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[Open Thread] Thoughts On Otterbox Case For EVO Shift 4G

So I just wanted to start a thread for myself and anyone else who may want to read it
Basically anyone who has an otterbox case for the evo shift or has seen/used it or whatever just leave your opinions/reviews whatever. I am thinking of buying one so just wondering

I don't have one for the Shift but I've used an Otterbox on other devices and would recommend it if you have the slightest fear of damaging your handset.
I believe the last one I used was a Commuter which completely encased the handset and seemed to be able to take a hit. The back was too smooth for me so I had a little trouble re-learning how to hold it and the thickness of the handset increased significantly but overall it felt safe. Worth the extra money.

I am using the otterbox commuter case on my shift right now. I like it a lot. The fit and finish seems like it is completely a part of the phone. Only two complaints are:
1. If I try to move an icon from one hone screen to another, the piece covering the screen makes it difficult to move it to the "edge" - not a big deal, you learn to adjust.
2. When opening the slider, I hear a click sound, sounding like the little tabs holding the upper piece on are catching as it moves. Again, kinda not picky.
All in all, I think it is a great case and makes me worry a lot less about dropping my device. I would definitely recommend it.
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Awesome seems like ill want to pick it up. I recently cracked the screen on my shift and made a few scuff marks so that's what seriously turned me to getting the case.

notsointeresting said:
Awesome seems like ill want to pick it up. I recently cracked the screen on my shift and made a few scuff marks so that's what seriously turned me to getting the case.
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Tip for putting on the included screen protector...patience and a clean work surface! I couldn't get it to work well at first, then I ended up dropping it on the carpet. I was ready to give up on it until my wife took it from me and got it to work. So...if you have the patience of an ADHD kid on meth like I do...lol. It was my first screen protector too so. Anyways have fun!
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definitely worth getting. i have the commuter series otterbox and it makes my phone look and feel like a beast. only thing that annoys me sometimes is the dust/lint that gets stuck to the rubber on the case, but i just blow it off.

zeke803 said:
2. When opening the slider, I hear a click sound, sounding like the little tabs holding the upper piece on are catching as it moves. Again, kinda not picky.
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I haven't had a problem opening the slider at all.
I have one and love it! Top of the line case, looks good feels good and protects good! I would totally recommend it to anyone with a Shift!..

I use it on my shift, and have had them on two other phones. Like everyone else said, its a great case, and really does look like a part of the phone.
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I'm now on my second otterbox after a free factory replacement, my only nit pics are the usb port cover doesn't stay closed, and it clicks everytime I open it, feels like one of the clips is catching....
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Just got the Commuter series and I'm a fan so far. Makes the phone feel more substantial and gives a better grip. The only issue was with the headphone and USB port covers, which didn't stay down. I just removed them, but DON'T Rip them off, it'll tear the rubber casing. Found that out on the USB port one so I cut the headphone one off. Either way makes the rubber a little loose around the port but not hugely annoying unless you're a perfectionist(which I can be). I'll just apply a little glue and seat it on the plastic frame.
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Thanks for the answers guys! I'm definently going to pick one up in a couple days.
I do want to keep this thread open just so anyone can ask questions/leave other reviews for other people.

notsointeresting said:
Thanks for the answers guys! I'm definently going to pick one up in a couple days.
I do want to keep this thread open just so anyone can ask questions/leave other reviews for other people.
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Got the Otter Box Commuter of Ebay for 24.97 free shipping. in retail box

wcherin said:
Got the Otter Box Commuter of Ebay for 24.97 free shipping. in retail box
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That's great. The retail price from otterbox.com is $35 so thats a great buy. There's just something about ebay that I can't trust lol. That's me and my paranoia tho.

notsointeresting said:
That's great. The retail price from otterbox.com is $35 so thats a great buy. There's just something about ebay that I can't trust lol. That's me and my paranoia tho.
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Check also Amazon I got mine for about the same price .. 20 something and It's safer than eBay (for me it is)

kbrn said:
Check also Amazon I got mine for about the same price .. 20 something and It's safer than eBay (for me it is)
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Wow I found one for 22 on amazon thanks for the tip man

