[Motorola Photon 4G] bbelhorn:
Seidio's Convert case for the Motorola Photon 4G was recently released and I have been reviewing the Convert Value Pack for the last two weeks. The Convert case is a multi layer case that was designed to meet every situation. IMO they have done a fine job.

The face of any smartphone is the most important part and Seidio includes their Ultimate Screen Guard to protect the screen. The Ultimate Screen Guard is super thin .01mm and is attached via static rather than adhesive. It went on easily and I successfully installed it with no air bubbles (a real feat for me). The Ultimate Screen Guard has cut-outs for sensors and front-facing camera and lines up perfectly. It is cut slightly smaller than the screen/glass leaving maybe 1mm border all the way around. This might be an issue for someone buying the Ultimate Screen Guard separately but with the Convert case installed this area is covered by the rubber layer.

The Convert is really two cases in one and the first case is the Surface case, a sleek plastic or plastic like case with a nice rubbery texture. It feels good in your hand and adds minimal bulk. This case is great for everyday normal use, fits well in the front pocket or jacket pocket. There are cut-outs for access to the ports, controls, speakers and camera AND the kickstand is still usable with the Surface case on. They also sell a separate holster for the Surface case and I will be picking that up soon. It would be nice if they included it with the Value Pack but I guess there are limits.

The next case is a heavy-duty case for rugged professions, outdoor play or like me just keeping up with my 3 boys. With the sleek Surface case on you add a layer of shock-absorbing silicone and a precision-fit skeleton. This combo adds some bulk but still feels amazingly comfortable in my hand. Controls, ports and camera are covered for protection, but the way the buttons are on the rubber liner the buttons are easy to push and feel great.

The included holster is fantastic, It has an over sized belt clip which works great on a police duty belt ( just had to find a place to put it, Next to the tazer works for me. Just hope I don't answer the wrong one). The belt clip also works well on my jeans with a normal belt. Very little play even though the slot is bigger. The holster has a lock which locks the phone in place but yet is easily released with one hand for answering.

My only complaint with the Seidio Convert is that there is no kickstand access when the full case is on. However the kickstand on the Otterbox my friend had just fell off so their solution did not work either. Its a great case and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a case for all conditions.

And now for some pics

They did a really good job lining up the cutouts, but I still think the Screen Protector is a little small

With just the surface case on there is still a little bit of bare screen exposed.

Surface case - Cutouts for the access ports and kickstand work great

Surface case - Kickstand works both vertical and horizontal

Surface case - Looks really good on the phone and adds minimal bulk

Surface case - Slide apart with a little pressure.

Surface case - Easy access to all buttons and ports

Convert Case - Now the whole screen is protected

Convert case - When installing the exoskeleton, be sure to pull the flap for the camera cover through the hole. If not the camera can't be used.

Convert case - Camera flap cover pins back and stays out of the way so far.

Convert case - Covers for the other ports work great

Convert case - Pull the flap aside for charging.

Convert case - Cover for headphone jack

Convert case - Buttons protrude for ease of finding and pushing.

Still a fantastic looking phone

Felt lined clip to hold phone

Clip locks in at 7 different angels, Also has teh lock to hold the phone from falling out.

Easy slide lock

Oversized belt clip for police, fire, paramedics, carpenters etc. Also works great on regular belts.

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