It's finally here! The ubersexy, stormtrooper-esque, Innocase Active redesign arrived in my mailbox today!
https://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CSR6HEV4-WH
I was wondering how it went together because I couldn't tell by looking at the picture.
Turns out there is a silicone case with a hard plastic shell that slides over it.
The silicone case is thicker than my old Rocketfish case and fits very snug (compared to the very loose and cheap feeling Rocketfish).
The best thing about the silicone case is that there is little lip by the camera, so that it keeps it off surfaces to avoid scratches. This same lip is around the kickstand as well.
You put on the silicone case, and then you put the white hardshell on over it.
The volume buttons protrude pretty far out on the silicone case (see pic) and these slide into the hard shell and then the rest of the shell just fits snugly around the silcone.
There is a shiny film inside the white case that you can make out a little in the picture, not sure what this does, maybe helps the case stay in place and not slide around.
Those of you who actually use the kickstand (I'm not one of them) might be a little disappointed. The case is a bit off balance while using the kickstand. It still stays upright, but it just doesn't feel as solid as before and could probably be knocked over easily.
Comparison To The Other Active CasesI know the active limited edition had the spider-web design to hold everything in place.
This case fits together very well, but since there is nothing actually locking the case together (if that makes sense) I'll have to see how well everything holds up over time.
Other reviews have said that the white stains easily, that will be something I'll have to check back in about as well.
Unfortunately the Evo is my only camera, so I can't get a good picture of the front, I had to use the front camera but my bathroom is kind of dark.
Edit:
The power button is relatively easy to press with the case on. It is easier than with my Rocketfish case, but not as easy as with no case at all.
I was wondering how it went together because I couldn't tell by looking at the picture.
Turns out there is a silicone case with a hard plastic shell that slides over it.
The silicone case is thicker than my old Rocketfish case and fits very snug (compared to the very loose and cheap feeling Rocketfish).
Build Quality
The best thing about the silicone case is that there is little lip by the camera, so that it keeps it off surfaces to avoid scratches. This same lip is around the kickstand as well.
You put on the silicone case, and then you put the white hardshell on over it.
The volume buttons protrude pretty far out on the silicone case (see pic) and these slide into the hard shell and then the rest of the shell just fits snugly around the silcone.
There is a shiny film inside the white case that you can make out a little in the picture, not sure what this does, maybe helps the case stay in place and not slide around.
The Kickstand
Those of you who actually use the kickstand (I'm not one of them) might be a little disappointed. The case is a bit off balance while using the kickstand. It still stays upright, but it just doesn't feel as solid as before and could probably be knocked over easily.
Comparison To The Other Active Cases
This case fits together very well, but since there is nothing actually locking the case together (if that makes sense) I'll have to see how well everything holds up over time.
Other reviews have said that the white stains easily, that will be something I'll have to check back in about as well.
My Evo
Unfortunately the Evo is my only camera, so I can't get a good picture of the front, I had to use the front camera but my bathroom is kind of dark.
Edit:
The Power Button
The power button is relatively easy to press with the case on. It is easier than with my Rocketfish case, but not as easy as with no case at all.