So I ended up getting the Siedio Surface case and clip for my phone. But now I'm starting to wonder about getting an otterbox defender instead. My thoughts are primarily about using my phone mounted on my bike handle bars. And while I'm pretty safe rider there always the possibility of a spill or of the phone just bouncing loose of the clip. I figure the otter box case would give better protection.
Here's my two concerns though...
First, with having the screen protector, does that effect interface with the phone? If it still very responsive to touch? Does it interfere visually at all with your phone?
Second, having the phone nearly completely encased concerns me about heat build up. Anyone notice if their phone has gotten unusually hot in a Otterbox Defender?
Thanks for any experience you can share.
Answers to your questions from using Otterbox Defender for over a year :
1.The screen protector supplied with the case is somewhat responsive,regardless of the small amount of protection it provides (screen protector) it ain't worth using it.If you are much concerned about screen responsiveness,then try the screen protectors of Steinheil Ultracrystal Screen Protector series for your specific phone.
2.I never experienced my Razr Maxx getting over heated in its defender case. Not in a year!
The defender series AND the commuter series from otterbox are both great. Personally I prefer the commuter case, and I actually found a Seidio active case holster on Amazon and it fits the commuter case perfectly. This combination works much much better than the defender case and holster.
As far as heat goes I haven't had any problems except while using wifi tether.
1. I personally don't like the screen protector. Cause it makes the whole phone feel cheap because it's more plastic then an actual screen protector.
2. The case does build up heat and in some cases a little moisture builds up between the screen protector and the phones screen. Plus it puts a real grainy look to the screen and it is very hard to clean at times.
(Just my two cents)
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I bought the commuter case but when playing games the phone would freeze. I assume this was from heat as it wouldn't happen with out the case. I'm thinking of cutting out most of the back, bot can't figure out how to get a clean cut on the silicone ... i use another case that doesn't give me that problem but it doesn't have the same protection level.
Heat Issues with COMMUTER case
I have used the Commuter Case since day one. The case and screen protector work great (screen protector isn`t as bad as people say; not the best but it is clear and not hazy like my current SGP Ultra Fine).
The case and silicone sleeve create a serious barrier against damage, but it traps heat inside. The Razr will overheat and needs to cool before it can be used. This has happened to me while using the phone on 4G AND Wifi. The phone will heat up quicker on 4G (naturally) and will overheat more as well.
I have seen other cases, but I wouldn't trust my $650 investment to anything else.
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My phone is XT910.The battery is 1760 mA.
I use 3-proof cellphone case.
In the summer, the phone's fever is serious.
No heat issues on 4g wifi tether Usenet 8 connections pulling ~2mb/s of real data.
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I got my case a few hours ago and I love it. I'll jump in with the crowd and answer your questions, repeating what they said:
Screen protector is responsive, it has missed a few very light touches that I was used to registering but it's seriously not a problem.
I played NFS Shift and GTA 3 for about two hours in a row today and it felt warm, but that's normal.
I wouldn't worry about the heat at all: most modern CPUs will slow down as the temperature rises into danger zones, and if they get hot enough they will freeze and/or promptly shut down.
I do like that the phone is actually something to hold now, and it gives it a distinct look: I've had three people ask me today what phone I'm sporting.
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I have used the Commuter Case since day one. The case and screen protector work great (screen protector isn`t as bad as people say; not the best but it is clear and not hazy like my current SGP Ultra Fine).
The case and silicone sleeve create a serious barrier against damage, but it traps heat inside. The Razr will overheat and needs to cool before it can be used. This has happened to me while using the phone on 4G AND Wifi. The phone will heat up quicker on 4G (naturally) and will overheat more as well.
I have seen other cases, but I wouldn't trust my $650 investment to anything else.
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I agree, I use the same case. I actually prefer the screen protector. It gives it a nice glossy look, and it doesn't have a uncomfortable texture.
Just got my defender in for my non maxx RAZR. I like it a lot. Its different from other defender series, it just seems to fit better. Highly recommend it.
