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[REVIEW]Trident Aegis Case for Nook Color

http://www.tridenteer.com/products/Aegis-Case-for-B&N-Nook-Color-(Black).html
20% off Discount code:tridentnb AEGIS20 (As of 4/1/11)
Total cost $31.96 with free standard shipping
10% off Discount code: Trident10 (As of 4/14/11) at tridentcase.com
http://www.tridentcase.com/product_48_64.html
Just received this case today.
Initial thoughts: Good protection but bulky.
Fairly easy to install, place silicon skin over device and then plastic case over that.
Only issues with install are getting the port covers into the right position. They seem to get stuck under the plastic. Once you work them out, they open and close easily.
Covers for headphone jack, microUSB jack, and uSD card slot. (I like the access to the uSD card slot without removing the case!)
Easy to activate power and volume controls.
Dimensions:
Nook Color
127.5 mm wide
205 mm tall
11 mm thick
With Trident Aegis case:
137.5 mm wide
212 mm tall
18 mm thick
It adds a considerable size to the device, 10 mm in width is noticeable, and more than 50% in thickness.
To those of you who are used to using the NC with no cover, it will be a bit of an adjustment. I don't think it is anything more than any other case however.
With the Trident Aegis case, it still fits in my Belkin Kindle 2 Neoprene case (just barely)
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Neoprene-Kindle-Display-Generation/dp/B001NPDA44
It comes with a screen protector and display cleaning cloth. (I did not use the screen protector, as I have the B&N Anti Glare)
Plastic cover has a satin finish like the back of the Nook Color, not glossy. Comfortable to hold and not slippery.
The raised silicon logo that comes through the hole in the back gives it some friction to keep it from slipping on a hard surface.
Silicon is a bit of a dust magnet.
Some pictures:

More pictures:

Thanks for this -- I ordered the same case and should be receiving it soon. Also used the same discount code.
Is it fairly easy to get the sdcard out through that hatch?
Hopefully I can get used to the added bulk.
Edit: I guess your 2nd set of pics answered my question.

funcrusher said:
Is it fairly easy to get the sdcard out through that hatch?
Edit: I guess your 2nd set of pics answered my question.
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You can open the case cover and the uSD card cover is easy to get to. You can also bend the other side of the cover out of the way.

I just received my Trident Aegis. I like it alot. It is well executed and I will not be looking for another case. It feels very secure and good in your hand. I'm sure the Otterbox will be nice as well, but this case doesn't disappoint.

It doesn't look like it has a kickstand, any way to make it stand up with this case?

It doesn't have a kickstand. Of that is important to you, I wouldn't buy this case.

Got mine today and must say that I love it!

received mine on Friday, seems like a winner to me! Easy to install, fits well, I like it.

I've had this case for about a week and I love it. I'm confident that my Nook Color is very well protected, and I can't see myself ever needing another case.

Got this case as well. Pretty good except for some minor issues:
-headphone port cover a little hard to get out. I gotta use fingernails. The micro usb port is fine.
-the silicon on the long sides of the nc isn't flush with the screen. It bulges out slightly.
-sd card cover not flush and doesn't stay down
-screen cover is around 2mm short.
I'm fine with most of the issues except for the sd card cover. Anyone else run into the same issue with it not staying down?

bugggie1 said:
Got this case as well. Pretty good except for some minor issues:
-headphone port cover a little hard to get out. I gotta use fingernails. The micro usb port is fine.
-the silicon on the long sides of the nc isn't flush with the screen. It bulges out slightly.
-sd card cover not flush and doesn't stay down
-screen cover is around 2mm short.
I'm fine with most of the issues except for the sd card cover. Anyone else run into the same issue with it not staying down?
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No problem here with the sd card cover (it is a bit loose but stays in place), headphone port cover easy to remove. No problem with silicon being flush. Maybe you got one that isn't quite right. Have you tried reinstalling it to see if it seats better?

bugggie1 said:
Got this case as well. Pretty good except for some minor issues:
-headphone port cover a little hard to get out. I gotta use fingernails. The micro usb port is fine.
-the silicon on the long sides of the nc isn't flush with the screen. It bulges out slightly.
-sd card cover not flush and doesn't stay down
-screen cover is around 2mm short.
I'm fine with most of the issues except for the sd card cover. Anyone else run into the same issue with it not staying down?
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I don't think you got it on quite right. I have none of the problems you are describing. I'd try to reinstall. I'm not using their screen cover so I don't know about that.

