Got my Seidio Innocase Black today! (high quality pics)

[map1978]

Yes I was super excited to receive this case. After spending at least $100 on cases, I now have the perfect pocket case (for my needs of course).

What I like about it...

-I like that it is very low key looking and not some flashy looking case. It keeps me my age (30) which I like.
-It is VERY form fitted to the phone. I was shocked. You can definitely see a difference between the Innocase and say the Griffin Iclear.
-I like that it kind of clips together (from the back) instead of the Incase Slider construction.
-If you have a good alignment with your screen protector, this case will have no problems at all. I have mine paired with a PS Anti-glare, awesome.
-It has the perfect amount of "lay on the table" where as I found most cases having too little or too much. It covers the bezel perfect, which I prefer.
-Love the fact the inside is lined with soft felt. I feel MUCH more comfortable knowing I don't have plastic on plastic.
-All the ports and camera hole is aligned better than any case I've used.
-No problems with throwing in/out of pockets
-I have the phone paired with my V-Moda Vibe Duos w/ mic and I never need to take the phone out of my pocket to listen to music. Double click shuffle rocks!

What I don't like...

-Honestly, I can't really think of any. I got the case for $30 shipped and that's not bad at all. That's with priority shipping. At first, I thought the circle cut-out would bother me, but it really doesn't. I'm actually growing to love it. I slapped a square screen protector on the apple logo and then put the case on (no worries of scratches there).

EDIT:
-The case does show fingerprints by the end of the day. Whoever said it doesn't, were liars. A simple wipe down during the day doesn't bother me.
So far thats the only negative

Here are some pics for everyone to check out...

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g205/map1978/DSC_0558-1.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g205/map1978/DSC_0561-1.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g205/map1978/DSC_0562.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g205/map1978/DSC_0564.jpg

this tiny bubble in the top left corner doesn't exist anymore lol
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g205/map1978/DSC_0565.jpg

[neesh0]

Nice review and pics, that case looks really nice. Is the apple logo on the back covered by any film?

[map1978]

Nice review and pics, that case looks really nice. Is the apple logo on the back covered by any film?

it's not supplied but I used a screen protector that came with my griffin iclear, cut out a little square, slapped it on the back, then put the case on.

now i'm not worried about the cut-out and it actually looks quite nice in person. blends nice IMO.

[Rayfire]

Now if they'd make a Seidio Innocase Black without the hole for the Apple logo, I'd definitely buy it ;) and I don't like the Incase sliders :rolleyes:

[liquidtrend]

not for me...but lookin good.

[mcmanus7]

mmm nice pics love the seidio!! I have 2.... 1 Black and 1 Ash grey

[map1978]

Now if they'd make a Seidio Innocase Black without the hole for the Apple logo, I'd definitely buy it ;) and I don't like the Incase sliders :rolleyes:

Before I got it, I wasn't feeling it too much, but grew to like it. Now that I have it in person, I'm growing to love it. Looks classy IMO.

mmm nice pics love the seidio!! I have 2.... 1 Black and 1 Ash grey

ohhh nice! if you can, post some pics of the ash grey. that was the only other color i'd get.

[karleaglemac]

Great pics! Looks very smooth, but I CAN'T STAND when cases have that hole cut out on the back. That's just my opinion. I'm happy for you man! It's always nice to have a case that you love!

[apple281]

Great pics! Looks very smooth, but I CAN'T STAND when cases have that hole cut out on the back. That's just my opinion. I'm happy for you man! It's always nice to have a case that you love!

I kinda like the hole cut out because i love seeing the apple logo! I guess to each his own! I want to try this case as i have the slider right now and the innocase will be my next case. Nice review!:)

[mcmanus7]

Great pics! Looks very smooth, but I CAN'T STAND when cases have that hole cut out on the back. That's just my opinion. I'm happy for you man! It's always nice to have a case that you love!

That's the exact reason why I purchased it haha I will try to post some ash grey pictures tomorrow or sunday...

It's almost the same coloring as the Gunmetal Incase Slider... I love how stealthy the Black one is though haha.. I usually switch between them every week or so...

A good suggestion for those who don't like the logo cut out is very very simple... replace your current screen guard with a new one.... then take your old one and cut out a square... place that square over the apple logo.... since the seidio has a full felted back the only chance of a anything touching the backside of your phone is if you leave the apple logo naked...

