This is a Review of Seidio CAPSA case for Samsung Galaxy Note 4. http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-4-capsa-touchview-combo-black-p/bd2-ht1ssgt4k-bk.htm
Seidio is well known for their SURFACE, ACTIVE/DILEX, CONVERT, and OBEX cases (all spelled with capital letters). These cases typically get scaled up/down for different smartphones and some tablets, but on some occasions Seidio likes to throw a curve ball with some unexpected releases like LEDGER, or the new addition to the family – CAPSA, introduced with S5 and now available for Note 4. Especially for those who are not big fans of applying their own screen protectors (especially in case of Note 4 where screen is not flat), now you can have a slick new case that exceeds military standards drop protection and includes 5H rated screen protector. Here is what I found.
Arrived in their typical bulk signature red packaging you get CAPSA TouchView Case in one box and CAPSA holster in another. The case itself has a very unique design of a dual layer protection with a TouchView flip cover made with a 5H thickness rated screen protector with oleophobic coating. That flip cover is the most unique feature of this particular case. While it's not ground breaking to have a cover with a built-in screen protector, what unique is the actual cover mechanism that effortlessly flips close with a latch keeping Note 4 secure inside. No need to sweat over screen protector alignment and worry about bubbles or non-adhesive edges with tempered glass. As a matter of fact, it even works with a tempered screen protector already installed. In my test I had a thin tempered glass protector which I didn't want to remove, and when closing the cover there was no gap and touch sensitivity was not affected. Another thing to keep in mind, this is not a waterproof case, and you will have cut out for Home button and other speaker and front camera openings at the top of the screen.
Now, regarding the case itself. The back shell has two layers, inner TPU silicone layer with a new honeycomb pattern, referred to as Hexguard, for enhanced drop protection, and a strong PC shell with a soft touch outer finish and Seidio exclusive metal kickstand with magnetic latch. Enclosed inside of CAPSA, the phone exceeds MIL-STD-810G standard rating and can easily survive an average shoulder height drop of 4ft. The outer coating has a nice non-slip grip, and TouchView cover has a raised bumper to protect the screen when dropped face down or placed on a surface face down. The volume up/down and power buttons are covered underneath of rubber buttons and have a nice tactile response. Headphone, usb port, speaker, camera/flash, and s-pen have a generous opening, as well as all other ports that are open and clear, including universal mic opening for all Note 4 versions. Metal kickstand is very robust and designed to keep Note 4 sturdy in landscape view. Holster is their common signature design used with CONVERT and OBEX, and in my opinion among the best available holsters with a spring loaded mechanism (which also has a latch) and removable clip that works with Seidio QUEST mounting system of interchangeable attachments.
Overall, I was very pleased with a design of CAPSA case for Note 4. This case has a perfect 360 degree protection inside of a dual layer slim case with a TouchView cover that offers a built-in quality screen protector. Typically, this level of protection comes at an expense of a bulky heavy duty design that not always pocket or purse friendly, but not with CAPSA where it's lightweight, slim, and will not pull your pocket lining when taking out. Definitely a great case to consider!
Here are the pictures.
Seidio is well known for their SURFACE, ACTIVE/DILEX, CONVERT, and OBEX cases (all spelled with capital letters). These cases typically get scaled up/down for different smartphones and some tablets, but on some occasions Seidio likes to throw a curve ball with some unexpected releases like LEDGER, or the new addition to the family – CAPSA, introduced with S5 and now available for Note 4. Especially for those who are not big fans of applying their own screen protectors (especially in case of Note 4 where screen is not flat), now you can have a slick new case that exceeds military standards drop protection and includes 5H rated screen protector. Here is what I found.
Arrived in their typical bulk signature red packaging you get CAPSA TouchView Case in one box and CAPSA holster in another. The case itself has a very unique design of a dual layer protection with a TouchView flip cover made with a 5H thickness rated screen protector with oleophobic coating. That flip cover is the most unique feature of this particular case. While it's not ground breaking to have a cover with a built-in screen protector, what unique is the actual cover mechanism that effortlessly flips close with a latch keeping Note 4 secure inside. No need to sweat over screen protector alignment and worry about bubbles or non-adhesive edges with tempered glass. As a matter of fact, it even works with a tempered screen protector already installed. In my test I had a thin tempered glass protector which I didn't want to remove, and when closing the cover there was no gap and touch sensitivity was not affected. Another thing to keep in mind, this is not a waterproof case, and you will have cut out for Home button and other speaker and front camera openings at the top of the screen.
Now, regarding the case itself. The back shell has two layers, inner TPU silicone layer with a new honeycomb pattern, referred to as Hexguard, for enhanced drop protection, and a strong PC shell with a soft touch outer finish and Seidio exclusive metal kickstand with magnetic latch. Enclosed inside of CAPSA, the phone exceeds MIL-STD-810G standard rating and can easily survive an average shoulder height drop of 4ft. The outer coating has a nice non-slip grip, and TouchView cover has a raised bumper to protect the screen when dropped face down or placed on a surface face down. The volume up/down and power buttons are covered underneath of rubber buttons and have a nice tactile response. Headphone, usb port, speaker, camera/flash, and s-pen have a generous opening, as well as all other ports that are open and clear, including universal mic opening for all Note 4 versions. Metal kickstand is very robust and designed to keep Note 4 sturdy in landscape view. Holster is their common signature design used with CONVERT and OBEX, and in my opinion among the best available holsters with a spring loaded mechanism (which also has a latch) and removable clip that works with Seidio QUEST mounting system of interchangeable attachments.
Overall, I was very pleased with a design of CAPSA case for Note 4. This case has a perfect 360 degree protection inside of a dual layer slim case with a TouchView cover that offers a built-in quality screen protector. Typically, this level of protection comes at an expense of a bulky heavy duty design that not always pocket or purse friendly, but not with CAPSA where it's lightweight, slim, and will not pull your pocket lining when taking out. Definitely a great case to consider!
Here are the pictures.