Once you have the front plate on the phone. How the hell do you get it off????
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Xx12thANG3LxX said:
Once you have the front plate on the phone. How the hell do you get it off????
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Its almost inpossible without breaking the case. I broke one of the clips in the process..... thank goodness for a warranty!
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Rooster85 said:
Its almost inpossible without breaking the case. I broke one of the clips in the process..... thank goodness for a warranty!
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I guess that's not technically a bad thing if the fronts hard to get off.
I just hope the back isn't the same when I get mine.
Is it?

notsointeresting said:
I guess that's not technically a bad thing if the fronts hard to get off.
I just hope the back isn't the same when I get mine.
Is it?
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Nope I can confirm that, being really careful you can take the back without any problem..
I Think that the front parts being hard to take off it's a good thing.

Had mine for 2 or 3 months now
Bought it from Amazon for like $25 when they finally came available for the shift and had to wait a month before I got it in hand.
I'm not as impressed as i would be with the protection if it was a defender case. I had the black case with fake carbon fiber and belt clip before. The otterbox commuter is better then that one, by how much I'm not sure.
I dropped my phone about a month ago. I don't know if it just hit the right place of the case, and the back case came flying off the phone, the side clips where busted off, so the back case would not stay on any more.
I decided to call up otterbox and see if it was under warr. and if they would replace it. AMAZINGLY they said YES so they shipped me a new one for free i didn't even have to pay shipping. NICE. It was quick and easy I thought that was soooo cool. Because of that i will continue to buy otterbox, and recommend them to others.
In future i hope to buy defender cases (better protection) which means no more slider phones which i think i am ready for now that touch screens are so much better. All my old phones have been sliders with full keyboards from back in the day with my old HTC t-mobile MDA, which made me find this site.
Thats my 2 cents.

My Temp. ghetto case

This is what I'm using to protect my Nexus 7 while it's in my backpack until I decide what case to order.
It's a great, snug fit.

I like it!

Nice.

Nice! I am using a Crown Royal bag until I decide what case I want.

Brilliant!

Ryands991 said:
This is what I'm using to protect my Nexus 7 while it's in my backpack until I decide what case to order.
It's a great, snug fit.
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LOL you crack me up

broken leg? ouch.....what happened? get well soon!

Damn thats hot :laugh:

IamPro said:
Damn thats hot :laugh:
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The case or his leg?

That's pretty ghetto alright.
i'm using a playbook case. Figure nobody would grab that from my desk, lol

woweeee .. that is nothing short of Amazingly awesome. Are you talking Pre orders. I want mine in pink. Hope you take it easier on your tablet then your leg..
quick recovery thoughts
Erica Renee

Ryands991 said:
This is what I'm using to protect my Nexus 7 while it's in my backpack until I decide what case to order.
It's a great, snug fit.
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At yo man dats hot. Hook me up with the dealer yo

Thanks for the well wishes for the leg! I have about 5 more weeks until I'm done with the cast.
I fractured my tibia while doing front flips on a trampoline. It had been ~9 years, and I remembered being more.... youthful.....
The broken leg is actually a big reason I broke down and got my tablet! When you have to move around on crutches... lugging around a 7" tablet vs. a 17" laptop is SO much easier.
The oven mitt happened because while in the car after buying it, a family member was holding a used casserole dish, which had that mitt in it. I placed it on the mitt before promptly being told "Don't do that, it's dirty.", so I got the idea to fit it inside the mitt. I now pack my mitt in my backpack when I go places. (I can't carry it with my hands due to the crutches.)

