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So... I just accidentally discovered this AWESOME feature. On the otterbox belt clip, if you pull the actual clip out as far as it will go(opening it as if you have a REALLY thick belt), a little clip on top will latch the clip open acting as a kickstand. Works PERFECTLY for me!
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DeMiNe0 said:
So... I just accidentally discovered this AWESOME feature. On the otterbox belt clip, if you pull the actual clip out as far as it will go(opening it as if you have a REALLY thick belt), a little clip on top will latch the clip open acting as a kickstand. Works PERFECTLY for me!
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Awesome. Never wouldve noticed that.
I would have never noticed this, so thanks to Op. No need to bash the guy for notifying anyone who might have missed this info.
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NOW I need to get the otterbox the salesman was whining about this morning.... From amazon
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I got my Otterbox Defender for free. The Sprint Store Manager was trying to sell accessories. The store was having a like accessories sale or something and then when my family and I were getting our phones he came over and offered 3 BT Headsets, and 3 cases for 43 dollars.
My parents aren't the sharpest when it comes to phones so I started haggling with the guy. Swapped out the three BTs for an otterbox and a screen protector and the manager gave it to us for free.
Highlight of my day besides graduating High School lol.
Grats on the case, now go to college. |0_0|
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Im waiting on alot more of the EVO 3D cases to pop up on ebay with holsters
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Im waiting on alot more of the EVO 3D cases to pop up on ebay with holsters
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Best buy actually had a lot of different holsters for the 3d. You should definitely give them a try before ebay.
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Best buy actually had a lot of different holsters for the 3d. You should definitely give them a try before ebay.
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Ya I miss a hard case and holster the leather cases are nice but don't off much protection against the daily use I like keepin my baby clean and shiny
The holsters I speak of were all plastic or plastic/rubber with belt clips. Not the cheap leather cases I hate. They had the defender, and I think the other brand was platinum or something that looked very strong and similiar to the Otterbox cases. They also had the case with the kickstand thats been posted everywhere. I think they had 1 or 2 others as well. I was actually pretty amazed at all the cases they had.
Thanks! Would've never noticed that!
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Works for me
thanks very much.
My OtterBox has always done a good job protecting the 3d
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As the evo 3d is an old phone, I bought the otterbox defender for under £3 delivered but it adds too much bulk and weight, so i ordered the otterbox commuter under £3 again and it is much lighter the phone weighs 200g now, not certain what it weighed with the defender, I also got a 10 pack of screen protectors for £1.25 as i am crap at putting them on, or i just hate it when i get dust underneath, but i manged 1st time and it looks great, nice an slick to the touch.
John.
My dad recently bought HTC EVO 4G LTE, but he doesn't have a case yet. I'm thinking buying him a case for coming up Fathers' day. I don't know that many cell phone accessory providers, and I don't wanna get him something cheap ones from Amazon or eBay. It would be great if you can recommend me a specific product for my dad, or it can be just a name of the store.
Thank you in advance.
Well, if you equate cost with quality, you'll get recommendations for Otterbox or similar. But I just got my new Diztronics TPU case and it's fantastic, and it was only $10. That's my recommendation.
There are tons, likely have to be ordered so be fast. It all depends on how bulky/slim you want it. There are a few threads here, just read up.
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Thanks for the replies. i will look through the list of EVO 4G cases.
Thinking about picking up a Seidio surface case. I just wish the power and volume rocker buttons were uncovered.
I recommend this one there are one with the holster for $50 and another one for $24 without the holster it looks awesome
its from seidio
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best phone case for the evo lte is the otter box defender
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I concur. Nothing tops that which is why its the most expensive. You get what you pay for.
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I have the Otterbox Commuter and love it so far...the Defender was a little bulky for me.
Does otterbox sale a holsre for commuter case
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best case in my opinion and they come in different colors and are $9!!!
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I have two driztronic. Matt black is the only way to go. The gloss is kinda sticky.
VERY impressed. Make sure whatever you do don't buy a plastic case if it doesn't have some sort of gel on the inside. They will scratch the crap out of your phone. I had two Seido's for my OG EVOs and they marred the finished on the edge of the phone TERRIBLY.
