Manufacturer: Seidio

Model: Innocase Active Limited Edition

Device: HTC EVO 4G

Type: Back Cover

Website: www.seidioonline.com

Price: $25

Rating:

Seidio sells cases for the HTC EVO 4G under its flagship Seidio brand as well as the Perfected Case Chemistry brand that is available at Best Buy. In this review, we take a look at Seidio’s Innocase Active Limited Edition case for the HTC EVO 4G. This case is available on Amazon.com, and Amazon refers to this case as the Seidio Innocase Active Case.

Appearance:

The Innocase Active Limited Edition case consists of a silicone skin and a plastic skeleton. The skin installs first around the EVO 4G’s back, and the skeleton snaps over the skin. The Innocase Active Limited Edition is a bit more bulky that some of the slimmer plastic shells for the EVO 4G, although this difference is minor.

The exterior of the Innocase Active Limited Edition is matte black. The rear sides of the case have a series of grooves that provide a good grip and give the case a futuristic look. We think this is a nice design element that differentiates the case from more traditional silicone skins. The case is only available in Black.

Durability:

The Innocase Active Limited Edition is very durable, thanks to the combination of the silicone skin and the plastic skeleton. The plastic skeleton helps to hold the silicone skin in place and will reduce stretching over time.

Usability:

The Innocase Active Limited Edition’s silicone skin slides easily over the EVO 4G, and the plastic skeleton snaps firmly into place on top of the skin. We like how the skeleton provides a firm structure that helps to hold the silicone skin in place. The indentations on the back of the Innocase Active Limited Edition also provide a good grip.

The Innocase Active Limited Edition covers the EVO 4G’s volume and power buttons entirely. This makes the buttons a bit difficult to press, especially for users used to using the EVO 4G with buttons uncovered. After a few days with this case, however, we do believe users will get used to the extra force needed to press the EVO 4G’s buttons with the Innocase Active Limited Edition case installed.

The Innocase Active Limited Edition provides good access to the EVO 4G’s ports. However, the case does make it a bit tough for users with thick fingers and/or no fingernails to extend the kickstand on the EVO 4G.

Protection:

The Innocase Active Limited Edition provides good protection for the sides and back of the EVO 4G. The silicone sleeve provides cushioning from falls, while the plastic skeleton provides protection from punctures, while also holding the silicone sleeve firmly in place.

The case provides a decent amount of space between the EVO 4G’s camera and the surfaces below.

Overall:

We like the design of the Innocase Active Limited Edition, although the case does add a bit of bulk to the HTC EVO 4G. The skin plus skeleton construction provides stability and added protection. We also like the indentations on the back of the Innocase Active Limited Edition. This gives the case a unique, futuristic look, while providing users with a good grip on the EVO 4G.

The Innocase Active Limited Edition protects the EVO 4G well. The case also provides a good amount of padding between the EVO 4G’s camera, and surfaces below.

Some users may find it tough to press the EVO 4G’s volume and power buttons through the Innocase Active Limited Edition, although we suspect that most users will get used to this over time. The case may make it a bit difficult for users with larger fingers to access the EVO 4G’s kickstand, as well.

Overall we give the Innocase Active Limited Edition three and a half stars. We like the case’s look, and the case provides good protection for the EVO 4G.  The case is bulky, and it does make the EVO 4G’s buttons somewhat difficult to press, although these will be minor issues for many users.

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