Case fits like a glove and protects every angle of the phone. Add a good screen protector and you are golden. I have the Nillken 9h.
It feels naturally ergonomic, rounded, and grippy.
The cutouts for the sensors and ports are perfect.
Volume rockers and power button toggles are the best I've encountered, so far.
Adds some bulk to the phone but the protection is worth it.
I agree with bobbyphoenix about the feel and build (of a very similar model, not the shine) here in his thread: Incipio DualPro Case Review.
I was hesitant to buy this case because I read a couple of bad anecdotes from people here on the XDA forums. The comments stated that the case hinders signal quality. I simply cannot find this to be true and I've been keeping an eye on it. YMMV, I guess.
I rate this case as 4.5 out of 5. :good:
DualPro Shine at Incipio Official Site
Amazon Link: http://amzn.com/B00G3OG75Y
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Alright, this will be a review of the Seido Active case with a comparison to the Otterbox Commuter and Defender series. This will be based on 3 categories with 10 points possible: Quality (including fit on the phone), Protection, and Aesthetics/Functionality. I’ll preface this by saying I don’t work for either of these companies nor am I a fanboy. I actually love Trident Cases, but they don’t have one for our phone, yet.
Seido Active Case:
Quality: 8/10 Both the rubber and plastic on this case are fairly high quality. I would say the plastic is possibly the strongest I’ve felt. I do feel as though the rubber could have been tighter on the phone. I can see it stretching in the future or catching on pockets and things.
Protection: 8/10 I would say that this is a nice middle point between the Otterbox Commuter and Defender. The plastic covers the corners for added protection on drops. This case should protect the phone against most falls from a few feet or so.
Aesthetics/Functionality: 9.5/10 Easily the best looking case I’ve owned. I purchased the blue one, and it is nice to have different options. Currently they have blue, black, and purple with white on the way. The plastic backing is the portion that is colored. The volume buttons are much easier to push with this case on, but the power button is somewhat flush to the case. The only thing keeping this from 10/10 is the fact that the backing is a little slick.
Overall: 8.5/10
Seido belt clip: Don’t really use these much, but I thought I would get it. Really nice quality. I could see this lasting for a while. Very easy to put the phone in and take it out.
Alright, to compare, here is what I think of the Otterbox cases:
Commuter
Quality: 7/10 The rubber is thin, but not too cheap feeling. It does begin to stretch after a short period of time. The plastic is very nice, not too thick, and provides good grip. Overall this seems to be like a well-built case.
Protection: 6/10 This isn’t the case that you would want to purchase if you drop your phone a lot. If you have a few drops here and there, though, it will do its job. It certainly is better than TPU cases or skins. There is a slight lip on the front to allow you to lay the phone on its screen without worry of scratches.
Aesthetics/Functionality: 9/10 I think this might be one of the best looking cases available. Very clean lines and doesn’t collect lint too much. If it weren’t for the stretching mentioned and if it offered other colors, this would be rated higher. Buttons are easy to push, though not as easy as the Seido.
Overall: 7.3/10
Defender
Quality: 5/10 I think this case seemed to be rushed a little when they were making it. The plastic and rubber just do not feel as nice as they do on the Commuter. The rubber will again begin to stretch after a period of time. The plastic does fit the phone well, though. The screen protector is somewhat annoying, but you can always cut it out.
Protection: 9/10 You aren’t going to get much more protection than this case. If you have children who might throw the phone, you should have a case like this.
Aesthetics/Functionality: 6/10 I’m not a huge fan of the appearance of this case since it just seems so bulky to me. On a phone that is already thicker than most, I would not recommend it if you can get away with using something thinner. The buttons are, again, easily pressed, but Seido just seemed to get that part right the most.
Overall: 6.7/10
Updated Review
Quality: 9.5/10 This thing is proving me wrong. It won't stretch.
Protection: 9.5/10
Aesthetics/Functionaily: 10/10 This is the first case in a while that I haven't wanted to take off. I was a little wrong on my original review just because I hadn't given it enough time. This is one hell of a case.
Overall: 9.7/10 This is easily the best case I've ever purchased. The price is a little steep, but it's worth it.
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This is a review of www.cruzerlite.com and the Cruzerlite Androidified TPU Case for Motorola Droid RAZR.