The defender is amazing great quality so far. Thinner than previous evos. Put mine next to my girlfriends shift and they r almost the same thickness
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Just got my diztronic tpu case nicer than I expected.
I've only used skins on my phones (Phantom skinz etc) since I wanted to avoid thickness but this tpu case is thinner than I expected.
Highly recommend
I bought the otterbox commuter for my new evolte because i thought the defender looked too big. Anyone know if there is a belt clip holster that will work with this case? I prefer to not carry the phone in my pocket.
I was wondering the same thing. I love this case, but need a clip. I'm going to email them tomorrow
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I was wondering the same thing. I love this case, but need a clip. I'm going to email them tomorrow
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Cool, let me know what you hear!
Anyone who's interested should email them so they can see if there's demand
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I think your best options would be to try the seidio active or convert holders. I'm not sure that these will work, just merely giving suggestions to try to point you guys in the right direction. I'm using the diztronic tpu case and it works wonderfully with the seidio surface holster. Go to seidio.com and take a look. The surface is for minimal protection, the active is a little thicker with a slightly bigger holster and the convert offers the most protection which requires a bigger holster. They do sell the holsters separately. Also, they have a coupon code for 15% off and free shipping, I believe it Is dad2012 or something along the lines of that, Google it you will find it.
Wow sounds like an advertisement when re reading ha!
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I think your best options would be to try the seidio active or convert holders. I'm not sure that these will work, just merely giving suggestions to try to point you guys in the right direction. I'm using the diztronic tpu case and it works wonderfully with the seidio surface holster. Go to seidio.com and take a look. The surface is for minimal protection, the active is a little thicker with a slightly bigger holster and the convert offers the most protection which requires a bigger holster. They do sell the holsters separately. Also, they have a coupon code for 15% off and free shipping, I believe it Is dad2012 or something along the lines of that, Google it you will find it.
Wow sounds like an advertisement when re reading ha!
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Maybe I'll give that a shot. I always used Sedio cases in the past, but didn't like the covered/extra kickstands, so I went with the OtterBox
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Maybe I'll give that a shot. I always used Sedio cases in the past, but didn't like the covered/extra kickstands, so I went with the OtterBox
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Here is some info I gathered for the various Seidio and Otterbox cases:
Seidio cases: I got this info directly from Seidio chat.
The ACTIVE case is : 5.5 x 2.9 x 0.6 inches
The CONVERT case is 5.8 x 3.2 x 1.8 inches
Otterbox cases: From otterbox website
Defender DIMENSIONS: 5.66 in x 3.08 in x .068 in
146.51 mm x 85.67 mm x 37.36 mm
Commuter case ??? still don't know, it is not posted on the website.
Judging by the info I gathered, is really hard to say which holster would "fit better" as I have no idea how the compatibility is and the dimensions are rather close. If you guys are able to get the dimensions of the Commuter, I think you can make a guess which holster would fit better. Good luck!
I am really curious as to what would work as well because when I got my evo 3d last year I had the exact same question. In the end I just went with a Surface combo and purchased a TPU case as back up. It Just to turned out that the TPU case fit perfect in the Seidio Surface holster. I liked the combo so much, I am doing the same for the Evo LTE, Diztronic TPU with Seidio Surface holster.
yayyay said:
Here is some info I gathered for the various Seidio and Otterbox cases:
Seidio cases: I got this info directly from Seidio chat.
The ACTIVE case is : 5.5 x 2.9 x 0.6 inches
The CONVERT case is 5.8 x 3.2 x 1.8 inches
Otterbox cases: From otterbox website
Defender DIMENSIONS: 5.66 in x 3.08 in x .068 in
146.51 mm x 85.67 mm x 37.36 mm
Commuter case ??? still don't know, it is not posted on the website.
Judging by the info I gathered, is really hard to say which holster would "fit better" as I have no idea how the compatibility is and the dimensions are rather close. If you guys are able to get the dimensions of the Commuter, I think you can make a guess which holster would fit better. Good luck!
