Accessories Case Mate Tough Case review w/ pics

Shano · Aug 23, 2010

I ordered one last Wednesday via BzB's review(thank you), and I received it today, I was holding out for an Otterbox, but last week I launched my Incredible off my lap when getting out of the car, it survived with just a scuff, but that incident motivated me to stop waiting around for Otterbox, I'm totally happy with Case-Mate, fit and finish tolerances are good, accessibility and function of hard keys is just fine, I'm not noticing any difference. I don't use the D-pad much it doesn't look like a considerable issue, but I could see the polymer part of the case getting in the way a little, if it is an issue I will just shave down a little concave groove there. With the little time I've had it, I think I will be completely happy with the case.

Case-Mate should add some different polymer case colors options, if they do, I would pick something up in a red tone.

I think slipping the phone in and out of your pocket should be better/easier than just a polymer case cover, the harder plastic creates less friction, its a non issue for me, just thought I would make the comment because someone mentioned this as a concern of theirs.

Bearly · Aug 24, 2010

raghublr said:
Thanks... just ordered.... hope its legit

Please let us know when you receive the order. I'd like to order from that site as well but am skeptical.

raghublr · Aug 24, 2010

Bearly said:
Please let us know when you receive the order. I'd like to order from that site as well but am skeptical.

Price dropped to 20.99

dunlop122 · Aug 25, 2010

Bearly said:
Please let us know when you receive the order. I'd like to order from that site as well but am skeptical.

I just received mine from this seller. Ordered Monday, postman dropped it off today. I like it MUCH more than the Seidio Active. Power button and volume rocker are way easier to use.

Dream · Aug 25, 2010

How does this case compare to the Seidio Active?

BzB · Aug 25, 2010

Dream said:
How does this case compare to the Seidio Active?

from the original post...

BzB said:
Recently picked up the case mate tough case for the incredible. First thing I'll say is this is an excellent case. It comes with a silicon sleeve with a hard plastic shell that fits over it, basically the exact same setup as the seidio active case. I currently have the black seidio active case and comparing the two I'd say this case is definitely the better of the two. It's the details that make it better. Both the sleeve and the hard shell have a smooth satin like feel and doesn't feel as rubbery as the seidio sleeve. The power and volume buttons are more recessed than the seidio case yet the buttons are more responsive and don't take as much effort to register a press, especially the power button. The headphone plug has a better cut-out. The hard shell has raised texturing that make it feels good and also gives a more confident feeling of grip. Honestly the only reason to choose the seidio case over this one would be if you really want a color other than black. If case mate offers theirs in different color then seidio might as well stop making theirs, the case mate case is that much better and it's the same price. Any questions let me know. On with the pics...

if you have any specific questions not answered above then shoot.

raghublr · Aug 25, 2010

raghublr said:
Thanks... just ordered.... hope its legit

Got my case in mail a few hrs ago...so... it is "legit"

Great case.... love the feel..thank OP

Bearly · Aug 25, 2010

Alright, I just ordered this, despite being a very broke student right now. I have been worried about my TPU hard silicone case not providing enough protection.

Will report back.

JoeIncredible · Aug 25, 2010

Seller is legit, I just ordered on monday but it was already waiting for me when I got home tonight! And the case is even better than I hoped for, it's perfect.

K24Droid · Aug 25, 2010

I cracked my Verizon red cover and just ordered this. Thanks for the review!

shred1 · Aug 25, 2010

Just got mine today and so far i'm liking it.Anyone found a good way of putting a screen protector on without getting bubbles?

When I first put the soft case into the shell I had some issues with the volume buttons being pressed but a little wiggling the soft rubber around made everything fine.

Nice case and quick ship.

wcx86 · Aug 26, 2010

Mine just showed up in the mail!

I recommend this to anyone wanting a new case who doesn't want to spend a lot. The phone feels SO much better compared to the VZ case I had. It slides easily out of jeans and has a great all around feel to it. Thanks again BzB for the great review.

heffe2001 · Aug 26, 2010

What ever you do, don't sit it in a cup holder that happens to have just a tiny bit of condensation in it, it'll wick it up the back of the phone... I'd assume the same problem with other similar cases though.

Still love my case though

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BORIStheBLADE · Aug 27, 2010

Nice case and nice review!

Deleted User · Aug 27, 2010

I came here just to thank the OP. I'll quote myself from the "Verizon Red Gradient" phone case thread.

mmolitor87 said:
I just switched from this case to the case-mate tough case.

