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NEW CASE (by SEIDIO)-Super Slim Crystal Hard Case and Super Slim Rubberized Hard Case
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has anyone received it yet?
Well... I ordered the Seido case last week and it arrived Monday. I also picked up the agent18 case from my apple store to do a comparison. Overall both are nice cases but the finish of the Seido case leaves a bit to be desired. The crease where the two halves come together was not completely flush in certain places even though it was snapped all the way around. It does snap quite tightly and I wouldn't worry about it coming off if dropped but I just didn't like the fit/finish of it. The holster for the case does fit the phone nicely and seems to be very easy to get in/out.
The agent18 case seems to be of much higher quality (fit wise) than the Seido case. The edges are cut very precisely and come together evenly. It's a tad thicker than the Seido case but I can live with that.
Between the two I will be keeping the agent18 case. I feel it's of higher quality and will utltimately hold up better for the long haul. That said, I think both cases are worth looking at.
you have any pictures you could post. I like seeing real life ones, not the ones on the website. And they don't show a picture of the back of it. If you don't mind.
Thanks for the comparison, i'd love to see the pics too, that is if you didnt return the Seidio
Seidio Case Pics/Agent 18 Link
Hi everyone...I got my Seidio case and i think its perfectly fine. It's very thin, lightweight and form fitting. The texture of the case is very "rubbery" feels like the body of a pink eraser without the softness. I actually like the feel, it gives the heavy body some grip. As for the agent 18 case, I haven't seen it in person, but there is a pretty good review with pictures for it here: This case looks decent too, just that I personally don't like the seam across the back and basic plastic finish.
Hi everyone...I got my Seidio case and i think its perfectly fine. It's very thin, lightweight and form fitting. The texture of the case is very "rubbery" feels like the body of a pink eraser without the softness. I actually like the feel, it gives the heavy body some grip. As for the agent 18 case, I haven't seen it in person, but there is a pretty good review with pictures for it here: This case looks decent too, just that I personally don't like the seam across the back and basic plastic finish.
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not a bad review, the only question it didn't answer for me is if its like the incase in the sense that it will scratch the bezel.
Hi everyone...I got my Seidio case and i think its perfectly fine. It's very thin, lightweight and form fitting. The texture of the case is very "rubbery" feels like the body of a pink eraser without the softness. I actually like the feel, it gives the heavy body some grip. As for the agent 18 case, I haven't seen it in person, but there is a pretty good review with pictures for it here: This case looks decent too, just that I personally don't like the seam across the back and basic plastic finish.
Thanks for the pictures and review pmelio. I was wondering what the inside of the case is like? Is it "rubbery" also? Do you feel that it could cause scratches to the iPhone? Also how tight a fit is it? Would it fit with a invisible shield/bse/bodyguardz skin in place on the whole thing? Oh and is it like a coating that can scratch off?
Thanks
You can see in his pictures that there are gaps on multiple areas on the case. This was what I mentioned in my review. It just didn't seem like the case fit well together. I think because of how thin the case is, preventing
this could be very difficult.
Questions Answered
More info on the case: Question about the fit: The i-phone fits in the case perfectly snug, I don't know how much thickness the full body clear skins add, but i suspect it would be a very tight fit, or maybe not fit at all. As for the inside of the case it's NOT rubbery, its smooth plastic. Question about it scratching, I don't know, I've read the stories about i-phones being damaged because of plastic cases, and because of this, I've been checking under my case daily to make sure no damage is happening, and thus far it looks the same as when i put it in (4 Days Ago). The question about the fit: The case closes tightly and takes some force to get off. As for the gaps, the case doesn't close perfectly clean, but this in no way affects how well it stays together, its merely a very minor cosmetic imperfection. I ran a plain piece of paper along the seam and at the cleanest points you can't stick anything in, and at the widest point, two sheets. I agree with netronin, i too suspect it's this way because the plastic is so thin. Question about the finish, its very durable its not a spray-on rubber effect that can peel off, its actually the plastic thats been treated someway to give it its texture. I tried a scratch test in a small inconspicuous spot, and nothing happened.
