Database Develop

[Q] Best case for HD7

I'm going to be getting the HD7S, and I was looking for a good case for the HD7 as they're the same phone. My problem with a lot of cases is that dust and other things get inside the case and scratch the phone. So I was wondering if anyone could help me out and let me know which cases don't do that, the Otterbox Commuter in particular.

Piel Frama!
Sent from my HD7 T9292 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App

mobiledeveloperfromspace said:
piel frama!
Sent from my hd7 t9292 using xda windows phone 7 app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
lolololololololololol

if anyone has the case from tmobile that has black edges and a clear back but also want a belt clip get the one from Seidio. I already had that case and ordered the $50 one from Seidio that has case and clip and noticed the tmobile case fits perfectly in the Seidio clip.

The case i received with my hd7 was a cheap $5 one off eBay. The guy told me he paid $20 for it, however i paid $2.50 off Amazon for the same quality case for my last phone. I bought an Otterbox commuter case and for $25 off Amazon it is a great buy. The inner part of the case is rubber and seals all the contact points on the phone and case.
Sent from my HD7 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App

I want the Candyshell from Speck...
That is a pretty nice one.. But the price is way too expensive than I wanted. T.T

What I really like is the PowerSkin for the HD7 - I use with a screen protector I bought separately. Only shortcoming is Powerskin doesn't have a belt clip/holster and is way too big for most phone holsters - I ordered a horizontal case for a GPS off eBay - if it works I'll update with the model number here..

lianglqufo said:
I want the Candyshell from Speck...
That is a pretty nice one.. But the price is way too expensive than I wanted. T.T
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Never heard of it - looked it up and man, what a gorgeous case!! I'd get one right now if I didn't have the powerskin..

I use on my HD7 a Momax iCase Pro. 10 bucks only and it's very good.

Otterbox off Ebay is amazing. Came just the other day and it fits snug inside.
It costed around 40 bucks but is well worth it

Otterbox for sure!!!! I used all three cases they sell at TMO:
-Body Glove was second best IMO (pretty, but cheap feeling, it creaks when you squeeze the chrome borders)
-Hard rubber with the grid back (decent but bland)
-Black bumper with clear back (tight fit *good* but volume keeps pressing with the slightest touch due to the tight buttons covers, plus back scratches easily)
Otterbox, no contest. Tight fit, covers up my decaying buttons (seriously HTC?) and soooo sexy with the brushed metal styling on the back, and feels so much slimmer than the Body Glove

I just got the 2 smoke argyle tpu case on ebay for the price of $0.00 (got a refund and replacement). The cases however are only mediocre. Its a tight fit so I don't have to worry about it coming off or anything like that and it gives you a pretty good grip of the phone. However, it does get slippery if you have sweaty palms like myself and the buttons are now harder to press because of the cover. The TPU case is sturdy and I believe it will protect my phone but it surely is not the best case out there. Price right now on ebay is $3.95 for 1.
I have looked at more premium cases like the momax icase pro and the speck candyshell. The candyshell looks to be a great case and I will probably buy one eventually.

Got the Otterbox case a couple days ago. Works wonders! It has an awesome feel, isn't bulky at all and provides good protection, not to mention the buttons are easier to push. Recommend it for sure! 10/10.
(TWSS also applies to much of what I said.)

I'm thinking of getting the Otter Box myself as I cannot find any Speck cases in the UK.
Only problem I see is that the phone won't fit on a dock/cradle with the Otter Box!?

Why do you need a dock when you have a kickstand?

Over8ted said:
Why do you need a dock when you have a kickstand?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good point lol - never thought of that. I suppose I thought it would be handy to charge etc although I still haven't seen a dock I like yet as they don't seem to have supports on the ones with the audio jacks built in. I don't like the thought of my phone free standing with the USB and audio jack inside it in case it breaks somehow.

I would vote ooterbox as #1 but the case dosnt have a belt clip or holster like the defender series. ANd the fact that they dont plan on making one make me lean in favor for the body glove. I got Zaggg's invisible shield max all over the phone with the body glove case. It gives it a really tight feel and stiffens up the bodyglove case from squeaking and making cracking sounds when you hold it.

