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Seems like there will be a Otterbox Defender for bionic

I will throw this out there for anyone interested in a otterbox defender, I ordered a defender case for my photon and it mistakenly came in a Droid bionic defender box. More than likely Bionic is getting a defender.
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There will indeed be one. I work @ a VZW corporate store, and we got a Defender series for launch.
It's actually rather interesting. It's the first Defender that I can recall with a smooth silicon outer covering, as opposed to the textured feel on the X, X2 & iPhone 4.
It's nice, but seems like it might be a little harder to grip in/out of pockets...I guess time will tell

Will there be any blue colored cases available at launch? Or am I stuck with hitting up eBay and the like for one?

It would be nice if they would make one for the extended life batteries. I haven't seen one yet that they have.

I picked one up at VZW for 37 and some change last night. Amazon does not have them yet but otterbox even has them on there site for 49.99. But your best bet would be to go to the VZW store and see what kind of deal they can work out. I think i got like 35% off the 49.99.

Hopefully it's better than the defender for the Atrix. Not impressed with it at all! The silicone cover is really loose, which causes it to snag on things and try to pull off. I emailed them about it and got a replacement, but it's just as loose. I have a Ballistic HC case in the mail right now. Hopefully it's better than the otterbox.

Otterbox had a Defender and a Commuter available at launch. Only the Defender was available from Verizon yesterday. I'd love to get a commuter, but I don't want to have to pop the cover every night to dock the phone.

Confirmed.
See if you can get a deal if you get one in-store, a lot of places will give you a % off.

I have it and I HATE it...added TONS of bulk to the phone and can't use with the extended battery

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I have it and I HATE it...added TONS of bulk to the phone and can't use with the extended battery
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Otterbox hates extended batteries.
And why is the commuter series never with a holster? That's the one I want cause it's thinner and the plastic makes it easier to slip in/out of the pocket but I need a holster for work. Sigh.....

Did you folks who got a discount buy it with your phone? I went to three stores trying to buy the case only, and no one would offer a discount unless I bought a phone, too.

I bought mine from the store and did not buy a phone.
For those complaining about the bulk and size of the defender are missing the point. The case is to the the best protection money can buy. I feel it is.
My 1 tiny, small problem with the defender is the charging port opens to the wrong side. Hdmi (used less) is easy to plug in while mini usb (used much more) is more difficult to plug in.
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I bought mine from the store and did not buy a phone.
For those complaining about the bulk and size of the defender are missing the point. The case is to the the best protection money can buy. I feel it is.
My 1 tiny, small problem with the defender is the charging port opens to the wrong side. Hdmi (used less) is easy to plug in while mini usb (used much more) is more difficult to plug in.
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See, I like more bulk/weight to my phone... Are you happy with it? Is the holster easy to use? Also, my friend had one for the Atrix, and he said it slid up and down because it wasn't a tight fit. Any truth to this? Thanks

i honestly don't use the holster, but clicking it in and out just testing it, there's zero play.
i love the case and would recommend it to anyone.

Gotcha. Glad to hear if I'm going to be dropping $49.99 on a case for my phone...

I purchased the Defender Series on day one at my local VZW store but after having it for almost a week I can easily say it is way too bukly for my liking. The rubber outsole is also a major pain for me for two main reasons. The first is that it likes to stick to my pockets making it hard to take out or put back in, and second all the fuzzies and lint in my pocket stick to it. Also never used the holster.
I ordered the Commuter Series and hopefully it will be here by the end of the week so that I can return my Defender case.

Just picked up my Bionic and Defender case from Best buy about an hour ago.
I went in there yesterday looking at it since its $249 and no tax here. They didnt have anything in stock as far as accessories went. I told them I would think about it since Costco had a pretty good deal on it as well. Well I decided i liked the sound of the Buy Back Program they offered so I went for it. They were trying everything yesterday to make up for such a great deal at Costco.
I went back in today and low and behold they just unboxed 3 Defender cases. I told them I wanted to keep the price under $300 for everything so the assistant manager came out and told me he would do the Phone for $200 and then sell me the black tie with buy back and also the defender for $289. I couldnt pass up paying $289 out the door for this setup so I took it. I am more than happy with my purchase today.

I ended up getting my case at VZW store with a nice little discount from a friend. Its a perfect fit with the belt clip no play at all. Solid feel similar to the xoom case. Although its bulkier than most cases you know your phone will survive almost anything.
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What do you mean "play"?
Also, to the person complaining about the outter case attracting lint, that's why you keep it in the holster and one of the reasons I'm moving towards it. The lint is already creeping in my phone so I want to keep it out.

