I have put together a video review of the Otterbox Commuter Series Case for the Motorola Milestone XT720.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with this case:
http://www.otterbox.com/Motorola-Milestone-XT720-Commuter-Series-Case/MOT4-XT720-20-E4OTR_A,default,pd.html
It can also be purchased from Amazon.com for a bit cheaper:
http://www.amazon.com/Otterbox-Commuter-Motorola-Milestone-XT720/dp/B004C5P9GY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=mobile&qid=1294146729&sr=8-1
Here is my video review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrEc_0CNPag
Excellent. I have bought one through Amazon, though the price is astronomical (because of unusual shape), it is worth the money. In initial days I did a lot of SD card swap, SIM swap so the rubber loosened up a little bit, but it is keeping my phone like new in spite of a few bumps.
I have the otterbox case and I think it changes the angle at which the usb/charge cable is attached.
I think over time it is going to cause damage to the micro usb slot.
Otterbox is way too thick and bulky. I prefer SGP Ultra Capsule Case
warrenkb said:
I have the otterbox case and I think it changes the angle at which the usb/charge cable is attached.
I think over time it is going to cause damage to the micro usb slot.
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It already did. At least I managed to break the little cover in a few weeks. And yes there is a high potential that even the contacts will get damaged if not handled carefully through the slot.
I was actually thinking about taking a dremmel tool to mine and sand it down a bit. It's the top of the bevel that causes the problem. I have to agree that there is a huge potential for damage in the long term.
SGP is way better!
I've had the Zagg & the SGP.
My buddy has the Otterbox.
The Zagg doesn't look great & tends to 'smear'.
The SGP is slim fitting, firm & cushy. The screen protector is very good.
The otterbox is a big & puffy, looks like a retard's helmet.
You have to be a douche bag to use the otterbox IMHO.
c_urbanek said:
You have to be a douche bag to use the otterbox IMHO.
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Thanks?
not you rev.... u da mang! anyhow, i was just entertaining myself.
c_urbanek said:
not you rev.... u da mang! anyhow, i was just entertaining myself.
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I know. I'm just goofing around.
I actually only use my otterbox when I know that I'm going to be outside for a long time. I don't want to drop the phone and break it now that I have it just the way I like it!
Even though the SGP case is nice, nothing beats the look of the phone without anything on... Only use the case when I have to since I just love the look of the XT720 natural. The screen protector for SGP XT720 feels good, but I just noticed the other day a small hole in the screen protector - no idea how it happened. Fortunately it's at the bottom by the buttons and not by the actual screen so no big deal but I can't figure out how it could have gotten such a hole... wonder if that would have happened with otterbox.
my otterbox case just came in today, it fits nicely & looks pretty solid too...very pleased with it!!^^
Bryannxx said:
my otterbox case just came in today, it fits nicely & looks pretty solid too...very pleased with it!!^^
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erm anyone know whether there is any place in singapore where i can buy the case of the xt720?? (not ordering it via amazon or watever.) Any help would be appreciated!
http://crackflashers.com/b16/XoomFiles/honeycomb_install_flash_player 10.2.155.67.apk
Hardwarezone mass order forums
androidlover123 said:
erm anyone know whether there is any place in singapore where i can buy the case of the xt720?? (not ordering it via amazon or watever.) Any help would be appreciated!
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I live in Panamà, so i order it from Ebay ...
I've had this Otterbox since I got my phone last September and have been pretty satisfied with it. I had a similar one on my Blackberry that had the hard case on the inside of the rubber case and the rubber loosened up. Not on this version....even after the numerous battery & SD card pulls during the ROM flashing fun. I do a fair amount of outside work so I feel the need to protect my phone as much as I can.
Also, I used the screen protector that came with the Otterbox, but when I had to replace my phone, it got boogered up. When the new one came, I simply left the temporary shipping screen protector on and it's done quite well.
Accidents happen (Accident After-Action Report) XD
Well I have even more love for this case. Recently I was in a bicycle accident that ripped my chin open and required many stitches. My phone/music player is always in the front synch pouch of my slingbag when I'm riding. When I flew over my handlebars and landed on my chin, I also landed right on the phone and I slid a good 3-4 feet before I stopped. While my chin was pretty messy by this time, my phone came out intact and with a lot less scratches and gauges then I thought. On the plus side, it even has a bit of soaked-in blood on the scratches that makes it look badass .
