I didn't see a single post about the SGP Ultra Capsule so I ordered it and will post a review once it arrives. I was on the fence about getting a case until I read the post that said "I dropped my phone on asphault, dinging and scratching the piss out of it. I was so mad at myself."
If the SGP Case doesn't fit in my HD dock, I'll just take off the case. I couldn't have cared less when I threw or dropped my iphone but I don't want to ruin my RAZR.
The funny thing is, I got the case over a week ago and got the wrong one. I got a cheap, rubbery one that was transparent and had no cutouts.
I wrote to the seller and he offered to send the right one for free. After a week I got the right one in black and I have to say I like it.
It is hard plastic
Has very nice feel to it.
Cutouts for camera, power, volume, etc.
Very slim and sexy pattern on it.
There are some disadvantages.
The cutouts for power and volume are a tad bit in the wrong place. This is not caused by manufacturer's carelessness, but rather by the fact that the sides that hold the case on the phone are rather slim and to not wrap around the phone up to the screen, but only stick out a tiny bit, so there was simply no space for them to be deeper.
On top and bottom, the case does not wrap around the phone, but instead there are blunt ends, that feel like they stick out and sometimes make it a bit uncomfortable.
All in all it is the best case available atmfor this phone IMHO.
P.S. Sorry about the poor description of the case, but I am not a native English speaker and it is very difficult to describe something like that. If you look at the photos of the case on eBay, it may be easier to understand what I am talking about.
The funny thing is, I got the case over a week ago and got the wrong one. I got a cheap, rubbery one that was transparent and had no cutouts.
I wrote to the seller and he offered to send the right one for free. After a week I got the right one in black and I have to say I like it.
It is hard plastic
Has very nice feel to it.
Cutouts for camera, power, volume, etc.
Very slim and sexy pattern on it.
There are some disadvantages.
The cutouts for power and volume are a tad bit in the wrong place. This is not caused by manufacturer's carelessness, but rather by the fact that the sides that hold the case on the phone are rather slim and to not wrap around the phone up to the screen, but only stick out a tiny bit, so there was simply no space for them to be deeper.
On top and bottom, the case does not wrap around the phone, but instead there are blunt ends, that feel like they stick out and sometimes make it a bit uncomfortable.
All in all it is the best case available atmfor this phone IMHO.
P.S. Sorry about the poor description of the case, but I am not a native English speaker and it is very difficult to describe something like that. If you look at the photos of the case on eBay, it may be easier to understand what I am talking about.
I know you said its hard plastic, but is there a grip to it? I am thinking I want to get a case for this phone. Its just so thin and slick I don't want to drop it even though Im always careful with my phones.
I know you said its hard plastic, but is there a grip to it? I am thinking I want to get a case for this phone. Its just so thin and slick I don't want to drop it even though Im always careful with my phones.
Thanks.
Because it is not smooth, the grip is excellent. I would say much better than without it.
Overall, I can say I love the case and am going to keep it on.
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UPDATE: Just received the Nillkin hard case. It's a snap-to-back case.
Pros:
very thin, but not paper-thin;
light texturizing on back;
non-gloss;
circular cutout to frame the "M" on the back.
Cons:
the cutouts are cut very close to the buttons, so you can almost forget pressing with the pads of your fingers. You almost have to use your nail. For some, that may be a good thing to prevent inadvertent presses.
Last edited by iploya; January 9th, 2012 at 01:40 PM.
UPDATE: Just received the Nillkin hard case. It's a snap-to-back case.
Pros:
very thin, but not paper-thin;
light texturizing on back;
non-gloss;
circular cutout to frame the "M" on the back.
Cons:
the cutouts are cut very close to the buttons, so you can almost forget pressing with the pads of your fingers. You almost have to use your nail. For some, that may be a good thing to prevent inadvertent presses.
I have the same case and the same observation re: button cutouts.
I have had it for a few days now and love it, though.
I'm not really using a case. I went ahead and bought a skinit overlay though. www.skinit.com. Got one of my favorite college team.
It doesn't really protect it though if I drop it. I don't drop my phones though. I have a belt clip case I put it in and it just barely fits. So if I put another case on the phone, I wouldn't be able to use my belt clip case.
Looking for the thinnest case with a little grip on the back... any suggestions? I am using Verizon's black silicone case right now, I like the size and make but the back gets too slippery.
Looking for the thinnest case with a little grip on the back... any suggestions? I am using Verizon's black silicone case right now, I like the size and make but the back gets too slippery.
I received the SGP Ultra Capsule case yesterday and I absolutely love it. Every part of the case is done with precision. It's made with semi-hard rubber and I can twist it around on itself but it's in no way flimsy and it conforms to the phone perfectly. I feel more comfortable putting the phone in my pocket or on it's face so I can hear the speaker. It does not fit in the HD dock but it only takes a couple seconds to get it off so it's not a problem. Everything I want in a case and it was only $21 shipped.
To those considering cases, think about this:
1 front
1 back
4 sides
4 corners
Eventually SOMEONE will drop your phone. The chances of dropping it on its gorilla glass front or kevlar back are much lower than the sides and corners which aren't as tough.