My vote is for either CaseMate "Barley There" or, Incipio Feather Light case.
Nice protection with hardly any additional bulk added.

i found otterbox is a very good case

skin-it
personally I don't like a big case, so otterbox is out for me. I got a skin-it custom skin I am very pleased with. Easy install, fits perfect, holds tight.

dell streak otterbox defender

OMG this thing is huge. Probably the worst purchase of my life. it makes my pockets and bulge and looks like i have a freaking tank inside. I'm sorry, but going from an iphone defender to this is like going from a phone to a ****ing TV. Who in their right mind would use something so hideous and large. I'm sorry for ranting but this item sucks.

Lol
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App

ROFL!! hahahaha

Yeah i have the commuter case from Otterbox and its also fairly large .
On the plus side every time someone sees my phone like at a checkout counter or where ever all i hear is "OMG that is one huge phone" so i guess if your looking for a conversation piece then buy an Otterbox case and your all set .
I love the protection it offers even if it starts approaching the size of a 7 inch tablet with the case on ..

I had the commutter and then got the defender so that I could have a belt clip. It is huge. I hate how it makes it 3 times thicker than the actual phone.
I'm thinking of switching back to the commuter or getting some other case/folio or something.
I think the phone itself is amazingly thin considering what it is and does.

I am glad to read about someone who has had both because i was also tempted to upgrade/downgrade to the defender after seeing my brothers Defender case for the Samsung Captivate..
Now that i know it makes it ridiculously huge i wont even bother.
I wanted a belt clip for the phone because i am always just carrying my phone in my hand since i hate things in my pockets .

quazimojo said:
Yeah i have the commuter case from Otterbox and its also fairly large .
On the plus side every time someone sees my phone like at a checkout counter or where ever all i hear is "OMG that is one huge phone" so i guess if your looking for a conversation piece then buy an Otterbox case and your all set .
I love the protection it offers even if it starts approaching the size of a 7 inch tablet with the case on ..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Actually, I thought the Commuter added the right amount of thickness to the Streak. It feels more like a phone to me now than a tablet. The Defender, at 70% of the weight of the Streak itself, was way too much.
I don't use a belt clip, but simply slip the phone into my front pocket and go.

angelis said:
I had the commutter and then got the defender so that I could have a belt clip. It is huge. I hate how it makes it 3 times thicker than the actual phone.
I'm thinking of switching back to the commuter or getting some other case/folio or something.
I think the phone itself is amazingly thin considering what it is and does.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
exactly, if we could have protection without adding bulk or size on this phone it would be perfect. alas we have to settle for **** like otterbox that takes away the beauty of the phone. people already say hoe big the phone is without the case. I almost feel shameful for putting such an atrocity on this phone.
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App

what about the impact? does it make the Streak look bulky to the degree some of you guys are mentioning as well?

The Commuter and Impact add 1.9 and 2.1 ounces of weight to the phone. Having an Otterbox adds a little bit to the thickness of the phone but you can very easily slip a phone with a Commuter or Impact case into your pocket.
The best of the three Otterbox cases is the Commuter. Less heavy than the Impact and easier to slip into a pocket than the Defender, it also suffers less from the "silicon dust magnet" problem that affects all silicon rubber cases by having the polycarbonate back panel and sides.

I bought one generic from eBay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300500734438&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT and it's much thinner than my Otterbox Impact case

I also bought tpu case from ebay. I have 2 different outterbox cases and I like how tpu case is cheap and slim. Hoever, I find it very hard to press the power button. I ave to press it 4-5 times in order to turn the screen on with tpu case.
Can anyone give me some feedback on this if they are using it?
http://tiny.cc/qtc7j
I am thinking about purchasing it. yes I know its cheap but I dont want to buy 4th case and wait a month to get it only to be disappointed.
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/protec...-back-case-for-dell-streak-mini-5-black-80791

I have one of the cheaper otterbox cases, maybe the impact? Got it for 7 bux shipped. It's just silicon and a screen plastic. It does make the phone thicker and weighty, but it has protected the thing from multiple bumps and scratches I would have had otherwise.
That, and the silicon gives me piece of mind it's in my pocket and didn't slip out since it sticks to cotton almost.

i love otterbox products, have owned several, and was mightily impressed with the quality of the defender on my gtab 7
so i opted initially for the impact for my streak 5, i was pretty disapointed actually, although the silicone is of very high quality and nice thickness, the two side parts that run down the length of the phone, is far too flexible and virtually flaps about, it needs to be far more rigid somehow
so with that, i purchased the commuter, and boy is this thing quality, a bit lighter to the feel than the impact, using lighter/thinner silicon for first layer
but when you snap the plastic shell over the silicone, its transformed into a solid, rigid, very smart looking shell. highly impressed with the commuter, easy to slip into and out of pockets
the commuter is probably the best case for the streak that exists.
it has restored my faith in otterbox, but they have fallen short with the impact on those side 'struts' imho, looks sloppy