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My non Maxx has spent it's entire life in a Defender series case. I'd agree the screen protector does take away a good bit of clarity from the screen but not a massive amount. The alternative is being all stylish like a co-worker of mine who has gone through two
broken screens having had no cases on his phones. But they looked good! These things on their own just can't take a hit--got to put a cover on em. I haven't had a heat problem other than when in my car mount, but that stands to reason as it's in the sun to begin with and the extra layers of black plastic and silicone can't be helping to cool the phone. Only other time might be an extended session with the screen at max brightness. You're burning up some juice making all that pettiness happen.
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It will definitely be warmer
My wife has a defender case for hers and I don't (she works in an industrial setting and I work from home). It does get warmer than mine but not to the point of being hot. She also abuses the crap out of her phones and it is the only case that has stood up to it so totally worth it.
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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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This thing is a brick.
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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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Now that the snow has hit it's time to get up the mountain.
I'm thinking about getting the Otterbox DEFENDER series just for these kinds of trips. I'm wondering if that case works ok if I already have a thin screen-protector on the phone.
I know that it's a full phone/screen cover and I'm not planning on using it all the time, but I don't want to have to remove my existing screen protector when I put it in the otterbox.
Anyone have experience with this?
Thanks!
no, its not neccessary to remove old screen protector, i had one on mine, removed it after a few days, it made no difference in touch response...
but, i think the "thickness" of the otterbox film, and the fact that its not "adhered" (it has an air gap) makes the touch feel off, but it works fine with or without an extra screen protector
its a monster case though, lol, i like it, but it is big
You might look at the otterbox commuter? It is smaller than the defender and doesn't have an attached screen protecter. Although there is a static screen protector included.
I'm definitely planning on getting a defender for all around protection.
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Defender is the way to go but if you drop it in the snow or get snow on it take it off and dry it out when you can, it isn't waterproof and sooner or later the snow will melt and find a way in. The case is awesome and I use mine with a screen protector as well, like Moto said it does seem to take away slightly from the touch screen responsiveness, YMMV. For what its worth mine has survived getting attacked by my 16 month old son including being bounced on the tile floor, lol.
I would personally recommend always using a stick on screen protector. Dust can get inside the defender case and under the built in screen protector, this will prob scratch the screen after a while if no stick on is being used.
so i need a case my phone. ive been looking for a case that will make it near invincible and have narrowed my choices to to the Otterbox Defender and the Trident Elektra. the defender is thinner but the elektra offers the ginormous battery which i feel may be necessarily since i cant even go from 6:30 am to 3:00pm without juice defender on its highest settings :/ any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks
Trident, its a win win, the Electra is just a kraken modified for the super battery. If you want indestructible and long power trident is the best
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LordRalh3 said:
Trident, its a win win, the Electra is just a kraken modified for the super battery. If you want indestructible and long power trident is the best
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Despite my dislike of Trident's bulky design, I will concede that they are stronger than all hell. I recently picked up an Otterbox and it is everything I hoped it would be; nice sleek, minimal design. There are a couple flaws but overall, I enjoy it.
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Trident, its a win win, the Electra is just a kraken modified for the super battery. If you want indestructible and long power trident is the best
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I concur with this statement. I recently (accidently) left my phone on top of my car in it's Elektra case and it fell off going around 35-40 mph. All it had was a bit of a scuff on the outer skin, hardly even noticeable.
One thing I do wish they had though was more skins to choose from. I love the case but the skin on it is so damn sticky! When I first got it the damn thing could find and pull out lint in everything it seemed. As times gone on it's lost some of it, which is nice, but it still pulls out my pockets if I'm wearing skinny jeans. You won't ever forget if you have your phone in your pocket though
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I concur with this statement. I recently (accidently) left my phone on top of my car in it's Elektra case and it fell off going around 35-40 mph. All it had was a bit of a scuff on the outer skin, hardly even noticeable.
One thing I do wish they had though was more skins to choose from. I love the case but the skin on it is so damn sticky! When I first got it the damn thing could find and pull out lint in everything it seemed. As times gone on it's lost some of it, which is nice, but it still pulls out my pockets if I'm wearing skinny jeans. You won't ever forget if you have your phone in your pocket though
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Skelente, I have been looking at the Electra case and ha e a few questions. With the case on the phone how thick is it overall, and I know there is two versions of the case. If I get one ill get the newer one that has the silicone inside the plastic shell. So far do you still have the case, if you do are there any more cons about the case? And just curious what's your battery life with the insane batter in the Electra? Thanks, I'm getting over 17 hours with over 40% left in the standard battery, the Electra is a plus over the otterbox because of the extended battery.