Overall, I've gotten quite a bit of value out of my initial 34.99 that I payed for it and I'm still using the case since. Hope my future replacement for my XT720 will have as good of a case as my Otterbox.
EDIT: Pics for proof.
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I have got my otterbox case last week from ebay India. I am completely satisfied with the item.
It looks sturdy and gripping in hand. I like the look of the phone with this case.
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Hey i was just wondering if anyone has purchased the Innocase Active model? If so how do you like it, and if not if you have purchased a case from Seidio before whats your opinion on the quality of the product? Bought a case from Verizon and just didnt like how it felt so cheap.
Thanks
Holy crap, I was just about to post pictures anyway and this saves the forum from a new thread. I just got mine in the mail about 15 minutes ago, and here are some pics. I like the feel of the back better than the gradient case from Verizon, but I don't think the front will be everyone's cup of tea. It's basically a gel cover that is covered on the back and corners by a hard casing. I like the look, but my only gripe is that the soft cover completely covers the power and volume buttons and really changes the feel of using any of these buttons. I'll get used to it though.
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Hey thanks for the pics and reply, looks interesting. I'm gonna give it a shot, ordered the black today
The active case is awesome! I threw my standard innocase away after it scratched the sides of my phone. The silicone inner case on the active should prevent any scratching and it feels very solid.
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The active case is awesome! I threw my standard innocase away after it scratched the sides of my phone. The silicone inner case on the active should prevent any scratching and it feels very solid.
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Yeah, I like the feel of the case, it feels solid without being overly bulky. I've been pretty happy with the purchase!
Picked up a burgundy version of the Active case which arrived today.
VERY easy to install and take back off if you need access to the battery. Nice cushioney feel to it. I'm sure this will give the unit some bounce off the concrete floor that I've been dreading. Slides in and out of the pocket without sticking.
Good deal.
Got burgundy instead of black because I wanted it to have some color. The burgundy is very dark so it is a nice look.
BTW.. I use a Zagg screen protector which I've had on the device when I got it as well.
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very solid case!
Is this case easy to remove?
Actually yes. The hard shell pry's off fairly easy and the under silicon cover is easy to remove.
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Actually yes. The hard shell pry's off fairly easy and the under silicon cover is easy to remove.
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That sounds pretty good. I've been looking for a case that I could take off basically anytime I feel like it. Would I risk damaging the case (or warping it in some way) if I was taking it off all the time?
Any chance this case would work with a big battery if you left the rear panel off and just put the case on?
Wouldn't make sense to pay $30 for a case with the hard shell and not use it.
Cheaper to just get a silicon case and use that.
The seidio innocase 2 scratched the Hell out of my incredibles bezel.... I'm using the Verizon silicon one until my active case arrives. The innocase 2 seems to look better than the active case and the Verizon one but whatever it scratched my phone.
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Wouldn't make sense to pay $30 for a case with the hard shell and not use it.
Cheaper to just get a silicon case and use that.
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No i was talking about the battery cover on the phone. Not the plastic cover that comes with the case.
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The seidio innocase 2 scratched the Hell out of my incredibles bezel.... I'm using the Verizon silicon one until my active case arrives. The innocase 2 seems to look better than the active case and the Verizon one but whatever it scratched my phone.
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It did the same thing for me.
For such an expensive case you would think...
/sigh
The Seidio Active is amazing! I had the body glove, but it broke from constant falling/busting open, which is good because the phone's still in great shape. Anyhow I ordered the Active from Amazon earlier this week and it fits the device very well! it's super tight and very slim. I really like how the screen lip is so small that you can still wipe your finger right over it, it's part of the neoprene inner case, great form factor. I am still very impressed with the slimness compared to my former case.
HTC Incredible Otterbox Defender series
So after my first evening with the case I thought I'd post my initial impressions. The case is a dust/lent magnet but this is no different than other silicone cases I've seen. I've had some issues with the screen protector sticking to my phantom skinz protector but it's quickly fixed by pressing on both sides of the case. It's nothing like I used to see on my 3gs Defender.
The screen protector does affect viewing quality of the screen, but it's not bad and you get used to it. The screen still looks better compared to the EVO's washed out screen.
The belt clip works well. My 3gs only fell because of the poor belt clip design, but this one seems more secure. Speaking of which, no drop test yet
Here are some additional up close images. I'm showing the cover for the lens / flash as well as the inside of the front cover. You can see the hole for the optical trackball and the dark cloth that covers the speaker.
I also have a couple more things to note.