[Ferris23]

Nice pics, sleek case, but that hole on the back is just not for me. It just looks weird to me.

[DLyman]

Figured I would take some shots of mine to throw up here, too. I got the blue one. Like others have said, I wish there wasn't the cutout for the apple logo on the back. Other than that, it's OK. I wish I would have went with the black, though. I think that looks better.

http://lymanphoto.smugmug.com/photos/468558390_32oBV-X3.jpg

http://lymanphoto.smugmug.com/photos/468558417_6uT5S-X3.jpg

http://lymanphoto.smugmug.com/photos/468558405_oPBsn-X3.jpg

[map1978]

That's the exact reason why I purchased it haha I will try to post some ash grey pictures tomorrow or sunday...

It's almost the same coloring as the Gunmetal Incase Slider... I love how stealthy the Black one is though haha.. I usually switch between them every week or so...

A good suggestion for those who don't like the logo cut out is very very simple... replace your current screen guard with a new one.... then take your old one and cut out a square... place that square over the apple logo.... since the seidio has a full felted back the only chance of a anything touching the backside of your phone is if you leave the apple logo naked...

Cool, would love to see some live shots of it.

That's exactly what I did...cut out square out with an extra SP and slapped it on. Worked perfect.

Nice pics, sleek case, but that hole on the back is just not for me. It just looks weird to me.

At first when I saw pics, I didn't like it either. But when I got it and put it all together, it looks really slick. In person, the case is much more black and the hole blends nicely with a black 3G

Figured I would take some shots of mine to throw up here, too. I got the blue one. Like others have said, I wish there wasn't the cutout for the apple logo on the back. Other than that, it's OK. I wish I would have went with the black, though. I think that looks better.

Awesome pics man. I like the other colors but I've seen pics of the blue and red and the top and bottom colors aren't the same. From your pics, your bottom blue seems darker than the top. I'm crazy like that, and that would drive me nuts lol

[DLyman]

Awesome pics man. I like the other colors but I've seen pics of the blue and red and the top and bottom colors aren't the same. From your pics, your bottom blue seems darker than the top. I'm crazy like that, and that would drive me nuts lol

Yep, that is the first thing I noticed when I got it. I almost sent it back but figured it wasn't worth the trouble.

[map1978]

Yep, that is the first thing I noticed when I got it. I almost sent it back but figured it wasn't worth the trouble.

Dude I would of. Contact seidio, they have awesome customer service and see if they can replace it. let them know the problem because I'm sure it's not the first time.

[Nicholie]

I loved my Innocase, but fair warning... don't take it in and out often. Eventually the small fragile plastic tabs that hold the bottom section in will break.

The case will still function fine as long as the big tab remains in place, but the case is still very thin brittle plastic.

[map1978]

I loved my Innocase, but fair warning... don't take it in and out often. Eventually the small fragile plastic tabs that hold the bottom section in will break.

The case will still function fine as long as the big tab remains in place, but the case is still very thin brittle plastic.

Yes I agree with you. Those tiny little side tabs are very fragile looking.

Thanks for letting us know :D

[DavidMc]

Yes I agree with you. Those tiny little side tabs are very fragile looking.

Thanks for letting us know :D

I am on my second case now because of those little tabs. I'd take the phone out once every month to clean it and right before Xmas, a tab broke. Seidio replaced but it took about two weeks total to get it. I also have the belt clip and it is really nice too. I just want a blue and ash gray one now. Count me in the don't like the circle cut out club.

[Dr. Cabrera]

hole in the back = retarded looking

[Valkrin]

I have the blue on and I loved it. I've had this case for a couple months and the other day when taking it off to clean the inside, one of the tabs broke like others have mentioned. One thing though that no one has mentioned and has happened to my phone is the bottom two corners of my phone's plastic backing was rubbed to a matte black finish by this case. Has anyone else experienced this?

I had to get my phone replaced due to a crack at the headphone jack so its nice and glossy again but now I'm hesitant to put the case back on. I'm actually hesitant to put any case on for this reason but am also weary of scratches and such without a case. Any suggestions? :confused:

[wwooden]

I bought this case, in black, after seeing this review and I love the case!! I love the feel of the case in my hand, just the right amount of grippyness, but still smooth enough to get in and out of a pocket.

