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Just wanted to see if anyone has any of the Case Mate series cases for the Evo 3d? I was thinking about getting the Tough case, but from a video review on youtube, the case apparently has a random port on the bottom...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mskLfmXEh0Y
Where I have found them online:
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=28094#section10
http://www.wirelessground.com/htc-e...3d-case-mate-tough-case-black&channelid=FROOG
Currently have the Defender, but DAMN its bulky
I will never buy another case mate again
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I will never buy another case mate again
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Please fill me in lol
i have a casemate and i have been using this badboy since sept! i use this on my evo 4g over my seidio rugged! and i am rough on my ph and dropping it and this casemate is tough! also slides in and out of a pant pocket real good!
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HTCRALEIGHFAN said:
i have a casemate and i have been using this badboy since sept! i use this on my evo 4g over my seidio rugged! and i am rough on my ph and dropping it and this casemate is tough! also slides in and out of a pant pocket real good!
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Maybe I will have to reconsider, I would still like to see some more people weigh in. I have the OB Defender right now, and its excellent protection wise just a bit bulky...
The convert from seidio/BB is pretty awesome two good cases plus a nice clip. This is until I can get the ballistic case
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I have the Tough Case, just delivered today. It's similar in design to the Otterbox Commuter -- a thin silicone base layer covers the entire phone, while a hard plastic shell snaps around the back, sides and corners.
Pros: The fit is absolutely perfect. The silicone layer over the buttons is just the right thickness -- the power, volume and camera buttons are all covered, but their function is not impeded in the slightest. I was particularly delighted by how well the camera button works, no interference with function or sensitivity at all.
Around the front edge, the silicone layer rises a few millimeters above the screen, so you can comfortably place the phone face down without worrying about scratching the glass. Similarly, the camera lenses and flash are deeply recessed on the back, with perfectly sized openings around each (which, IMO, is how the lenses should've been on the phone itself). You can drag your phone across concrete with no worries, if that's the kind of thing you're into.
The hard plastic outer layer has a smooth matte coating that makes it feel more like silicone than hard plastic, giving it a very nice feel in the hand. It's also covered with a raised, textured pattern, making the phone very unlikely to slip out of your hand. By contrast, the Otterbox Commuter I briefly had on my Hero had a plastic outer shell that was slick and shiny, and the phone slipped out of my hand twice within the two days I left it on (which is why I used it only briefly).
Cons: My only real complaints are aesthetic. I really like the slim, refined look of this phone, and the grippy, textured, matte black surface of this case, while very protective and easy to hang on to, is a tad inelegant, giving the phone more of an industrial feel. It also adds a bit of bulk, which was immediately noticeable when I pocketed the phone with it on (although I will say it's positively svelte compared to some of the other cases I've seen pictured on this forum). The phone does also feel noticeably heavier with this case on.
In response to the OP, the case does have a couple of mysterious ports at the bottom. One lines up with the slot you use to pry the battery cover off, while a smaller one lines up with a tiny hole just to the left of the other (edit: duh! that's the mike, thanks minieod). I don't know why those are there, but they don't do any harm.
Overall, I'd say thumbs up. If you like the basic design of Otterbox cases but want something slimmer than the Defender and easier to hold than the Commuter, this is probably your best choice.
I have the casemate "barely there" case on my OG Evo. I have been using it since shortly after launch and it has been just the right amount of protection without adding a lot of bulk. I keep my phone in a pocket with nothing else so that case helps with day to day wear and more importantly it makes it so the camera glass doesn't touch the table when the phone is laying on its back.
I am thinking of picking up an Evo 3d for my girlfriend in order to replace her dying palm Pre but she is pretty rough on phones. She drops hers a lot and throws it in her purse with keys and change and stuff. The thought of getting her a "glass slab" style phone frightens me. I will probably pick up a barely-there case for the Evo 3d if I get it for her. It's weird that they don't list them on their site but that mobilecity site seems to have them in a few colors for $15. That's a good price IMO and my last one came with a free screen protector. Hopefully that will be enough to protect her phone.
I guess I can also cancel the insurance on my Evo and move it to her 3d if I get it since my account is due for upgrade and hers won't be for two years if i get her the 3d.
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The case does have a couple of mysterious ports at the bottom. One lines up with the slot you use to pry the battery cover off, while a smaller one lines up with a tiny hole just to the left of the other. I don't know why those are there, but they don't do any harm.