More info on the case: Question about the fit: The i-phone fits in the case perfectly snug, I don't know how much thickness the full body clear skins add, but i suspect it would be a very tight fit, or maybe not fit at all. As for the inside of the case it's NOT rubbery, its smooth plastic. Question about it scratching, I don't know, I've read the stories about i-phones being damaged because of plastic cases, and because of this, I've been checking under my case daily to make sure no damage is happening, and thus far it looks the same as when i put it in (4 Days Ago). The question about the fit: The case closes tightly and takes some force to get off. As for the gaps, the case doesn't close perfectly clean, but this in no way affects how well it stays together, its merely a very minor cosmetic imperfection. I ran a plain piece of paper along the seam and at the cleanest points you can't stick anything in, and at the widest point, two sheets. I agree with netronin, i too suspect it's this way because the plastic is so thin. Question about the finish, its very durable its not a spray-on rubber effect that can peel off, its actually the plastic thats been treated someway to give it its texture. I tried a scratch test in a small inconspicuous spot, and nothing happened.
Picts
I have pictures for you...
you know, this case isn't 100% perfect. If you're extremely picky, you may not like the minor imperfections in the molding of this case. There are fairly minor aesthetic imperfections around some parts of the edge of the case where it snaps together. The tiny gap between the two sides of the case varies only very slightly as you inspect it. And there is a gap. A slight one. This is the way it was designed. See picts. I haven't seen the agent18 case in person so I can't say much about that one.
Now these imperfections aside, I still this this case is great!
1- the rubbery feel of the case is great (feels real nice, like tip of hard eraser but not really soft)
2- the thickness is very thin and really minimizes the form factor, it feels sleek.
3- the case seems like it's snapped together pretty good. I can unsnap it by inserting a guitar pick in the crevice fairly easily. Haven't dropped it so I can't say whether the case would not pop off if I dropped the phone on concrete.
I'm going to stick with this case. If I drop it and the case pops off, well then that would be a reason to seek another case.
http://home.comcast.net/~currygoat77/iphone/IMG_1423.jpg
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I have pictures for you...
you know, this case isn't 100% perfect. If you're extremely picky, you may not like the minor imperfections in the molding of this case. There are fairly minor aesthetic imperfections around some parts of the edge of the case where it snaps together. The tiny gap between the two sides of the case varies only very slightly as you inspect it. And there is a gap. A slight one. This is the way it was designed. See picts. I haven't seen the agent18 case in person so I can't say much about that one.
Now these imperfections aside, I still this this case is great!
1- the rubbery feel of the case is great (feels real nice, like tip of hard eraser but not really soft)
2- the thickness is very thin and really minimizes the form factor, it feels sleek.
3- the case seems like it's snapped together pretty good. I can unsnap it by inserting a guitar pick in the crevice fairly easily. Haven't dropped it so I can't say whether the case would not pop off if I dropped the phone on concrete.
I'm going to stick with this case. If I drop it and the case pops off, well then that would be a reason to seek another case.
http://home.comcast.net/~currygoat77/iphone/IMG_1423.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~currygoat77/iphone/IMG_1425.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~currygoat77/iphone/IMG_1426.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~currygoat77/iphone/IMG_1427.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~currygoat77/iphone/IMG_1428.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~currygoat77/iphone/IMG_1429.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~currygoat77/iphone/IMG_1430.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~currygoat77/iphone/IMG_1431.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~currygoat77/iphone/IMG_1432.jpg
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http://home.comcast.net/~currygoat77/iphone/IMG_1434.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~currygoat77/iphone/IMG_1436.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~currygoat77/iphone/IMG_1439.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~currygoat77/iphone/IMG_1443.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~currygoat77/iphone/IMG_1444.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~currygoat77/iphone/IMG_1445.jpg
toss up
I've got both the Agent 18 and the Seidio. I received the Agent 18 first, then the Seidio. When I got the Agent 18 I thought I had finally got the case I had been looking for. It was very tight fit, pretty thin and had a slight bit of texture to make the phone less slippery than naked. I liked that it was minimalist in terms of covering up the screen. It wasn't perfect though, it didn't completely cover the chrome in the corners and you could very slightly see the chrome. It was a bit heavy, and though it was textured a little bit, it could have been tackier. I didn't like the tree on the back. All in all though it blew away the competition--if you don't mind a hard case. Then I received the seidio. What I really like about the Seidio is that it is tacky, yet not like silicon where it sticks too much in the pocket. It also doesn't collect lint like a silicone case. It is very thin and light. I really like how it adds almost no bulk. Like the Agent 18, it fit very tight and it doesn't seem that there is much room for dust to get underneath by the chrome. Even if it did, there really isn't any movement at all to rub in a scratch like the Icase. It is almost a perfect fit--very well tailored around the screen. Though there are a couple places where it doesn't sit completely flush-namely on the volume button side. it just doesn't seem to have support because of the large slice cut out for the volume button and the plastic being so thin. Though this is very minimal and maybe with a bit of sandpaper this might even be fixable. It is also not well rounded by the speakers/charging port. It could be rounded off with sandpaper a bit too. All in all, both have big advantages and disadvantages. If you want very sleek, easy grip, nice matte look and are not extremely picky about the edges lining up (and I mean very picky--its really not too bad, and I'm pretty picky), you want the Seido. If you like a extremely good fit, not so tacky feel, a little more weight, completely unobstructed screen--and like trees on your case, go with the Agent 18.
