We’ve talked a lot about tempered glass screen protectors over the last year. They are certainly a popular item in the accessory world because of the level of protection that they can provide those big beautiful displays of ours. So it only makes sense that companies would continue to invest in the technology, especially the big dogs. The next to enter the business is long time accessory company, Seidio. 

Their new VITREO tempered glass protector comes in both white and black (yes, black not blue) and carries the same 9H hardness that we have some from others like XGEAR. It also has tapered (rounded) edges, a strong silicon adhesive that won’t bubble or lift, and adds only .55mm of thickness to the device.

Here are the highlights of the VITREO:

• Specially process tempered glass stamped with 9H hardness rating to safeguard devices from heavy duty scratches and abrasions
• Tapered (rounded) edges provide a sleek, enhanced profile on the device while reinforcing critical points of impact that bolsters durability
• Strong silicon adhesive for easy installation without bubbling or lifting
• Adds only .55mm to the device making it lightweight and portable
• Oleophobic coating prevents fingerprints and smudges

We’re a little confused as to why they went with black over blue to match the color of the phone, but it is what it is.

The VITREO runs $39.95.

Via:  Seidio [Amazon]

Seidio Enters the Tempered Glass Protector Arena, Releases VITREO for Galaxy S3 is a post from: Droid Life

Ready for a handful of rapid fire contests? With only a day and half left in Reader Appreciation Week, we realized that we still have a ton of prizes to give away and need to kick it up a notch. So for this quick contest, let’s hand out some Galaxy S3 cases! Seidio sent over six different GS3 options, including a Surface, an Active with a kickstand, and some holsters. Ready? 

Contest

Update:  Winners have been picked and contacted!

Prizes:  We have six different Galaxy S3 cases from Seidio.

• 3 (three) Active belt holsters
• 1 (one) red Active case with kickstand
• 1 (one) black Active case (no kickstand)
• 1 (one) black Surface

How to enter:

1.  In the comments, tell us which case you would like.

Winners:

At 2:00PM PT today, we will choose 6 winners from the comments.

Contest: Six Galaxy S3 Cases From Seidio Up for Grabs! [RAW] (Updated: Winners Picked) is a post from: Droid Life

Solid deal in our store today that we wanted to point out. The Seidio 3800mAh extended battery with NFC is available for $57.95. If you bought this from Seidio’s store, it would run you almost $75. It’s a tank of a battery, but if you need a phone that can last longer than a day, this would help get you there. We did a quick hands-on with the battery last week to give readers an idea of the thickness and weight it adds – you can view that here.

Buy.

[Deal] Seidio 3800mAh Extended Battery with NFC for Galaxy Nexus $57.95 is a post from: Droid Life

While we try wait patiently for Google to release Android 4.0.5 to the Galaxy Nexus, we might as well give some stuff away, right? Over the last month or so, I think we have given away almost 50 cases to DL readers, which is a solid number. Today, we add to that with some of the more popular big name brands in the business. We have a Seidio Surface, Case Mate Pop!, Inicipio Feather, and Otterbox Commuter to hand out to the greatest community in the world. Ready to win one? Update: We have picked our four winners! Go check your emails.

Contest:

Prizes: Four cases total – Seidio Surface Surface, Case Mate Pop, Incipio Feather and Otterbox Commuter case

How to enter:

In the comments, tell us what your first cell phone of all time was. Also, mention the case that you would like to win.

We will choose a winner at 9AM tomorrow morning. Good luck!

*U.S. residents only.

Contest: Seidio, Otterbox, Incipio and Case Mate Cases for the Galaxy Nexus Up for Grabs (Update: Winners Picked) is a post from: Droid Life

No that is not a military vehicle on your screen, that is the Samsung Galaxy Nexus with a Seidio 3800mAh extended battery attached to it. It might look like a tank, but it will certainly power your phone through a full day thanks to more than double the juice of a standard G-Nex battery which weighs in at 1850mAh. I picked one of these up (the NFC version of course), to see how big it really was in person, but also to give one away since they pack a $75 price tag. Before we reward one of our amazing DL community members though, let us talk about it for a moment so that others can decide if their pocket can handle one. 