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that "mysterious hole" on the left of the phone you'll want to remain uncovered --- unless you'd rather not talk to anyone ---- thats the microphone
other than that i totally agree with you on the case - i got it at the sprint store and i LOVE it
i had the TPU case from the user who posted on here earlier in june (forgot your username sorry!) and sold them on tpu-cases.com or something like that... it was 8 bucks shipped, and great quality for tpu
but i tried this on when i was waiting at the store picking up my moms evo3d for her bday gift.... and decided to get the case-mate tough, and give her my tpu one
the casemate tough is sleek....i dont agree with po96 on the "inelegant" , because its pretty similar to the style of the battery cover on the 3d....
i like it a lot, and it feels very solid and protected....
i used to use the otterbox commuter on my evo4g and loved it, but i really hated the new design for the 3d....
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that "mysterious hole" on the left of the phone you'll want to remain uncovered --- unless you'd rather not talk to anyone ---- thats the microphone
other than that i totally agree with you on the case - i got it at the sprint store and i LOVE it
i had the TPU case from the user who posted on here earlier in june (forgot your username sorry!) and sold them on tpu-cases.com or something like that... it was 8 bucks shipped, and great quality for tpu
but i tried this on when i was waiting at the store picking up my moms evo3d for her bday gift.... and decided to get the case-mate tough, and give her my tpu one
the casemate tough is sleek....i dont agree with po96 on the "inelegant" , because its pretty similar to the style of the battery cover on the 3d....
i like it a lot, and it feels very solid and protected....
i used to use the otterbox commuter on my evo4g and loved it, but i really hated the new design for the 3d....
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PMed you, guess you might not have noticed. Anyways has anyone else seen these in a Sprint Store? I didn't see one at mine but maybe he was at a non-corporate store?
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PMed you, guess you might not have noticed. Anyways has anyone else seen these in a Sprint Store? I didn't see one at mine but maybe he was at a non-corporate store?
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hey sorry, my PM notifications are not working i guess
i am going to take some pics of mine now and post here
(note: these pics were taken on an Evo3D)
http://imgur.com/a/cCdel
neodorian said:
I guess I can also cancel the insurance on my Evo and move it to her 3d if I get it since my account is due for upgrade and hers won't be for two years if i get her the 3d.
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get the 3d on her plan...swap the 3d to your number, and your evo to hers....at that time you both have two new activated phones...both are now eligible for the TEP
also, now you will have a 3d
minieod, nice pics. I was meaning to post some, but you were way more completist about it than I would've been.
The mystery hole at the bottom is for a lanyard.
i wish it would come with a holster
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The mystery hole at the bottom is for a lanyard.
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no...its the microphone...when your mouth makes noise, that noise goes into that hole
po96od said:
I have the Tough Case, just delivered today. It's similar in design to the Otterbox Commuter -- a thin silicone base layer covers the entire phone, while a hard plastic shell snaps around the back, sides and corners.
Pros: The fit is absolutely perfect. The silicone layer over the buttons is just the right thickness -- the power, volume and camera buttons are all covered, but their function is not impeded in the slightest. I was particularly delighted by how well the camera button works, since the TPU case I was initially using basically disabled it.
Around the front edge, the silicone layer rises a few millimeters above the screen, so you can comfortably place the phone face down without worrying about scratching the glass. Similarly, the camera lenses and flash are deeply recessed on the back, with perfectly sized openings around each (which, IMO, is how the lenses should've been on the phone itself). You can drag your phone across concrete with no worries, if that's the kind of thing you're into.
The hard plastic outer layer has a smooth matte coating that makes it feel more like silicone than hard plastic, giving it a very nice feel in the hand. It's also covered with a raised, textured pattern, making the phone very unlikely to slip out of your hand. By contrast, the Otterbox Commuter I briefly had on my Hero had a plastic outer shell that was slick and shiny, and the phone slipped out of my hand twice within the two days I left it on (which is why I used it only briefly).
Cons: My only real complaints are aesthetic. I really like the slim, refined look of this phone, and the grippy, textured, matte black surface of this case, while very protective and easy to hang on to, is a tad inelegant, giving the phone more of an industrial feel. It also adds a bit of bulk, which was immediately noticeable when I pocketed the phone with it on (although I will say it's positively svelte compared to some of the other cases I've seen pictured on this forum). The phone does also feel noticeably heavier with this case on.
