OK, as promised here is the complete review of this case.
Design –
The combination of silicone and hard plastic is an excellent design. There is an inner silicone cover that is held in place by an outer “fishbone” cover. Each has a specific purpose and the combination makes for a unique and stylish look. Cutouts for the cameras, speaker and light sensor are perfectly aligned, and the top is open for easy access to the charging port and headphone jack. The bezel that goes around the screen allows for smooth action opening and closing the keyboard.
Construction-
The materials used to make this case appear to be of very high quality. The inner silicone cover is soft and supple yet thick enough to add a layer of protection against a drop. The hard plastic fishbone part that holds the silicone in place has a rubberized coating that makes it match the silicone part, adds a nice soft feel and gives it a little traction so when you set it on the center console of your car it won’t slide around.
Function-
The inner silicone portion has buttons that align with the power, camera and volume buttons on the phone and they operate perfectly. One of the drawbacks I have found in typical hard cases is that they leave a hole for access to the buttons. This leaves them recessed from the case and a little difficult to find and press at times. This design is exactly the opposite. With the incorporation of buttons into the inner silicone cover, the buttons are now easier to find and use than any other case. In fact, it is easier to operate the buttons on the phone with this case than it is without it.
Overall, this is a stylish, extremely functional case that actually improves the operation of the phone. This is, without a doubt, the best case I have seen yet for the Epic.
**EDIT** Try taking the stock battery cover off and then put this case on. It fits much better, and makes it thinner than with the battery cover on. I think this is how it was meant to be used. I added a few new pics that show what it looks like without the rear cover.