After trying all three Otterbox cases and a TPU case I settled on the Commuter as the best. All of the Otterbox cases work very well with the buttons on the Streak. The Defender was too bulky and the Impact collected too much lint and did not fit as snugly as the TPU or Commuter.
My case rankings:
1) Otterbox Commuter
2) TPU case
3) Otterbox Defender
4) Otterbox Impact
If you watch eBay you can find a Commuter at a decent price - I got mine for about $15.
Overview/Review of the Otterbox cases for the Streak.
Comparison of the Otterbox Impact and a generic TPU case

+1 for the Commuter
sent from XDA Premium app on Streakdroid 1.9.1.4

marvin02 said:
If you watch eBay you can find a Commuter at a decent price - I got mine for about $15.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yup - I got my commuter case for about 20 bucks - I'm not very fond of the screen protector that comes with the commuter, but you can change that up pretty easy. I like the hard outside shell on the commuter, it makes it feel strong, and slides into your pocket pretty easy, turn the phone screen down and set it on a table or wherever, and now the rubber holds it in place.. very nice design, works well, keeps it safe.
Cheers!

I bought the commuter for myself and then I bought the Defender for my son's Streak. I switched them around to see if I liked the defender better, but it is so damn HUGE...
I believe that it will do what it says... a cheap case may only provide cheap protection. (Buyer beware)
The belt clip portion of the defender doesn't fill me with awe... it feels cheap and while secure enough while on your belt, it is VERY bulky and just for that reason it may cause more issues than it saves.
I think I'm going to revert back to the Commuter for my phone and the Defender for my son... at least the belt clip provides some screen protection...

I have the defender case for mine and you're right...it's huge. The holster doesn't feel very secure for me so I took a heat gun and heated up the tabs and bent them in just a little. Way better now. I have had to do this with every otterbox defender case I've ever purchased, which is one for the Dell Streak and 3 for iPhones for the rest of the family. I wish they would make the holster a tighter fit. On the other hand, their customer service is out of this world. I have ripped the rubber portion on an iphone and broken two holsters (one iphone, one dell streak) and each time, they have sent me replacement pieces no questions asked and no charge.

I agree with strick242, otterbox customer service is best of the best. I had them replace torn rubber on iphone defender and then follow up to make sure I was satisfied.
The commuter is the otterbox i settled on. it doesn't add too much size and offers good protection. I don't like the rubber tab over the charge/sync port though.

Otterbox Commuter Type N7 Case, Siedio?

So the Otterbox Defender looks like overkill, is the Siedio Active the N7 case most similar to the OB Commuter series? Is there anything else along these lines, that will offer more protection than a slim tpu/silicone backing but not so thick as the Defender?
Thanks...
Sent from Winterfell using a Raven

The only thing that put me off the Defender for the N7 was the price, I bought the Seido Active and it really is excellent. That said I got a Defender for my phone because it was cheaper and I'd read bad reports about the active holster clip on the Seido for phones.

Troute said:
The only thing that put me off the Defender for the N7 was the price, I bought the Seido Active and it really is excellent. That said I got a Defender for my phone because it was cheaper and I'd read bad reports about the active holster clip on the Seido for phones.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thx. I am leaning towards Seidio. But with gen2 N7 coming in July, do I want to spend even $35 more on a case that I'll be using only for May and June? A lot of cases work for WiFi and not 3g of current N7, so I'd be surprised if those same cases fit the Gen2.
Other thing is before my last N7 shattered and I decided I needed a shell case, I already had this nice $40 Rickshaw custom sleeve in the mail. So I might just get a $10 Amzer or KaysCase TPU which I think will fit in the sleeve.
And then maybe a Seidio or Otterbox for the Gen2 Nexus...
Sent from Winterfell using a Raven