In response to the OP, the case does have a couple of mysterious ports at the bottom. One lines up with the slot you use to pry the battery cover off, while a smaller one lines up with a tiny hole just to the left of the other (edit: duh! that's the mike, thanks minieod). I don't know why those are there, but they don't do any harm.
Overall, I'd say thumbs up. If you like the basic design of Otterbox cases but want something slimmer than the Defender and easier to hold than the Commuter, this is probably your best choice.
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So sounds like you like it better than the Otterbox. I am currently using the Commuter and love the feel of it (didn't feel slippery to me, has a nice texture) but hate the gap at the top. I am getting a new silicone layer from Otterbox to see if that one fits better. I think I might order the Tough Case as well and compare the two. Overall would you say its thinner than the Commuter?
I wish I could find the Tough Case in stores to give it a test before purchasing. I hate having to buy online and pay return costs for shipping if I don't like it but I guess that's what I'll have to do.
*update* Just ordered a Tough Case. There is a 20% off code for their online store: CM06-SP20. The online store has free shipping to US addresses and didn't charge me tax, so $28 total for the tough case (originally $35). Not bad! If I don't like it I can just pay return shipping. I might just keep it for a backup.
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So sounds like you like it better than the Otterbox. I am currently using the Commuter and love the feel of it (didn't feel slippery to me, has a nice texture) but hate the gap at the top. I am getting a new silicone layer from Otterbox to see if that one fits better. I think I might order the Tough Case as well and compare the two. Overall would you say its thinner than the Commuter?
I wish I could find the Tough Case in stores to give it a test before purchasing. I hate having to buy online and pay return costs for shipping if I don't like it but I guess that's what I'll have to do.
*update* Just ordered a Tough Case. There is a 20% off code for their online store: CM06-SP20. The online store has free shipping to US addresses and didn't charge me tax, so $28 total for the tough case (originally $35). Not bad! If I don't like it I can just pay return shipping. I might just keep it for a backup.
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eep - its on amazon for $30 + free shipping (which is free returns)
Anyone know if either the tough case or the barely there case will fit into the belt holster for the Seido Surface case(aka the plaitunum case at Best Buy)?
I'm currently using a TPU case in the Platinum holster because I like the added camera area coverage of the TPU case. I just hate the camera button covering of the TPU case.
The Case Mate cases look great but I really need a belt clip with them.
the wifes casemate shipped yesterday and will be here this weekend ill toss up pics
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Ok, I finally got my Otterbox Defender today. First impression is that it isn't exactly the way I thought it would be. I am not sure exactly what I was expecting but I know it wasn't quite what I got.
Pro: plastic shell feels pretty solid around phone and I really like the way the solid clear protector covers the whole screen it makes me feel a lot less worried about messing up my phone. The silicon/rubber outer sleeve holds the two halves of the hard shell together and gives a good grip. There is no way for it to fall out of the holster.
Con: my biggest complaint would be the silicone/rubber outer sleeve feels a bit sloppy. I would have expected it to be tighter, more exactly form fitting. The outer sleeve also picks up every piece of lint that comes it's way and because it is a black case white pocket lint shows very well. It is very difficult/awkward to remove from the holster, that may get better over time as out gets worn in a bit.
Conclusion: pretty good case that should do it's job but over priced at this time, at $10 it would be a deal, at $15 it would still be a good value, at $20 it's something I would consider and at the $30 I paid after shipping and handling well I feel like I over paid but I don't feel like I was robbed. I will be keeping it.....for a while at least.
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Ok after playing with it, the fact that the soft outer case is not super tight is not as annoying as the lint sticking to the outside of it.
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I have one and have to say the biggest issue is the bulk.
It pops into and out of the holster so simply it's disgusting....dunno why you had problems there ?
If you spend a few moments and make ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN that the soft rubber/silicone outer shell is on properly it is not loose in the slightest. It is in fact quite snug. It's a bit trying to get it on perfect, but it's time well spent..
My complaint about it is when you use the holster as a vertical stand and have the phone facing outwards with the charger cable plugged in...the little flap that covers the charge port is not quite in the correct spot (you'd have to try it and see it for yourself, very difficult to explain).
The holster snap/clasp thing is in the way of that formentioned flap.
Not a deal breaker....I will be keeping the otterpop.
