I installed 8-point Multi-Touch and it failed the first time, so I had to remove OtterBox to remove the battery. After I got everything done and installed, I noticed a few things. 1. the screen looks ENTIRELY different. Yea I clean the he** out of both, but the bright clear screen cannot be beat. 2. I noticed it's faster, more sensitive to the touch. 3. Lighter, slimer, sleaker. 4. I never used the Defender anyway, phone is either in my hand or on mouse pad.
Lastly, my track record. I have droped 2 phones in 13 years. I will keep Defender for outdoor/sport crap, but for now, it's gone!
If thats how you feel i definetly recommend a TPU case for your phone.
Cheapest, and best case i have ever bought.
Yes the power button is kinda hard to hit, but its so worth it. I drop this thing so much, and with this case its lightweight, protected, and scratchless
The commuter case feels good also
I sat on my defender and it knocked out the screen protector lol
The commuter case is great! not so bulky and protects the Mopho really good..
Also the tpu's are good sometimes are better when you are using the car dock cause you can make it fit unlike the commuter.. The onl thing I don't like about tpu's is the lack of protection for the earphone jack, micro hdmi and micro usb ports
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The commuter case is great! not so bulky and protects the Mopho really good..
Also the tpu's are good sometimes are better when you are using the car dock cause you can make it fit unlike the commuter.. The onl thing I don't like about tpu's is the lack of protection for the earphone jack, micro hdmi and micro usb ports
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Does the commuter case have a holster available for it? I am using the Platinum Case by Best Buy (Its a seidio) and it came with a holster. I would like something a little more ruggedized, but not as bulky as a defender.
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Does the commuter case have a holster available for it? I am using the Platinum Case by Best Buy (Its a seidio) and it came with a holster. I would like something a little more ruggedized, but not as bulky as a defender.
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I don't know how that platinum case is for the Photon, but when I had one for my old EVO 4G it scratched up the whole edge of the screen and sides of the phone. I wouldn't recommend that case to anyone. I always have had a positive experience with otterbox cases.
I bought a commuter for my Photon and it didn't come with a holster.
The defender is for men, real men have big hands
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The defender is for men, real men have big hands
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no, real men have big..........never mind.
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Had a defender, seido active and just bought a tpu, the tpu is so slim compared to the others. No lint, and slides in and out of any pocket easily. I would never go back to any other case. Definitely use a phone case though, battery cover really becomes loose after a decent drop.
Real men wear normal men jeans which don't have baggy pockets for thick phone cases.
Real men wear trousers with
Johnson and Murphy shoes with the matching belt to hold the defender on its clip, women complaint about its too big or bulky, buy a iPhone then.
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Put OtterBox Defender back on this morning.I got tired of cleaning it naked anyway.
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Put OtterBox Defender back on this morning.I got tired of cleaning it naked anyway.
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Good deal
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I think I'll try the 8-point multitouch hack.
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Put OtterBox Defender back on this morning.I got tired of cleaning it naked anyway.
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what do you do that it gets dirty that often? I haven't done anything but wipe the screen on my jeans and the thing is still brand new looking.
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Naked Phone Cleaning
I got tired of cleaning it naked anyway.
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I love being naked while cleaning my phone .....To each their own I guess.
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The defender is for men, real men have big hands
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Pretty much this. I love how the Electrify feels in my hand with the Defender on. It fits my hands better, and I like the feel of the rubber keys better.
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no, real men have big..........never mind.
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No, real men know how to use their... um, phones... to the greatest extent regardless of its size.
xketch said:
Real men wear normal men jeans which don't have baggy pockets for thick phone cases.
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Real men dress comfortably and don't care what society says they should wear. That being said, my three most common pants are a pair of loose-fitting jeans, a pair of denim shorts, and a pair of nice slacks. The Defender fits well in all three.
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The screen cleans up nicer with a microfiber cloth. I don't know how to properly clean the Defender's screen. My microfiber cloth isn't doing the trick, neither is a wet LCD wipe. I don't mind, though.