The cost of this case is a measly 9.90 plus shipping/handling.
They had very fast shipping for a weekend order which we all know is often not the situation with many on-line vendors. The sale was completed and I received the case in under a week.
I found this case at http://www.cruzerlite.com/cases/motorola/cruzerlite-androidified-tpu-case-for-motorola-droid-razr
They have 9 total colors available for this case including the green model in this review.
The material used for this cases construction is 100% TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) plastic.
There are well placed cutouts for the various buttons, ports, headphone jack and speakers/mic.
The case fits nice and snug to the phone. The case makes a very nice small ridge/buffer zone which protects the screen from all those small grains of dust that will spider the screen when it lands face down.
The functionality of the case is nice as well. Some people like raised buttons such as on silicon cases. The cutouts keep that from happening by keeping the buttons recessed a little bit. The volume up and down does not have cutouts but has the raised coating to cover the switch.
The case slides easily in and out of my front jeans pocket and never hangs up on entry or removal.
Something I could never say about any previous silicon cases. The case is very easy to put on and remove.
It has a very nice and clean design to it. The little androids on the back of the case is a nice touch to break up what would be a very boring look. I find no flaws with the case in design and manufacturing of it.
Final thoughts...Cruzerlite has gone the extra mile in making and offering a economy price for a solid design.
9.90 plus shipping. Can you go wrong for a case that is made well, fits right, will protect from all sorts of incidents and looks this good. You can't go wrong picking up Cruzerlite Androidified TPU Case for your Droid RAZR.
I would like to thank cruzerlite for providing my with the case to review.
I guess I didn't realize I put this in the themes and apps forum initially. My apologies. Thanks for moving to accessories
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I have 4 of them. An red, clear, green, and a blue one. I love them!
Clear one not pictured.
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http://www.amazon.com/Optimus-E970-HYBRID-Silicone-Black/dp/B00ATIEB4E/ref=cm_cmu_pg__header
This is a pretty decent hybrid case. I uploaded a few pictures to Amazon to give more people a better chance to see what it looks like since the seller only uploaded a picture of the back, and I have the only review on Amazon as well if you want to hear what I thought about it. Basically, it's a good fit but I'm not the biggest fan of how it feels in my hand and how much thickness it adds. I honestly feel like they could have made the silicone thinner where it's covered by hard plastic and reduced the overall thickness by a lot. It's not the end of the world, but we'll see how long I have it on there before I take if off and go all slim-n-sexy again.
Also, for whatever reason Amazon didn't like my picture of the packaging so I'm attaching a picture of the mailer it comes in and the packaging you have to open. It's pretty standard stuff, but it's here for you to look at just in case.
Edit: Typo.
How do the buttons feel?
They are a little bit cheaper if you order from
eBay Seller: hc-power --- Multiple Colors and Hybrid Designs
http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odk...046732.m570.l1313&_nkw=e970+silicone&_sacat=0
This is the case I decised on too. I works, very light, but I'm not sure how much protection it offers. Coming from a Seidio Active case on an iPhone 4, this is a let down, but there aren't many choices. I'd rate it a 6 overall
KarlP said:
This is the case I decised on too. I works, very light, but I'm not sure how much protection it offers. Coming from a Seidio Active case on an iPhone 4, this is a let down, but there aren't many choices. I'd rate it a 6 overall
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Agreed - But there's not much case love for the AT&T OG so we're at the mercy of this type of case unless Seidio or Otterbox or such changes their mind about making something for us.
I got this case off eBay, just received it yesterday. For a case being under $10 its not bad and I feel it will protect it from a mild drop just fine. Also the silicone on the front has a raised lip so if you set the phone face down its not on the screen. The only real down side is that the case covers the power button so no notification light now.
I'll add pictures of mine, since its blue might be easier to see then the black case.
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How does the case feel?
I purchased the one from Ventev that looks identical to this case. I sent that one back because the "TPU" it said the case was made of was really hard kinda felt like plastic. That made the buttons hard to push. Is the rubber the case made out of hard or soft like tradition TPU? I want this case because I like the two layers of protection but I dont want another case that was like the Ventev case. For now I have the Diztronic case on it and I took the plastic shell off the Belkin case and it fit over the Diztronic TPU case with little force and its like a makeshift Otterbox Commuter.