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BTW, it's a holster made to go on your belt or the waist of your trousers....why are you concerned with lint sticking to it when it should never see any lint if used in the fashion it's intended for ?
Well after a little time I figured out why it WAS loose and had went on WAY too easy.......you see I live in a desert.....and it's summer AND my case had gotten stuffed in my mail box for oh at least a few hours before I got home and went to put it on. Now after both it and I have cooled off and had a kick a$$ nap, it fits quite well. Since it's little baking in the desert episode it may never be as tight as it would have been but it is very snug over all and no longer has any gaps or bulges.
As for the holster.....maybe it is because I am left handed or maybe mine it's just extra tight in the holster, but it is a chore to get outso I put it in my pocket.I may try to work with the holster some but together with case and holster it's pretty dang big. I will use the holster on a limited basis more then likely.
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Since I don't really care for the holster I still feel I over paid, but since the soft cover fits better now I don't feel I over paid quite as much.
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Personally speaking, I wouldn't use the Defender for day-to-day protection. There are many other options available which offer less bulk and less lint-grabbing.
The Defender is perfect for rough users such as construction workers, farmers, soldiers, truck drivers, etc. The Defender has protected my MoPho twice already while on duty. Both were scenarios where I feel a 'lesser' case may have allowed damage to the device.
$30 is nearly a third of the cost of replacement under insurance. It is a tad on the expensive side. However, I think this is the very best level of personal device protection short of encasing it in a brick of silicon gel.
Compared to the defender I had on my evo the photon defender is perfectly tight. I went straight to radio shack and bought the defender after I bought my photon at sprint 3 days ago and I've only taken it off once to install my new sd card yesterday. As far as it sitting in the holster just make sure you push the rubber in all around the mounting clips on the sides. If they stick up a little it won't secure correctly. I've used defender cases before so I knew what I was getting but I must say this one is very well built.
The only thing that I don't like about the defender cases is that the screen protector just seems to take away from the beauty of device screens. I had my evo in a defender case for a week. I took it out one day and once I saw the screen again I was floored to how much I was missing by having the defender plastic over it!
And boom goes the Shooter
I've had the defender for 3 weeks now and I love it but it isn't for everyone. If you want a somewhat rugged smartphone that can take a few drops there are plenty of cases for you to choose from. If you want a case that protect your phone from falling out of a speeding vehicle then you want the defender, I should know i accidentally left my phone on top of my vehicle when driving away one late night.
It is bulky but that is fine, I don't want a sleek phone that breaks. This thing is like a brick. If you are playing around with the software and usually bork your phone you may want an easier to remove case. I hate doing battery pulls because it takes too long to remove this case and you end up with too many parts in your hands. This case is my insurance policy. Its a great case for people who play hard with their phones. The commuter case is a great case too but you have to match the case to your lifestyle. For me, I wont buy a phone that doesn't have a defender case.
In my experience the phone does not move around inside this case. It stays locked tight in its plastic shell. The rubber can be stretched easily but it is form fitting to the plastic shell and has just enough play to make it comfortable to remove. You have to tuck the rubber in all around the phone, as well as on the sides and on the back near the kickstand. Failure to do so will cause it to shift around but if you properly put this case together it shouldn't move at all. If it does then you may want to call Otterbox.
Now the defender series comes with the adjustable holster. If you do not use a holster then you may want a commuter series case. This thing isn't too easy to get in and out of your pocket since the rubber does grip well to cotton pockets. I use the holster about half the time and keep this thing in my pocket the other half. I'm okay with this but if you wear really tight skinny jeans you'll probably hate this case. So if you don't use holsters or you wear skin tight pants then you should get something else.
The screen protector causes glare and degrades the visual quality of the screen. The camera lens also has a protector over it which I find does degrade the camera quality if it is not properly cleaned. I don't find this to be a deal breaker because I could easily remove that piece of protective plastic. If anything I wish it was removable and replaceable out of the box.
Its a great case that can take a ton of abuse and leave your phone looking brand new.
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I cringe at your use of this term!
Car Dock & case.
Is the Defender series compatible with the Car dock? If not how easy is it to remove.
I never tested it on the car dock but I can guarantee you it does not work with the HD Dock. While it is not too difficult, you don't want to disassemble this case on the regular. Reassembly is a *****.
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Is the Defender series compatible with the Car dock? If not how easy is it to remove.