That's gangsta bro love it.
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Here is my temp ghetto case:

Ryands991 said:
This is what I'm using to protect my Nexus 7 while it's in my backpack until I decide what case to order.
It's a great, snug fit.
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Thanks for this made my day!
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Aside from the pouch I ordered from amazon, my girlfriend is knitting me a yarn sleeve for my tablet which is going to be ****ing awesome once it's done. until then I'm using the spare a500 sleeve i have lying around. It'll look something similar to this just a different color.
Your current sleeve is pretty ghetto indeed, it's like owning a Mercedes and parking it in a derelict shack lol.

An ingenious case that practically transforms.

/watch?v=xbUram5SMng&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Obviously, just insert that after youtube. I can't post links yet.
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Holy ****. It's insane.

linked
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbUram5SMng&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Are all those relatively strong rare earth magnets a good idea? Won't that mess with things like navigation and storage?
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No the magnets won't affect it that way. It's an innovative idea for sure but the way the N7 is held in place is plain ugly! Also there doesn't seem to be any way to fix or hold the top cover in place when it's closed.
I think it's a great idea but not ready for market quite yet, at least I wouldn't buy it as is.

Very clever but ugly. Not sure why you would want to stick your tablet to the fridge?
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i really want one and would get it if it was like 20 bucks but looks like it will be at least 70 which is a no go for me especially since it doesn't look like it protects the corners.

Nope. The front cover, a rather important part, looks like it's got several slits in it to facilitate all of that silly folding.

Ehh I wouldn't be too sure about the internal Compass. The Transformer TF101 had issues with this and magnets.
Pretty slick idea. Looks like a great case but not for me. I hope he sells a lot of them and does well.

Looks interesting but I'll be waiting for some real users review to see if it really works well

Pretty dope!

Clever, but ugly and probably overpriced. For $20, I'd take a second look.

Doesn't look like it adds any protection, but seems like a really nice idea.
Frankly, I would love to be able to stick it to the fridge for recipes when I am cooking.

I went ahead and per ordered it from http://flipsteady.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=5 for 55 bucks. Its not the prettiest case out there but I prefer function over style most days out of the week and I do love all the options with the stand.
I will probably try to put a thin tpu case on the nexus and then the flip steady on top of it for a little more protection. Will review when I receive it.

LonPete67 said:
Very clever but ugly. Not sure why you would want to stick your tablet to the fridge?
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Ever tried cooking?
I use my tablet when cooking brunch on Sundays, fixing a batch of cheese dip up, etc. Good for all kinds of uses.

Awesome case, too bad its $55 prob get in around $35 or lower ($29.99 would be sweet spot)

New Portenzo Hardback Case/Cover

Brand new Portenzo Hardback case. This was just released and is currently on sale for 2 days only @ $19.95! Watch the video for a demo of the super stick grip tape.
I'm still a very happy Portenzo BookCase customer. their quality and customer service is outstanding!
https://shop.portenzo.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=hardback-for-nexus

I ordered one. I'll post some pics next to the bookcase when I get it.
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I have the BookCase and I'm thinking of ordering one of these too. I need to stop this case addiction!

It's nice but there's no way to make this stand right?

Sounds right. No stand.

Looks a lot like the Dodo Case to me.

Ordered one. All black with a red elastic strap. Thanks!

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Looks a lot like the Dodo Case to me.
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It does, but the Dodo is way more expensive and only available in 4 colors. Portenzo has a better reputation, less expensive and way more colors to chose from. Looks like I am buying another Portenzo today!
I will post pics when I get it.

Was liking it until I saw the adhesive approach to securing the device. Like everything else about it - moleskine type design, quality materials.

Anyone have any experience with the sticky pads?
Do they leave any residue if you remove your device?
I'm assuming they are a one time use as well?
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bourne-nolonger said:
Anyone have any experience with the sticky pads?
Do they leave any residue if you remove your device?
I'm assuming they are a one time use as well?
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If it's anything like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008A1XN28/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Then the "sticky" is extremely sticky!
Enough so that when I tried to remove the N7, the back cover came off the tablet!
I don't mean that in some awful "it broke!" way...it's just that the adhesive is stronger than the tablet's back cover retainers.
So if you were scared to pry open your N7 with a screwdriver...this is an alternate way to open it.
But if you're careful and go slow, the tablet comes off and there is no residue.
The adhesive can be wiped down with water and when it dries, it's good to go!
I tested the case on my N7, then put my Galaxy Tab 2 7" in it, then back to the N7.
Since the Portenzo costs more than twice as much...I'd hope their adhesive is just as good if not better to work with than the $9 case!