I am really curious as to what would work as well because when I got my evo 3d last year I had the exact same question. In the end I just went with a Surface combo and purchased a TPU case as back up. It Just to turned out that the TPU case fit perfect in the Seidio Surface holster. I liked the combo so much, I am doing the same for the Evo LTE, Diztronic TPU with Seidio Surface holster.
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Rough measurement of the commuter with my tape is 5.5"x3"x.5". I may have to order an active case and make it work
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good idea. thanks.
Just wanted to share my diztronic case with surface holster setup
To show that hybrid combos are.possible
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Just ordered Seidio ACTIVE Holster from sfplanet on ebay (is cheaper than at there own website) for the Otterbox Commuter it should fit I tried the Seidio SURFACE Holster (Platinum) at best buy and it didn't fit by a only a tiny bit because of the sides so I really think that the Active is going to fit so I'll keep you guys updated as soon as I get it.
Isn't wearing a 4.7 inch phone on your belt a bit much?
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shook187 said:
Isn't wearing a 4.7 inch phone on your belt a bit much?
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Some people ask isn't a 4.7" phone a bit much. Some can't have the phone in their pocket all the time. I need it on my belt for work. Phones in pockets in construction is always a bad idea
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This is a lte ommuter inside one of those reiko otterbox knock off holsters
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Hhhhmmmm. I wonder if that would work with a little heating and bending on the bottom edge
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Hhhhmmmm. I wonder if that would work with a little heating and bending on the bottom edge
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Its not as bad as it looks in pic. Before she gave me her evo it actually snspped in easy. That lip actually bends easy but when that
Things in that holster trust me it aint comin out
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U can get em on ebay im not sure how much. We bought her commuter from a local flea market. That clip gos to the reiko case but when she saw it fit we offered em.5.bux and he gave it to us
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Some people ask isn't a 4.7" phone a bit much. Some can't have the phone in their pocket all the time. I need it on my belt for work. Phones in pockets in construction is always a bad idea
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For wearing my phone at construction sites i've used this:
http://www.occidentalleather.com/product.php?sku=5068&type=
I modified it by lining it with neoprene. It is ugly and not stylish but will protect your phone short of it getting crushed. The inside is unlined leather so you may want to line it with something. It is very heavy duty and has lasted me since I bought the original EVO. Only reason I've bought another is due to the new evo not fitting with the defender case. Comes in black and brown.
jkawamura said:
For wearing my phone at construction sites i've used this:
http://www.occidentalleather.com/product.php?sku=5068&type=
I modified it by lining it with neoprene. It is ugly and not stylish but will protect your phone short of it getting crushed. The inside is unlined leather so you may want to line it with something. It is very heavy duty and has lasted me since I bought the original EVO. Only reason I've bought another is due to the new evo not fitting with the defender case. Comes in black and brown.
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I prefer the clip type so i can get the phone in and out quickly
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crzycrkr said:
Some people ask isn't a 4.7" phone a bit much. Some can't have the phone in their pocket all the time. I need it on my belt for work. Phones in pockets in construction is always a bad idea
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I would just go with the defender combo. I am a mechanic and that's what I use. It's also not that bad on your belt not much more than the 3d. The seidio active is a good compromise for bulk and protection that's what I used on my 3d. I just like that the defender leaves the kickstand exposed.
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ok i got the otter box defender case june 2 the day i got the phone.. and about 1 month later the lil rubber flapthat goes over the charge port just fell off from using it so much it wore down and broke rite off.. so i call otter box explain to them my issue and the sent me a new outter layer.. i have had this case for about 2 weeks and i can see that its deff gonna happen again.. which sucks cause i dont want to call again.. is this a problem for anyone else?? sh*t i mite just leave the dam thing off once it falls off again
It's a know problem. There is another threat here that talks about it. Works case scenario you can call again and have them send another one.
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I have noticed the flap looking kind of weak on mine too. I'm switching to the Commuter case I ordered as soon as it gets here.
i want to get a thinner case but i need a belt clip.. anyone kno of a good case thats thinner than the defender but has a belt clip?