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I just got the OtterBox Commuter and I like it a lot. Multiple levels of protection and the finish on the backside is very nice. The whole thing is comfy, and light, and was $26 (came with a screen protector as well). The SGP Ultra Capsule that Spirk posted seems like a really good option as well, or the Seidio Active. All 3 are solid options offering a lot of protection, just go with what you like the look of the most.
Just got the Seidio Active case and I like it a lot. It has a soft rubber layer that goes on over the back first, with a separate plastic exoskeleton that snaps on over it. It looks very nice from the back (and a little bit pillow-y from the front). The soft rubber covers the power button and volume rocker, but is molded to show the outline of the buttons, and makes the buttons a pleasure to push. It covers up the MicroSD and SIM port, but the case is easy to remove on the rare occasion when these need to be accessed.
One feature I like is it does NOT have those loose "flaps" like I have seen on Otter Box. The ports are exposed, and the exoskeleton frames the ports (earphone, USB, HDMI) nicely.
The overall thickness is significantly greater than on one of the Nillkin cases, but seems much more cushy and protective.
EDIT: the BEST FEATURE, which I just discovered, is that it fits PERFECTLY into the Moto windshield mount. They clearly designed it this way. It is a nice, snug fit that aligns the USB perfectly so that sliding connector thing goes straight in like butter.
Last edited by iploya; January 16th, 2012 at 01:49 PM.
I am using a silicon case with mine I got a deal when I picked up the Razr I couldn't refuse. For $67.00 I got the following
silicon case
Car charger
screen covers
Ear buds
External portable charger
Yea, an amazing deal, considering you could have saved most of that buy buying accessories online.
Great review. Can you describe the TPU material? Is it the same as any other? It almost looks shiny on the top end where it surrounds the screen bezel but a different shade elsewhere. Is it just the lighting? I need a true TPU case so it doesn't slide around on my car's console.
Thanks much for your help!
Mike
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Originally Posted by Spirk
I received the SGP Ultra Capsule case yesterday and I absolutely love it. Every part of the case is done with precision. It's made with semi-hard rubber and I can twist it around on itself but it's in no way flimsy and it conforms to the phone perfectly. I feel more comfortable putting the phone in my pocket or on it's face so I can hear the speaker. It does not fit in the HD dock but it only takes a couple seconds to get it off so it's not a problem. Everything I want in a case and it was only $21 shipped.
To those considering cases, think about this:
1 front
1 back
4 sides
4 corners
Eventually SOMEONE will drop your phone. The chances of dropping it on its gorilla glass front or kevlar back are much lower than the sides and corners which aren't as tough.
I'm using the Otterbox Defender. I had mixed feelings about this case at first because it is bulky and kind of defeats the purpose of having a sleek thin Razr phone. But after last week, I'm glad I kept it.
I had left my phone on top of my car and drove down the street. I realized that my phone was missing and thought I may have dropped it in my driveway or something, so I turned around and went back home. I couldn't find it there, and was late, so I headed back down the street again. I stopped the car as soon as I saw some pieces in the road. I found the Otterbox case popped open and the Razr a few feet away. The phone had some cosmetic damage on the edges, but the screen and all operations were OK. The case survived too. One of the plastic tabs by the headphone jack is slightly bent, but the rubber outer shell tab still fits snugly there.
I'm convinced the phone fell off my car and was subsequently run over by another car. There's no other way the phone could have popped out of this case.
The case has a great feel. It's a soft rubbery shell surrounding a hard plastic case. The rubber shell is quite slip resistant. The soft rubber combined with the diagonal grooves on the back keep this phone in place whether it's in your hand or on another surface (except a moving car as mentioned above.) I feel very secure having this on my phone.
The rubber buttons on the case work perfectly and are actually easier to press than without the case because of the larger size of the rubber buttons.
Now some things that aren't so great. The screen protector slightly distorts the beautiful Razr screen. It's not bad, but it is noticeable if you take off the case and use it without for awhile. Like I mentioned before, this is a bulky case, but that's what you need for the extra protection. You can't access the micro sd card without removing the case, but I don't ever remove it, so it's not a big issue for me. The hard plastic inner case is not easy to remove. This is good and bad. You know it probably won't come off in a normal fall, but if you want to take it off for some other reason, it will take some time.
Bottom line, it's a great case for protection and I definitely recommend it based on my experience. It's comfortable in the hand and adds a great level of protection to the Razr.
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I can't think of another case to compare the material to but it's definitely not like those semi-sticky pads people put on their dash to keep things from sliding. It's grippy but not so much that it'll turn your pocket inside out when reaching for your phone. It's sitting on the table right now and I can slide it around but it takes some effort. I haven't had any trouble with it flying around in my car and I drive an '11 WRX at felony speeds.
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Great review. Can you describe the TPU material? Is it the same as any other? It almost looks shiny on the top end where it surrounds the screen bezel but a different shade elsewhere. Is it just the lighting? I need a true TPU case so it doesn't slide around on my car's console.
