Accessories Seidio Active Limited Edition Case cracks...

[senturus]

So I opened up one corner to take off the case then the exoskeleton cracks... wow i never thought it would break. I was just trying to take off the case to put on my backup battery.

I also dropped my phone 4ft then the corner of the exoskeleton breaks apart.... really one drop and the corner breaks apart? I thought this case would last for a longer time.

EDIT1: actually it was less than 4 ft, i was on my bed. so 2-3 ft.

EDIT2: 3rd crack...the bottom left corner of the exoskeleton CRACKED after I took it off to replace the battery. I didn't even touch the bottom side to take off exoskeleton (added picture)

EDIT3: wow... it cracks again from trying to remove the exoskeleton, added picture.

Pictures taken from evo.

IMO this product has bad build quality. The newly designed active cases
look much better / stronger, but I'm not going to spend another $30
for a case.


7/19

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[joelkirzner]

Not surprised.

Seidio dropped the ball on the Evo cases BIG TIME. I'm returning my Seidio Active Case I just got yesterday because of quality/fit 'n finish issues.

http://androidforums.com/accessories-evo-4g/122189-seidio-active-case.html

Bye Bye Seidio...

 

[htc.EVOlution]

wow. nice quality!

 

[pippin65]

if otterbox would just get off their *#*#* and come out with a case.

 

[jds4000]

I have a Seidio Active that is perfect. No problems at all.

 

[usaflt]

wow for the price of this product I spend that should be a good one...

 

[Lindseybp]

if otterbox would just get off their *#*#* and come out with a case.

Yes hurry otterbox!

 

[BobFromAccounting]

And which would you rather happen after dropping the phone 4 feet - the $30 case breaking, or the $500 phone breaking?

I think the case more than served its purpose.

 

[anthonylokrn]

And which would you rather happen after dropping the phone 4 feet - the $30 case breaking, or the $500 phone breaking?

I think the case more than served its purpose.

Guess you completely skipped the first paragraph from the OP.

This isn't a debate whether he should or should not have a case, it's about the quality of Seidio products. Hell I haven't dropped my Innocase 2 yet and it's still the worst piece of plastic I've ever had to pay $30 for.

I would have taken the case off a long time ago if it wasn't for the protruding camera lens. Now I'm just waiting it out for the Otterbox Commuter.

 

[Deleted User]

Wow, sorry to hear that man. Although the case breaking and not your phone after a 4ft drop onto the corner is something to be happy about.

Comparing your photos to my case, it looks like that crack to the left of the camera port would likely not happen with the newer design. The new design extends all the way to the edge of the back so there is less stress on the area surrounding the openings. The corner would probably have still cracked but thats what you want to happen after a drop. 4ft is a pretty significant drop, especially with a corner landing.

 

[UrbanMuppet]

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[shandroid]

hmm I have one on back order.....

 

[senturus]

Tried contacting Seido? They have a 6 month warranty and they will send you a new one.

nope ill try to contact them and see what happens.

 

[senturus]

Wow, sorry to hear that man. Although the case breaking and not your phone after a 4ft drop onto the corner is something to be happy about.

Comparing your photos to my case, it looks like that crack to the left of the camera port would likely not happen with the newer design. The new design extends all the way to the edge of the back so there is less stress on the area surrounding the openings. The corner would probably have still cracked but thats what you want to happen after a drop. 4ft is a pretty significant drop, especially with a corner landing.

yeah thank god it wasnt my phone that broke

 

[seidioseidio]

nope ill try to contact them and see what happens.

PLease PM me your order #, It will be taken care of ASAP

Sorry about the problem.

Seidio

 

[senturus]

UPDATE: 3rd crack on bottom left corner, didn't even touch it.

 

[senturus]

UPDATE: 4th crack from trying to remove exoskeleton. : ( The top is now completely separated.

 

[shandroid]

Sounds like Seidio is taking care of you, no need for more updates of your trashed case.