LOVE this device, but the size makes it awkward to carry in your pocket. So how are you carrying the phone?
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I carry it in my pocket with no problem. Im only about 6ft tall 180lbs wear the perfect size pants nothing too skinny or baggy.
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My man bag.
Not really. My pocket. It feels like it might slide out when I sat down for the first day or so but it's far from actually doing it and i've already gotten used to it.
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yellowman82 said:
I carry it in my pocket with no problem. Im only about 6ft tall 180lbs wear the perfect size pants nothing too skinny or baggy.
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Its TwiX said:
My man bag.
Not really. My pocket. It feels like it might slide out when I sat down for the first day or so but it's far from actually doing it and i've already gotten used to it.
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I guess ive just had bad luck with mine not staying in my pocket. Ive stooped down a couple times and had it fall out of my pocket. It also falls out when im in the car because of the angle of the seats.
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I guess ive just had bad luck with mine not staying in my pocket. Ive stooped down a couple times and had it fall out of my pocket. It also falls out when im in the car because of the angle of the seats.
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I have a case on mine so it's not very slippery. Is yours in its birthday suit? That could be a big difference.
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i take it out of my pockets when i drive or am sitting down.
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I have a case on mine so it's not very slippery. Is yours in its birthday suit? That could be a big difference.
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No its naked. Im thinking I need a textured case.
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Mine doesn't have a case on it either and I have no problems with it fitting in my pants pocket or falling out.
Fits in my pockets..... uniforms and regular pants.
Slim and smooth case with no pocket issues. Although you xan definitely tell its there. Im 240lb and have sat on it a couple times now, no issues lol.
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Shoot, i'm only 5'6" and 140lbs and I don't have a problem fitting in the front pockets.
I carry mine in my pocket and I wear skinny jeans with no problem
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Jean Pocket or jacket so far no issues hate cases but a wrap n bumper are on the way... in the car I mounted the dock in center of dash mustang s197 owners out there tell me that isnt the perfect fit
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Lol I guess I'm the only one with this problem.
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Military style pants with pockets on the thighs or in a inside jacket/suit pocket. DO NOT PUT IN YOUR BACK POCKET! I had some unexplained reboots whilst in myback pocket.
I use an origial Flip Case. The white one, which is not so white on the inside anymore. It likes dirt.
Quick review of the flip case. It grows on you. At first i thought it was slightly difficult to use, but now after a month the spine is very soft so i just fold it under the back of the phone. This gives added traction as well. The only problem I have really is no big deal and that is that you need to learn to hold it in a different way when you take pictures.
One last thing. If anyone knows or has contact with a case designer I would like one that combines a bumper case with a flip case.
In my purse!
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I have a Active Seidio case and holster. I got the gloss white case and its kinda slippery. Not sure if the black one is rubberized as it was for the thunderbolt. The edges are rubber so it's not too bad. However if the black one is rubberized I would go for that one. As far as carrying it the holster is awesome! I'm 6' 150lbs. I do carry it in my pocket when I'm wearing sweats and it's not bad at all. .. I wouldn't know anything about carrying it in skinny jeans as I don't own any.
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I'm almost 6" and it fits nicely in my pockets.
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I've got a slim case on mine and I carry it around in my pocket without any problems.
In my pocket. I don't notice it any more than I noticed my GNex in there. Carried it around last night and today in both jeans and dress pants for work, no problem. I'm not a tall/big guy and I don't wear really baggy pants either. The only way I could see this being uncomfortable is if all you wear are skinny jeans.
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Hey everyone, I know there's been talk of this case but I just got mine today. Although it does add bulk, the phone is well protected. I personally am willing to sacrifice the thinness of the phone to protect my 200 dollar phone. All the holes are correct on the case and overall I am very satisfied with it. Money well spent.
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I would've kept this case if it wasn't so hard to it get in and out of my pockets because of the rubber edges.
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WillEat4F00d said:
I would've kept this case if it wasn't so hard to it get in and out of my pockets because of the rubber edges.
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Yea I understand...my work jeans make it a pain but most of the time I'm just wearing gym shorts or something so its no bother.
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I have it too and for the time being I think its a great case.
And did you remove the plastic covering the screen? I have ghost armor already ...was wondering of anyone has done this?
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freemeech said:
And did you remove the plastic covering the screen? I have ghost armor already ...was wondering of anyone has done this?
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I have one...
I did not remove the screen protector. Instead I removed my ZAGG IS. I like the built in one. However removing the plastic one is not hard at all. Its just glued in place.