Ordered mine yesterday in firetruck red! Pretty excited about this. I was looking for something classy but with thin profile so Bookcase came close but this hardbook was a better fit for my needs.
Does anyone now how long it takes for them to ship? Happy Friday all

I wonder how the quality compares to the dodocase.
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bourne-nolonger said:
Anyone have any experience with the sticky pads?
Do they leave any residue if you remove your device?
I'm assuming they are a one time use as well?
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I have the casemate tuxedo for the kindle fire using the sticky pad. It's re-usable and does not leave a residue. I sent my first kindle back and got a replacement from Amazon, no issues re-applying the pad on the replacement, just as sticky as the first time.

cant make it stand though, so a big nono for me

was going to wait till i got home to order but byt he time i did the price was back up to 39.99 :crying:

Looks like a good alternative to the Dodocase! I managed to place an order before the sale ended too. At $19.99, it was too good of a deal to pass up.

I just ordered mine (yes I know I said it looks like the Dodo but I couldn't help myself). And it was still 19.99 only I ordered the composition which added 9.99.
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Has anyone's shipped yet? I ordered on launch day and have yet to hear anything.
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Went through the link on xda and it was still 19.99 weird...
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Nook Store UK SALE. Cases £5.00 delivered! Plus screen covers etc

Don't think anyone else has mentioned this yet. Save up to 86% Just bought a Nook 360 Stand for Nook HD for a fiver delivered. Was £34.95. Not bad! Also other accessories like screen covers and power leads on sale.

Link?
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Radon_22 said:
Link?
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Here y'go:
http://www.nook.com/gb/store/accessories
Click on it when you've slowed down a bit!:laugh:

Wow! Wish the US site had prices like that! The cover I've been looking at over here is still $40.
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SamZzz said:
Wow! Wish the US site had prices like that! The cover I've been looking at over here is still $40.
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No doubt. I guess it's only fair though. They always pay way more than us bloody Yanks from across the pond- right, mate?
The Lautner covers are really nice.
At least we can get the Poetic case from Amazon for 5 bucks. It's not too shabby.
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Radon_22 said:
No doubt. I guess it's only fair though. They always pay way more than us bloody Yanks from across the pond- right, mate?
The Lautner covers are really nice.
At least we can get the Poetic case from Amazon for 5 bucks. It's not too shabby.
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Lol. Yeah. I was kinda wanting to go with the Groovy (in blue).. like having the option to use it as a stand for video and reading on breaks. Guess I'll have to check out some of the Amazon ones. Only thing I noticed on most of those is they all seem to have that frame around the sides of the screen.. not sure if I'd like that. Does the auto sleep thing work ok with those? (I currently just have a sleeve I keep mine in that slides into a pocket in my shoulder bag, but I think a case/cover might be better.. less parts to have to deal with. Lol)
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The cheap Poetic case can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-StrapBack-Protective-Function-Manufacturer/dp/B00AAKLDN8.
I hate cases that cover the bezel. This one fits the bill, has the magnetic on/off, and does well as a stand. (side rant: I never understood manufacturers who place the inside surface of a cover on a table when in stand mode. Great way to pick up all sorts of debris and possible scratches. This one doesn't do that, thankfully.)
I'm happy with it. Looks sleek when closed. One potential caveat : it will have that new car smell for a week or so. Didn't bother me, but may some. I would have been happy with this case for 4x the price.
By the way - While I highly recommend this for the HD+, I just as highly don't recommend it for the HD. Given the way the HD is made, it will have possible problems.
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Cheers for the heads up on this Just ordered the 360 degree HD+ case and matte screen protector.