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Ive been reading all these different reviews about cases and i see so many people complaining that the otterbox defender is to bulky. This case is not made for everyone. If you dont have a job that involves alot of physical activity or dont do alot of day to day activities that can potentially lead to damaging the phone then dont pay $50 for something you dont need. Idk if people are buying it just because its the most expensive case and think most expensive is best or what. There are plenty other cases at sprint and bestbuy that will do just fine. Iam a huge ballistic fan but have to admit i think otterbox did an excellent job with the case for 2 reasons. It fits awesome while providing awesome protection and hey......it was available launch day. Theres alot of stores that sold out of the defender and theres alot of people who want the defended and now cant find it. So if you dont like the case....dont need the protection just take it back.
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Everyone has there own opinion...you shouldn't let it upset you. If ur happy with it. That's all that matters...right? Really doesn't Warrant another otterbox thread...
Who cares about what other people think?Grow some balls!!!!!jkjkjk
I think the defender is great. I love mine and it isn't as big as people made it seem.
LOL seriously?
The case is bulky as hell... I bought one, I'm going to return it today. Don't get so upset over it, it's not like we slapped your wife or something/.
Im not sayin it effects me personally and trust me if someone slapped my wife wining on xda would be the last thing id do. Just makes no sense to me when people spend all the money on the case....9 out of 10 times the people at the store will snap it on for you and you see right there what it looks like so why take it home? Instead of bashing it all im saying is lets give otterbox some props. Im a diehard ballistic fan but am happy otterbox had a defender case for us on launch day. And i must admit this soft rubber on the defender feels alot better then ballistics hard plastic when holding the phone to your ear during a phone call
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I love knowing I can throw this phone through a wall and nothing will happen.
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The case is great if your mountain biking or work in construction. But if your going out to dinner or just hanging inside I much prefer the slim feather style case from Incipio or Barely There by Case-Mate
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Im not a fan of the holster but i think the case is awesome and saves you the trouble of buying screen protectors. Also this case screen protector dosent have the bubble effect problem my ballistic did
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I love the defender case. Sure it adds some bulk, but I never really put it in my pocket. I keep it in the holster. I took a dremel and ground down the release clip so that it's not sticking out so much. It's great.
I just find it hilarious that morons buy the defender case and then say it's bulky. Why buy the most rugged mainstream case and expect it to be slim? It's really not even as big/tough as some smaller house cases like the Trident Kraken or Ballistic HC.
im loving mine! The fact that you can put the phone in the holster face in or out and the belt clip locks in the open position makes it double as a kickstand makes this a awsome case!
Yea i just like how this feels when talking on the phone. The ballistic would hurt my ear if i didnt have the rubber outer layer on.....the otterbox is super comftorable.
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I Love mine also, just wish I could find a car dock that will fit the phone with it on.
I like my defender case too. It is a little bulky but being able to put the phone face out on the holster is definitely a big plus for me.
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it is bulky, never really bothered me, but also you can tell they could slim these things out some.
I picked up the commuter and I personally think it sucks, the rubber on the top of the phone isn't held in place for ****e.
I had the defender for the EVO 4G and i thought it sucked too, everytime I pulled it out of my pocket the rubber was coming off, constantly messing with it.
I had a defender case on my Iphone 3GS and Loved it, and had one on my blackberry curve and also loved it.
so /shrug seems to me they've gone downhill some, im sticking it out for the ballistic case.
but as you can see, the size isn't really my issue lol.
(appeared the evo 3d case has same issue that evo 4g case did from looking at it.)
I actually don't like bulky cases, and I was planning on going with the Seidio case as my EVO had one on it. I went into a best buy and they happened to have the Otterbox Defender, so I tried it out and I really like it. So I ended up picking it up (cost $54 but meh) and I think I'm going to roll with this for a while.