I didn't like that the parts of the phone that snapped together didn't seem to line up. Other than that, it's a good case. Very smooth and nice feel to it. I had it on my phone at work (unloading trucks) and I don't know how many times I flinched when my phone cracked on a metal bar leading up the stairs to the compactor. Each time, the case took the blow. It only snapped open once and I caught it on break and pushed it back together. Phone uninjured.

The tough case, however, has an even silkier feel, hugs the phone tighter, gives better access to the 3.5mm jack. The buttons are protected by the inner silicon case. I feel so much more confident about my phone just having it in this case.

It really is awesome.

PSUlion01 · Aug 28, 2010

Any issues hitting the edge keys when typing in portrait mode on the keyboard? My wife has the Body Glove case and it seems to make it hard to hit the 'P' key due to the raised edge of the case around the screen. Love the protection the Body Glove offers but not wild about how it sort of blocks the keys.

Deleted User · Aug 28, 2010

PSUlion01 said:
Any issues hitting the edge keys when typing in portrait mode on the keyboard? My wife has the Body Glove case and it seems to make it hard to hit the 'P' key due to the raised edge of the case around the screen. Love the protection the Body Glove offers but not wild about how it sort of blocks the keys.

Not really. The inner silicon case is very very thin and really only comes far enough over the edge of the phone to cover half of the black between the screen and the edge of the phone. My thumb DOES touch the case when hitting "P" in portrait, but it's got a very silky smooth feel so my thumb just glides against the case and isn't restricted.

This video is the best I can do. Sadly my Incredible is the best camera I own.

Video

jws3 · Aug 28, 2010

Looks like a nice case, but I'd have to modify it for an extended battery. I wonder how easily this can be done?

K24Droid · Aug 28, 2010

I just received mine today and it is definitely a nice cover. Not that much added bulk and definitely a better feel to the phone. Thanks for the review!

lennie paz · Aug 29, 2010

I just got mine in the mail yesterday and I love it. The only problem I have is that it doesn't fit into my leather belt pouch that I just bought. Does anyone know where I can get a slightly bigger pouch that it will fit in with this case on it?

eatingchips · Aug 29, 2010

Curious how the phone is without the outer shell? Does it offer enough protection, raising the screen and camera lens from surfaces? How is the grip on the silicone cover?

I ask because I may just want to use the inner cover and exclude the outer to make it more thin.

Deleted User · Aug 29, 2010

eatingchips said:
Curious how the phone is without the outer shell? Does it offer enough protection, raising the screen and camera lens from surfaces? How is the grip on the silicone cover?

I ask because I may just want to use the inner cover and exclude the outer to make it more thin.

The inner case is very silky feeling and very flexible. the buttons for the power and volume rocker are on the inner case. If you want the protection offered by this case I would definitely recommend using the outer case. Otherwise check out the "barely there" cases. The added bulk from the outer case really isn't that much. The screen is raised enough but the camera is not.

Bearly · Aug 30, 2010

I just got it and put it on. Very well-made case. It's definitely more protective than the VZW hard silicone one that I had.

The soft silicone liner doesn't seem to push up the hard, clear screen protector I have on - a problem with the edges of the hard silicone cases.

JoeIncredible · Aug 30, 2010

eatingchips said:
Curious how the phone is without the outer shell? Does it offer enough protection, raising the screen and camera lens from surfaces? How is the grip on the silicone cover?

I ask because I may just want to use the inner cover and exclude the outer to make it more thin.

The silicone layer is molded to fit the outer shell, so the outer doesn't really add any bulk. They are designed to fit together, if you don't want the outer hard shell I would recommend getting something else.

Shano · Aug 30, 2010

Per my caliper:

Incredible- .486"
Inc w/silicone case- .575"
Inc w/silicone & ABS casing- .648"

I wouldn't recommend just using the silicone casing by itself, it was designed to be used with the ABS casing, when used together the silicone case upper lip that encompasses the screen is flush with the ABS casing, using the silicone casing by itself, you end up with a flimsy lip that would be bothersome and probably not effective for protection by itself. But the silicone case Does have a ridge around the screen and the camera lens.

Why spend $20-$30 on the Tough Case if you don't want to use the outer ABS casing? I'd just go buy a stand alone silicone case for half the price.

eatingchips said:
Curious how the phone is without the outer shell? Does it offer enough protection, raising the screen and camera lens from surfaces? How is the grip on the silicone cover?

I ask because I may just want to use the inner cover and exclude the outer to make it more thin.

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