Is it possible (and practical) to only use the internal silicone case without the outer hard shell?
776108
Luke - you could but given the large size with such narrow bezels, the flexible silicone case doesn't do very well going in & out of your pocket but great for holding or propping up.
776109
No because it will not stay om the phone and will just fall out of the phone. It barely holds it in by itself. The out shell really is the only thing that does the protecting
776110
Depends on if you want to actually protect your phone. The rubber case is SUPER cheap, the hard case is only a little but better. Look elsewhere my friend
776111
I highly doubt it. The rubber shell does fit pretty well but the hard shell wraps around and ensures it stays on.
776112
U would want to check out the other options if u only want the 1 layer case. Several are made to fit well like a sock or glove
227429
You can cut the plastic off if you want to, it will not effect case as it will still protect the housing.
243156
I've only had the otterbox for about two months and I always use it with the hard shell, but so far, the silicone has not gotten baggy or loose. It still fits snuggly.
1308766
Yes you can use the case without the keyboard. The keyboard part comes out and the case becomes a standard portfolio.
2187798
yes you can, this case is great. Sturdy, very functional. I have the black and it looks decent too.
1167237
I think that you can, however be careful that it doesn't rub off due to bending fabric. If it is a hard shell case, than I don't see why not.
1497957
For convenience I was hoping so, but I had to remove the hard shell to accommodate the new case, but new case is fab I use it all the time!
1350192
You can access the port just fine. So the answer is no. You dont have to remove the case. Honestly the case rules. It's the best case I've ever had by far.
1608525
If you're going for max protection, this wouldn't be your best bet. It's better than not having a case, but there are other cases out there that would offer more (Like any of the Ballistic cases.) There are no rubber/silicone bits. It's all hard.
13573
No the outershell is not needed if it doesn't get wet I have three cameras outside under my eaves and there's never been a problem and I live in a very rainy wet area.
2170637
Yes you can use, box includes plastic protector. If you use glass protector kt should be as thin as possible. Silicone inner shell expands littlebit.
1983250
I really don't know. I think you can but that feature was not important for me. The case is sturdy and quite well made. I have not had any trouble with it.
408455
I don't use a hardshell on my computer so I can't say FOR SURE. However, if it was a thin hard case I would assume it would be ok, because there is a little bit of wiggle room in the case.
421592
Yes. the outer case is silicon. the inner case is polycarbonate.very well thought out product.
701336
No. You can however use an external drive. Unless you need the optical drive a lot don't go with this case. But if the optical drive is something you can work without than this case is just plain amazing. The room to do the wiring is exceptional, its quiet even when doing gaming, and it just an amazing case to work with and looks beautiful. In the end its up to you if you want the optical drive, but you can always go for a external drive if you do use it once in a while.
284367
No. That's not what it's for. You might be able to shove one without any skins or covers in diagonally, and potentially bend the case, but then you wouldn't be put anything else in there. Then you're defeating the purpose. There are much better tablet cases out there. This is not a tablet case.
493209
I think a hard shell might make the mac too thick - mine fits pretty snugly without one.