Update, got the Seidio Active w/ Cover, love it. Otterbox Defender would have been too large for me, but I actually like the form factor w/ the Seidio installed.
Doesn't add *too* much bulk, it's abt 3/4" - 20mm thick with the case, but it's not noticeably too much wider, still comfortable to hold in one hand, avg sized hands anyway. And most importantly it gives the N7 a much sturdier feel, so I can have peace of mind when out and about.
I like the design, got the Royal Blue skeleton. Quality build and materials, not cheap-looking like some of the TPU cases, but still affordable at $35 (for the black)-$45 from Amazon w/ free prime shipping. Easy to install. Cutouts are good.
And the kickstand is pretty awesome. I like how the cover can snap on the back, in case maybe you're in a rush and don't have time to put it in your bag.
Very happy with this case. I hope it fits the gen2 N7, but if form factor changes I'd buy a new one anyway.
Sent from Winterfell using a Raven

Looking for a protective case with a belt clip

The HTC M8 was the first phone I decided not to get a case for, just a belt-clipped holster...... I am glad for HTC Advantage.
Anyway, not taking that chance again (especially with how slippery and thin the M8 is). My go-to for cases used to be Otterbox, especially since the defender series has a belt clip. Problem is, I saw nothing but complaints about the defender model for the M8 on Amazon's reviews. Even the guy at the Sprint store told me the defender model wasn't very good and that I should get the commuter. (Not a fan of the built-in screen protector of the defender anyway, I would have probably taken it off, I hated it even on my old EVO 3D, much less a phone that has a 1080p screen).
So now I am at an impasse, due to the fact that I have not really used any other cases, and especially not knowing which ones are good. Add to that fact that I want to be able to carry it on my belt and I am very low on options. Most of the top case recommendations for the M8 had no options that came with a belt clip, and I didn't trust most of them as they recommended the Otterbox Defender.
Browsing retail stores so I could get a good idea was also fruitless, RadioShack, Best Buy, etc carry very little in terms of the M8, even the Sprint Store I mentioned only had Otterbox and a few Speck cases (which didn't seem that protective)
I care very little about looks, I want to get a case primary for protection (reasonably.... not going to get a $100-300 waterproof, bulletproof, etc case that is 5 inches thick). Currently, the UAV Navigator looks interesting, though I couldn't find a store that had it so I could tell how thick it actually is, plus, no belt clip option.
I suppose my best bet is getting a case and a seeprate belt holster that is big enough to hold the phone with the case on it.... but pretty much all belt holsters just simply tell you which phone they fit, none would take the millions of options of cases into consideration, so I am not sure where I would even find a holster that fits whatever case I get.
Any ideas?

Cyber Akuma said:
I care very little about looks, I want to get a case primary for protection (reasonably.... not going to get a $100-300 waterproof, bulletproof, etc case that is 5 inches thick). Currently, the UAV Navigator looks interesting, though I couldn't find a store that had it so I could tell how thick it actually is, plus, no belt clip option.
I suppose my best bet is getting a case and a seeprate belt holster that is big enough to hold the phone with the case on it.... but pretty much all belt holsters just simply tell you which phone they fit, none would take the millions of options of cases into consideration, so I am not sure where I would even find a holster that fits whatever case I get.
Any ideas?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm in the same boat as you. Ordered a Tech21 case for now, but I need a belt holster and relatively rugged case!

Pretty sure Seidio's Convert case comes with a belt holster. I've had good luck with Seidio Surface cases on the past--my Note II survived a fall from four feet off the ground thanks to one--and IIRC the heart of the Convert is a Surface.

DaTrueDave said:
I'm in the same boat as you. Ordered a Tech21 case for now, but I need a belt holster and relatively rugged case!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I had this one recommended to me from another forum:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IGUUKRY/
I won't lie, it IS kinda cheaply put together, but it's pretty decent for it's price. Rubber casing with a hard shell, kickstand, and belt holster. It's a little hard to get it in/out of the holster at first, but it gets broken in after a bit. Still not as easy as just clipping it out of an Otterbox holster, but even the Sprint store rep told me the Otterbox Defender cases for the M8 are terrible. And it's far less likely to fall out if you are running or otherwise shaking the holster somehow.

I have this one and like it a lot.
http://www.amazon.com/Puregear-Kickstand-Case-Holster-Combo/dp/B00JCS054M/

The uag case fits in the dilex holster perfectly
Sent from my HTC6525LVW using XDA Free mobile app

I always go with Otterbox, and I actually love the otterbox I have for my M8. I got the defender, and I was surprised how thin it is! I've had an Otterbox on just about every phone I've owned, and this is by far my favorite one. Don't know why all the hate is there on Amazon.

muppetman462 said:
I always go with Otterbox, and I actually love the otterbox I have for my M8. I got the defender, and I was surprised how thin it is! I've had an Otterbox on just about every phone I've owned, and this is by far my favorite one. Don't know why all the hate is there on Amazon.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
They must have more than one type of Defender. I've had Otterbox Defenders on all my iPhones (3, 3GS, 4 and 5) and loved them, but I looked at the one for the HTC One M8 and it was really flimsy and cheaply made. It was so horrible, I'm surprised they would even put their branding on it.