I had this very issue. I called otterbox and explained the problem and told them I purchased it at best buy but that I did not have the box or receipt. They said no problem and sent me an entire new case. Plus I kinda sorta maybe told them I had the blue version so they sent me that one. Now I have both the blue and the black and I mix and match the pieces. The flap is still broken but it doesn't bother me. Their customer service is awesome.
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Can feel the flap on the usb port getting weaker by the day, debating whether I care or if I'm gonna get another case. Really liked Ballistic's cases on the O.G. leaning towards trying their SG case.
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i want to get a thinner case but i need a belt clip.. anyone kno of a good case thats thinner than the defender but has a belt clip?
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I have the commuter case, and the seidio active holster. It's like they were made for each other. Two separate purchases but it's a thinner case.
"We're coming from a pure power source"
I've had the same prob with the flaps and also I noticed the right next to the hole that holds the phone in the holster wears too.... Even the rubber cover as a whole starts to get lose after a while. I just picked up a commuter case today. My phone is a lot slimmer now and I realize again how beautiful the screen is by not having the built in screen protector.
My charger port flap broke off of one case and the black lip that snaps your phone into the case broke off also. I'm now on my 3rd case. The warranty is only a year so I'll just keep getting new cases until the warranty ends and maybe go with the ballistic SG Maxx next.
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I started with a defender and hated that the front screen made it hard for me to negotiate the top part of my screen. I did love the toughness but these day I have been using the commuter series on this phone and it has been awesome.
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I started with a defender and hated that the front screen made it hard for me to negotiate the top part of my screen. I did love the toughness but these day I have been using the commuter series on this phone and it has been awesome.
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I would recommend popping off the screen protector it comes with and applying your own. EBay gets you 6 of them for like less than $2. Or you can get the Zagg regular or HD. This will avoid the color distortions (rainbow circles) and in the sun light glare.
I've been doing this to all my Otterbox's and that's how I've survived. But I am thinking of switching over to the Trident Case's - Kraken AMS or Cyclops.
I have the commuter case and have had no problems..... But otter will send you a new one...
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I've had the same prob with the flaps and also I noticed the right next to the hole that holds the phone in the holster wears too.... Even the rubber cover as a whole starts to get lose after a while. I just picked up a commuter case today. My phone is a lot slimmer now and I realize again how beautiful the screen is by not having the built in screen protector.
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I am now seeing this problem too. The whole case seems to be getting looser. So much so that it barely even stays attached to the top of the frame at the top of the phone now.
no problems here im happy with mine
I had the same problem to and outterbox sent me a new one and I'm not to pleased with the case cause of the rubber part that the phone holder attached too the rubber part wares down pretty fast.
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I had the same problem to and outterbox sent me a new one and I'm not to pleased with the case cause of the rubber part that the phone holder attached too the rubber part wares down pretty fast.
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The silicone (rubber) housing has been an issue for all otterboxes not just the lte for my og i went thru 4 of them in 6 months the 3d like 6 of them and im getting my third in the mail for the lte and i got it the day they were shipped to stores for preorder release. Otterboxes offer amazing protection and customer service thats why ill stick with them. That and the fact they dont keep track of the 1 year thing lol
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This really sucks. I am about to get my defender case soon for my evo 4g lte. I've got one for the Sgs3 and so far it's been good.
Happened to me.also. I am.on.my second warranty replacement. I am actually pretty irritated and will be trying to return the case.
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I dont see it as a reason to return or not buy otterboxes now if theyd stop replacing them or started charging a fee for replacements like zagg does then id start looking else where but in all aspects of the case im quite pleased with it...on a side note they probably didnt design the case with power users/rooters and devs in mind. Im sure with normal daily usage the case would hold up and withstand anything you threw at it. And on another side note i threw my 3d at the wall a few months back with the defender on it and absolutely nothing happened to the case but i did shatter the digitizer and lcd along with completely bending the metal housing of it. So the case itself will hold up just hope the impact of the hit isnt hard enough to break what its protecting lol.
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For those wanting the protection of an otterbox but don't want to spend $50 is this an amazing alternative!!! I will do a full review once I have another camera to take pics with. Yes it does with with a built in screen protector and the case doesn't add much bulk
http://www.ebay.com/itm/39071333901...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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A buddy of mine bought this and the ring broke on him and the clip is very cheap. I wouldn't buy this myself but let's hope you don't have the same problem.