Received mine today, really happy with the quality. Everything fits flush and nothing is loose. Only complaint is that it makes my NC very heavy. its a bulky case
EDIT: Just took mine off because i saw my screen protector was lifting on the top corner because the case was pushing on the plastic up against the screen. I reseated the case on my NC and to my surprise it does not sit flush anymore.. having a similar issue to the posted that complained about it not being flush against the screen. It is lifted on all 4 sides now. It seems the silicone stretches once removed.

For anyone interested in this case, the discount code from the OP expired 3/31, but code "AEGIS20" worked for me for a 20% discount earlier today.

Ordered on Friday from OP's link, received it yesterday. CA to NY over the weekend... quick shipping is always a plus. =)
Definitely loving this case; I had a silicone skin on the NC before switching to this. The original silicone cover was ok as far as not getting it scratched up and scuffed, but I never really felt like it was truly protected. Not like I'm going to start tossing the Nook around like a football, but this case is a completely different story as far as protection is concerned.
The molded plastic shell provides additional firmness and stability, with much less creaking coming from the nook, and the thicker rubber bumpers provide adequate protection for all four corners. The button areas in the silicone are very well defined and make the buttons very easy to press.
Also I'm very pleased with the USB and headphone jack covers protecting those ports when not in use, and the SD cover on the back stays closed -- although I can see how that might be troublesome for those who have complained of problems with it.
As far as weight is concerned, it really doesn't feel much heavier than the silicone. Size-wise, it's a wee bit larger but nothing unmanageable, and it still fits in the Rocketfish neoprene sleeve.
I obviously haven't had it for long, but so far this made for an excellent purchase, and I think it kinda gives the nook a tactical look/feel. =)

Trident dispatched mine today for review purposes free stuff ftw!
Ill post my video review when it arrives as I know some people prefer that to images

Got my case and I like it. Good feel to it everything works fine on mine.

Anyone know if the trident NC case will fit a Nook HD+?

swalk20 said:
Anyone know if the trident NC case will fit a Nook HD+?
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The HD+ dimensions are much larger than a NC. It should not fit.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.

My Laughable NC Money Savers

I own two NC and am always looking to get the most out of them without spending the big bucks. So, read on for a couple of really CHEAP things I have done to save money on accessories:
1. I had to exchange NCs and hated to lose a perfectly good and rather expensive B&N screen protector, so I very carefully removed it and laid it on a piece of aluminum foil and folded the foil to protect it. After I received the replacement NC, I removed the protector from the foil and carefully applied it to the replacement NC. Perfect application other than the very small corner where I lifted it off the previous NC!
2. I've got B&N easel covers but don't like to use them because they add weight and clumsiness (IMO) to the NC. So I purchased the B&N silicon back covers and a $3.00 8-inch Tabletop Easel (Walmart) designed to hold framed pictures and now I have the perfect easel for hands-free reading, portrait or landscape, and with complete access to the softkeys. Just make sure to put it on a non-skid surface.

why foil? there is an even cheaper solution... just stick the screen protector onto a window.

What happened to the Nook that it had to be replaced?

i was just trying to find something that was clean and free of lint, dust and dirt. Unused/unrolled aluminum foil filled the bill. It was also easy to handle.
Nook had to be replaced because it stopped charging. The uSB port stopped working.

Techienana said:
i was just trying to find something that was clean and free of lint, dust and dirt. Unused/unrolled aluminum foil filled the bill. It was also easy to handle.
Nook had to be replaced because it stopped charging. The uSB port stopped working.
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If you huffed a little you may have been able to do yourself one better and demand a new set of screen protectors to boot!