As the OP said, the look is very subtle yet very classy as well. I really think it makes my phone look better with the case on. I also wasn't initially a fan of the cutout in the back, but I've noticed that my hand has become accustomed to it and now it helps me orient the phone without looking at it.

I would definitely recommend this case.

My only complaint is that it is a bit pricey for only getting a case, no screen protectors included. I think if they included a screen protector and a small square to cover the Apple symbol, this would sell much better.

[map1978]

i just wanted to bump my review for anyone still looking for a new case for the upcoming 3G S

still one of my favorite cases and can't wait to slap in on my 3G S :D

[bcs732]

Hi Map1978.

I really like this case. I'm getting my first iphone really soon. I see that there are some bubbles in your screen due to this case. You mentioned that the screen protector should be aligned properly to avoid this. Do u suggest i install the screen protector after putting on this case or this is not possible?

Btw, your review convinced me to get this case in black as well as the black iphone.

[TroyBoy30]

I ordered on as well. I like the hole in the back.

[map1978]

Hi Map1978.

I really like this case. I'm getting my first iphone really soon. I see that there are some bubbles in your screen due to this case. You mentioned that the screen protector should be aligned properly to avoid this. Do u suggest i install the screen protector after putting on this case or this is not possible?

Btw, your review convinced me to get this case in black as well as the black iphone.

no put the screen protector on first. if you buy the Power Support screen protectors that apple sells, they are cut well enough for you to align it real well.

there are no bubbles at all after months of usage plus there are NO scratches on the back casing

still recommend after all these months :D

[bob2131]

is this case:
Innocase II Surface ?


So its rubbery texture when you hold it?

It looks good.

So basically theres nothing on the actual screen of the iphone?
This is just for the back and sides?

So good for holding and falling protection?

[srl7741]

I have the Black version and love it. So far it's been great. I have the belt clip that fits with it but don't use it too often. It's nice to have the additional option i guess.

Nice case tho

[MICHAELSD]

You know that you have a knock-off Innocase II, right? From your other thread, I could see that the IPH3G letters weren't all capital, as they are on the real Innocase II. Nonetheless, that still looks nice. I think the black tone might look better on the knock-off, I'm not sure about that, though.

Does anyone know if the real Seidio Inncase II has a "cutout" on the inside of the case so the buttons on the left side slide in smoothly and don't get scratched up sliding the case on and off?

[gg4]

This looks like a really nice case that I would love to try but, I don't think this would fit over a BSE simple back skin... :/

[Ozamandiz]

Just wanted to add my two cents to the discussion. I already has a Innocase II for a Blackberry Bold and liked it and the belt clip so I ordered a Sapphire Blue case for an iPhone 3GS.

The case arrived very quickly but like others have reported the bottom section of the case was a much darker blue and it had a light-colored blemish on the surface. I contacted Seidio and they cross shipped a replacement case. Like other have said, their customer service is good but slow!

On the new case the blue bottom section is still a bit darker than the top section but only slightly so it is a keeper.

But the new case also had a new feature! There is a clear plastic window on the inside of the case covering the round hole for the Apple logo. The original case did not have this feature.

Overall I'm satisfied with the case and I also ordered the belt clip for it which is the same design as the one for the Blackberry.

[psywzrd]

Just wanted to add my two cents to the discussion. I already has a Innocase II for a Blackberry Bold and liked it and the belt clip so I ordered a Sapphire Blue case for an iPhone 3GS.

The case arrived very quickly but like others have reported the bottom section of the case was a much darker blue and it had a light-colored blemish on the surface. I contacted Seidio and they cross shipped a replacement case. Like other have said, their customer service is good but slow!

On the new case the blue bottom section is still a bit darker than the top section but only slightly so it is a keeper.

But the new case also had a new feature! There is a clear plastic window on the inside of the case covering the round hole for the Apple logo. The original case did not have this feature.

Overall I'm satisfied with the case and I also ordered the belt clip for it which is the same design as the one for the Blackberry.

Any way you can post some pics? I'd like to see what the plastic covering the window looks like.

[MICHAELSD]

I'm interested in a few pictures, too, as well as the packaging so it's easier to tell which Innocases are the newer versions. I'd be curious if Seidio made any other small changes. I'd assume that Seidio would've updated their site with pictures of the new design with the plastic cutout for the Apple logo. I would've order an Innocase II today, but I want to wait to see if there's an updated version before I order.