Wasn't worried about the ease of removing so much as the feel...its kinda springy if u know what I mean ...its starting to annoy me some lol
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I bought mine on Saturday but I am taking it back because of the built-in screen protector.
Not only does it not sit flush with the glass (which is why it's "springy") but it distorts the quality of the screen horribly.
Getting my money back and sticking with my Diztronic TPU
Wow I removed it because it was too springy and it feels way better with my ghost armor screen protector!
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I don't think Otterbox took into account the weirdly concaved screen. I agree with the feel of it, spongy. But i also don't like how the sides are squared off, as opposed to more rounded on the previous versions I've used on other devices. The accessory plugs are hard to open and close. If you take the silicon cover off, you notice there's no grab rail for the silicon in the corners. Its hard to lock into the holster. Feels unnatural when taking it out if the holster and I've used a defender for over a year previous.
I'm OK with all the feeling because I was using a commuter it seems much like the commuter to me...
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On every device I have ever had a defender series I just cut away the plastic shield it sucks one I do that I toss on my own screen protector and enjoy!
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I just got my defender today.I like it feels fine had the commuter before this one the commuter does feel more rigid but I like not having to worry on screen. The holster does look odd will have time to test that tomorrow
Keep in mind that there are two different varieties of the defender floating around for the s3 it seems.
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Keep in mind that there are two different varieties of the defender floating around for the s3 it seems.
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Do tell more, and please provide documentation.
I only know of one and I have it. I Have no issues with the screen protector fitting either. After a day of using it, it felt broken in!
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I only know of one and I have it. I Have no issues with the screen protector fitting either. After a day of using it, it felt broken in!
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Did you purchase directly from Otterbox? I purchased at local att store. After4 days, no better. Thinking of calling Otterbox and complaining.
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I bought from AT&T but now outs returnd the screen was grainy may be that's what was meant by springy... I bought back a commuter but don't want to deal with adhesive protector yet want to have a protected screen
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Keep in mind that there are two different varieties of the defender floating around for the s3 it seems.
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Mine came from AT&T ...
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So tonight my phone decided to take a flight down some stairs. Down 4 metal stairs on a metro bus each being nearly a foot tall. Picked it up thinking it'd have major scratches or cracked screen. I looked it over and nothing. No scratches on body or screen. I was so relieved. No case or screen protector on it. My phone likes to be naked.
Attached is the stairs it went down.
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Lucky you! Buy a lottery ticket
Travisdroidx2 said:
Lucky you! Buy a lottery ticket
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This lol
I've been in busses/ trolleys in lots of cities and those steps are usually a hard rubber.
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This is the exception...
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akatcl said:
I've been in busses/ trolleys in lots of cities and those steps are usually a hard rubber.
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^this
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I have a buddy who lost his out of a shirt pocket. Cracked the entire thing
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inzandity said:
Mine didn't fare well from a two foot fall out of my shirt pocket when I bent over...
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Ah that sucks! The shirt pocket got me before also. I just watched a you tube video on dropping a note 2 several times on the ground and no screen damage. In the video the screen was falling face down. I think the corner impacts are what really do it. Sorry for your loss hope you have insurance
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mA0r7tc6V5s
So I'm curious, did you drop phone getting off bus then grab phone from ground and walk back up stairs on bus to take a picture then back down the stairs to exit the bus? Jk your lucky
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So I'm curious, did you drop phone getting off bus then grab phone from ground and walk back up stairs on bus to take a picture then back down the stairs to exit the bus? Jk your lucky
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Hilarious I wondered the same thing the first time I read the first post
inzandity said:
Mine didn't fare well from a two foot fall out of my shirt pocket when I bent over...
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Travisdroidx2 said:
Ah that sucks! The shirt pocket got me before also. I just watched a you tube video on dropping a note 2 several times on the ground and no screen damage. In the video the screen was falling face down. I think the corner impacts are what really do it. Sorry for your loss hope you have insurance
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Lol crap. Same here. My Galaxy S 2 fell out of my shirt pocket before too. Scratched up my phone and my heart!
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I dropped mine for the first time last night. Note 2 in Case Mate Pop case holstered in my Seidio Active holster hooked onto my shoulder strap of my back pack and some how it detached itself from the holster and fell flat, back first. My heart dropped when I heard the sound of my N2 hitting the ground! Phone survived with only minor dents/scratches on the case corners.
Wondering how much internal damage was done?.....
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Luck for me, I have not dropped my Note 2 yet, but hence the word yet . It's only a matter of time! I hope it doesn't do what I envision (crack, battery fall out, and die).
