[Review] Seidio Innocase II Surface and Ultimate Screen Guard Crystal Clear

[pingpongboss]

Video Review

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Summary

Seidio has long been known as one of the top providers of smartphone accessories.

I received the Ultimate Screen Guard - Crystal Clear, and I must say that it is very similar to my SGP Steinheil Crystal Clear for Moto Droid. Is there a difference? It's hard to say. It does feel like the Seidio protector drags your finger a tiny bit more. I put the protector on in my room. Don't need to do the shower trick if your room is dust-free. The Screen Guard feels like glass, is static cling instead of water+soup application, and doesn't affect image quality. In the future though, I will probably end up going with a Anti-glare/fingerprint screen protector, because fingerprints drive me crazy. Also note that this protector does not have cutouts for the front camera and sensors, unlike Clarivue.

Their main competitors in terms of cases include OtterBox and BodyGlove. OtterBox does not yet have a case announced for the Evo. BodyGlove cases are usually considered inferior to Seidio's, though cheaper. I must say I am VERY satisfied with the Seidio Innocase. I'm even starting to like the purple look! It doesn't add much to the phone, it protects the back camera, and there's so much potential for future accessory compatibility if you stick with Seidio. I loove the rubbery texture, much more than the back of the Evo itself. I often listen to Pandora while driving, and the Evo slides around like crazy on the tray. With the new case's grip, it stays in place and I feel a lot more secure about the Evo. Highly recommend this case!

I had 21 pictures but the forum only allowed me to post 10 of them. Check them out below.

What's up with Seidio and women looking upwards?

Ultimate Screen Guard - Crystal Clear

Evo with Ultimate Screen Guard - Crystal Clear. No glare reduction.

It's on! Can you see it? Neither can I.

Looking great!

Innocase II Surface

The two halves.

Closer inspection of the inside. Love the feeling of the felt!

Snap it on the Evo.

Kickstand works great! No weight redistribution so the Evo is rock steady.

Top and side cutouts.

 

[SilverZero]

Okay, my big question: I love the Seidio case, but it keeps being advertised as "rubberized." I hate silicone skins because I can't slide the phone into my pocket. The one thing I liked about the iPhone was that it was so slick it just slid easily into my pocket. How does the Surface do in this respect?

 

[pingpongboss]

Okay, my big question: I love the Seidio case, but it keeps being advertised as "rubberized." I hate silicone skins because I can't slide the phone into my pocket. The one thing I liked about the iPhone was that it was so slick it just slid easily into my pocket. How does the Surface do in this respect?

The Innocase II Surface is NOT silicon. It slides a bit more easily compared to silicon, but has more grip than the bare back of the Evo.

 

[QuasarZ]

I have the best buy version which is identical, and it is a hard 'rubberized' feeling but it is not rubber, hard to explain. It is great. Doesn't attract lint, nice feel to it, and slides easily in and out of pocket.

 

[pingpongboss]

Update: After using both this Innocase II Surface and the Innocase Active Limited Edition for a while, I must say that I prefer the Active more due to its ruggedness and looks.

But if you want to use a holster with the case, then the Surface is still the only way to go.