Thanks to
MobileFun for providing me with the
Seidio Dilex Case, they have a large range of accessories for any mobile/tablet device especially the
Nexus 7 so it is worth checking them out
The main area where this case excels at is protection for your Nexus 7, if you have used a case like the Case Mate Tough for your phone, this is pretty much the same but with a few extra features.
Overall, it is relatively easy to fit and remove the case.
We have two layers of protection, a shock absorbent soft silicone layer that surrounds the back, sides and front edges of the tablet completely and a outer hard plastic shell that houses the main body of the device, there is also a hard plastic shell that can clip onto the front of the tablet and protect the screen, this particular part also has the multi angle media viewing stand on the other side.
There are cut outs for the speakers, 3.5mm jack, micro USB socket, there are no cut outs for the power and volume buttons, however, the soft silicone rubber does not impact the buttons and ease of activating them, only the "feel".
The soft silicone layer covers the edges on the front and adds about 2mm above the screen, this is to provide a raised edge for when the tablet is placed flat down on the surface to stop the screen from touching the desk surface.
We also have an integrated multi angle media viewing stand, there are 10 different viewing angles in a landscape and portrait orientation! There is very little risk of the stand/case slipping since we have two non-slip pads on the front of the screen plastic cover.
Overall, the case adds a fair bit of bulk and not much weight. The case is very nicely designed.
With this case on, you have more grip when holding the tablet and it feels pretty comfortable in the hand too, personally I still prefer the feel of the Nexus 7 "naked".
My biggest gripe with cases that use a soft silicone layer is that they are a dust magnet! Within a day, you will have dust built up on the silicone layer and it is very hard to remove the dust...
Lastly this case does NOT interfere with NFC and is compatible with SOME wireless chargers, however, not the Nexus wireless charger.
Like the Case Mate Tough for my One S, I have no doubt that the Nexus 7 could take quite a few knocks with this case on and still come out in superb working condition, not willing to test this out though!
Conclusion:
If you are wanting the very best protection with a few neat features and don't mind losing the minimal look/feel of the Nexus 7 then this is the case to get! Whilst the case is superb overall in terms of design, protection and features, it is still a bit expensive (£39.99) in my opinion.
Pros:
- Superb protection
- Great multi viewing angle stand
- Nice design overall
- Compatible with most wireless chargers and NFC still works
Cons:
- Silicon layer is a dust magnet
- Adds a fair bit of bulk
- A bit expensive