I did make a modification though... I took the built-in screen protector off. It felt like it had too much grip to it. I like my protectors to be smooth.
DozeBeatS said:
I love knowing I can throw this phone through a wall and nothing will happen.
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Word! I work as a stock manager at a warehouse, had the OBD on my old EVO and it saved it numerous times. Got it for the 3DVO and love the Look and feel of it. Plus, in case folks didn't know, the holster doubles as a dock station with a kickstand, and if you dont actually click the phone into the case, it amplifies the audio quite well by providing a sort of acoustical chamber. All in all, best 50 dollars I could've spent
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Yea i just like how this feels when talking on the phone. The ballistic would hurt my ear if i didnt have the rubber outer layer on.....the otterbox is super comftorable.
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When you take the rubber silicone outer layer off the ballistic the innercase is a hard plastic shell with the screen protector. Well when your holding the phone to your ear during a call it hurts. The otterbox soft rubber dosent
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The thing is a horse but it seeks almost bomb proof. I love it but old wifey wasn't into it for hers ( unless they make a defender with flower prints on it...haha)
Screen protector is thick and smooth. It would be even better if it was anti glare. Coming from the Hero, this phone is already waaay bigger so WTH if I add a few centimeters with this defender. It's solid.
can HTC install a trackball on this thing?
Just curious as to what your opinions were on this one. I want a case that'll keep the crease around the screen clean like new. I'm planning on getting a car dock in the future also, so a case that would allow it to fit into the dock would be great too. Probably going with the iGrip Car Dock.
I think it was a really strange decision to even have 2 tiny creases all the way around the screen in the first place. My Hero NEVER got dust/dirt in the crease around the screen OR the crease between the screen and the button plate.
i noticed that to, i always use paper to get the junk out
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+1!
My defender is great. Everytime I remove the case the phone looks brand new.
I just saw a review of the OtterBox Defender and I think I like it. How do you like the holster that comes with it? Does this case definitely fit into the iGrip car dock? Does the self adhesive screen cover ever have those annoying air bubbles under it?
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I just saw a review of the OtterBox Defender and I think I like it. How do you like the holster that comes with it? Does this case definitely fit into the iGrip car dock? Does the self adhesive screen cover ever have those annoying air bubbles under it?
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I can't comment on the igrip, but the screen cover is part of the case and is not an adhesive. It's a hard plastic that is stuck to the case and goes right over your phone. Some dust can get in there but its minimal.
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I can't comment on the igrip, but the screen cover is part of the case and is not an adhesive. It's a hard plastic that is stuck to the case and goes right over your phone. Some dust can get in there but its minimal.
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Ok. Was reading descriptions from other sites selling it. That's where I was confused. ^^
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The Otterbox defender doesn't work with the iGrip dock. Really anything bigger than a TPU case will not fit.
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The Otterbox defender doesn't work with the iGrip dock. Really anything bigger than a TPU case will not fit.
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Even with the insert taken out of the iGrip? That's disappointing. Was really hoping for that combination to work.
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They need to make Phone Floss for these creases or something. lol
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Order one in red and it came today....i must say i am very impressed with this...i had an otterbox on my evo4g and didn't like it...the kick stand wasn't as sturdy and after a while the rubber got loose(thats what she said lol)and the power button had to be fiddled with on the case to make it hit the actual button on the phone...this case by trident seems better with the reversed design(soft sleeve under the hard outer shell). and it looks great on the phone!!!!!
www.tridentcases.com
I just replaced my Otterbox Defender with a Trident Cyclops. Huge improvement. I can finally touch the sides of my screen.
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I just replaced my Otterbox Defender with a Trident Cyclops. Huge improvement. I can finally touch the sides of my screen.
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how is the size comparison of the cyclops to the defender?
Dose the kraken come with holdster
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Yes it comes with a holster that holds the phone with the screen facing inward. Pretty sturdy I shook it very hard and it would not let the phone go
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I have one on the way now won it on ebay for under $27 with free expedited shipping. i really like the design so we will see how it is when i get it.