I just got my phone on the 1st of the month and went with this case because it came with a holster: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/pt-kick...lack/5096589.p?id=1219107945030&skuId=5096589
I like that it's sleek and thin and seems to be ok so far.

PartimusPrime said:
I just got my phone on the 1st of the month and went with this case because it came with a holster: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/pt-kick...lack/5096589.p?id=1219107945030&skuId=5096589
I like that it's sleek and thin and seems to be ok so far.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How is the kickstand? Can you use it while holding the phone to help stabilize it more in your hand?

The Spigen Ultra Hybrid fits in the Seidio Surface holster. That's the combination I use. You can actually get the Platinum case combo from Best Buy since it's a rebranded Seidio Surface case and holster, and it's cheaper than buying it from Seidio. The holster also works well with the Supcase Unicorn Beetle cases.
Aaaaaand if you wanted more protection, the Seidio Dilex holster is a perfect fit with the Spigen Slim Armor case. I think someone mention this in this thread already as well.

jaggrey said:
You can actually get the Platinum case combo from Best Buy since it's a rebranded Seidio Surface case and holster, and it's cheaper than buying it from Seidio.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can you link to that? I can't find it? I've liked Seido in the past (expensive though). I got the clear unicorn beetle supcase, and think for looks that I would prefer that...but nice to have a holster.
I got this one as well as the supcase:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L9J3I2I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I had a similar one at one point for my droid. It's alright. This type of case though while pretty slim, your phone will bounce out of it if it drops from more than a couple feet onto a hard surface. Usually the phone is fine (the case absorbs) but on the upbounce the phone will pop out,

TraderJack said:
Can you link to that? I can't find it? I've liked Seido in the past (expensive though). I got the clear unicorn beetle supcase, and think for looks that I would prefer that...but nice to have a holster.
I got this one as well as the supcase:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L9J3I2I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I had a similar one at one point for my droid. It's alright. This type of case though while pretty slim, your phone will bounce out of it if it drops from more than a couple feet onto a hard surface. Usually the phone is fine (the case absorbs) but on the upbounce the phone will pop out,
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=5096589&pid=1219107945030&pcatId=abcat0811002
My friend has the Supcase and it fits perfectly in that holster. Fits better than my Spigen Ultra Hybrid!
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Free mobile app

jaggrey said:
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=5096589&pid=1219107945030&pcatId=abcat0811002
My friend has the Supcase and it fits perfectly in that holster. Fits better than my Spigen Ultra Hybrid!
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks but that link seems to be just for the case, not a holster/case combo. Am I misunderstanding?
I guess it's not a huge deal anyway as I refuse to buy anything from best buy...just wanted to see the item to see if it was available anywhere else.

TraderJack said:
Thanks but that link seems to be just for the case, not a holster/case combo. Am I misunderstanding?
I guess it's not a huge deal anyway as I refuse to buy anything from best buy...just wanted to see the item to see if it was available anywhere else.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's with the holster as well. If you look thru the pictures it's pictured there. That's the exact one I bought.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Free mobile app

Introducing the Otterbox Defender 4!

I purchased an Otterbox Defender case for my HTC M8 in April of 2014 and after a couple of months the rubber had turned mushy and swollen to a point that it no longer fit so, off to the VZW store for Otterbox Defender 2 which broke the retaining clip for the holster after a month or so, off to VZW for Otterbox Defender 3 which also broke the retaining clip and also suffered mushy rubber which resulted in my getting Otterbox Defender 4 today.
The warranty ends next month, if it'll last that long.....
I cannot recommend this case, there are MAJOR design flaws!
The concept is perfect for me, wish the execution was better. :crying:

xs11e said:
I purchased an Otterbox Defender case for my HTC M8 in April of 2014 and after a couple of months the rubber had turned mushy and swollen to a point that it no longer fit so, off to the VZW store for Otterbox Defender 2 which broke the retaining clip for the holster after a month or so, off to VZW for Otterbox Defender 3 which also broke the retaining clip and also suffered mushy rubber which resulted in my getting Otterbox Defender 4 today.
The warranty ends next month, if it'll last that long.....
I cannot recommend this case, there are MAJOR design flaws!
The concept is perfect for me, wish the execution was better. :crying:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have used Spigen, UAG and currently Incipio dual pro but i have not faced any problem like Otterbox (rubber getting mushy and swollen) so maybe you can try another case. :good: otterbox is way overpriced imo.