MoNsTeReNeRgY22 said:
I purchased the Defender Series on day one at my local VZW store but after having it for almost a week I can easily say it is way too bukly for my liking. The rubber outsole is also a major pain for me for two main reasons. The first is that it likes to stick to my pockets making it hard to take out or put back in, and second all the fuzzies and lint in my pocket stick to it. Also never used the holster.
I ordered the Commuter Series and hopefully it will be here by the end of the week so that I can return my Defender case.
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Im interested in the Commuter series case as well so any feedback after you get it would be great.
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Rugged Case

If I choose to get a case for my nexus, it will definitely be a rugged case. I like the idea of being protected if I drop it. And I like the look, style and feel of most rugged cases. Anyone know of any that will be available soon after launch? I really like gumdrop for the kindle fire. Also like trident, ballistic, Griffin etc...
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I have been asking around with the manufacturers and have not gotten an answer yet. My first bets would be Seidio (Seidio Active Case) and then possibly Otterbox. Ballistic makes a good case but is sometimes a little late to the party. If I hear anything back I will update the thread.
Additionally something to think about... the Otterbox case for the Kindle Fire cost $54.99 on Amazon right now. That is a quarter the cost of the Nexus 7. I always use tough cases for my products however at this price point I am going for a screen protector and the Asus colored case. I use my tablet every day to keep flight publications with me. If I happen to drop it in a year or so I can just get another. With the expected sales numbers I bet they will be very easy to fond on craigslist in about a year.

Pelican case! Virtually indestructible.

Otter said "No?," Ballistic "Perhaps?"
I plan on using the N7 (if Google will ever actually get it to me) for some work in the field, so I need a rugged, semi-hardened case. The Gumdrop offerings seem "clunky," so they hold no appeal. Specifically interested in some analog to the Otterbox Defender, so I can use it without having to open "the lid."
Went ahead and contacted Otter, and this was the response I got from 'em:
Dear Ryan,
Unfortunately, we do not have plans to develop a case for that device at this moment in time. I would recommend keeping an eye on our website, as it will have the most up to date information for every new release. Please feel free to reply to this email if you have any additional questions.
Thank You,
Leo
Customer Service Representative
P: (855) 688-7269
F: (970) 493-1755
LINK TO OTTER REMOVED as per NOOB rules!​
Ballistic left it a little more open-ended:
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in our Ballistic cases. Unfortunately, we will not be producing a Ballistic case for the Nexus 7 at this time. However, I will forward your request to our Engineering and Design Team for future considerations. If we can assist you with anything further please feel free to contact us.
Thank you,
Cindy
Customer Service
(954) 832-3502​
If anyone has any other ruggedized cases that they like, I sure would like to find out about 'em!!

Otterbox made a case for the Kindle Fire. Can anyone confirm it fits the N7?
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Soldier-2Point0 said:
Otterbox made a case for the Kindle Fire. Can anyone confirm it fits the N7?
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I would doubt it, the Fire is a good 8mm shorter and a bit fatter.

Anyone know if there are any updates on a rugged case? Looking for a case so i can worry a little less about my 4 year old playing his games on it. The wife has the Otterbox Defender case for her EVO 4G LTE and it works well for him when he wants to play his games. Even a thick rubber case would be nice as well. Maybe with even thicker corners as well.

I emailed Trident Case. They said they don't have any plans for an N7 case atm.

Who will build the first rugged case?

I'm rough on my devices. They're usually in an OB, Gumdrop, or Ballistic case. W/ that said, who do you think will be the first to build a rugged case for the N7.
I had an OB Defender for my SGT 7.0 and it was perfect. (back when OB was still pumping out quality for Android devices).
Sure they add some bulk to a device but I need that bulk and protection.
Honestly I hope Gumdrop builds one for it also. Messaged them about it, but haven't heard anything. Have had their cases for the SGT 10.1's. Both the military and standard (had three 10.1's). Really no difference except color. W/ that said, I like theirs a little more than OB's designs.
Ballistic I'm torn about. They have great prices, but man oh man those corner...knobs....could really be trimmed down some. Looks like a 4 pocket pool table.
Maybe even Trident or Incipio will get in the game. Or possibly some unknown. All I know is, I look fwd to SOMEONE, ANYONE putting out a quality non folio case. (Not the folio or TPU type, b/c IMHO they offer very little protection.)

I'm actually all of these companies combined and I can tell you I'm making them simultaneously. I'll be charging a $560 pre-order price and you'll get it next year.