1. Without my Phantom Skinz applied (I had front only) the phone feels loose inside the case. Not sure if this is by design.
2. Again, without the Phantom Skinz, I eliminated the sticky screen issue but now it feels like a resistive touch screen of sorts. You can feel the protector depress onto the glass.
3. Lint/Dust magnet!
4. It feels great in the hand and the belt clip is much better than the 3gs and older style defender clips. I haven't had one accidental drop. When I used my 3gs it would always fall out.
5. I compared it to a friends 3gs defender and a Seidio Rugged case and it's actually bulkier than both! It was surprising, but not much bulkier.
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Will it fit with the HTC 2150 extended battery?
I received my case yesterday but it seems just a tad too big since the phone slided back and forth when you shake it.
michaelkahl, how does your case fit?
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I received my case yesterday but it seems just a tad too big since the phone slided back and forth when you shake it.
michaelkahl, how does your case fit?
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I also just got the Defender for my Incredible and my case does the same thing. When I shake it side to side you can hear the phone move. This is my first Otterbox so I just assumed it was normal.
Its not normal, I called Otterbox and they are sending me a new case but they are on backorder so it will probably be a while. Told me to throw the other one away...
I have since fixed the sliding issue but cutting a few slivers out of a business card and putting on both sides and at the bottom. Shouldn't have to do this with a $50 case but whatever works I guess.
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I also just got the Defender for my Incredible and my case does the same thing. When I shake it side to side you can hear the phone move. This is my first Otterbox so I just assumed it was normal.
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I have the Seidio Rugged and I couldn't be happier, and since it's designed as two seperate cases you have the option of just using the inner Innocase. Also the Seidio belt clip locks and it's near impossible the get the phone out without unlocking it, just my two cents
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I ordered my case moments after getting the notification email last Thursday. I rang them today to ask if my order was okay and was told that they are backordered nearly two weeks.....I live only three hours from them and they shipped out-of-state orders first?!?.....
I'm on the edge here.....
Thanks for listening.
Shakes in the case? That's very disappointing... I'm waiting till I hear better reviews. Thanks for the post.
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My defender also fits a little odd. The Incredible moves around within the inner shell as if it were loose. I called Otterbox and they agreed to send me a replacement under the condition I would have to send the original back so they could inspect it.
That thing is way to big.
Today I called otterbox because my case also has a loose fit. I realized this after removing the Phantom Skinz screen protector. Otterbox says that this is not intended and are sending me a replacement. The item is on back-order, hopefully the next batch don't have this issue.
In the mean time I've stuffed my case with two pieces of paper and it's fits much better. I didn't fold them, just placed them on the back side.
michaelkahl said:
Today I called otterbox because my case also has a loose fit. I realized this after removing the Phantom Skinz screen protector. Otterbox says that this is not intended and are sending me a replacement. The item is on back-order, hopefully the next batch don't have this issue.
In the mean time I've stuffed my case with two pieces of paper and it's fits much better. I didn't fold them, just placed them on the back side.
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I received my replacement case today and the fit is just as bad as the original. I called in to let them know and she said that was the first she had heard of it. We shall see what happens next.
....And I can't even get one having ordered over a week ago....sigh....
You guys drop your phones a lot?
A lot? No. But it only takes one.
I agree, dropping one can cause some good damage if naked, but my Seidio case has served me well. But I dunno if I want to double or near triple the thickness of my phone for a drop that may or may not happen.
It's just really hard to justify a case that looks like it's made for off road racing.
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....And I can't even get one having ordered over a week ago....sigh....
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Sorry to say that I got mine today and I'm not sure I want it any more. After reading that others have received phones with the same issue, replacements have had the same issue, my belt clip broke exactly 1 week after I got the phone, and I feel that I waited this long for a product still in development
Dang....if mine is all rattly I may just have to drive my lazy arse down there and shake it under their nose.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dusf-gsSvB0
So yeah, long story short...the replacement rattles as well. Hit the video above for more info.
I hadn't seen any reviews of this one, so I figured I'd do a quick review and give some better pics of the case in action.
Manufacturer: "Rock"
Model: "NakedShell" AKA "Barely There" for HTC Holiday/Vivid/Raider
Source: Ebay. So far, I've only seen them sold by "luckyexpress168". (I have no affiliation other than buying a case from them)
Cost: Varies with exchange rate, approx $14 USD currently
Ships from China... slowly. Not that it was unexpected, the auction says it will take a while, but it was at least 2 weeks to get to me in Ohio.