Radon_22 said:
The cheap Poetic case can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-StrapBack-Protective-Function-Manufacturer/dp/B00AAKLDN8.
I hate cases that cover the bezel. This one fits the bill, has the magnetic on/off, and does well as a stand. (side rant: I never understood manufacturers who place the inside surface of a cover on a table when in stand mode. Great way to pick up all sorts of debris and possible scratches. This one doesn't do that, thankfully.)
I'm happy with it. Looks sleek when closed. One potential caveat : it will have that new car smell for a week or so. Didn't bother me, but may some. I would have been happy with this case for 4x the price.
By the way - While I highly recommend this for the HD+, I just as highly don't recommend it for the HD. Given the way the HD is made, it will have possible problems.
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Ahh OK. Hadn't really noticed that one for some reason. I had been looking at these: http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Slimline-Portfolio-Manufacturer-Warranty/dp/B00B20N9XW Which, as you you mentioned have you putting at least part of the inside cover against the table. While the only time I'll probably be using the stand feature is at work.. those break room tables can definitely be nasty at times.
Actually now that I look at it, I remember why I'd skipped over this one, there seemed to be several complaints on Amazon of this cover damaging people's Nooks??

The Nook HD version can damage your device. The HD+ one is fine.
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Really disappointed in the Lautner case. Adds a lot of bulk and not anywhere near as light as I expected. Luckily it was only £5,the original £35 is daylight robbery.

Thanks for the heads up, picked up two USB cables and chargers for less than the price of one (planned to get one anyway and handy having a spare).

they don't ship oversea (from B&N-UK-website to France/Belgium/Netherlands...)
They do from B&N-US-website, but the prices are higher and the shipment cost also (which is logical: US -> EU)
I've just ordered a Nook HD+, to start reading/try annotating texts on a tablet, thanks to their current low prices (I had to look for a place shipping overseas). It's a pitty I can't do the same with the accessories. Well, I'll have to look further for those. Or maybe see if no one I know is going to the UK anytime soon

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Lol. Yeah. I was kinda wanting to go with the Groovy (in blue).. like having the option to use it as a stand for video and reading on breaks. Guess I'll have to check out some of the Amazon ones. Only thing I noticed on most of those is they all seem to have that frame around the sides of the screen.. not sure if I'd like that. Does the auto sleep thing work ok with those? (I currently just have a sleeve I keep mine in that slides into a pocket in my shoulder bag, but I think a case/cover might be better.. less parts to have to deal with. Lol)
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Here is a groovy inblue for the hd 12.50 shipped 2 available
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=390763896523
Ebay is a great place to find the groovy cases, i have one in black i got there for $7

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Here is a groovy inblue for the hd 12.50 shipped 2 available
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=390763896523
Ebay is a great place to find the groovy cases, i have one in black i got there for $7
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Aaaand then there was one. Thanks for spotting that @adam_ky ! Sure beats the $32 "clearance" one I found at Wal-Mart. Lol
I'd been watching eBay and Amazon hoping for just such a find but since eBay's search ignores the "+" I found myself using 9 in the search terms to narrow it down.. this one flew right under the radar. Had $18 in my PayPal account from Ebates so this one will be free!
Nice.
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Glad to help. I have found ebay to be the best solution when searching for a good deal on a case. I only have the hd not the plus but i really like the groovy case looks good and works nice. I hope you like it.
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Glad to help. I have found ebay to be the best solution when searching for a good deal on a case. I only have the hd not the plus but i really like the groovy case looks good and works nice. I hope you like it.
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I'm liking it a lot actually. Works good, not a ton of options for angles, but you only really need two anyway, ya know? I love the auto sleep/wake feature too.. the cover keeps it from coming on in my backback and draining the battery down. And it looks very nice, not cheap and plasticy.
eBay is definitely my first stop, then Amazon, then from there I go poking around the different sites .. but I'd say 99% of my online purchases are either from eBay or Amazon.

Why UK only?
Can someone buy me some things and ship them to Germany?