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i have the defender series. felt i needed it. i baby the hell outa my phone. - the freakin case scratched my phone on both sides near my front mic from daily use. from now on i will be getting a case where the soft layer is on the INSIDE. just sayin. THNX OTTERBOX! :victory:
I just got my Trident Kraken 2 for my droid x2 and only have one complaint about it and that is the notification bar is kinda hard to pull down now, other than that if feels like a great case and it fits very well to the phone. If anyone know how to make it easier to pull down the notification bar id like to know how to.
I picked up the Otterbox Commuter case for around $6 on Amazon and I love it - it doesn't add much bulk to the phone but I know its protected a lot more. I'm one of those people who will sacrifice practicality for design since there is no way I could fit a bulky phone in some of my jeans and pants!
I just got the Black Motorola Droid X2 Incipio SILICRYLIC Hard Shell Case w/ Silicone Inner core. I had the OtterBox Commuter case, sold it. Didn't like how the OtterBox fit, it was terrible, sad really. Had the commuter for my Eris & it rocked. Only thing about the Incipio so far is the stand is useless. Got it on fleabay $6. Highly recommend it. Oh & unlike the OtterBox & many other X2 cases it is strictly for the X2. No stupid X camera button.
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I just got my Trident Kraken 2 for my droid x2 and only have one complaint about it and that is the notification bar is kinda hard to pull down now, other than that if feels like a great case and it fits very well to the phone. If anyone know how to make it easier to pull down the notification bar id like to know how to.
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If you can get your finger up in the corner it seems to help but this is the exact reason I dumped that case when I had my x2
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I've had the defender for my x2, and I got rid of it because I didn't like how big it made my phone, but I can tell you I dropped it off a 2 story house doing gutter work and nothing happened to the phone or the case.
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You don't have to read this whole story. It's a simple decision. If you need an extended battery, buy the Trident Electra. If you can get by on the standard battery, get a Trident Electra anyway because when you measure both cases from their thickest point (at the camera) they are almost identical. You'll pay about $10 more for the Electra but when you're a long way from a charger, you'll appreciate it. And from a durability/protection standpoint, these cases are virtually identical.
I'm really hard on phones. My previous phone (an XV-6700) had to be replaced 4 times because I dropped it and it broke. There were no hard-shell cases for it. So when I got the DX2 I started out with an Otterbox Defender because of their reputation. Loved the case (took a lickin' and kept my phone tickin'), but after a month the plastic belt clip broke off the holster when I got it caught in the seat belt (have my phone on my left-hand side). After that I modded the holster with a couple of military surplus belt clips and epoxy and everything was right in the world again.
But after 5 more months the promise of an extended battery wooed me over to the Trident Electra - the original version (soft stuff on outside). This case had no belt clip (made it a holster), and after several months other issues developed (gel sleeve ripped, screen protector looked like it had water between it and the screen). So this past August I called Trident and they offered me a brand new updated model for the cost of shipping back the old one. I gotta say the new one is great! All the perks of the Defender plus the 3200 mAh extended battery. And the new one has a belt holster...with a plastic clip that I broke after just 2 weeks! I was walking next to our rope storage rack and got snagged by a loop. Another trip to the army surplus store fixed this one up too. I never did care for those single-point-attachment belt clips anyway, but this is one part that should be made out of steel.
I believe I would have had to replace the phone at least 3 times without the protection afforded by these cases. Once it took a drop off a second-story balcony railing to a concrete deck (Otterbox). No damage other than a some minor scuffs to the case. Another time it fell off my (crudely made) handlebar cradle (Trident #1). Damage was a permanent scratch on the screen protector. Those are the two incidents that come to mind, but I've dropped the phone more times than I can count. Between these two cases, my 1.5-year-old DX2 still looks like it just came out of the box - except for the micro USB port (why can't the engineers figure out a more durable charging solution?).