Thoughts -
Fit/finish are great. Fits the phone perfectly, and all ports are easily accessible. Headphones, USB cable, speaker, camera, flash, volume... all work fine.
The texture is hard to describe, but I LOVE it. I had tried the Otter Box rubber case before and hated it because it was so grippy. I had the hardest time getting it in/out of my pockets. Not the Rock case! It's got this great silky/velvety feel to it, but it's not "sticky" so it goes in and out of pockets easily.
The profile of the case is intentionally small. It's really "Barely There". I'm sure it doesn't offer as much protection as some others, but it seems fine for my needs. Not at all bulky and it retains what I feel are the good lines of the phone.
Overall, I'm VERY pleased with this case. Just what I was looking for, and so far I haven't seen another similar design.
On to the pictures. If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I'll answer them as best as I can.
http://www.thehaneys.org/images/HTC_Vivid/201112_Rock_Vivid_Case_004
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-Brett.
Damn not bad for $15. I have the otterbox but thats just because of my job and the likelyhood of something happeneing at work is high. I have been looking for a weekend/after work case and this might be it.
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Thanks for the review. The tpu case I have now works well enough while I wait for my Otterbox commuter but this one might be good for backup.
Just a question about the first picture.
How come you have the lighter circles around the soft buttons at the bottom? I don't have that on my Raider.
mohcho said:
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Just a question about the first picture.
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How come you have the lighter circles around the soft buttons at the bottom? I don't have that on my Raider.
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Oops, forgot to mention that. That's because of the screen protector. I got the Moshi at the AT&T store the day I got the phone. I know some people hate them, but I really like the matte finish and the fingerprint resistance.
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-Brett.
Awesome, thanks for the review! I was debating between jumping into an OtterBox or holding out for something else. I'm glad I waited
Looks like this may be the way to go to keep from losing the back plate / cover
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Oops, forgot to mention that. That's because of the screen protector. I got the Moshi at the AT&T store the day I got the phone. I know some people hate them, but I really like the matte finish and the fingerprint resistance.
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-Brett.
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You like the Moshi? Mine has a bizzare rainbow effect in the middle where it meets with the glass. I hate it. It will not stay put. Slides everywhere. If yours does not have the rainbow effect, I reckon I'll try to return mine.
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You like the Moshi? Mine has a bizzare rainbow effect in the middle where it meets with the glass. I hate it. It will not stay put. Slides everywhere. If yours does not have the rainbow effect, I reckon I'll try to return mine.
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It actually does have that a tiny bit, but it seems to be only visible when the screen is off. It doesn't bother me, but I can understand how it would be annoying (especially for $25).
-Brett.
This case looks nice but im not sure how it would hold up during a drop on concrete.The bottom and top of the phone isn't that protected with this case.I work on concrete and have ordered the otterbox commuter case.I will post pics when i get it.Thanks for the great review and pictures.
I actually planned on ordering the red one for my white Vivid, but then I noticed it didn't have the small cutout for the secondary microphone in the back, next to the camera.. Not sure how important that is but it's there for a reason so I'd prefer it was open with the case on.. Disappointing..
Now thinking to get the Seidio Surface case in the Sapphire blue.. It looks like it has a similar soft touch finish, and not very bulky.. I wonder if it's as sleek as the Rock...
You guys are paying way over priced ( probably because this thread started in December )
I got this case for just a little over 3 bucks !!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Yellow-Rubbe...-HTC-Vivid-LTE-4G-HTC-Raider-4G-/160690621114
And there are many colors available !!
http://stores.ebay.ca/augustonline/_i.html?_nkw=HTC+Vivid&submit=Search&_sid=946612566
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and more styles for way less then $15 !!!
http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_trkp...&_sticky=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=15&_sc=1
UnicornKaz said:
You guys are paying way over priced ( probably because this thread started in December )
I got this case for just a little over 3 bucks !!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Yellow-Rubbe...-HTC-Vivid-LTE-4G-HTC-Raider-4G-/160690621114
And there are many colors available !!
http://stores.ebay.ca/augustonline/_i.html?_nkw=HTC+Vivid&submit=Search&_sid=946612566
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and more styles for way less then $15 !!!
http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_trkp...&_sticky=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=15&_sc=1
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Those are silicone or rubber. The rock is harder plastic with a soft touch coating. its very nice. Only the missing rear cam mic hole is a problem (i just drilled one to solve it)
gtkansan said:
Those are silicone or rubber. The rock is harder plastic with a soft touch coating. its very nice. Only the missing rear cam mic hole is a problem (i just drilled one to solve it)
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to each his own ...
mine is "hard rubber" with rubberized coated surface .... and the mesh took care of the rear mic problem... no need to get the drill out ...