So how big is it? In the comparison shots below, you can see that the thickness matches up almost perfectly to a G-Nex extended (2100mAh) and standard battery stacked on top of each other. It’s thick, people. It adds a decent amount of weight, meaning you will notice a difference. It also has a purely black cover which of course does not match up to the coloring of the actual phone. So not only does this beast stick out a half an inch or so off the back of the device, but it stands out in looks as well.

What about a single life charge? I’m not going to lie, slapping this on the back of my phone would be the equivalent to someone scratching fingernails across a chalk board. I’m a minimal phone elitist, meaning I love my phones thin and sleek and without massive, non-matching humps on the back. Basically I’m saying that I have not fully tested this battery, however, at 3800mAh this thing includes more power than the 3300mAh battery tucked into the DROID RAZR MAXX which can last you anywhere from 2 to 3 days. This battery should easily hit numbers like that. The big thing here is that this battery is not slender like the RAZR MAXX’s. If you are interested, you have to ask yourself if the added weight, thickness, and black non-matching back are worth it to you. For some, the answer is a definitive, “Yes.”

Other notes? The new back plate has a soft, almost matte black finish and feels a lot like the new Ringke SLIM case that I reviewed last week. It doesn’t feel that bad in hand and is essentially slip resistant. This version of Seidio’s battery is also the NFC-capable one, so you won’t miss out on any Google Wallet opportunities with this attached.

Contest:

Since I sit at a desk all day long blogging away with a chargers are arm’s reach, a beastly battery like this is not necessarily topping my list of must-have accessory. So we thought we would save one of you $75 and give it away. Sound like a plan?

To enter:

1.  Follow us on Twitter if you aren’t already.
2.  In the comments, tell us how badly you need this extended battery.
3.  Tomorrow at 9AM, we will choose a winner from the comments.

Good luck!

Update:  Our winner has been picked!  HuskerDroid10 was randomly chosen and will take home the NFC capable, 3800mAh Seidio battery for the Galaxy Nexus. He hopes that this tank will get him through sporting events, something his current battery cannot do.

Hands-on with Seidio’s 3800mAh Extended Battery for Galaxy Nexus [Contest Too] (Updated: Winner Picked) is a post from: Droid Life

Did you happen to purchase one of Seidio’s humongous 3800mAh extended batteries for your Galaxy Nexus? If you did, then you may have noticed that your Near Field Communication (NFC) abilities had been cut short. But now, Seidio has re-released the same battery, only with NFC power inside. For just $20, previous buyers of the first version of the tank battery can have the new version with NFC. Unfortunately, if you didn’t buy the old one, this new one is going to run you a steep $75.

Thank you for your interest in our newest release: Innocell 3800mAh Extended Life Battery with NFC. If you have purchased our battery without NFC (near field communication) prior to February 29, 2012, you are eligible to purchase a new battery at a discounted rate.

1) For only $20 plus shipping and handling, we will send out another battery that has NFC built-into it. (This battery dimension has not changed and you can continue using your current battery door). Feel free to keep your current battery and use it as a spare. You will not need to return your original battery to us!

So, is $75 worth a few days of your phone not dying?

Via: Seidio

Cheers BaldyPal!

Seidio Offering 3800mAh Extended Battery for Galaxy Nexus, Now with NFC Capabilities is a post from: Droid Life

2100mAh at $25 not enough to get your Galaxy Nexus through a day? Seidio has you covered with their newly released 3800mAh behemoth that puts the DROID RAZR MAXX’s 3300 juicer to shame. OK that’s a lie, since Motorola actually maintained a sleek and minimal size with theirs. This Seidio extended battery will give your G-Nex a lovely lady hump. Again I lie, this thing is not lovely, but it will last a long time.

Oh, it also doesn’t support NFC.

Comparison shot of the thickness below.  

Via:  Seidio ($69.95)

Cheers MrPicolas!

Seidio Releases 3800mAh Galaxy Nexus Battery, Your Tank Has Arrived Sans NFC Support is a post from: Droid Life