Zandian
I've got both the Agent 18 and the Seidio. I received the Agent 18 first, then the Seidio. When I got the Agent 18 I thought I had finally got the case I had been looking for. It was very tight fit, pretty thin and had a slight bit of texture to make the phone less slippery than naked. I liked that it was minimalist in terms of covering up the screen. It wasn't perfect though, it didn't completely cover the chrome in the corners and you could very slightly see the chrome. It was a bit heavy, and though it was textured a little bit, it could have been tackier. I didn't like the tree on the back. All in all though it blew away the competition--if you don't mind a hard case. Then I received the seidio. What I really like about the Seidio is that it is tacky, yet not like silicon where it sticks too much in the pocket. It also doesn't collect lint like a silicone case. It is very thin and light. I really like how it adds almost no bulk. Like the Agent 18, it fit very tight and it doesn't seem that there is much room for dust to get underneath by the chrome. Even if it did, there really isn't any movement at all to rub in a scratch like the Icase. It is almost a perfect fit--very well tailored around the screen. Though there are a couple places where it doesn't sit completely flush-namely on the volume button side. it just doesn't seem to have support because of the large slice cut out for the volume button and the plastic being so thin. Though this is very minimal and maybe with a bit of sandpaper this might even be fixable. It is also not well rounded by the speakers/charging port. It could be rounded off with sandpaper a bit too. All in all, both have big advantages and disadvantages. If you want very sleek, easy grip, nice matte look and are not extremely picky about the edges lining up (and I mean very picky--its really not too bad, and I'm pretty picky), you want the Seido. If you like a extremely good fit, not so tacky feel, a little more weight, completely unobstructed screen--and like trees on your case, go with the Agent 18.
Zandian
Zots
Today, I accidentally dropped my iPhone from about 3 feet into a parking lot. The front of the Seidio black rubberized case popped off immediately and fell aside. The iphone landed on it's back with the back of the case still on.
I was disappointed the case didn't hold together.
so I came up with a pretty good solution I think.
in my wife's scrapbooking stuff, I found these small adhesive rubbery thingys called Zots. The box reads:
'Zots provide a double-sided, clear, instant bond. Perfect for adhering paper, photos, plastic, metals and more!'
you know when you get a magazine in the mail, and there's an outer cover glued to the cover with this clear, gooey adhesive material you can pull off in a long stretchy string? It's similar to this.
(you can get these Zots at Walmart in the scrapbooking section)
I used these small 'Zots' and attached them to the insides of the Seidio case (both sides). I put 6 Zots on the inside of the back of the case, arranged spaced out, and 8 on the inside of the front of the case, near the home button and ear speaker. So these Zot thingys will hopefully adhere the case to the phone if it's dropped.
I snapped it all back on the iPhone and I'm pretty sure it's going to hold up if I dropped the phone on concrete again. These Zot thingys are not glue, so they will not permanently adhere the case together or damage anything. It's more like a gooey adhesive which you can just remove with your finger. But it's fairly adhesive, and also thin and doesn't create a space between the case & iPhone.
picts of what I'm talking about...
picture of what the Zots look like in the packaging...
http://home.comcast.net/~currygoat77/iphone/IMG_1447.jpg
picture of Zots box:
http://home.comcast.net/~currygoat77/iphone/IMG_1448.jpg
picture of how I arranged Zots on inside of front of case, picture taken b4 I put the Zots on there.
http://home.comcast.net/~currygoat77/iphone/IMG_1449.jpg
Today, I accidentally dropped my iPhone from about 3 feet into a parking lot. The front of the Seidio black rubberized case popped off immediately and fell aside. The iphone landed on it's back with the back of the case still on.