REDFOCZ said:
I got this case off eBay, just received it yesterday. For a case being under $10 its not bad and I feel it will protect it from a mild drop just fine. Also the silicone on the front has a raised lip so if you set the phone face down its not on the screen. The only real down side is that the case covers the power button so no notification light now.
I'll add pictures of mine, since its blue might be easier to see then the black case.
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I just replaced mine with the Fusion Hybrid, I like it much better...
After only like 2 weeks, the "silicone" was stretching. It's actually more like a molded foam, and the plastic hard shell only holds it to the phone in a few areas. The plastic shell on the Fusion Hybrid actually seems to be a lot more stiff and holds it on three sides. The silicone feels a lot better on the new case as well, seems more dense...
For less than $10, neither is terrible, but I'd spend on the Fusion Hybrid...
I am the kind of guy who likes minimal bulked added to my phone without sacrificing protection. Naturally I would choose TPU cases to achieve this goal and I have 3 types that I will be writing a short review on.
The first case and a longtime favorite is the Cruzerlite TPU case in clear. The fit is great, I wrote another OP about the case which you can find in this section as well. *To sum it up its tied for the thinnest of the 3 cases with the TUDIA, they have great customer service and make great cases. My initial case had a slight fit issue with the camera (only 1 of my 3 Cruzerlite cases had this issue) and they sent me a free replacement no questions asked! The headphone jack is large and the USB opening is small and will mushroom with the factory cable but that's no problem for me.
The second case is the TUDIA TPU case in 'clear'. The top and bottom are actually clear while the mid section is more of a frosted clear color. There are no button cutouts like on the Cruzerlite but instead molded buttons similar to the Diztronic. The TUDIA doesn't have a curve in the volume rocker like the diztronic but I like the feel of it better. The molded buttons have almost the same feel as the diztronic for those who like the molded buttons. I actually prefer this over Cruzerlite cutouts after using it for a while. The TUDIA also has the moto dimple cutout which is great because it makes a nice finger rest. I find myself missing this on the diztronic. Clear is my favorite "color" because I use dbrand skins on all of my phones and I want to show off the Nexus logo. I've used this case for about 9 days and it's holding up rather well. There are no noticeable marks yet and despite the many times over removed my phone to get dirt out it hasn't stretched out at all.
The last but not least is the Diztronic TPU case in black. The case is the thickest of the 3 only by a small margin. I don't have a digital caliper to double check it but I might go pick one up because they come in handy. The feel is very smooth and almost slippery. It reminds me a lot of the Spigen Neo Hybrid with a semi soft touch finish on it. There is no cutout on the case which kes the phone feel much bigger to me, but that's OK because the case is great. The headphone jack cutout is a little small but it fits my Bose headphones just fine. The USB cutout is small just like the other two and it will have a little "mushrooming" when you use the factory cable. To me this doesn't matter because I use my TYLT qi charger to charge the phone. The biggest downside to this case is the way it attracts fingerprints and oil from your hands. I mentioned above how this feels just like the back is the Neo Hybrid, well it attracts fingerprints just as much.... I still like the case and I may get a blue one to see if its less noticeable but only time will tell. In the 5 hours that I've had the case it's already scratched a good amount on the back from very light use. I'm rather disappointed about this, but I hope it will wipe off or blend in when I clean it tomorrow morning.
Overall I would buy all 3 cases again, but the TUDIA is now my favorite case because of the molded buttons and nice clean look. You can't go wrong by buying any of these cases.
Qi charging works on all 3 cases just fine. I tested it on 2 chargers (TYLT VU and my LG WCD-100)
Pictures of the ports, more pictures will be added in the morning.
I was lucky enough to be allowed to review the current cases that Artech 21 currently offers for the Galaxy S7. I'll be reviewing the Artech 21 Vivid Arkansas in the Champagne Gold/Black color, the Artech Jelly in Champagne/Clear, the Artech Little Rock rugged case in Black, and the Artech Dallas Lazer in Champagne Gold/Black.
This post is just going to be my brief first impressions. I will have complete, detailed reviews of all 4 cases up in the next day or 2.