[MemoryMapped]

Just wanted to add my two cents to the discussion. I already has a Innocase II for a Blackberry Bold and liked it and the belt clip so I ordered a Sapphire Blue case for an iPhone 3GS.

...

But the new case also had a new feature! There is a clear plastic window on the inside of the case covering the round hole for the Apple logo. The original case did not have this feature.

Overall I'm satisfied with the case and I also ordered the belt clip for it which is the same design as the one for the Blackberry.

I'm very very very interested in this "clear plastic window." I might've found the case for me if this Innocase has that...

[psywzrd]

I'm very very very interested in this "clear plastic window." I might've found the case for me if this Innocase has that...

Well the clear window is definitely there. This is directly from Seidio's website:

"Clear film protects the Apple logo from bumps & scratches"

I'd still like to see some pics though (both the inside of the case as well as the outside). Seidio's site doesn't have any pics that show the clear film and I haven't had any luck finding pics anywhere else. If someone here can post some pics, that would be very helpful.

[sdm1985]

I really like the look of this case.

Can somebody tell me if the phone hangs in the pocket. i have the switcheasy colours and the hang really really bugs me!

Thanks,

Shawn

[psywzrd]

I really like the look of this case.

Can somebody tell me if the phone hangs in the pocket. i have the switcheasy colours and the hang really really bugs me!

Thanks,

Shawn

It doesn't hang at all. The texture of the case is great - it's "grippy" enough to keep the phone from slipping out of your hand but it doesn't get caught up when you're trying to get the phone out of your pocket. It's not a lint collector either.

[sdm1985]

It doesn't hang at all. The texture of the case is great - it's "grippy" enough to keep the phone from slipping out of your hand but it doesn't get caught up when you're trying to get the phone out of your pocket. It's not a lint collector either.

Cheers buddy, I think this case is my best option.

Just got to find a UK seller :-(

[sdm1985]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-SEIDIO-Innocase-II-Surface-for-iPhone-3G-S-3GS-OSEI_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66Q3a2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1683Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksid Zp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem43993fe3b4QQitemZ290333909940QQptZUKQ5fMobilePhonesQ5fMobilePhonesCasesP ouchesQQsalenotsupported

is this fake?

[Rayfire]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-SEIDIO-Innocase-II-Surface-for-iPhone-3G-S-3GS-OSEI_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66Q3a2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1683Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksid Zp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem43993fe3b4QQitemZ290333909940QQptZUKQ5fMobilePhonesQ5fMobilePhonesCasesP ouchesQQsalenotsupported

is this fake?

The "iph3g" should be in all caps to be considered the real one so that's fake.

[eron]

Cheers buddy, I think this case is my best option.

Just got to find a UK seller :-(

I just went to an Innocase from a Rebel Serpent. Couldn't be happier.

Try APS Pro Store.
10% off coupons can be found easily.

But do double check that they are the new Seidio cases with clear plastic behind. I ordered mine 1st week of July and it was the older design.

[blacknblues]

I've just bought the same black case from Seidio and I really like it (including the visible logo in the back). My only complaint is that it is not very easy to pull the two halves apart when i need to slip it in my charger.

[Hawkwind]

Cheers buddy, I think this case is my best option.

Just got to find a UK seller :-(

Yeah, nobody sells this in the U.K. Expansys do lots of Seidio bits but not the Innocase for Iphone :(
I contacted Seidio and they put me on to www.mobilefun.co.uk who at least have it listed and due for arrival 'soon'.
You can buy directly from Seidio but the price is spot on the £18 import threshold, so you could well end up with an extra 15% VAT charge plus the post office bill for holding it...and what with the shipping costs :eek:

I found one on ebay from a U.K. seller, but it was a fake....there's loads of fakes out there, and Seidio's reputation suffers a bit from the fact that the fakes aren't up to standard.

Fake Seidio Innocase's have lower case letters on the back iph3G, you can see the a small part of the iphone's chrome bezel along the bottom, camera aperture poorly aligned, bottom section may be discoloured compared to top section, thinner plastic (side lugs snap easier) and the texture is just wrong...although you woudn't know if you don't have the real deal to compare.

[dryadwombat]

As Hawkwind says, Mobile Fun do sell the Seidio Surface Innocase 3g/3gs iphone case now. They have it in numerous colours, too.

Best wishes
Sara