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how is the size comparison of the cyclops to the defender?
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The size is similar, but I believe the Cyclops is slightly larger.
Trident advantages are mainly the ability to be able to touch the screen edge and no more lint on your case. But the lack of soft rubber on the outside does make it quite a bit less grippy.
Overall I think the Cyclops leaves the Defender defenseless.
This case is the best case I have seen out for our phones to date. I absolutely love it. Kickstand is rock solid and the case just feels nice in your hand. Most important it can slide in and out of your pocket easily!
Pros-
Camera button works well
Kickstank is the best I have seen
Screen and camera protectors ( I don't use them but they look well done for someone who uses them )
Hard outside case slides in pocket well
Cons-
Sometime hard to open charge port cover
I will post pictures of it next to my defender and commuter otter box cases for comparison ... The kraken is maybe a slight bit thicker than the defender but unnoticeable really
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Here are those pictures.
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Is the KRAKEN AMS the same as the KRAKEN 2? I don't see a kickstand in their pictures for the AMS case... :-( I wanna order the one you got!
EDIT: Nvm, I must've clicked on a different one...
You will like it it's sweet
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Does the Kraken II have a dust filter over the speaker ports (both the earpiece and the speakerphone)? I'm currently using the Otterbox Defender, and I'm getting tired of having to open it up to clean dust from between the screen and the case.
Also, can the holster be used to hold the phone with the screen facing out? I've set my Otterbox holster in the car to hold the phone that way for convenience.
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Does the Kraken II have a dust filter over the speaker ports (both the earpiece and the speakerphone)? I'm currently using the Otterbox Defender, and I'm getting tired of having to open it up to clean dust from between the screen and the case.
Also, can the holster be used to hold the phone with the screen facing out? I've set my Otterbox holster in the car to hold the phone that way for convenience.
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The best part of using otterbox is there warranty is the best yet. They will replace your case and holster and let you keep your old one. Trident warranty is slow and a pain.
The holster on the kraken is pretty small. From the pic. I just got one on ebay for 25 bucks.
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I just got one on ebay for 25 bucks.
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+1, just got mine yesterday
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+1, just got mine yesterday
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How is the holster part from the pic I seen of it looks tiny? Does it hold the phone in place pretty well? Im hoping since the holster is so tiny I don't catch it on something and have the phone pop out.
My phone popped out once....but I'm a rough guy...mechanic by trade so me scooting on the floor under a car and having my phone come out of the clip isn't so uncommon no matter what case it is. My mom ordered a kraken for her 3vo and the clip broke...from its first use...have yet to hear back from trident about hers
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How is the holster part from the pic I seen of it looks tiny? Does it hold the phone in place pretty well? Im hoping since the holster is so tiny I don't catch it on something and have the phone pop out.
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Yea it is sort of small but I rarely use holsters, but I did test the hold by holding the clip and doing a. Fast throwing motion with case installed on phone and it stayed latched on
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Yea it is sort of small but I rarely use holsters, but I did test the hold by holding the clip and doing a. Fast throwing motion with case installed on phone and it stayed latched on
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Thanks for the pics man still waiting on mine should be here in the morning along with my evo 3d lol.
Case looks good looks better then the defender case. Wish holster was bigger but looks like it will hold up nice. Again thanks for the pics of the holster not many folks post pics of it when they do a review.
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Thanks for the pics man still waiting on mine should be here in the morning along with my evo 3d lol.
Case looks good looks better then the defender case. Wish holster was bigger but looks like it will hold up nice. Again thanks for the pics of the holster not many folks post pics of it when they do a review.