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No, I can tell you it's not compatible....I have the Commuter and it doesn't even work in the Car Dock.
I was hoping that by taking off the outer rubber shell of the defender series, that maybe the hard cover would still fit in the car dock. I'll let you know in a few weeks when everything finally arrives in the mail.
Yeah, let us know.....I even bought a cheapo $5 case (the thin plastic ones) just to try it.....nope!! Wouldn't work.
Yeah this case is still a lint magnet even without putting in my pocket and now I have some dust between protective screen and the actual screen.....of course some compressed air took care of it but I had to open it for that. I also worry a bit about heat while tethering. Not that it gets anywhere near as hot as my htc hero did (could fry an egg on it) but if it got warm enough to feel trough hard case AND the soft rubber it must have been pretty warm inside (does it get hotter doing wifi tether as opposed to usb & which uses more battery).
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Does anyone know what the difference is between the $50 Defender (Revision A) and the first revision that other sites (other than otterbox.com) sell? The difference in the model # is the letter A at the end.
Can someone post pictures of this case on their phone? I have always bought otterbox defenders but im debating if i should buy another after a bad experience with the one for the Evo 4g.
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I don't think a picture will do it any justice. It is one of those things you are really going to want to see and touch in person to decide if you like it or not. I like mine, lint magnet and all because it makes me feel my Photon its safe and for that I am willing to live with the trade off of some lint and a little extra bulk. Of course every time I take off the case to clean it I remember just how sexy a naked Photon is and I consider slapping on an invisashield screen protector and going naked.
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I just received my otter box defender in the mail today. I bought mine at amazon for $27 + $5 S&H. The case appears to be genuinely an otter box. The box it came in was damaged and opened, but the case itself is fine. My guess is that the amazon ones are cheaper because they are in damaged boxes.
As far as I'm concerned though I'll take the damaged packaging for the $20 savings.
Bought the Defender last month and was enamored by the fact that i can throw, kick, slam the phone anywhere and it wouldn't get damaged. The only problem was (and this was a big one) that the case is so f***ing huge for regular use! I got fed up of that and exchanged the case for the commuter. SOOO much better for everyday, common hazards.
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Bought the Defender last month and was enamored by the fact that i can throw, kick, slam the phone anywhere and it wouldn't get damaged. The only problem was (and this was a big one) that the case is so f***ing huge for regular use! I got fed up of that and exchanged the case for the commuter. SOOO much better for everyday, common hazards.
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Bugger, just ordered the Defender, does it really add so much bulk?
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The question is which otterbox case is the best for the atrix? I want a case and wanna know which is the best before I buy it. I've seen alot of posts on this but I have never seen a poll so I made one. If you dont like otterbox then please post what case you prefer and why? Thanks!
Wtf? Q&A section my boy.
Defender is bulky as hell but I'll throw it at the wall if you ask me too.
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Wtf? Q&A section my boy.
Defender is bulky as he'll but I'll throw it at the wall if you ask me too.
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I know I'm a dip**** and definetly know better! I am now going to kick my own ass! Mod please move this to q and a or accessories section. thanks!As soon as I seen this post in development I was like wtf I seriously thought I was in accessories section! I can't believe I just did this! Sorry folks!
First off wrong section.
Right now I have the defender and I love it for the most part. I have had the commuter (I hope I am using the right names) and it was good but the silicone got too loose and they sent me the next one up which happens to be the best one they offer. Unfortunately im going to have to get them to send me another silicone part because this one is getting very bad as well. Great case but will need to get used to the warranty process unfortunately.
Oh and fyi I got the first otterbox in July.
Of course you know this is in the wrong section but I think I have to say that before I can reply lol. I am very happy with my Commuter case + Skinomi Techskin screen protector. Yes the rubber section does stretch a bit over time, but nothing too bad, not bad enough to make me want a dif one. And I believe this stretching is due to me removing the case now and then (battery pull or whatever).. I have a buddy with the Defender on his Atrix and he likes it as well. The defender has the hard plastic screen cover/ beltclip that can also be used as a kickstand. The defender is substantially bigger than the Commuter so do not plan on carrying the Defender in your pocket like I do with my Commuter, you will have to clip it hold it or bag it.
I started with the defender, and although I enjoyed tossing it around without worrying about damage, it was wayyy to big for my pocket. After a month I exchanged it for the commuter and I do not regret me decision. The case is fairly slim but sturdy, the back is pretty stylish and it gives the phone a nice weight when holding it.