Rantrave07 said:
I have used Spigen, UAG and currently Incipio dual pro but i have not faced any problem like Otterbox (rubber getting mushy and swollen) so maybe you can try another case. :good: otterbox is way overpriced imo.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I can't find another case I like as well, as for overprice they're under $25 on ebay. When this one dies I won't buy another Otterbox but I'll miss it and all the things it can do!
I use the belt holster daily, I use the kickstand nightly as my phone is my bedside clock and my phone is unmarked, no nicks, no dings, no scratches but it's hit the concrete from over 6 feet up several times, I don't know if another case can do that?

xs11e said:
I purchased an Otterbox Defender case for my HTC M8 in April of 2014 and after a couple of months the rubber had turned mushy and swollen to a point that it no longer fit so, off to the VZW store for Otterbox Defender 2 which broke the retaining clip for the holster after a month or so, off to VZW for Otterbox Defender 3 which also broke the retaining clip and also suffered mushy rubber which resulted in my getting Otterbox Defender 4 today.
The warranty ends next month, if it'll last that long.....
I cannot recommend this case, there are MAJOR design flaws!
The concept is perfect for me, wish the execution was better. :crying:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Today I received Otterbox Defender Case FIVE! The rubber on case 4 turned to mush. They're pretty cheap on Ebay so I went that route. Next time it'll be a different case, I'm about done with Otterbox...

How the hell does it turn to mush? Are you leaving it out in the sun or microwaving it?
I have had defenders for my galaxy nexus, galaxy note 2, galaxy tab 2 10.1, and an iPhone 4s over the years.
I don't have one for my m8 (way better phone than all the Samsung's listed above) yet.

The soft cover turns to a mushy spongy soft stuff and swells up so it no longer fits around the hard shell after a few months of normal use.
Sent from my HTC6525LVW using XDA Free mobile app

xs11e said:
The soft cover turns to a mushy spongy soft stuff after a few months of normal use.
Sent from my HTC6525LVW using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
did you ever use the cases with a glass screen protector already on the phone?
I found a blue defender on ebay for $41 CAD after shipping and conversion from US funds.

batkinson001 said:
did you ever use the cases with a glass screen protector already on the phone?
I found a blue defender on ebay for $41 CAD after shipping and conversion from US funds.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No.
I paid $16.95 USD with free shipping for the black one I just got from Ebay.

xs11e said:
Today I received Otterbox Defender Case FIVE! The rubber on case 4 turned to mush. They're pretty cheap on Ebay so I went that route. Next time it'll be a different case, I'm about done with Otterbox...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Today we welcome Otterbox Defender case SIX!
The retaining tab snapped off the belt holder again, the rubber seems to be fine so far.
I'm using the holder from case number 4.
When it breaks or when the rubber turns to mush I'll be done with Otterbox, I already have another cheap case, it doesn't protect as well but neither does is break or disintegrate every few weeks...
Again, can't recommend this case to anyone, but as always, YMMV.

I had my usb charging port go out twice after using otterboxes religously. I called customer service and i explained my problem and my concern that the rubber flap is constantly putting pressure on the usb. She connected me to a manager and he happily asked what he could do to remedy the situation. I asked if any of the m8 cases did not have the usb flap. He said yes, and asked which color i would like. (Free) He also mentioned if something happened while using semetry case he would allow me to call and replace it with a different model of case (free). Sure my commuter case cost more then the semetry case, but this case has protected my phone just fine, and my usb hasnt went out.
Tldr- overpriced but excellent customer service.

on my defender the silicone started to peel away from the inner case, the charging flap started to tear, and the screen protector never fitted right leaving a gap and making it feel mushy, i know they used to be like the gold standard tough case, but they just aren't worth what otterbox charges, but fortunately the otterbox commuter i swapped to has been a lot better and feels much better quality, but i doubt i'll ever get another otterbox case i'd probably stay with spigen or UAG.