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Np, lol I looked about everywhere to see how this case was then just decided to get it I had the defender but didn't like it so I decided to try this and it works perfectly when I'm going to actually use it
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is there a case, other than the otterbox, that has plugs for the different ports? i've been trying to find one on ebay and they all leave the usb and hdmi ports open. i would like to cover them up so nothing gets stuck or plugged up in the ports. my friend has an og evo and his usb plug is shot due to the corrosion from his pocket plus all of the lint. he is getting a new one with insurance, but i want to avoid that if i can.
thanks
Nope. As far as I know otter box is the only one that has those flaps. Its either the defender or the commuter.
You can get little plugs off ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-5mm-Audio...244331?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5647b530eb
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-PC-Black-...469?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45ffa63e75
cool, thanks. found a commuter case on amazon for $18
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cool, thanks. found a commuter case on amazon for $18
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Thats the one I had! I think you'll like it
How thick is it? Does it feel bulky in your front pocket? Or look like "you're happy to see someone "?
Anyone have one of these? http://www.ebay.com/itm/190606338045 it looks a little thick on the back.
I'm looking for a case that covers all the ports (HDMI, USB, Audio) but is also fairly thin, I have a TPU case atm so I wouldn't want to go thicker than that, hows the thickness in the Commuter case compared to a TPU case?
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is there a case, other than the otterbox, that has plugs for the different ports? i've been trying to find one on ebay and they all leave the usb and hdmi ports open. i would like to cover them up so nothing gets stuck or plugged up in the ports. my friend has an og evo and his usb plug is shot due to the corrosion from his pocket plus all of the lint. he is getting a new one with insurance, but i want to avoid that if i can.
thanks
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The only other case I'd trust my MoPho in other than my Otterbox Defender Series one is the Seidio CONVERT™ Combo.
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The only other case I'd trust my MoPho in other than my Otterbox Defender Series one is the Seidio CONVERT™ Combo.
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Thats nice right there, I like my Defender though. I want something in a different color though. Red or yellow to make me stand out. But like the original poster, I want it to cover EVERYTHING!!
I have the otterbox commuter an the trident aegis. They both cover all the ports but the commuter's flap is flimsy and pops out a lot. The trident on the other hand is better in every way. It also has color options.
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I have the otterbox commuter an the trident aegis. They both cover all the ports but the commuter's flap is flimsy and pops out a lot. The trident on the other hand is better in every way. It also has color options.
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I'm on the red or blue, maybe both. I wish they had a belt clip option, which kinda leaves me in the air about Trident?
I use a Nite Ize case. It is easy to open with gloves and is super sturdy. I work outside everyday and it's held up for several months now.
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Wow, that case looks nice. Wish i would have aeen that before i bought the otterbox. Maybe i'll pick up another case sometime in the future
Anyone else have the trident case? That looks like a much better option than the otterbox. How much extra girth does it add to the photon?
I already have a TPU case which I love but I ordered this one for 10 bucks 2 days ago. Should be here Monday according to tracking
That is badass looking.
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That is badass looking.
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Yeah its called the boxwave. Supposedly its still tpu but thinner than my original TPU case. I'm stoked will do a review
Please do.
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Please do.
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Hey man I know you want an iPhone but what kind of offers are you looking for on that touch pad?
Not sure. Honestly its not really mine to sell. Bought it for my 2 year old to use and she never really uses it. Throw me some in pm. Btw you have the best pic ever. Love it
I love my Evo LTE, it is an awesome phone! When I bought it though I received the horrible news that TEP from Sprint had gone up as well as the Asurion Deductible. Normally I don't like cases because I like to keep my phone sleek but with this in mind I had to buy one. I opted for the OtterBox Commuter (I bought on Amazon for a little over $20 shipped). So I thought I'd hit you guys up with a review just in case anybody is on the fence about what case to get.
Overall:
I liked the tight fit, the good amount of protection without the bulk, and the fact that the kickstand is perfectly accesible and usable in both directions Plus it's relatively cheap. Check attached images. I had no problems with any of the cutouts for microphone or the back camera. Also the charging port and headphone jack coverings worked fairly well. They were a bit bothersome, mainly the headphone jack, depending on the size of the plug but overall they're pretty good.