UPDATE: Just received the Nillkin hard case. It's a snap-to-back case.
Pros:
very thin, but not paper-thin;
light texturizing on back;
non-gloss;
circular cutout to frame the "M" on the back.
Cons:
the cutouts are cut very close to the buttons, so you can almost forget pressing with the pads of your fingers. You almost have to use your nail. For some, that may be a good thing to prevent inadvertent presses.
I found a solution that seems so obvious but maybe isn't:
I got out some small wire cutters and snipped the strips of plastic that interfere with pressing the buttons. Then I filed them smooth with a nail file. Problem solved.
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UPDATE: Just received the Nillkin hard case. It's a snap-to-back case.
Pros:
very thin, but not paper-thin;
light texturizing on back;
non-gloss;
circular cutout to frame the "M" on the back.
Cons:
the cutouts are cut very close to the buttons, so you can almost forget pressing with the pads of your fingers. You almost have to use your nail. For some, that may be a good thing to prevent inadvertent presses.
I have this case and I agree with the review. I love mine!
Has anyone found a horizontal holster/case with a heavy duty belt clip that fits the razr with a protective otterbox cover? Not the one where you have to slide your belt through but just a clip. I'm active (aka horseback riding) and would like to find a case that works.
So far I haven't found one that the demensions will work for.
Thanks!
Has anyone seen a "naked" belt holster for the Razr Maxx? I don't want a case/shell clip. I had a plastic belt clip holster for my Droid X and I want the exact same thing for my Maxx. It just clipped onto the phone without any bulky cases or shells. I haven't seen anything yet for the Maxx. :-(
I had purchased the Otterbox Defender for my Razr and the clips that hold open the ratcheting belt loop bracket snapped off. I contacted Otterbox and in a day I received instructions to take a picture of the busted clips from two angles, and take one with my name, address, and phone number on a plain sheet of paper alongside my broken case. Emailed that back in and within one week I had received, not just a new case, but a complete Otterbox Defender kit. Now that is a fantastic company and great customer service.
I'm totally loving the CaseMate POP case in white I got the other day. I had one for my thunderbolt. Provides a nice lip around the screen so I can set the phone face down. Has a kickstand, which honestly is a little flimsy and I could definitely have done without. Very strudy. I've always prefered a one piece case, as opposed to two pieces like the otterbox cases. Same protection as the commuter, same thickness, much easier to get on and off.
I started off having it without a case... I like a lot of people didn't wanna hide the sexiness of the Droid Razr. But I didn't like the added bulkiness in my pocket that wasn't apparent with my OG Droid. So I ended up going with the VZ Combo Holster pack, I think its called the Rugged Holster, with kickstand case and car charger =/ Still sleek though.
I got a Clear - Cruzer Lite Argyle High Gloss TPU Soft Gel Skin Case - For DROID RAZR . It fits very well; easy on, easy off. All of the cutouts are perfect. The cutout for the power button is great because I can find the button very easily. The volume buttons have no cutout, but are slightly raised; again making it easy to find the buttons by touch without needing to see it. It adds only a slight amount of bulk, which actually makes it enough to feel it in my pocket. Doesn't gather dust or hand oil from what I have seen so far. Looks like it will be easy to clean as well.
One more note on the case I described a few pages ago - last night I modded it a bit and removed the bar that blocks acess to the power button - it is much better now and the case is still sturdy and great.
I purchased my razor used and it came with an otter box commuter. I was embarrassed to keep it on as it made my phone feel like my old Palm IIIc.
Someone on this forum recommended a Nillkin TPU case from eBay. It came after 2.5 weeks but worth the wait. Keeps the slim lines and it is grippy. Also came with screen protector and screen cleaning block. I searched Nillkin TPU on eBay. About 10 bucks with shipping.
I picked up the Shell/Holster from Verizon, thought it would come in handy if I needed total protection of the screen if I'm out on a bike ride or hiking, etc... It was a little pricey @ $30, but I get 25% discount still pricey.
Very nice construction, doesn't add much bulk with just the cover, I like how the area for the power and volume are left blank and the top and bottom are exposed. It is a very secure fit, the kickstand feature is sweet for watching videos or desk clock. It had sort of a slippery feel to it when I first opened it, kind of like a silicone residue. I wiped it down and rubbed it aggressively against a towel to remove the residue...has a secure grip in hand.
It also fits in the car dock, so I don't have to take the case off when I jump in my truck! When you remove the plastic insert of the dock to use a case you will notice the phone is a little loose in the dock. I put a small piece of adhesive felt at the base of the dock to take up the space....It's black in color so doesn't look too ghetto and does the trick I'm only showing pictures of the case, not the shell w/belt clip.....left that out in my truck
I use this also. The kickstand is very convenient and even if i don't use the holster, the shell doesn't add much bulk so carrying in my pocket is no problem. The texture of the case makes the phone easier to hold than without the shell. The finish and backing of the RAZR are wonderful, but slick and I get the dropsies sometimes.
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