Was just looking around but they have it in White and Black coming soon! But too expensive for me
http://www.otterbox.com/samsung-galaxy-note-2-cases/samsung-galaxy-note-2-cases,default,sc.html
The Defender case would be nice for when I go mountain biking.... :fingers-crossed:
Amazon will have it for a lot cheaper. One thing I noticed it said one year warranty. When did they change that? Used to be lifetime.
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Amazon will have it for a lot cheaper. One thing I noticed it said one year warranty. When did they change that? Used to be lifetime.
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Most likely when people started calling them on it.
Otterboxes are overpriced and overrated IMO.
Sometimes bestbuy gets them in early at least it was the case when I got my htc evo lte at the time
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Strange my av flagged the op's sig pic as a malicious url It's showing as back ordered till the 18th in our systems through our 3rd party accessory supplier.
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Most likely when people started calling them on it.
Otterboxes are overpriced and overrated IMO.
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So who else do you recommend for a durable case?
thank you.
I was hoping they would make a case. I currently have a Defender on my iPhone 4. I wish they had come up with another solution for the home button. As it is designed there is a hole in the screen protector which can allow dust to get behind the screen protector.
Instead of the otterbox I think I will be going with a Seidio active case with clip and apply my own screen protector.
Daniel
Well i am still waiting for the otterbox, I have looked at the Aegis and Seidio lineup and i feel they do have some design flaws, i know it wont matter for a lot of people but for me its a deal breaker, look at the back of Aegis or Seidio, the outer hard shell doesnt have any support at the bottom near the usb charger, so whenever you pull your phone from your pocket the rubber will get misplaced and pulled in different angles, because it doesnt have any support. There are a few videos on youtube complaining about that.
Thats not the case with otterbox, the hard shell pretty much encompasses the whole device.
just my 2 cents.
nishbul said:
Well i am still waiting for the otterbox, I have looked at the Aegis and Seidio lineup and i feel they do have some design flaws, i know it wont matter for a lot of people but for me its a deal breaker, look at the back of Aegis or Seidio, the outer hard shell doesnt have any support at the bottom near the usb charger, so whenever you pull your phone from your pocket the rubber will get misplaced and pulled in different angles, because it doesnt have any support. There are a few videos on youtube complaining about that.
Thats not the case with otterbox, the hard shell pretty much encompasses the whole device.
just my 2 cents.
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This case?
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It has plastic all the way around it. I have to use the usb plug to pop the rubber cover out of my kraken case my my nexus, I can't get it with my fingers.
dachness said:
I was hoping they would make a case. I currently have a Defender on my iPhone 4. I wish they had come up with another solution for the home button. As it is designed there is a hole in the screen protector which can allow dust to get behind the screen protector.
Instead of the otterbox I think I will be going with a Seidio active case with clip and apply my own screen protector.
Daniel
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Just pop out the screen protector on the otterbox. I have a defender on my GS3 and I just popped out the otterbox screen protector and put a zagg shield on instead.
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So who else do you recommend for a durable case?
thank you.
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A lot of people like the Trident cases. I'm especially excited for the Kraken AMS, which has loads of accessories (car mounts, bike clips, etc). Trident seems to develop a wider range of cases for their phones, all of which are cheaper than the lower end otterbox.
The main advantage with Otterbox is the plastic screen cover, which is built into the case. This is a hit-or-miss, depending on the preference. For me, it is a big miss because dust will invariably get in behind the screen (especially if you work construction like me), forcing you to remove the case to clean the phone on nearly a weekly basis. After a while of taking the case on and off, the soft outer shell will lose its tension, and will start to flop off when you don't want it to. This has been a constant design flaw with Otterbox.
The other thing Otterbox has going for it is the full size holster. I use the holster all the time, so this used to be a plus. The problem is that the hard plastic clip is prone to breaking.
I now go with the Trident Kraken and SpiGen protector. I don't use the included belt clip, and instead I use a full pouch which fits the phone case and all. This has worked well for my Nexus, and should work well for the GN2 as well.
It is a matter of preference though. This is only my opinion, and lots of people are quite happy with Otterbox.
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Great to see it in action. Now it's just the phone that's missing. But I think the back cover goes on the back or the phone and not on the case itself. Since plastic on glass will create those smudge effect that doesn't look too good tbh.