Electra is by far the best, though it does have it's issues. Check out my thread where I go into detail about this cases pros/cons: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32604020#post32604020
Hi everyone,
I've spent hours browsing different cases, finding both raves and pitfalls of each. I was thinking a protector over my screen would be prudent, but have heard that it can lead to diminished display quality and sensitivity issues.
I was using a full cover sleeve on Ebay, which in hindsight probably lead me to dropping my phone - but it was cheap and protected both sides. I want something that's very durable as when I work sometimes big things hit into my pockets.
The price seems like too much but so far the Otterbox Defender seems like the best bet. With my screen being cracked (still functional) will I run into issues with a hard screen protector? Here's a picture of the damage: postimage [DOT]org/image/bu0b0rsyz/
I really did do a lot of research, so sorry if you find this post redundant, but I was having information overload. And honestly, some reviews seemed like marketing =\.
Many Thanks!
Tesla90k said:
Hi everyone,
I've spent hours browsing different cases, finding both raves and pitfalls of each. I was thinking a protector over my screen would be prudent, but have heard that it can lead to diminished display quality and sensitivity issues.
I was using a full cover sleeve on Ebay, which in hindsight probably lead me to dropping my phone - but it was cheap and protected both sides. I want something that's very durable as when I work sometimes big things hit into my pockets.
The price seems like too much but so far the Otterbox Defender seems like the best bet. With my screen being cracked (still functional) will I run into issues with a hard screen protector? Here's a picture of the damage: postimage [DOT]org/image/bu0b0rsyz/
I really did do a lot of research, so sorry if you find this post redundant, but I was having information overload. And honestly, some reviews seemed like marketing =\.
Many Thanks!
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I've had the Otterbox Defender from day one and can't tell whether the touch screen has diminish sensitivity with or without the case. Both ways seems to work just fine. I've dropped my phone several times and it keeps ticking while it took the likin'
I got my Defender a few days ago, awesome as a case. If anything I think there's better sensitivity because the screen has some give now - almost like a button but..... the display is not only murky but colors such as white appear to have a rainbow array like colors textured throughout. =\
I got the Otterbox Defender and I too noticed the "rainbow" effect. How did I fix it? I took the built in screen protector off. Simple as that. It now doesn't have a screen protector, but if its not in the holster its in my hand so I don't see scratches getting to it anyways honestly.
Bout to upgrade to an extended battery though, so case options are extremely limited now...hmmm...
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I got the Otterbox Defender and I too noticed the "rainbow" effect. How did I fix it? I took the built in screen protector off. Simple as that. It now doesn't have a screen protector, but if its not in the holster its in my hand so I don't see scratches getting to it anyways honestly.
Bout to upgrade to an extended battery though, so case options are extremely limited now...hmmm...
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I hear you, I was using the Otterbox Defender for I717, I put on a matte screen protector from nakedcell on eBay and it worked. I ditched the Otterbox and bought a Mugen 5400 battery, the only case I have seen and bought is the one made for the International version by hyperion or something like that I removed the lump from the power button. It fits but not very well. According to phone info from app market, actual battery capacity is closer to 4200 maH.
every otter box i've owned i bust the clear plastic film out of. It has always stuck to my screen protector and caused weird things to happen. it's glued in normally so if you take it out you could always put it back. I just ordered one with my note and plan on doing it to that too.
My otterbox screen protector stuck to the zagg screen protector also, I just squirted the spray that came with the zagg screen and applied the otterbox screen and lid (as one piece) over the zagg and squeegeed it in place.
It only lifts on the edges, but not anywhere there is an image.
I' wouldn't plan on taking the case off, without screwing the screen protector install.
So I got this for the LG G3 when I picked up the phone at the new Sprint store in my area. I have only had the phone a few hours, but here are some first impressions:
My last Otterbox was for the Palm Pre, and it was flimsy and I had to trade it in three times because the plastic clips kept breaking! Because of this, I was sort of turned off by the Otterbox brand, and I hadn't bought one since the Palm Pre days.
I decided to taker a chance any ways because I wanted rubberized corners on the case, and it is pretty good so far! It feels extremely sturdy and has a multi-part system to the case, which seems a LOT better than the protection Otterbox offered on the Palm Pre version (Palm Pre Tandem Case).