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A buddy of mine bought this and the ring broke on him and the clip is very cheap. I wouldn't buy this myself but let's hope you don't have the same problem.
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To be honest I have never used to ring lol. The case it's no different than any other knockoff case on eBay but for the price mine is awesome. My boy purchased an otterbox and his case is not $50 worth better than mine by no means
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you get what you pay for..
a lot of these ebay knockoff cases are made of inferior plastics, fit, finish, and put together with weak clips, pins, springs. The you are subjecting your 800.00 phone to a potential drop and HOPE it will dampen or cushion the fall.
Dont gamble..Buy a big name proven case- Otterbox Defender/Commuter, trident Krakken, cyclops,aegis, Ballistic sg maxx, UAG or seidio active.
Let me put it another way...If you had a Lamborghini Exotic, would you buy a 25.00 car cover to protect your paint? or Insure your Lambo with El Cheapo policy by Rico Suave? No you would buy the protection it deserves! My Note 3 got the Krakken from Trident..TOUGH CASE, and peace of mind when I drop it. ( there is no if..It's only a matter of time...)
it's really looks great, but needed or it's only for 1 mounth how a toy?
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a lot of these ebay knockoff cases are made of inferior plastics, fit, finish, and put together with weak clips, pins, springs. The you are subjecting your 800.00 phone to a potential drop and HOPE it will dampen or cushion the fall.
Dont gamble..Buy a big name proven case- Otterbox Defender/Commuter, trident Krakken, cyclops,aegis, Ballistic sg maxx, UAG or seidio active.
Let me put it another way...If you had a Lamborghini Exotic, would you buy a 25.00 car cover to protect your paint? or Insure your Lambo with El Cheapo policy by Rico Suave? No you would buy the protection it deserves! My Note 3 got the Krakken from Trident..TOUGH CASE, and peace of mind when I drop it. ( there is no if..It's only a matter of time...)
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That's where your wrong lol I have the griffin knock off that I bought off ebay and threw my phone out the 3rd floor window just for the heck of it and it didn't break and I did it 2 times. I would buy a lamborghini and put a cheap protective plastic over it why? Because if you have the money to afford a lamborghini you should have the money to get it fix maintain incase accidentally damaging it on that note by all means it's like me paying for a big name like apple your clearly just paying for the name like bose your paying for the name I seen cases that outdone the otterbox cases. I had them before the plastic rips or gets cracks after a lot of drops while I had the ballistic max and that one was better. How do I know I always have more than one case for my phone.
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E4gt007 said:
a lot of these ebay knockoff cases are made of inferior plastics, fit, finish, and put together with weak clips, pins, springs. The you are subjecting your 800.00 phone to a potential drop and HOPE it will dampen or cushion the fall.
Dont gamble..Buy a big name proven case- Otterbox Defender/Commuter, trident Krakken, cyclops,aegis, Ballistic sg maxx, UAG or seidio active.
Let me put it another way...If you had a Lamborghini Exotic, would you buy a 25.00 car cover to protect your paint? or Insure your Lambo with El Cheapo policy by Rico Suave? No you would buy the protection it deserves! My Note 3 got the Krakken from Trident..TOUGH CASE, and peace of mind when I drop it. ( there is no if..It's only a matter of time...)
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This case is protects the phone just as much as the otterbox if not more. I will admit the materials are not the same but then again, otterbox = $60 ebay case $9.99
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I stumbled upon this case while browsing ebay, looks interesting aside from the lanyard piece sticking out. Haven't seen anyone with this case yet and I really don't plan on buying it but I thought I would share if anyone is interested.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Samsung...a-Premium-Case-Cover-StandBonus-/400610091980
2swizzle said:
This case is protects the phone just as much as the otterbox if not more. I will admit the materials are not the same but then again, otterbox = $60 ebay case $9.99
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How is it protecting it more? Lol
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I think its sorta ugly but I'm sure it will offer the same protection as a Otterbox defender. I would still rather have my 10,000 mAh battery with rugged case anyday
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