Review: htc.EVOlution's Evo 4G, Seidio Innocase II, Screen Protectors, Programs

[htc.EVOlution]

yay! new review sub section!

 

[ToNrDrOiD]

can u answer this questions for me?

i have the blackberry tour and the one option i love with it is when playing the media player on it. With the phone in my holster i can increase,decrease the volume by the side volume rocker and i can also change tracks by holding the volume rocker up or down to go forward or backwards a track ... makes it nice and simple so i dont have to remove phone from my hip ... are these options both present on the EVO?

 

[Bek]

htc.Evolution... so having presumably used the Innocase for several more days now, can you please share with us, your follow-up thoughts? Is it worth it? Any pros/cons that you discovered since your initial write-up? Thanks!

 

[gatorchomp83]

I'm very interested in the leather pouch coming out soon for Seidio made for those with the innocase II's on

Have not seen that. Can you point me in the right direction, please?

 

[Bek]

Have not seen that. Can you point me in the right direction, please?

Try Seidio's website

 

[eyecon82]

Have not seen that. Can you point me in the right direction, please?

here you go buddy Seidio - Your Single Source for Premium Smartphone Accessories

 

[gatorchomp83]

Thanks. I had been checking out their site for a couple of weeks now, considered pulling the trigger on an Innocase II + Holster but hadn't been on the page in a few days.

Glad I waited because the Innocase + leather case looks to be the better route.

 

[Kingkoa]

Thanks. I had been checking out their site for a couple of weeks now, considered pulling the trigger on an Innocase II + Holster but hadn't been on the page in a few days.

Glad I waited because the Innocase + leather case looks to be the better route.

U can get rebranded one at best buy for 34.99

 

[gatorchomp83]

I'm actually chatting with a Seidio rep right now about the possible differences between the Best Buy version and the "real" Innocase.

Me: I'm looking at purchasing the Platinum Series Case + Holster for my new EVO 4G from Best Buy. The packaging says they are produced by Seidio, and I was just wanting confirmation that it is the exact same model as the Innocase II.
Rachel: No, the Platinum Series Cases are not the same as the Innocases.
Me: Every review I've seen, however, has shown that there is a raised portion behind the headset jack that raises the phone/case to a point where the camera lens doesn't touch a surface.
Rachel: Our Evo 4G cases have both camera lenses exposed.
Rachel: There's a cutout in the back and the screen is unprotected.
Me: Is the mold of the Platinum Series case the same as the Innocase? If not, what makes them different?
Rachel: Our case is even. The Innocase is a 1mm thick so it doesn't protrude from the back.

Hmm....

 

[Bek]

Ah, thank for the confirmation that the Best Buy cases are NOT rebranded Seidio cases. Thanks!

 

[dequardo]

Well, not sure what this means...interpretation?

Rachel: Our case is even. The Innocase is a 1mm thick so it doesn't protrude from the back.

 

[SniperDroid]

Ah, thank for the confirmation that the Best Buy cases are NOT rebranded Seidio cases. Thanks!

Didn't SeidioSedio state that they were in fact Seidio cases? Also, I have seen others state that it says it was made by Seidio on the packaging for the Platinum cases.

 

[aleicgrant]

I hope they have an anti glare screen similar to the one you can get with the iphone 3GS. While I dont want to diminish this sexy screen, its sure to cut down on the millions of smudges I will have handling this beast

 

[lewi3069]

If this needs to be moved let me know.... but I just wanted to add this for those who bought the Seidio Innocase II. I noticed that if I pushed on the top two corners it would move and squeak. I'm not sure if this was mine only or if it was from early production but the movement and rubbing on my phone I didn't like because I didn't want any scratches in the end. So here is what I did... For about $2 at your local hobby lobby I went and got some sticky back felt and cut it in 2 little pieces for the top corners. After this no squeak!

A few pics... Since I have a full sheet I may mess with it so they are straighter... but why mess with something that works???
(see attachments/images 3, 4, 5, 7)

This kinds of shows you what the material looks like...
(see last attachment/image 8)


BTW all pics were done from my EVO

 

[eyecon82]

If this needs to be moved let me know.... but I just wanted to add this for those who bought the Seidio Innocase II. I noticed that if I pushed on the top two corners it would move and squeak. I'm not sure if this was mine only or if it was from early production but the movement and rubbing on my phone I didn't like because I didn't want any scratches in the end. So here is what I did... For about $2 at your local hobby lobby I went and got some sticky back felt and cut it in 2 little pieces for the top corners. After this no squeak!

