several times and it has a few little scratches on the bezel. Normally I have my phones protected to the max, this one not so much..I kinda miss my Vibrant
Have you noticed the buttons are hard to press and when you do press your case makes crackling sounds? I can also push down or move my case around the sides etc. and it makes a lot of sound like it has movement and play and seems flimsy...
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I don't have any of those issues with my defender and my case is pretty much on there good. It's only a pain when I have to take it off.
I returned mine for that exact reason. One side, I think it was the power button side didn't completely close. All of the clips were secured and the case itself was brand new but the two halves of the case would not sit flush against each other along the seam around the power button area. It caused the case to creak and drove me nuts. Good thing the commuter is so solid and simple.
I bought one and later returned it.
Compared to otterbox ~2-3 years ago, their current line of cases feel cheap and plasticy.
What would you do?
I have the navy blue/grey case. seems great so far. just one thing...i already had a screen protector from the commuter installed. does the defenders built in screen protector stick to the screen and not pop up or feel like a button is being pressed when you touch the screen? should i leave the other screen protector on? or should i remove one or the other?
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I have the navy blue/grey case. seems great so far. just one thing...i already had a screen protector from the commuter installed. does the defenders built in screen protector stick to the screen and not pop up or feel like a button is being pressed when you touch the screen? should i leave the other screen protector on? or should i remove one or the other?
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As far as I've experienced, the screen protector on the S4 defender doesn't pop up or stick to the screen; it more like sits flush against the screen. I don't currently have another screen protector on this phone yet but I may end up popping out the built in screen protector if it doesn't fit well with the one I'm planning on buying (a spigen glas.t nano slim).
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1) If your defender case doesn't sit properly, it's probably defective and needs to be returned. I've owned several defender cases and none of them have had this "creaking sound" No shifting of the phone within the case.
2) Sand and dirt particles can get in between that screen protector and your screen, so you can get scratches / micro abrasions if you don't have a second screen protector. I suggest you have a cheap one installed. Shouldn't affect use.
3) I would not remove the screen protector if you are using a cheapo screen protector, if you are using some military non piercing one, then you can remove it.
Thanks for the input. Ill keep the commuter screen protector under the defenders. otterbox should have built a home button cover into the case that way no dust can get in where the home button is.
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Thanks for the input. Ill keep the commuter screen protector under the defenders. otterbox should have built a home button cover into the case that way no dust can get in where the home button is.
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Yeah, I think they have the tech to seal it better as they have the armor variant. The problem is that there is potential entry at button and at the top where the front camera and speaker sits also.
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Yeah, I think they have the tech to seal it better as they have the armor variant. The problem is that there is potential entry at button and at the top where the front camera and speaker sits also.
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True. But I think the top is sealed pretty tight and more flush with the phone than what the part of the screen protector around the home button is..
IMO, the Defender series for the S4 is garbage! Noisy, buttons hard to push. Returned it today and replaced it with a Commuter series and Ghost Armor screen protector.
I would agree about the defender being creaky with buttons hard to push
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seajm said:
IMO, the Defender series for the S4 is garbage! Noisy, buttons hard to push. Returned it today and replaced it with a Commuter series and Ghost Armor screen protector.
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One other thing about the defender.......Without the crappy plastic built in screen protector and the Ghost Armor applied, the phone responds so much better! Like night and day!
I ended up getting the uag. Much happier, but now I don't know what to do with my old otter box defender
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Phatdawg said:
1) If your defender case doesn't sit properly, it's probably defective and needs to be returned. I've owned several defender cases and none of them have had this "creaking sound" No shifting of the phone within the case.
2) Sand and dirt particles can get in between that screen protector and your screen, so you can get scratches / micro abrasions if you don't have a second screen protector. I suggest you have a cheap one installed. Shouldn't affect use.
3) I would not remove the screen protector if you are using a cheapo screen protector, if you are using some military non piercing one, then you can remove it.
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Ya I've had 3 defenders, 2 Glacier color, and now using the Gray/Green color and they all have a Creek in one corner. I've yet to have one that didn't have the creek. Still not a deal breaker for me. Even with all the dirt and dust I'm around in work, it's still flawless.
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I ended up getting the uag. Much happier, but now I don't know what to do with my old otter box defender
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You can send it to me for free
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Anyone here use a invisible sheild for their phone? im thinking of getting one when i return my case at best buy and throwing a commuter or some other case on it, but i dont think best buy sells the tempered glass ones. I'm not to worried about my phone shattering as it to getting scratches, i have warrenty for cracked screens, can't do anything about scratches unfortunately.
Hi all,
I am generally very good with phones and rarely damage them. That said my S4 has developed a crack in the midframe and a small dent on the front bezel frame, perhaps from just being in my pocket. I don't keep keys or anything in the same pocket so I'm not sure how it happened.
I have been using the ZAGG Glass screen protector on it and LOVE it. It is the clearest and smoothest protector I have ever used.
I think I want side protection for this thing. I probably should have protection since I work in active environments.. sometimes dusty..
A couple questions:
Once this case is on, how easy is it to take off to say, change microSD or swap batteries?
Will this case work if I use the ZAGG glass screen protector? This protector goes bezel to bezel PERFECTLY, although it does not cover the earpiece or sensor windows at the top.
Thoughts?
The case is very tough to take off, but it's not all bad because it has a tight seal for its water resistance. And secondly, it'll fit with the screen protector but it will not be water proof anymore, the glass is too thick. Hope this helps
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The case is very tough to take off, but it's not all bad because it has a tight seal for its water resistance. And secondly, it'll fit with the screen protector but it will not be water proof anymore, the glass is too thick. Hope this helps
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Hmm, might be a deal breaker! Anyone know of a thin case that mostly just offers side drop protection but works with the glass screen protector?
Tech 21 impact mesh case. It is very light weight and offers crazy good protection!
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Hi,
I haven't been using Lifeproof nuud case, but couple weeks ago I was looking for case for my Galaxy S4 and I bought Seidio Obex with holster and in my opinion it is very good case.
It is really waterproof case (I've checked it), dust proof (most important for me), impact proof and has built in screen protector (is giving amazing touch).
But there is couple things which are not so good, first of all sound is a bit muffled and second thing is that some ppl will complain about it size, but for me it isn't so important.
As a conclusion, I can only say that, for me personally it was really good purchase and I'm looking to buy additional car mount to holster.
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Hmm, might be a deal breaker! Anyone know of a thin case that mostly just offers side drop protection but works with the glass screen protector?
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I've had the spigen slim armor case since I've bought the phone and I couldn't ask for anything more, slim, very protective, and looks great.