I had the Defender, I returned it. I had a defender case for my iphone 3gs many moons ago and loved it, but on the atrix there are a few things that annoy me.
1. The screen protector is a nice idea, but as with the 3gs version, it can be annoying if you dislike screen bubbles like many do. I've tried a lot of different things to get rid of them, most work well for a few days, then a bubble appears.
2. Bulky. When the screen is 3.5", a little extra bulk doesn't bother me. When it's a 4.0" screen, it's a little more bothersome.
3. Soft edge of case is loose around the front, often creating a gap.
4. One of the things that annoys me the most is: there's a cover over the hdmi/usb port. It wouldn't be a problem if I had nails, but I tend to keep mine trimmed making it very annoying to open the cover and gain access to the ports.
All of that said, it is still the most protective case I've seen. If you're someone who regularly abuses it, it could be a good choice. On the other hand, if you're someone like me who never drops their phone onto a hard surface, it's a bit much.
Durability...survivability..hands down...the defender is the best..
I don't carry my phone in my pocket..I carry it on my belt and with my job of being in a large hospital's facilities maintenance job...I need something that can stand up to abuse..
What it's not is something that fits in a shirt pocket..suit pants..or suit coat well...
The case is a rugged as what you can get and still be small enough to hold and use properly...The screen protector works well with it..and allows good touch capabilities with the phone...The access ports are good..and the controls are easily worked..
The holder is adjustable and holds the phone well against your side..It locks the phone in well enough you don't have to worry about accidentally having it pop out with jumping hard..or banging it against something..
Which is best...for you...will entirely depend on what you want and need a protective case for..
I for one would rather be not as stylish and not worry about my investment getting damaged...I can't say how you are about these things...
I got mine at the At&T store the day I bought my phone...
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I had the Defender, but like naxir I didn't like the lose silicone around the edges. Got the Ballistic HC case and so far love it. You can also use it without the outer silicone bumper to make it slightly more pocket friendly. Without the outer bumper you don't have to worry about the port covers as they are part of it. I've never even seen the other Otterbox cases for the Atrix, so I can't comment on them.
I have the Commuter. Great case, great quality, a bit less bulky than the Defender, but offers more than enough protection. I suggest you buy a screen shield, too.
You can't go wrong with a TPU case.
Looks like Otterbox just needs a phone to put in their just posted case.
Can't wait!
Saw one at Radio Shack 2 days ago and bought it. Waiting for the phone to go along with it. Me thinks it will be very soon, brand new Rezounds retail are down $100.00 on Ebay from just a couple of days ago.
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Looks like Otterbox just needs a phone to put in their just posted case.
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I don't know anything about otterbox and haven't heard of it before. Is it a hard shell case that does something special? Seems a little pricy.
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I don't know anything about otterbox and haven't heard of it before. Is it a hard shell case that does something special? Seems a little pricy.
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It's a hard case with a rubber skin around it. It's super durable. Highly recommended.
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I picked up the Commuter with it today and its awesome! Fits perfect and doesn't add much bulk.
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Do you guys find it to big? I've been looking at this or the Ballistic case but they both seem to make the phone in to a brick.
The Commuter seems like the perfect size to me. I'll take some picture in a bit so you can see.
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Here are some pictures of it, and ones comparing it to my mom's Razr with a Case-mate case on it in my previous post.
I've commented on the otterbox defender series case before. I've got one on my Dinc. Yes the defender series will bulk it up, with the outer hardshell and clip but guess it depends on your lifestyle. I'm a mechanic so I need something that can withstand getting dropped or inadvertantly laid on, etc.
The defender is like a brick **** house, it just doesn't get any better protection wise. The nice thing about it, is if I take the phone all the way out to just it's core size without all the protection, and wipe it down, you wouldn't know this phone was not brand new, it's mint condition, thanks to the otterbox, and it has been dropped on the otterbox at least 5 times.
The commuter series would be a lot smaller profile if that's what you are looking for....
I'm glad to see OB has their act together on this and released a case for it, it actually took them a while to release one for the og Dinc..
ohredwood said:
I've commented on the otterbox defender series case before. I've got one on my Dinc. Yes the defender series will bulk it up, with the outer hardshell and clip but guess it depends on your lifestyle. I'm a mechanic so I need something that can withstand getting dropped or inadvertantly laid on, etc.