A few pics... Since I have a full sheet I may mess with it so they are straighter... but why mess with something that works???

This kinds of shows you what the material looks like...
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BTW all pics were done from my EVO

thanks..im having the same issue, so ill do the same! instead, I was thinking maybe the rubber ones? http://www.homedepot.ca/wcsstore/HomeDepotCanada/images/catalog/904261a_4.jpg

 

[lewi3069]

no problem man i would stick with felt personally but the rubber ones should work good. please share your experience with it.

 

[htc.EVOlution]

htc.Evolution... so having presumably used the Innocase for several more days now, can you please share with us, your follow-up thoughts? Is it worth it? Any pros/cons that you discovered since your initial write-up? Thanks!

sorry i'm on vacation so it's a bit late...

the case is nice. you just need to add some felt yourself. refer couple post above for the pictures to fix the squeeking issue. i've states this problem in my updated review previously. please refer back. thank

 

[supers2k]

If this needs to be moved let me know.... but I just wanted to add this for those who bought the Seidio Innocase II. I noticed that if I pushed on the top two corners it would move and squeak. I'm not sure if this was mine only or if it was from early production but the movement and rubbing on my phone I didn't like because I didn't want any scratches in the end. So here is what I did... For about $2 at your local hobby lobby I went and got some sticky back felt and cut it in 2 little pieces for the top corners. After this no squeak!

A few pics... Since I have a full sheet I may mess with it so they are straighter... but why mess with something that works???
(see attachments/images 3, 4, 5, 7)

This kinds of shows you what the material looks like...
(see last attachment/image 8)


BTW all pics were done from my EVO

Do you have the seido screen protector on your phone my phone doesn't move around at all

 

[bacano22]

I get from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm every day by 4:30 it says plug your chrger

ZAGG REVIEW?!?!

Ok, just finished my Zagg install. Instructions were very clear. They included sprayer to prevent dust and easy install. A squeegee which was made rubbery, not just a card.

Took me about 5 mins to do it correctly. I sprayed down my hands and the screen protector, but then I realized that the solution that they gave wasn't enough. It also dried too quickly. I had to constantly spray and apply. After 2 applications, the little sprayer seemed like it ran out of solution so I had to work my way without it.

Dust/lint? I don't know if it's my house, but every screen protector that I've put on in my life had dust in it. I couldn't avoid it. But the screen protector from ZAGG did make it easier to install. the lint doesn't give air bubbles as badly as the ones without sprayer!

The install is complete. I need to wait 24hrs for the bubbles and the stuff to dry out. Hopefully it's clear without any bubbles afterward. YES YES YES.. it's damn rubbery. Feels exactly like BodyGuardz that I have on my Touch Pro2. Perhaps a little bit more rubbery. Doesn't give fingerprints, or should I say very minimal and hardly able to tell. Orange peel? I don't see it yet, maybe after a while?

zagg update!
Hate to do this... Not recommended to be used with two part slide in cases! Therefore, I highly do not recommend using it with Seidio Case. I applied the screen protector almost perfectly (minus the dust). When sliding the case in, the protector is pretty thick and the case would catch the edge of the screen protector and lift up the edge of the screen protector (almost like a paper jam). This causes air bubbles and you would need to use a flat card to squeeze them out again. Happened to me 3 times today. Even after 10 hrs cure, the Zagg protector didn't stick enough to the screen.

Gives a horrible rubber feel. Horrible for pinch to zoom and two finger zoom out. Kills the feel of scrolling PERIOD!... Too sticky for typing!
it's FML and I will remove it as soon as I find another protector to use.

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zagg update #2
REMOVED FROM MY EVO! and it will stay off for the rest of the life of the EVO
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Programs!

-NetCounter:
This program is awesome. Install it from the Marketplace and it will monitor all your data usage. Not only does it monitor your usage, it also categorize it in difference categories. It will tell you how much data you used on the phone, on wifi, on usb and etc. It also tells you how much data you use by the month.

-Uninstaller:
This is an awesome app. You don't need to go through your menus and settings just to remove a program. This is a one button app uninstaller to make your life easier when you need to remove apps.