Can you post an image of your easel?

[Review] Ishoppingdeals soft silicone case

Thanks to Nburns for the recommendation, here is a review on the ishoppingdeals soft silicone case for Nook Color.
From: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...f_rd_r=12T9XEK8K8KXJEF3BJJM&tag=5336653508-20
Price: $8.99 + shipping (free with Amazon Prime)
Close-up photos of various parts can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/agmy/sets/72157626752188156/with/5734336929/
The case comes in a plastic sleeve (made in china for those who care) along with a ~2" white skeletal fish keychain, feels like soft plastic or some rubbery material.
The case fits pretty snuggly, no bowing on the inside parts by the screen at all, but is not a struggle to put on. The front is smooth silicon while the back has a pebbled surface that is raised just enough to help grip without getting annoying. The key fob? headphone wrap? and uSD flip-back cover corner is exposed in a cutaway -- it's the reason I got the case in the first place since I was having to pop my Nook in and out of my usual Industriell case whenever I wanted to swap uSD installs. The headphone cutout is accurately placed. Perhaps the only downside of this case is that there isn't a little plug to seal the headphone jack to prevent dust from going in. There are also cutouts for the speaker grill and the microUSB port, both of which are accurately placed and sized. I did not have any trouble plugging in the microUSB cable (no trimming needed to make sure it was seated).
Like most silicone cases, this one is a fluff magnet and in the first few minutes I had it open and was taking photos, it had already attracted quite a lot of fluff. The silicon is roughly 1/8" thick and quite pliable. While it serves my purpose, which is to prevent daily wear and tear and scratches on the surface of the Nook, I would not depend on it for heavy-duty protection in the event that you drop your Nook. For daily futzing around the house or when you're in for an evening of flashing stuff constantly it's perfect, and better than the snap-in cases which block uSD port access. It's been molded and cut to fit perfectly to the Nook, which to me is important in a soft case.
While some people seemed to have complained about a smell, I did not notice one until I put my nose right against it and sniffed --- smells like newly manufactured material (frankly smells almost like rum!) which will probably go away now that it's being exposed to air. (Edit: Ok, now that it's warmed up in my hands it *is* rather noticeable. Going to soak it in some hot sudsy water for a bit to see if that'll accelerate smell removal.)
All in all I'm very satisfied with my purchase and would give it an 8/10 -- 1 point off for not having a plug for the headphone jack, and 1 point off for the smell, which should hopefully go way.

Same one as I have and it is excellent. I placed a strap on the handle part and easy access to all buttons and gives a great feel for the touch. Now I have no worries about grip or where I place it. Added a screen protector to the nook also and I really like it looks, grips and feels. I was going to buy a more expensive one but this was exactly what I wanted and most off all NEEDED
I did not have a smell with it but just a common new rubbery smell.

I got the same one yesterday with two pack of screen protectors.
The case is good and serves its purpose. I would like it to be tighter on the nook as there is a little play in the back. I'd imagine it will get worse if you plan on taking it on and off often. The smell is awful, but only when right up to ur nose. You will not notice it when just holding it and using it. Although the smell seems to linger on ur hands for a little.
The screen protectors they sell are awesome. They are a perfect fit ( if you think its too long, than you didn't put it on correctly). They are crystal clear. While the nook without protector seems smoother this is still good (I may try the armour all trick). I installed them in the bathroom with the shower on hot and had no problems with installation. Had to peal it off a couple times to align it, and that was no issue.
If you want a silicon case, I recommend these. If you need a screen protector, I absolutely recommend the ones they sell (crazyondigital's screen protectors are different although they appear to sell the same silicon case).
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I was able to get rid of most of the smell by soaking the case in a solution of baking soda and dish detergent overnight. So now it very faintly smells like orange blossom, but it's pretty pleasant (built in air freshener?)
Loving the case so far, didn't want to spend a lot of money on a second case and this one hit the mark at $9.