The defender is like a brick **** house, it just doesn't get any better protection wise. The nice thing about it, is if I take the phone all the way out to just it's core size without all the protection, and wipe it down, you wouldn't know this phone was not brand new, it's mint condition, thanks to the otterbox, and it has been dropped on the otterbox at least 5 times.
The commuter series would be a lot smaller profile if that's what you are looking for....
I'm glad to see OB has their act together on this and released a case for it, it actually took them a while to release one for the og Dinc..
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I fele ya ottebox is the best.
.. u dropped ur inc4g 5 times already
I bought the Commuter, and the fit was horrible. The hard plastic outer shell didn't securely clamp to the soft rubber inner cover, and that inner cover did not fit the phone securely. The port covers didn't lay flat either. I bought an incipio silicrylic case and it fits much better.
Wow, I really like that Incipio case, holy cow. You have anything that can take pictures of it on the phone? Would really like to see some real world pics. How soft is the inside layer? Would it be ok sliding in and out of a pocket or would it "grab" or rip over time?
It doesn't look any different than from the website. Slides into and out of pockets just fine, and I don't think it will wear over time. The included screen protector is way better than the one OtterBox packages with their case, it covers the entire front glass panel.
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I bought the Commuter, and the fit was horrible. The hard plastic outer shell didn't securely clamp to the soft rubber inner cover, and that inner cover did not fit the phone securely. The port covers didn't lay flat either. I bought an incipio silicrylic case and it fits much better.
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I agree! I just got my Otterbox case in on Saturday and the fit is really bad. I have a hard time pushing the power and volume button, the rubber over top of the front camera does not lay flat, the bottom end below the soft keys does not hug the phone(kind of protrudes out), the screen protector does not cover the whole screen, and the headphones port cover does fit very well into the hard shell.
I'm very disappointed in this case and will try and return it.
I'm not a big fan of otterbox because it's too big for me. :silly: But, if I don't find that many cases, I might have to buy this one. haha
i just got me an otter box defender, and its awesome, fits perfect, it makes the phone.has it's own screen cover too.
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hieu2ueih said:
I agree! I just got my Otterbox case in on Saturday and the fit is really bad. I have a hard time pushing the power and volume button, the rubber over top of the front camera does not lay flat, the bottom end below the soft keys does not hug the phone(kind of protrudes out), the screen protector does not cover the whole screen, and the headphones port cover does fit very well into the hard shell.
I'm very disappointed in this case and will try and return it.
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boy they must have given you the wrong one, mine is nothing like you discribe
I haven't used an otterbox on the Inc4, but we've got a fleet of iPhones for our salesmen at work. Every single one is in an otterbox Defender series, and trust me when i say our salesmen are extremely hard on phones. These cases have probably saved us hundreds of dollars no question.
The point of my post however is if you get one that doesn't fit quite right though i would ask for a replacement. When i was setting up all the phones and putting them into there cases i did run into a few that just didn't sit right. Looked like a manufacturing defect to me, but i was able to get replacements. That might be the issue your running into.
Void4ever
Edit: The Defender series WILL absolutely bulk up the phone though, but if you need the protection you'll find none better. I have no exp with the Commuters personally, but from the pics the size looks good.
andybones said:
I fele ya ottebox is the best.
.. u dropped ur inc4g 5 times already
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Naaa bud, I don't have the Inc4g yet, I've got my original Dinc sealed up in the defender series.
To the latest posters, as I mentioned in my post earlier as well, I have no experience with the commuter series OB but I did have two defender series OB's that cracked a small portion of the clip/case. I think it's a weak link in the design of the case and the snapping/unsnapping of the phone in/out of the case over time that caused this. But OB themselves, have been absolutely stellar to deal with, they looked up my purchase date, no questions, shipped out new cases to me each time.
I'd call em up tell em, and maybe they sent the wrong case, maybe you got a design flaw on yours, who knows but if some of the folks using the commuter case have posted awesome fit and look, that just don't jibe with what your reaction is to your case...
I went to radio shack to try out the otterbox commuter and the defender.
The commuter was unimpressive. The fit was loose even after much working of the acrylic over the silicone to have it get into the right place. The top part that hangs over the front facing camera is kind of flappy and I can see a lot of dust getting in there. The screen protector doesn't cover up under the loose area either. The bottom part of the case barely hangs on to the bottom of the phone, not tight at all.