-eBuddy:
Best instant messaging service in the App Market.

-Advance Task Killer:
Some people vouch not to use apps of this sort because it will cause some problems with your Android device. I don't understand why this is so. If it's such a big problem then the reviews in the marketplace shouldn't be 4 Stars with thousands of reviews. I personally love this thing. It will free up space for me and cause the phone to perform better. Also it will kill unused stuff running in the background, possibly saving you some battery power

-AppBrain:
This thing is a must! go to www.AppBrain.com. Register and add all the programs that you want in your appbrain account. Download AppBrain from the Marketplace, Login, and your ready to sync with Appbrain. It will automatically download and install all the progs on your list that isn't currently installed onto your phone. You can quickly manage everything through AppBrain.

24 HR Battery Test Log!
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So I decided to do a 24hr battery test log under the following conditions:

• 4G Off
• Bluetooth Off
• GPS On
• Brightness on Low
• ATK (Advance Task Killer) - Autokill on Safe Mode after screen turn off. This will kill unused apps running the background (i.e. sprint apps and etc).

5.27.10 - 11:11pm PST
Fully charged! with green light indicator on. unplugged now. Full battery (100%)

5.28.10 - 8:10AM PST
Idled for about 9hrs. Still have 92% battery life. I have 2 gmail accounts using the built in gMail app. received 5 emails over the idling period. I have notification on (sound + vibrate) when email comes in. Battery doing very well with ATK running and killing task!

5.28.10 - 9:56AM PST
5 Minute use... Downloaded ShootMe App using AppBrain. Shot some photos for a forum member here. Plugged into the comp for 3 mins to get the photos onto the computer. 91%
http://androidforums.com/822368-post63.html

5.28.10 - 11:49AM PST
Just did 15 of web browsing. Down to 81percent

5.28.10 - 03:42PM PST
Down to 74%. Added another 10 mins of browsing the web. Went to my office where the basement complex is on roaming. It did some roaming and searching for radio for about 10 minutes. That could have probably run the battery down a bit.

5.28.10 - 07:39PM PST
Browsed 10 more mins on the phone... got few emails, check emails. ETC ETC... @ 70% since last night!

5.28.10 - 10:56PM PST
10 mins of more browsing, looking up stuff and checking AF on the phone...
62%... Almost 24hrs. 15 mins shy of 24. Battery is staying strong... ATK FTW
oh btw... that's 50 mins of browsing + roaming radio polling + gmal push + gps on + bunch of other aspects

5.29.10 - 08:10AM PST
32HRS later.... 50% on battery life!

5.29.10 - 04:00PM PST
Had 40% left...

I stopped @ 4pm and put the phone back on the charger because I needed some juice to show off tonight.

NO ATK! ~Battery Log!
I Uninstalled ATK and will do a quick battery test tonight.
uninstalled @ 11:14... turned off the phone and rebooted. Power on @ 11:17pm. Logged at 42% left. It will stay idled from now til I wake up. see how much battery it will run down without ATK!

Mini update! Woke up @ 8:20ish... The battery indicator showed 32%. Browsed the web for 10 mins, the battery dropped down to 17%... that doesn't really fit my battery trend when i was using ATK!
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[twospirits]

So basically, ATK is needed or am I reading this wrong.

TS

 

[texagg01]

I would also like to add the felt to the inside of my case, but I am having one hell of a time removing my case. I can't get the two pieces to separate, and I'm afraid that I'm going to break the case in the process. Is there a trick to removing this case?

 

[eyecon82]

I would also like to add the felt to the inside of my case, but I am having one hell of a time removing my case. I can't get the two pieces to separate, and I'm afraid that I'm going to break the case in the process. Is there a trick to removing this case?

yea...push down on the bottom piece right in the middle where they meet....there is a clip you need to let loose before you pry it apart

 

[texagg01]

yea...push down on the bottom piece right in the middle where they meet....there is a clip you need to let loose before you pry it apart

Thanks. I'll try that.

 

[htc.EVOlution]

So basically, ATK is needed or am I reading this wrong.

TS

I use it. some don't like it. I can't comment on those people though. It's up to you to try and see if you feel the application working...

 

[Vivid Confusion]

Great Thread! I'm waiting for the arrival of my EVO and have just ordered my Seidio Innocase II Case & Holster combo in that gorgeous sage GREEEEEN! Looking forward to both!