Trident Case Aegis Protective Case for Sony Ericsson Xperia Play - 1 Pack - Carrying Case - Retail Packaging - Black

 

Trident Case Aegis Protective Case for Sony Ericsson Xperia Play - 1 Pack - Carrying Case - Retail Packaging - Black

 

Price : $19.34

Product Description

Product Description: The Aegis for Xperia PLAY offers rugged protection with hybrid construction in a slim design. Features The Aegis offers complete protection with creative design to keep the Xperia Play safe and unharmed without compromising its advanced functionality. Distinctive Construction Unlike Trident Case's other series of cases with the Aegis the silicone layer is on the inside of the base of the device - in direct contact with the Xperia Play - with a hard polycarbonate shell on the outside and top of the device. This design gives the case a unique look and feel while maintaining incredible protectiveness. Added Grip The case actually increases the functionality of the device by making it easier and more comfortable to hold while gaming and for other uses. Technical Specs The inner lining and bumpers are silicone. The plastic cover is made of polycarbonate. All materials are 100% RoHS compliant.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 1 x 2.8 inches ; 1.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0058KGWQ8
• Item model number: AG-XPER-PY-BK
  

Technical Details

• Complete Phone Protection
• Snug, Secure Hold.
• All materials are 100% RoHS compliant.

Customer Reviews

Upon purchasing a new phone, I always purchase a case with it. I don't like to go a day without a case on my phones. I've had Body Gloves and Otterboxes. Both of which did their job, but there were minor things that I disliked about them. This case isn't perfect, but I feel it goes a little farther than others.
First off, installing the case is super easy. It's a 2 piece case and both parts snap on to the lip of the front and back of the phone. They hold very well. To the degree that it makes it difficult to remove. I like that. I know the case isn't going to fall off if I were to drop the phone. It is a hard case, so in that same situation, I would feel completely safe if it were to hit a hard surface. It's also a good size. I looked at the Otterbox case and it was very bulky compared to this one. That may add more protections to it, but I think this case hit the perfect middle ground.
My favorite thing about the case, would be the button extensions. I know the Otterbox case has this as well, but this case has less of 'button covers' and more 'replacement buttons'. I prefer the feel of these buttons to the actual phone's. It raises the buttons up a little, so they're easier to feel for, adds the same rubbery feel as the case, and adds some resistance to their touch. So, they're easier to reach, but take a little extra to push down. I really like that. With the extra 'springiness' I know I won't unlock the phone in my pocket, but I'm not needing to try much harder to push the buttons down. I do wish the shoulder buttons had this as well. They have more of a 'flap' feel than a button feel. I think adding these same button extensions to the shoulders would make them feel a million times better.
It looks exactly as the pictures show. I'm not a huge fan of the giant logo on the back. I wish it had come with a clip replacement piece, but I can live through that. The speaker openings do allow the sound to travel through quiet well, but there is a loss of volume. The camera opening doesn't block any of the view. Everything seems to be set in the right place.
For those who doesn't know, the Xperia Play comes with a screen protector already on it. It's hard to tell, but if you look closely you can see the edge around the screen. This is extremely difficult to remove. I left mine on for quite some time, but it did get pretty scratched up. I chose this time to remove it and put on the one from the trident case. I've installed a lot of screen protectors before and I've never had such a hard time as I did with this one. It gives you the tools to do so. An installation video. This screen did not like it. It fit well shape wise, but parts of it would not flatten, leaving air bubbles. This wouldn't have been so bad, since you can flatten them out with a little effort, but it left a kind of sticky mark where the bubbles was. I'm not sure if it was due to the stickiness on the one side, but after deciding to remove it, it took me a good hour to wash it off. I would highly recommend you pass on the screen protector. I ended up ordering another of the preinstalled ones from Sony.
For those who didn't want to read through all that, here's a pros and cons list.
Pros:
- Fits very well to phone
- Solid, hard case
- Button extensions
- Less bulky than other cases
Cons:
- Screen protector
- Lack of button covers on shoulders
- Could use a clip instead of Trident logo
- Speaker volume lowered
All around, it's a great case. There are downsides to it, but they are easily ignored, or replaced. Thank you for reading and if you have any questions regarding the case, feel free to comment and ask.

I like the feel of this case, it does add a bit a bulk to the phone but without the case this phone was just too slippery for me.
It was super simple to snap on to the Xperia Play and doesn't get in the way of any of the gaming functions.
The rubber in the bottom side of the case does stick sometimes on the volume control when you push it down but other than that I have no complaints.
I'm not a big fan of cases on my phones I usually like to show off the natural beauty of the device I am sporting but I really like this case. The Xperia Play has a super glossy finish and slid off my lap a few times before my case came in the mail, I even dropped it once trying to get it out of my pocket, total bummer.
I didn't install the screen protector, thanks to a review I read, the phone comes with a pre-installed one from Sony. The trident one does look like a perfect fit though and is a nice bonus for when the original gets all scratched up.
I would recommend this case to a friend.