Fit:
I must say this case has a TIGHT fit on my phone! It is not loose anywhere and the silicone is actually pretty tight on there unlike other two layer cases I've tried. It is tight enough that no dust has gotten underneath it to the case which I hate when cases do that! Also all the buttons are unaffected by the case and I like the feel they have with it on. Oh and the kickstand can still be used both ways, port up or down!
Size:
The case hasn't added much bulk at all. I still think this phone is pretty thin with the case on. I took a picture next to an Evo 3d with no case on just for size comparison and as you can see, this case adds little to no bulk.
Protection:
I feel my phone is pretty well protected. I already got past the 1st scary fall yesterday when I dropped it running down some stairs :/ but my phone was not harmed at all, neither was my case. Obviously it's not meant to be a hardcore heavy duty run over with a car case (as rumored with some Ballistics) but it's a good balance between protection and keep it thin.
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I personally don't like screen protectors too much. It seems unnecessary for this phone with Gorilla Glass but it's still a nice gesture for it to be included. I installed it for demonstration purposes since many people with screen protectors had problems with proximity sensor. The protector included in the case had the cutout for the proximity sensor which was definitely a plus. I also noticed it's a pretty hard screen protector and feels almost like bare glass, but I still don't plan on keeping it for long lol
The Bad:
The only bad thing I've found so far is that the silicone is a little bit of a dust magnet. It hasn't gotten too serious to where it bothers me but it's just something to note.
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The Bad:
The only bad thing I've found so far is that the silicone is a little bit of a dust magnet. It hasn't gotten too serious to where it bothers me but it's just something to note.
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This is what I hate about silicone. Also, it ends up making it difficult to pull out of your pocket because of how sticky/tacky it is. Thanks for the review.
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This is what I hate about silicone. Also, it ends up making it difficult to pull out of your pocket because of how sticky/tacky it is. Thanks for the review.
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Definately true on most silicone cases but since only the corners are exposed
Silicone its not too bad
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Great review buddy. I get the lint all around the edge of the screen's silicone also. Anyone have any good cleaning tips for getting lint and dust off the silicone parts?
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Great review buddy. I get the lint all around the edge of the screen's silicone also. Anyone have any good cleaning tips for getting lint and dust off the silicone parts?
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Well thanks friend. I just put a little water in my hands and clean it that way. Or spit if you want to do it the survivor man's way haha
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I dont normally like to put cases on phones either but this phone...i dont know I had the overwhelming urge to put a case on it. Now i was going to go wit ha normal regular hard shell case off of ebay for 5 bucks but..no.. not this time. I got the otterbox commuter aswell. Truth be told I was worried about the silicone not fitting perfectly but to my surprise it fits damn well. Plus the case feels good in the hand. I actually like how the phone feels with the case on. i did put the screen protector on because look at it this way. $600 phone with ''gorilla glass''..... youre really not going to do anything to protect it? Gorilla glass is scratch resistant not scratch proof. My opinion is youve gotta have a few screws loose if youre not going to put a screen protector on the phone.
over all great case, feels good, doesnt add bulk.
The defender however...makes the phone huge
I rocked my OG for two years with every rugged case u could think of and never worried about the phone. The last month I had the phone I had it naked as all of my cases were breaking on me. I loved how great the Evo felt naked and how easy it was to slip it into my pocket. Anywho, I ended up dropping it and shattering the screen. I bought the new Evo and slapped the Commuter on it before leaving BB. I thought the Defender was way too big for pocket use (I'm over the belt clip thing). It maintains the sleekness of the OG Evo, so, I love it! The included screen protector is pretty good too surprisingly. Not a single complaint from me!