Got my cases shipped 18th of March but guess it takes abit longer to ship to Sweden than the US. Got the Crystal Clear and Smoke Crystal.
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Sonaks said:
Great to see it in action. Now it's just the phone that's missing. But I think the back cover goes on the back or the phone and not on the case itself. Since plastic on glass will create those smudge effect that doesn't look too good tbh.
Got my cases shipped 18th of March but guess it takes abit longer to ship to Sweden than the US. Got the Crystal Clear and Smoke Crystal.
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Yea realized later that it should go on the back of the phone's glass back and not on the case lol.
My Emerald Green should look stunning in there, thanks for the posting
is the crystal clear flexible? it says TPU and PC. can't tell if it's more soft like a TPU or hard.
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is the crystal clear flexible? it says TPU and PC. can't tell if it's more soft like a TPU or hard.
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The edges/sides are TPU, the back is clear PC.
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The edges/sides are TPU, the back is clear PC.
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Yes Poetique is right. Ultra Hybrid has hard plastic back and a tpu frame. The Liquid Crystal has a similar look but is all TPU if you want something similar but more flexible.
Just bought this one!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00USAP2PA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Fmstgun said:
Just bought this one!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00USAP2PA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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If you can let update us on the fit. I got their thin fit model and it's really loose. and not snug like the same case for the S4. Apparently a lot of people are complaining about it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SV639JO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I got the same one as the op and really like the thinness and feel. Good grip
thanks for the pics
i just ordered 3 of them from ebay
50usd for 3 of them includes the shippment
I actually had no idea these things came with clear protectors for the back. Only complaint I have is that they don't fit around the camera and flash/health sensor very well, and will be distracting if the phone's out of the case at any point. And if you want to temporarily switch cases, the poor cutout will be distracting. Almost perfect, but just barely disappointing :T
At the same time, though, I'm not sure if other companies offer that back adhesive.
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I actually had no idea these things came with clear protectors for the back. Only complaint I have is that they don't fit around the camera and flash/health sensor very well, and will be distracting if the phone's out of the case at any point. And if you want to temporarily switch cases, the poor cutout will be distracting. Almost perfect, but just barely disappointing :T
At the same time, though, I'm not sure if other companies offer that back adhesive.
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You guys should seriously consider the Spigen NeoHybrid. Back of case is ruberized. Sides of case, meaning total peripheral is metal. Actually feels superb to hold and you still have that sense of a metal body the naked GalaxyS6 Edge comes with. Nice larger cutouts for headphone plug as well as USB for those with larger connectors. Absolutely no regrets. I did NOT opt for the optional free front screen protector. I like the look and feel of a phone with the screen as is.
Nice larger cutouts for headphone plug as well as USB for those with larger connectors. Absolutely no regrets.
inkrededibles said:
I actually had no idea these things came with clear protectors for the back. Only complaint I have is that they don't fit around the camera and flash/health sensor very well, and will be distracting if the phone's out of the case at any point. And if you want to temporarily switch cases, the poor cutout will be distracting. Almost perfect, but just barely disappointing :T
At the same time, though, I'm not sure if other companies offer that back adhesive.
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I mentioned this to Spigen, they said it's so that it doesn't catch on the case?? Not sure how that's possible, as I'm fairly sure they could have made it go right to the edge of the glass and not have any issues with the case, but oh well, maybe (I hope) they tried that before making them in this smaller size
Is it mandatory to place the back screen protector when using this case? Will the case actually scratch the back glass? Thanks in advance.
you have to decide if its worth it to you to be protected, or you don't care..frankly, since I will probably jump in 6 months to the next great thing, I don't care if the back of the phone has a few scuffs, since it doesn't affect the ability to jump with T mobile. Plus, who stares at the back of their phone anyways..
I did put it on anyways, since it was there, and I figured might as well.
But if you buy it outright, or plan on keeping the phone for a while, you might feel differently
Post has been updated with my full review
I just got mine and I have to tell u guys it's amazing light slim and u don't feel it there only the edges u can see the crystal clear sides ... it's really nice and fit perfectly...
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I have this case. My phone seems to move around in it. I'm guessing the case is a little to big.
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Just an update on this. I have the same case since day 1 of owning the phone. It's got an ungodly amount of scratches, more than any phone I've seen before. Additionally, it has a green tint around the sides. Very disappointed. I would complain to the makers of it but I'm out of the country currently.