Sorry EmilVee but Fred Mucklethwaite of Warmington on Sea is already making them from old car tyres and superglue, plans to get them to market early next week. Shortly after that Mr Chan will be knocking out 5000 copies a day from a shed in his back garden in Shenzen.

BobjGear is on line for September availability.
I've got 3 of his super durable, super protective cases already for my Toshiba Thrive.
They add a bit of weight and bulk, but they're the best protection you'll find.

I just got my nexus 7 yesterday, but I'm also ready for a rugged case. I'm not rough on my devices. I'm actually the opposite. I baby them, but I like the extra piece of mind and assurance that a rugged case offers. I also prefer the feel and look of a rugged case on a device. I contacted gumdrop, ballistic and trident. They all said that they weren't working on a case for the nexus 7 right now. But I'm sure with the popularity of the nexus, that there will be plenty of cases before long.
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I have a Seidio for my Atrix 4G, and am looking to get the same thing for the Nexus 7. The combination of soft and shell/hard case with the Seidio line has been my preference over Otterbox for some time.

No Trident Kraken for M8

I guess we wont be getting a Kraken case. Very disappointing...
https://twitter.com/TridentCase/statuses/459021546175352832
Any ideas on a better case that has as much protection and is as colorful/easy to slide into pocket?

Kinda sad, I had a Kraken on a older phone and love it. I might get the Ageis case for my M8. But I have the Otterbox Defender plain black with a Zagg Glass screen protector and it slides in and out of my pocket no problem. I know on otterboxes website you can choose what colors you want to combine. I kinda like the black inner plastic then the grey looking outer to give it a decent look. Although I do like the Trident Blue color a good bit also the Green color too. But I'm still thinking they will eventually make a Cyclops and Kraken for it over time.
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I guess we wont be getting a Kraken case. Very disappointing...
https://twitter.com/TridentCase/statuses/459021546175352832
Any ideas on a better case that has as much protection and is as colorful/easy to slide into pocket?
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The aegis is still pretty freakin protective. I would say somewhere between a commuter and defender from otterbox. Otherwise, I don't really know of anything that fits the bill. The defenders are not really my favorite, though the newer ones are slimmer and built better. They don't really slide into pockets the easiest, but they do come in some different colors.

I think I might get me a aegis case someday. I like my defender for now though. I'm kinda waiting to see I'd mophie or lifeproff makes a case, I'd be happy with either of them.
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I got an aegis case for my HTC Evo 4G LTE and I'll never purchase another.
The case was OK but not worth the $20 (Trident).
What really disappointed me was customer service.
I recieved a screen protector that had a tear in it. I emailed and eventually called the company to try and receive a replacement.
After a week or so I got a response that they would send a replacement but they were currently out of stock but would send one in a couple weeks when they had them again.
That was a year ago.
I emailed and called a few times and was told the same thing... Out of stock.
Guess I'm used to Otterbox customer service where they go out of thier way to help.
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Tech21 cases?

Anybody using the tech21 cases commonly found at the tmobile stores?
I searched around and only saw one post, not much else... Any opinions?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/accessories/leather-t3120658/page5 theres a user who posted pic of his leather back phone in it. i should be getting mine by mail from tmo but its one of the few case i know that support the leather back without any issues

Fits very well. Also bought tech21 screen protector and it has a small strip that leaves screen uncovered for case use. Screen protector is smooth as glass but I will warn you it smudges like crazy.

If anyone buy it, could you show me the link? Thanks in advice.

I bought the Tech 21 "EVO Wallet" from the local T-Mobile store for my leather-backed G4. I needed SOMETHING to protect the phone, and that seemed to be the best option that was available in the T-Mobile retail store. It worked okay, but I didn't like the case. The fit was good, and I think it protected the phone pretty well, but I didn't like the fold-over flap. I like to hold my phone one-handed a lot, and the flap just got in the way.
I wound up ordering the Verus THOR case from Amazon for $14.99 with Amazon Prime: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VGZSS9S
I like the Verus case a lot better. It fit very well with my leather-backed G4, and although it doesn't seem as rugged as an OtterBox Defender, it still seems pretty rugged. Unfortunately, the silver color that I picked out doesn't go very well with the brown leather back, so I may be finding a different back once they become available.
Edit: Here's a link to the Tech 21 case I was using: https://www.tech21.com/lg-g4-case-evo-wallet-black.html

I'm using Tech21 Evo Tactical at the moment,waiting for more choices for wireless charging cases.
It fits well and Tmo only charged $20 for it.
https://www.tech21.com/lg-g4-case-evo-tactical-black.html