I found the black one to be looser of the colors actually. The red/clear one are very snug even after many applications and removals. Same can't be said for the blue or the black though.

I got the white one. The fit is very snug and nice. It did smell at first, but after a month it went away (to be honest I stopped using it untill recently when the smell went away). I should have used the baking soda trick. Other than that, it's great! gives you an extra sense of security, all the ports are open, easy access to the SD card, open speaker.

How does this compare to the Barnes & Noble silcone case? Has anyone tried both?

Case Suggestions

Just got my phone back from getting the screen replaced and need to find something to put it in to keep it safe! Any Suggestions?

Original HTC Desire HD Leather Case
Hi there,
when I got my NS i went to the nearby Electronics Shop and tried the cases they had. The Original HTC Desire HD leather Case fits very well...

do you have the i9020 or i9023? Any type of case you have in mind?
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I really like the cases from this thread. Picked up two of them.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1222925
Sent from my Nexus S using xda premium

The Incipio Feather Case is nice. It doesnt add much bulk, but still protects well.

Why not get a good screen protector and then run without a case. When the battery door gets to the point that its no longer attractive or you want to sell the phone buy a new battery door cover. A new battery door will cost you $7-$12 on eBay.

My Nexus has survived wars and it still looks good w/o a case. Like ^ this guy said, screen protector would suffice. I hate that extra bulk in my pocket.

I've got the trident aegis black-on-black for my NS4G (which I've had since last august) and think it's great. I had never been a "case" guy, and always kept my phones bare, but this phone was just waaaaaay too slippery. The smooth plastic back is one of the worst features of this phone and makes it really hard to hold on to if you're constantly juggling stuff in your hands and on the move. I dropped it a bunch of times in the first few days I had it before I just caved and ordered this case.
It's a two-piece case with a silicone full body case that covers the whole phone, and then a hard plastic outer shell that kind of clamps around the silicone.
The silicone part is supposed to absorb shock when you drop it, I guess. It has tabs that cover the headphone and usb ports, cutouts that are perfect for the camera and speaker, and mic, and is a bit thicker on the corners, which gives me some confidence and makes me think that they thought the design through well. I've dropped it a bunch, and watched my 1.5yr old son throw it to the ground, and no probs.
The plastic part wraps around that and is supposed to be good at reducing risk of damage during "crushing" impact. All I can say is that I actually shut my car's trunk on this phone accidentally and it was absolutely fine. It gives it gives it a sleeker feel and minimizes the "ruberry-ness", too.
It also comes with a clear screen protector that is fine, and I don't even notice. Since the screen is curved most people complain about the fact that screen protectors don't stick well on the edges, which is true, but the lip of the silicone case on the front covers this area, so you don't even notice it. I also don't notice a difference when using the touchscreen.
The silicone part does collect lint, so if you're OCD about that, it'll be annoying, but the protection makes it totally worth it for me. I'll gladly pay $30 for a rock solid case that collects a little lint rather than get insurance at $7.99 x 24 months = $192 over the contract. The one thing that's important to know if you use multiple batteries like I do, is that you have to put the silicon section into the hard plastic section first, pop all the buttons out of their holes on the hard plastic case, and then push the phone into the case. If you try to put the rubber part on the phone first, and then put the hard plastic on, the fit is so tight, it's tough to get the buttons to pop out. It was pretty frustrating before I figured this out, but now it only takes me a few seconds to do a battery swap. Finally, the case does add some bulk to the phone, but I personally don't think it's all that bad. The phone feels more solid in my hand and is much less slippery.
I've been meaning to write a review for this phone in the proper thread, but I don't like to review stuff unless I've really used it. So I pretty much forgot till I saw this post. Maybe I'll go link to this post in that thread too, but if you want pics, I remember seeing them in that thread, and in threads over on androidcentral or androidforums or something. Good luck with the case search.

