I've been carrying my shiny new EVO3D around in the new Seidio Active case, in Burgundy, and I must say I'm very impressed. For the last couple years I've been a die-hard Otterbox fan, and I've used all three models they make on a couple different phones with great results, and I had every intention on purchasing one for my EVO3D as well, but decided to try out this Seidio Active case this time instead, and I'm quite glad I did.
Fit:
For me this is the most important characteristic of a good case. It's gotta fit PERFECT, and this one does. Every plug, port, button, etc lines up perfectly and is accessible. The silicone skin is a nice snug fit, and the plastic skeleton pops on with no trouble and stays put. It just takes a couple of tiny adjustments to make everything sit how it should when installing the case for the first time, but it's a "set-it-and-forget-it" install. Very nice. I actually found the power/sleep button and volume rocker on the phone to be a bit hard to press in the short time I used it with no case. Well, the Seidio case solved that problem. The buttons now press just right, in my opinion. Not too easy to press, but not too difficult either.
Bulk:
The EVO3D is a big phone so I didn't want to add much bulk, hence the reason I went with the Active case. It's sleek and lightweight and doesn't add much bulk. Just right.
Protection:
This case solves one of the biggest problems with the EVO3D. Without a case, the camera pod sticks out beyond the back of the phone, just asking to get scratched or cracked. Well, this case is the fix. It surrounds the camera pod and extends beyond it just a tad, so setting the phone down on its back doesn't cause the cameras to come in contact with anything. The cameras aren't actually covered, but the fact that they are now recessed is exactly what I was hoping for. As far as the rest of the phone goes, I'm confident this case will protect nicely against bumps, drops, etc, although I've done none of those things yet to actually test its shock protection abilities
I've found that the silicone skin of this case doesn't attract too much lint and dust, but it does attract some. Just the nature of a silicone skin I'm afraid. The plastic skeleton is a really nice satin finish and slides in and out of a pocket easily. The burgundy color is beautiful and is a real nice touch. Well done on the aesthetics!
There are a couple things I would change about the case. The first is the fact that it does not include a screen protector. This would have been a nice touch to include one like Otterbox does.
Second, the 2D/3D switch is tough to flip with the case on, but I don't think there's really any way around that. It's recessed down in the case so you have to use your fingernail to flip it. The camera button however, is covered by the case, and it operates perfectly while covered. I'll be using that button a lot more than the 2D/3D switch.
Finally, I do wish that the charging port and earphone jack holes had plugs to protect against dust and dirt. It's more convenient having them open, and actually my last Otterbox case tore right at the charging plug, but I'd prefer to have those ports covered. No biggie though.
Overall I love the case. It's a great design with a perfect fit and a really nice, elegant look. I'm confident this case will provide the protection that I need for this expensive phone. I feel this case is on par with the Otterbox commuter, and I consider Otterbox to be the standard to which other cases should strive for. Well done Seidio. This case is a keeper!!!
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Fit:
For me this is the most important characteristic of a good case. It's gotta fit PERFECT, and this one does. Every plug, port, button, etc lines up perfectly and is accessible. The silicone skin is a nice snug fit, and the plastic skeleton pops on with no trouble and stays put. It just takes a couple of tiny adjustments to make everything sit how it should when installing the case for the first time, but it's a "set-it-and-forget-it" install. Very nice. I actually found the power/sleep button and volume rocker on the phone to be a bit hard to press in the short time I used it with no case. Well, the Seidio case solved that problem. The buttons now press just right, in my opinion. Not too easy to press, but not too difficult either.
Bulk:
The EVO3D is a big phone so I didn't want to add much bulk, hence the reason I went with the Active case. It's sleek and lightweight and doesn't add much bulk. Just right.
Protection:
This case solves one of the biggest problems with the EVO3D. Without a case, the camera pod sticks out beyond the back of the phone, just asking to get scratched or cracked. Well, this case is the fix. It surrounds the camera pod and extends beyond it just a tad, so setting the phone down on its back doesn't cause the cameras to come in contact with anything. The cameras aren't actually covered, but the fact that they are now recessed is exactly what I was hoping for. As far as the rest of the phone goes, I'm confident this case will protect nicely against bumps, drops, etc, although I've done none of those things yet to actually test its shock protection abilities
I've found that the silicone skin of this case doesn't attract too much lint and dust, but it does attract some. Just the nature of a silicone skin I'm afraid. The plastic skeleton is a really nice satin finish and slides in and out of a pocket easily. The burgundy color is beautiful and is a real nice touch. Well done on the aesthetics!
There are a couple things I would change about the case. The first is the fact that it does not include a screen protector. This would have been a nice touch to include one like Otterbox does.
Second, the 2D/3D switch is tough to flip with the case on, but I don't think there's really any way around that. It's recessed down in the case so you have to use your fingernail to flip it. The camera button however, is covered by the case, and it operates perfectly while covered. I'll be using that button a lot more than the 2D/3D switch.
Finally, I do wish that the charging port and earphone jack holes had plugs to protect against dust and dirt. It's more convenient having them open, and actually my last Otterbox case tore right at the charging plug, but I'd prefer to have those ports covered. No biggie though.
Overall I love the case. It's a great design with a perfect fit and a really nice, elegant look. I'm confident this case will provide the protection that I need for this expensive phone. I feel this case is on par with the Otterbox commuter, and I consider Otterbox to be the standard to which other cases should strive for. Well done Seidio. This case is a keeper!!!
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