The defender was completely opposite, the defender was a great fit. It felt sturdy, durable and overall just comfortable (if you like the additional bulk added). The screen protector was flush with the screen and responsive. Not nearly as nice feeling as a skinomi, but still nice.
I know this is an older post but........ I just got the defender series and it really doesn't bulk up the phone that much - frankly it is pretty small in you hand without a case. Even with this case on it still fits into the side pocket of a pair of carhartts. It is worth the money.
Got this about a week ago and love it. I've had a belt clip for all of my previous phones except the Note 2. I don't think Seidio made one for the Note 2 for some odd reason, so I was pleasantly surprised to see that they did for the Note 3! When the phone is in the holster, none of the buttons or ports are covered. The only thing blocked by the holster is the screen and the S-Pen. I'm glad the S-Pen is covered so that it can't fall out when you're walking around. I doubt that it would fall out anyway unless your phone was jarred fairly hard, but either way, I'm glad that it isn't even a possibility when holstered! Some people say they don't like holsters, but I don’t like my phone being in my pocket where it can collect pocket lint and/or other random debris that mysteriously gets in to pockets. Also, if it's in your pants pocket it's very possible to crack your screen if left in your pocket when you sit down, unless you wear super baggy pants. If you don't like the way a holster looks, then it's very easy to hide it with your shirt. It's actually easier to have it hidden behind your shirt, because you have to go out of your way to tuck your shirt behind the holster to make the holster visible! I've thought an thought about it, but just can't wrap my head around why people say they don't like the way a holster looks. Like I just said, your shirt naturally covers the holster. If you don't like the way it looks, then don't go out of your way to show it!! Lol
Now a question for all of you :
I want to know is if the Seidio Surface holster will work with a standard TPU case, like the Spigen Bounce or Diztronic, just to name the two I have. I wish Best Buy would get in their Platinum branded (which are manufactured by Seidio and re-labeled for Best) cases and holsters so I could see if the Surface holster will work with my other cases, then I could buy just the Surface holster from eBay. If anyone has the Surface holster and could test out other cases, I would really appreciate it! Pics would also be nice! I would like to be able to see exactly how well other cases fit in the holster.
EDIT : I'll try AGAIN to post some pics in a few. XDA Premium and XDA Premium HD apps are both telling me I have to log-in to post pics, or that I don't have permission. I REALLY wish the app developers would work on those issues, as they've been going on for months now! I usually get either one of those messages. When it actually let's me attach pics, I'm only allowed to post 1 pic per post! Sooooooo frustrating!
SwiftKey'ed from my White Sprint Note 3 via XDA Premium
I got one of these as soon as I got it
See here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2463044
Love it absolutely
aalupatti said:
I got one of these as soon as I got it
See here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2463044
Love it absolutely
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Well dang, I wouldn't have created this thread if I would have known that there was already a thread about this item! Before I posted, I looked to see if anyone else had created a thread on it. Obviously I just missed it somehow, :facepalm!
I'm right there with you though, I absolutely LOVE having a holster for my naked phones! My opinion is that a holster is just a very simple way to safely carry your phone around with you, let's you get to your phone very quickly and easily, and Seidio's holsters are also very minimal with almost no added bulk! Not to mention it keeps your phone out of your pockets, which is great for eliminating the possibility of potential damage AND also eliminates the possibility of pocket lint getting in to any ports or other openings on your phone!
SwiftKey'ed from my White Sprint Note 3 via XDA Premium
stanglifemike said:
Well dang, I wouldn't have created this thread if I would have known that there was already a thread about this item! Before I posted, I looked to see if anyone else had created a thread on it. Obviously I just missed it somehow, :facepalm!
I'm right there with you though, I absolutely LOVE having a holster for my naked phones! My opinion is that a holster is just a very simple way to safely carry your phone around with you, let's you get to your phone very quickly and easily, and Seidio's holsters are also very minimal with almost no added bulk! Not to mention it keeps your phone out of your pockets, which is great for eliminating the possibility of potential damage AND also eliminates the possibility of pocket lint getting in to any ports or other openings on your phone!
SwiftKey'ed from my White Sprint Note 3 via XDA Premium
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Hi, do you think the Note 3 with the S-View case would be able to fit properly in the Seidio holster? Cheers!