I have been through many cases recently with my x10 including:
Alumor by Capdase
Edge by INCIPIO
Commuter by OtterBox
Silicone/Plastic Skin by (unkown)
Invisible Shield by ZAGG
I found that all of the cases were good in their own ways but had their downsides obviously.
a) Alumor, very snug design it has a great metal backing for excellent protection of the phone and really nice rubber/silicone inside for shock absorption. The rubber around the keys felt a little thick and I found myself often doubling click a button to get my desired keystroke. I found the case a tad bit bulky but obviously spared no cost in the protection department. I really liked the smooth feeling of the metallic backing against my hands. Overall a great case for in-and-out of pocket use. The rubber eventually peels but it does NOT discolour.
b) Edge, extremely tight fitting which leaves little room for screen protectors. But this tight fit ensures a small fitting case making it less cumbersome. Direct access to all of the keys and speakers was a big plus for me, it really made it feel like I didn't even have a case on my phone. A big downside, I thought, was that it covers up the notification light entirely which I consider one of the main reasons why I got an Android phone. Overall great case except for the lack of notification reminders.
c) Commuter, tough like a rock this case hit the ground many times and I was damn glad I had it on because it takes a lot of hits! Again the rubber sheath around the phone left me disgruntled when pressing the volume keys for example. It's a great case for anyone really worried about damaging their wonderful x10. Of course this great prtoection comes at a cost; the Commuter is by far the bulkiest case out there. The rubber innards serve as great protection but I feel like they didn't spend enough time really trying to get a tight fit around the x10. Overall great case for those worry-warts!
d) Silicone/Plastic skin, this was actually my first case and I am not a fan of silicone/plastic cases. I found that they discolour easily, they turn your pockets inside-out when you check your messages, and the protection is minimal. There is just not enough between the phone and the ground I drop it on to really save my phone. I suppose it's better than nothing though. Keys are hard to access through the silicone/plastic even harder than the rubberized bodies on the Alumor and Commuter. Overall it's not a bad alternative if you don't really want a heavy duty case.
e) Invisible Shield, probably a dream come true to anyone who absolutely despises cases. I had a back and front protection on my x10, and I do believe there is an entire body cover package. The invisible shield almost melts to your phone and becomes part of it, the design is fantastic from protection of scratches and nicks. Unfortunetly this isn't a case at all. It's great for scratches, etc. but contributes a minimal amount if you ever drop it on the ground. Zero protection of the corners of the x10. Overall it's the best choice for those who don't want a case.
Alright there's my little rant on cases. Sorry if this has been done over many threads and posts but I thought i might shed some light on the topic. Hope this clears things up for any skeptical people out there.
But the real question is...what's your favourite case?
Leave your awesome responses in the comments and please leave your opinion!
Alumor by Capdase
Edge by INCIPIO
Commuter by OtterBox
Silicone/Plastic Skin by (unkown)
Invisible Shield by ZAGG
I found that all of the cases were good in their own ways but had their downsides obviously.
a) Alumor, very snug design it has a great metal backing for excellent protection of the phone and really nice rubber/silicone inside for shock absorption. The rubber around the keys felt a little thick and I found myself often doubling click a button to get my desired keystroke. I found the case a tad bit bulky but obviously spared no cost in the protection department. I really liked the smooth feeling of the metallic backing against my hands. Overall a great case for in-and-out of pocket use. The rubber eventually peels but it does NOT discolour.
b) Edge, extremely tight fitting which leaves little room for screen protectors. But this tight fit ensures a small fitting case making it less cumbersome. Direct access to all of the keys and speakers was a big plus for me, it really made it feel like I didn't even have a case on my phone. A big downside, I thought, was that it covers up the notification light entirely which I consider one of the main reasons why I got an Android phone. Overall great case except for the lack of notification reminders.
c) Commuter, tough like a rock this case hit the ground many times and I was damn glad I had it on because it takes a lot of hits! Again the rubber sheath around the phone left me disgruntled when pressing the volume keys for example. It's a great case for anyone really worried about damaging their wonderful x10. Of course this great prtoection comes at a cost; the Commuter is by far the bulkiest case out there. The rubber innards serve as great protection but I feel like they didn't spend enough time really trying to get a tight fit around the x10. Overall great case for those worry-warts!
d) Silicone/Plastic skin, this was actually my first case and I am not a fan of silicone/plastic cases. I found that they discolour easily, they turn your pockets inside-out when you check your messages, and the protection is minimal. There is just not enough between the phone and the ground I drop it on to really save my phone. I suppose it's better than nothing though. Keys are hard to access through the silicone/plastic even harder than the rubberized bodies on the Alumor and Commuter. Overall it's not a bad alternative if you don't really want a heavy duty case.
e) Invisible Shield, probably a dream come true to anyone who absolutely despises cases. I had a back and front protection on my x10, and I do believe there is an entire body cover package. The invisible shield almost melts to your phone and becomes part of it, the design is fantastic from protection of scratches and nicks. Unfortunetly this isn't a case at all. It's great for scratches, etc. but contributes a minimal amount if you ever drop it on the ground. Zero protection of the corners of the x10. Overall it's the best choice for those who don't want a case.
Alright there's my little rant on cases. Sorry if this has been done over many threads and posts but I thought i might shed some light on the topic. Hope this clears things up for any skeptical people out there.
But the real question is...what's your favourite case?
Leave your awesome responses in the comments and please leave your opinion!