I grabbed the Ballistic case for my Nexus. It's pretty rugged, stays on very well, and comes off easily when you want it too. Feels very solid in your hands.

corgan1001 said:
I grabbed the Ballistic case for my Nexus. It's pretty rugged, stays on very well, and comes off easily when you want it too. Feels very solid in your hands.
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Dou you have i9020 or i9023 version?

These are sick... Like the Mercury, but minus the blatant Engrish
http://www.myincipio.com/Google-Nex...Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case-1065_1566-opt.aspx

Looking for a silicone or rubber slip on case for the nook HD+

Just bought the HD+, running cm10 from sdcard and now I need to get rolling on accessories. Anyone turn up a slip on case? I'm not really into the leather trapperkeeper style.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2111304
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dbh369 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2111304
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That is a TPU case. It is flexible but is more of a hard rubber type case. I could not find ANY soft silicone cases for the Nook HD+. There are a couple of decal type skins out there which applies on like the wet type screen protector. Don't know how well they protect. I'd go with the TPU if it's between the two.

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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2111304
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I got the tpu case in today. Seems like shipping took forever. I give the case about a 7/10. Closest I could find to black was a smoke color. Its kind of a clear gray color. It fits, loosely. The sides are not very tight. Its not gonna fall off the tablet but its easy to roll the case off the sides with your thumbs. I can't speak for the drop protection, seems like it might be OK. Sure makes it easier to grip, and not bulky like the leather trapper keeper style cases.
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aeidian said:
I got the tpu case in today. Seems like shipping took forever. I give the case about a 7/10. Closest I could find to black was a smoke color. Its kind of a clear gray color. It fits, loosely. The sides are not very tight. Its not gonna fall off the tablet but its easy to roll the case off the sides with your thumbs. I can't speak for the drop protection, seems like it might be OK. Sure makes it easier to grip, and not bulky like the leather trapper keeper style cases.
Sent from my Barnes & Noble Nook HD+ using Tapatalk HD
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Mine just came today. I found out that the same thing was listed on amazon by the sameguy for a couple of dollars cheaper (not that it was expensive to begin with). Same impression as you, it is loose and not that tight. Don't like the bottom where there is one very long opening for the sd card slot and data connector. Makes things very loose down there. Definitely less bulk than my cover, good for home use, but I would put on my cover whentaking it with me somewhere.

Silicone Case
I know this is an old thread but since it was pertinent...
I got the Poetic GraphGrip Silicone Case in black for my HD+. Fits well but does add a bit more bulk, mainly thickness wise, than other silicone covers I've used on other devices. The square graph pattern is pronounced. Edges and back are well protected. Seems like it will be great protection in anything but a flat fall directly on the screen. This is the only silicone sleeve I can find. I wish there was one without the graph pattern.
I have a folio type cover but will likely only use that if traveling. I prefer to use a dedicated stand at the desk or tabletop and so need protection on the device like this in combination with a zipper sleeve or bag for carrying.

liasom said:
I know this is an old thread but since it was pertinent...
I got the Poetic GraphGrip Silicone Case in black for my HD+. Fits well but does add a bit more bulk, mainly thickness wise, than other silicone covers I've used on other devices. The square graph pattern is pronounced. Edges and back are well protected. Seems like it will be great protection in anything but a flat fall directly on the screen. This is the only silicone sleeve I can find. I wish there was one without the graph pattern.
I have a folio type cover but will likely only use that if traveling. I prefer to use a dedicated stand at the desk or tabletop and so need protection on the device like this in combination with a zipper sleeve or bag for carrying.
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I also purchased the Poetic Graph Grip Silicone case for the same reasons, and I'm glad I did. Some people complained that the bottom is loose but I do not see that, it has cut outs for the power cord and the memory card slot so when accessing the ports it will flex a little but it's definitely not loose. I found this sleeve on amazon that fits perfectly with the case.
http://www.amazon.com/Mivizu-Sleeve...e+for+Apple+iPad+5,+Amazon+Kindle+Fire+HD+8.9
The outside is nylon and feels very well made. The sleeve's height is spot on and only leaves about .75 extra space for the width.