View Full Version : Hybrid Hard Case or Rubberized Hard Case from Seido?
bmw1986
08-12-2007, 03:33 PM
I do not know which one to go with. Does anyone on here have either of these two cases, if so, how do you like them? Thanks!
DSS597
08-12-2007, 03:53 PM
I have them both. Rubberized if you're really tough on your BB, drop it a lot, scrape it along walls accidentally, etc. The hybrid hard case if you want a little more style with your protection. It will handle the impact of a fall. The thing I don't like about the rubberized case is that it covers your buttons on the sides of the trackball.
My $.02
harryzuluberries
08-12-2007, 04:46 PM
I'm buds with the guy above.......I don't like the rubberized hard case because of the way it covers the center rows of keys (send/end, etc.) even though it is definitely a quality, well made case whose cutouts fit quite well. I do have the hybrid case myself and prefer that over the hard case. As 597 stated, its more elegant and allows the 'berries design to display better without compromising protection. Oh, and all the center buttons aren't covered up with the hybrid case.
woobang
08-12-2007, 05:19 PM
Well just to point out .... the Rubberized "HARD" case is the question. This does not cover any buttons. I myself have the hybrid. I like the clear front for the VZW version as the color contrast (black/grey) seemed a bit much, but the hybrid seems to me a bit cheap looking as well as the fit is not that great. My 8830 can move slightly vertically in this Hybrid Seidio case. Im thinking of trying to order the rubberized front for the hybrid if it can be done. So bottom line is preference depending on which color 8800/30 you have.
Either way the case is nice but not anything to write home about for me and you may be hard pressed to find another like it thats better. It also claims to be 1mm thick... I dont think so, but it does fit in the oem BB holster.
bmw1986
08-12-2007, 05:48 PM
Yea...I will be getting the Sprint 8830. I just don't really know which case to go with.
woobang
08-12-2007, 06:36 PM
I personally like the black on the sprint or att BBs. I have Verrizon 8830 and the black is quite a contrast in my oppinion.
bmw1986
08-12-2007, 07:12 PM
Yea, I agree...I still do not know which case to choose.
woobang
08-12-2007, 07:27 PM
Maybe you ought to get them both :razz:
DaBlackberryBoy
08-13-2007, 07:50 AM
Steer clear of the rubberized case, it sucks! I would try to go with the hybrid. I actually purchased one (rubberized case) at the mobilecityonline.com store in New York, put it on the phone (8800) and it felt like dropping the phone the right way would still damage the phone with the case on. And the cases I tried on were not defective, they just all felt the same and like it was just a piece of semi-hard plastic that would easily come undone if touch or dropped the right way. Just my 2 cent$
seidioseidio
08-13-2007, 12:08 PM
It sounds like there's some confusion here, so I'd like to help. The rubberized case and the hybrid case are identical except for their finish. The rubberized case is all black and is covered by our soft rubberized coating. The hybrid case has the same back as the rubberized, but the top portion of it is clear. The fit is the same on both products. In regards to protection, this case is designed to prevent daily scratches and dings without adding much bulk to the device. If you're looking for complete drop protection you'll probably need to look at a heavier metal case. Also, I think some people are confusing the rubberized case with our skin case. Our skin case does protect the buttons, but the rubberized case does not. Hope this clears things up.
Thanks
bmw1986
08-13-2007, 06:43 PM
Thanks Seido! I realized that people were talking about the Skin Case. It is just a matter of which one I prefer to go with.
bmw1986
08-13-2007, 06:47 PM
Does the clip move left to right or is it stationary?
thunder33cat
08-13-2007, 09:50 PM
Does the clip move left to right or is it stationary?
I'll let you know tomorrow when mine arrives from Seidio...
thunder33cat
08-15-2007, 11:27 AM
The clip is a rotating clip. I really like the rubberized case and holster so far.
JGViperGTS
08-15-2007, 09:30 PM
I have the rubberized case, and on the front, just below the "Mute" button, it has started to crack! I have only had the case for 3 months, and I haven't dropped/crushed/smashed the BB in any way. I have contaced Seidio to see about getting a replacement though, as I really like the case (other than the crack, that is).
seidioseidio
08-16-2007, 10:28 AM
I have the rubberized case, and on the front, just below the "Mute" button, it has started to crack! I have only had the case for 3 months, and I haven't dropped/crushed/smashed the BB in any way. I have contaced Seidio to see about getting a replacement though, as I really like the case (other than the crack, that is).Viper,
Please send me your info and I'll expedite your replacement.
Thanks
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