I was disappointed the case didn't hold together.
so I came up with a pretty good solution I think.
in my wife's scrapbooking stuff, I found these small adhesive rubbery thingys called Zots. The box reads:
'Zots provide a double-sided, clear, instant bond. Perfect for adhering paper, photos, plastic, metals and more!'
you know when you get a magazine in the mail, and there's an outer cover glued to the cover with this clear, gooey adhesive material you can pull off in a long stretchy string? It's similar to this.
(you can get these Zots at Walmart in the scrapbooking section)
I used these small 'Zots' and attached them to the insides of the Seidio case (both sides). I put 6 Zots on the inside of the back of the case, arranged spaced out, and 8 on the inside of the front of the case, near the home button and ear speaker. So these Zot thingys will hopefully adhere the case to the phone if it's dropped.
I snapped it all back on the iPhone and I'm pretty sure it's going to hold up if I dropped the phone on concrete again. These Zot thingys are not glue, so they will not permanently adhere the case together or damage anything. It's more like a gooey adhesive which you can just remove with your finger. But it's fairly adhesive, and also thin and doesn't create a space between the case & iPhone.
picts of what I'm talking about...
picture of what the Zots look like in the packaging...
http://home.comcast.net/~currygoat77/iphone/IMG_1447.jpg
picture of Zots box:
http://home.comcast.net/~currygoat77/iphone/IMG_1448.jpg
picture of how I arranged Zots on inside of front of case, picture taken b4 I put the Zots on there.
http://home.comcast.net/~currygoat77/iphone/IMG_1449.jpg
Interesting idea. Looks like it might be a good solution. I'm liking my case now that I've sanded down a few edges, and inserted a very slim slice of double sided adhesive along the edge with the volume. That tightened it up just enough without affecting the fiit. I still think it is one of the best covers out there. I really like the feel of it.
Zandian
Zandian
BTW, my iphone in the seidio case fits very well in the DLO horizontal leather pouch. I find it to be the best combination yet. Agent 18 was a little bit tight. So, I have the Apple crystal screen protector, the iphone in the seidio case, and then when I carry it around in the DLO horizontal belt pouch. I think this combination is hard to beat. And I've read, read, read, and bought, bought a number of other options before settling on this.
Zandian.
Zandian.
Is the Seidio case that thin or is the DLO horizontal pouch normally just loose with a naked iphone?!
I just bought and returned the Agent 18 case. It is SO slippery! It's like putting a slippery case on an already slippery iphone! I feel like I will drop the phone much more with the Agent 18 case, it's too bad they didn't give the case a more rubbery grippable texture. BTW I think I scratched some of the chrome by putting on and removing the Agent 18 case, it definately does NOT slide on easily!
btw, which DLO case is it? Is it this leather HIpcase? http://dlo.com/Products/HipCase_Prod.tpl?command=showpage&cart=11919950437252181
It's slightly snug with just rhe phone and breaks in over time. With the seidio it stretches a bit further after a little more use. Since the closing flap is able to close a bit higher or lower, with the slightly larger size with the seidio you simply fasten it slightly higher. Grip is much better than the agent 18 but not so tacky tonmake it hard to get it in and out of the dlo like the in case was (but the in case was much thickerr too)
I have the Agent 18 case and I think it is a great case. What i really liked about it was that it doesnt casuse scratches on your phone like the incase rubber ones. I also ordered the Seido case and will have it friday. Its more of what i'm looking for as far as feel and style.
I think the perfect case would be the Agent 18 with a rubbery texture on the back and instad of putting a tree on the back, leave it clear so it can display the Apple Logo.
I recommend to anyone do not buy and clear plastic cases until they make them scratch resistant. After a few days they look horrible.
I also wanted to point out that I'm on my third iphone and this one I have is brand new out of the box and the first thing I did was put it in the Agent 18 case and like said earlier, scratch free.
I think the perfect case would be the Agent 18 with a rubbery texture on the back and instad of putting a tree on the back, leave it clear so it can display the Apple Logo.
I recommend to anyone do not buy and clear plastic cases until they make them scratch resistant. After a few days they look horrible.
I also wanted to point out that I'm on my third iphone and this one I have is brand new out of the box and the first thing I did was put it in the Agent 18 case and like said earlier, scratch free.