First. Not that it directly involves the cases' performance, I still feel this is important. My communication with the company was fantastic. We communicated through Facebook Messenger and their responses were always quick, polite, and to the point. I think customer service is very important, who knows what could happen, mailman delivers to the wrong address, you got the wrong case by mistake, you have a question, or you're just plain not happy with it. It's good to know that the company will be there to promptly answer your questions and resolve your issue.
Now the packaging. It was the same for all 4 cases and very similar to the type of packaging you'd find on the name brand cases at Best Buy. Nothing really stands out. It protects the cases, is simple to open and doesn't have anything unnecessary.
Now on to the cases themselves...
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I'll start with the Jelly Series. It's pretty basic. A clear TPU shell with a Gold, harder plastic trim. The clear TPU, though smooth, is manufactured in a way that it provides a lot of grip. Probably the most grip of any of their cases. And the Gold trim feels sturdy enough to provide good protection against edge drops, it has a loop of gold at the bottom that gives it a unique design compared to other similar style cases. The phone fits very well. It's easy to install, fits snugly, and doesn't feel like there's any chance of it popping out accidentally. So, initial impressions are great. It seems like it will provide solid protection and grip in a low profile package that shows off this gorgeous phone instead of changing the look completely.
Next we'll go with the Lazer Dallas Series. It's got a black TPU shell with a vertically brushed finish on it with a more rugged gold trim similar to the one on the Jelly Series with the same extra bit of gold kinda looping up from the bottom that gives it a cool unique look that brings more gold to the overall design that goes great with my Gold Platinum S7. It's easy to install and fits snugly. It feels like it provides a good deal of protection while keeping a low profile. I keep my phone in my pocket, so it's important to me to keep it low profile. This definitely fits the bill for me. Just like the first. It doesn't have the grip of the Jelly, but still has good grip provided by the brushed finish. Solid case with a unique look
Third, my likely favorite of the four, is the Vivid Arkansas Series. It has a black TPU shell with horizontal ribs that provide great grip. It's a different kind of grip from the Jelly though, Like the other 2 cases, it has a more rugged TPU in gold. However this ones has a thich horizontal stripe, as well as the the loop thing at the bottom also found on the other. Like the other 2, installation is very easy. The phone fits snugly and securely. My phone definitely feels protected and it fits very comfortably in my pocket. It's a low profile case that feels like it could withstand some damage and has a very unique look that I haven't seen anywhere before that I absolutely love. I expected the Jelly to be my clear favorite (no pun intended lol), as it really just shows the original phone but provides good protection for it, but this Vivid Arkansas case looks incredible. I think it's my favorite looking. Not just of these 4 that I'm reviewing, but of any case currently available for the GS7.
Lastly, we have the Little Rock Series. It is BY FAR the most rugged of all the cases. Based on ititial impressions, I would say this case can withstand as much abuse as the hardcore Otterbox cases. I've had friends that give clumsy a new meaning (honestly. Broke 5 Galaxy S5s within one month) that would only use the most expensive Otterbox cases afterwards. He lost the front bezel on one somehow, bought a new one, then found the bezel and gave me his old one. So I had one for a decent amount of time to form an opinion on it. My initial impression of the Little Rock case is that it would have no problem providing that same level of hardcore protection. I'm a complete idiot and didn't know it came with a glass screen protector and broke it poking out the phone papers that were inside the cases in the packaging. Absolutely my fault. I have no excuse. I'll do my best to review it as if it had the glass as well. It has a front bezel that pops out and then back in for the installation. It snaps in VERY securely. To where it takes some effort to install, but feels like I could roll it down the worlds largest flight of stairs without the bezel popping off, let alone the phone coming out. Put simply, this case is obviously designed to take a ton of abuse while keeping the phone from incurring any damage. And my initial impression is that this phone can do that.
So far I really like them. But that may change for my final in-depth reviews. But the initial impression is very good. Though the designs and the looks are entirely subjective, I really like the looks of these cases
Regarding the Little Rock case, I agree that the thing is built like a tank without being too bulky. Excellent protection and feels very sturdy.
But the included screen protector fit is awful, as the edge is like 1/4" in from the edges of the screen. Looks terrible. Plus the case constantly lifts up the included screen protector. Don't bother putting the protector on. A PET screen works well with the case
The other gripe I have with the case is that the LED notification light is mostly covered by the case. They apparently did not measure that well when designing the case.
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