Yeah I have actually kept this case on and been loving it. The case adds a really nice feel to my phone and I honestly like the look it gives my phone. I have yet to try the defender but when I do ill do a write up on it as well
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I love the review. I'm actually about to switch from the defender to the commuter case. Getting tired of the extra bulk and the rubber on the defenders seem to tear rather quickly. I had the same tearing prob when I had a defender on my e3d. Had the e3d defender replaced twice. So again thanks for the review picking up a commuter case tomorrow.
Bought the same case as soon as I got my phone, beat case hands down still nice and thin the dust magnet I agree but its protective and not heavy ! It was cheap too off amazon. The port cover is clever
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Yeah im still using my original one and even after many falls it looks New and my phone is perfect,.no.scratches.
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I had the Defender on my phone from day one. I just ordered this one. It looks a little slimmer and will fit my pocket better. Thanks for the review.
i so wish this case came with a belt clip!!
i got one these they nice:good:
evo401 said:
i so wish this case came with a belt clip!!
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You can buy the seidio belt clip. The phone fits great with the case on.
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http://www.seidioonline.com/htc-evo-4g-lte-spring-clip-holster-p/hlhtjetas.htm
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This case is awesome!
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mexiking713 said:
You can buy the seidio belt clip. The phone fits great with the case on.
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http://www.seidioonline.com/htc-evo-4g-lte-spring-clip-holster-p/hlhtjetas.htm
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I was wondering if that would fit ..I just wish otterbox would make one too
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I have the defender case and the rubber over the charging port keeps breaking off. Does that happen with the commuter case?
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Yeah spot on review I feel the same way about my commuter case. I had the defender for my OG EVO but I like the feel and look of the commuter on my LTE so much better
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I love my Evo LTE, it is an awesome phone! When I bought it though I received the horrible news that TEP from Sprint had gone up as well as the Asurion Deductible. Normally I don't like cases because I like to keep my phone sleek but with this in mind I had to buy one. I opted for the OtterBox Commuter (I bought on Amazon for a little over $20 shipped). So I thought I'd hit you guys up with a review just in case anybody is on the fence about what case to get.
Overall:
I liked the tight fit, the good amount of protection without the bulk, and the fact that the kickstand is perfectly accesible and usable in both directions Plus it's relatively cheap. Check attached images. I had no problems with any of the cutouts for microphone or the back camera. Also the charging port and headphone jack coverings worked fairly well. They were a bit bothersome, mainly the headphone jack, depending on the size of the plug but overall they're pretty good.
Fit:
I must say this case has a TIGHT fit on my phone! It is not loose anywhere and the silicone is actually pretty tight on there unlike other two layer cases I've tried. It is tight enough that no dust has gotten underneath it to the case which I hate when cases do that! Also all the buttons are unaffected by the case and I like the feel they have with it on. Oh and the kickstand can still be used both ways, port up or down!
Size:
The case hasn't added much bulk at all. I still think this phone is pretty thin with the case on. I took a picture next to an Evo 3d with no case on just for size comparison and as you can see, this case adds little to no bulk.
Protection:
I feel my phone is pretty well protected. I already got past the 1st scary fall yesterday when I dropped it running down some stairs :/ but my phone was not harmed at all, neither was my case. Obviously it's not meant to be a hardcore heavy duty run over with a car case (as rumored with some Ballistics) but it's a good balance between protection and keep it thin.
Screen Protector:
I personally don't like screen protectors too much. It seems unnecessary for this phone with Gorilla Glass but it's still a nice gesture for it to be included. I installed it for demonstration purposes since many people with screen protectors had problems with proximity sensor. The protector included in the case had the cutout for the proximity sensor which was definitely a plus. I also noticed it's a pretty hard screen protector and feels almost like bare glass, but I still don't plan on keeping it for long lol
The Bad:
The only bad thing I've found so far is that the silicone is a little bit of a dust magnet. It hasn't gotten too serious to where it bothers me but it's just something to note.
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After 2 weeks with mine I have to say I love this case. It's thin very protective and it looks good. Very satisfied with it.
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