I am not a huge fan of the front plastic sheet on the case, however, as it can sort of distort the screen with a "rainbow effect" - which I assume is from the oil on my fingers. When the screen is at 60% or greater brightness, it is barely noticeable, though.
It is a chunky son-of-a-gun, however! It makes the phone feel even heavier and even more gigantic, which is really saying something for a behemoth like the G3. With the case, the phone easily feels two to four times heavier than my EVO 4G LTE with its off-brand rubberized case (I haven't actually weighed it, but the difference while holding each one is staggering!). If you are wanting to actually SEE the back/body of the phone, this isn't the case for you! I drop my phone a lot because I am a klutz, and this case makes me feel at ease with my butterfingers, so if you are overprotective of your phone, you might take a look at this.
It has little rubber flaps that go over each of the ports, which I guess makes it sort of water-resistant. There is still places for liquid and stuff to get in, so don't go dunking it in a glass of water or something stupid.
The rubberized feel to the case is good, and it isn't sliding all over the place.
Overall, it's great if you don't care about keeping the LG G3's aesthetics and are more concerned with preserving the screen and phone body, you might check it out. Be aware of the added bulk it adds to the phone!
It's not for everyone, but for what its designed for, I think it's a pretty good case. It comes with a belt holster as well, but I don't use it.
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Thanks for the review. I picked up the case when I bought the phone. I find that I don't drop my phones often but when I do I tend to go for broke with damage. I've used Otterbox for a while. . I can confirm that this thing is a monster with the case on, which in its own way is reassuring, but not for everyone.
I can also confirm the rainbow effect you mentioned. It's generally not terribly noticeable.
The one issue I have with the screen protector on this case, and frankly some people will find it a deal-breaker is the fact that in at least one app touch sensitivity is off pretty badly. I first noticed it in Candy Crush when I would have to change phone orientation in order to swap candy pieces in game play. The phone wasn't recognizing my touch through the screen protector. Works great with the case off though. Ruins the game.
So far that's the only app I've noticed the issue with with this case. Let's hope it stays that way.
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touchprofan said:
Thanks for the review. I picked up the case when I bought the phone. I find that I don't drop my phones often but when I do I tend to go for broke with damage. I've used Otterbox for a while. . I can confirm that this thing is a monster with the case on, which in its own way is reassuring, but not for everyone.
I can also confirm the rainbow effect you mentioned. It's generally not terribly noticeable.
The one issue I have with the screen protector on this case, and frankly some people will find it a deal-breaker is the fact that in at least one app touch sensitivity is off pretty badly. I first noticed it in Candy Crush when I would have to change phone orientation in order to swap candy pieces in game play. The phone wasn't recognizing my touch through the screen protector. Works great with the case off though. Ruins the game.
So far that's the only app I've noticed the issue with with this case. Let's hope it stays that way.
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Good news, everyone!
It turns out you can remove the built-in screen protector from the case!
Take the case off, then you can push the screen protector out from the front. There's only a minor amount of glue holding the plastic screen cover in the case.
Once you pull it out, you can use the regular glass screen, or put a different screen protector on of your choice.
I am just using the case without the front panel now, and it works great! :good:
I had considered that but I've held off for now. I'm thinking about getting one of the glass screen protectors still haven't decided.
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There are some iCarez tempered glass screen protectors on Amazon for like $8 that get really good reviews. I bought one but haven't received it yet.
I bought the defender with the phone. Don't mind the bulk had the same case on my s5 I need it for work, once I'm able to go back after breaking tibia and fibula and fracturing my ankle. However I did notice some screen touch issues with the case that I don't have now that I got my spigen slim armor. Once my tempered glass gets in I'll peel out the crappy plastic One and see how that works.
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I ordered the .2mm iCarez for $18 off eBay it should be in next week.
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Just noticed this thread.
Recently picked up:
OtterBox Defender Series Case
iCarez Tempered Glass .3mm
Total cost about 55$
Gotta say, this case is pretty good, Touch capabilities even with the thick glass have not diminished. The case, as with all otterbox I have owned, is well built and easily withstands drops. I did as the poster above suggested and tore out the crap plastic and put the glass in place. It actually seals up perfect in the box. Overall I give this combo 9 / 10. Only because the case is obviously bulky making the already phablet like G3 even more bulky.