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I dropped mine for the first time last night. Note 2 in Case Mate Pop case holstered in my Seidio Active holster hooked onto my shoulder strap of my back pack and some how it detached itself from the holster and fell flat, back first. My heart dropped when I heard the sound of my N2 hitting the ground! Phone survived with only minor dents/scratches on the case corners.
Wondering how much internal damage was done?.....
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Looks like the case did a good job
Yeah, the corner is the worst due to the small surface area hitting the ground.
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Mine didn't fare well from a two foot fall out of my shirt pocket when I bent over...
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I have a buddy at work who has lost 2 phones that way. I finally won him over to carrying his phone in his pants pocket.
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I have a buddy at work who has lost 2 phones that way. I finally won him over to carrying his phone in his pants pocket.
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Yeah well he said it's the last time he will put his phone in his shirt pocket like that.
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I just obtained an Otterbox Commuter case and stopped using my Defender because the Commuter will fir in my iBolt car charger. My question is has anyone ever applied some type of grip spray to the hard plastic outter shell to give it a little grip? This thing is mad slippery compared to the defender and am worried ill drop my phone now. Thanks!
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I just obtained an Otterbox Commuter case and stopped using my Defender because the Commuter will fir in my iBolt car charger. My question is has anyone ever applied some type of grip spray to the hard plastic outter shell to give it a little grip? This thing is mad slippery compared to the defender and am worried ill drop my phone now. Thanks!
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It's ok if it drops, it has a case
But seriously, I have the exact same case and it gets knocked off the table, couch, bed a couple times a week. I have a 4 year old who likes to play games on it and isn't always the most careful with it. The case does a good job of protecting it from 2-3 feet drops. I think the plastic spray would make it look like crap and not worth it. Just my opinion but good luck.
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It's ok if it drops, it has a case
But seriously, I have the exact same case and it gets knocked off the table, couch, bed a couple times a week. I have a 4 year old who likes to play games on it and isn't always the most careful with it. The case does a good job of protecting it from 2-3 feet drops. I think the plastic spray would make it look like crap and not worth it. Just my opinion but good luck.
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I guess so but still I wish this had more of a grip. This stuff... http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...tmR4IcI5xUlpV4_Sg&sig2=1yfB4k-jSCv0kgoFUqZm_g looks promising and I dont see how it could affect the hard plastics looks too much.
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I have no issues with my Commuter as is, but I can see where you're coming from. I would just worry about the paint chipping or scratching if I were you.
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I have no issues with my Commuter as is, but I can see where you're coming from. I would just worry about the paint chipping or scratching if I were you.
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That and I had the defender case before but hated it because of the rubber outside. It made it a pain to put into and remove from my pocket. That's something else to think about. You don't want the coating catching/collecting things as well like your pocket, lint, dust, etc.
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That and I had the defender case before but hated it because of the rubber outside. It made it a pain to put into and remove from my pocket. That's something else to think about. You don't want the coating catching/collecting things as well like your pocket, lint, dust, etc.
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That's what the hulster is for lol I love my defender
Have the grey/white , camo black / Orange , black / red , and the commuter white / grey and purple / pink
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otterboxfan4l said:
That's what the hulster is for lol I love my defender
Have the grey/white , camo black / Orange , black / red , and the commuter white / grey and purple / pink
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Not everyone uses or likes the holster. I hate them as they get in the way when in the car and always seem to catch on things as well. That and I hate the look of them. My left pocket is my dedicated phone pocket and nothing else goes in it
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That and I had the defender case before but hated it because of the rubber outside. It made it a pain to put into and remove from my pocket. That's something else to think about. You don't want the coating catching/collecting things as well like your pocket, lint, dust, etc.
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That is true but if the coating starts to scratch off or whatnot I will apply another coat. I'm going to buy the stuff and spray it on something else first and let it sit first to see if I'm going to like the feel. The silicone sleeve that comes with the Commuter is a HUGE dust/particle magnet as it is. I have to wipe it off on something a couple times a day, the rubber outer on the defender was no where near as bad as the silicone on the commuter.
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Well to anyone who cares I applied 2 coats of black Plasti Dip to the hard plastic outer shell and its much better now! I can hold the phone with one hand and move it back and forth and it's not going anywhere! I don't think it will last too long but the bottle said its easy to remove and ill just spray a few more coats on it if I still like it I guess.
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^^Good deal!! Got any pics?
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^^Good deal!! Got any pics?
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I will post some tonight.
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Very grippy!
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Went and bought one and not sure if I like it. Im super picky about cases on my phone, to be honest I really dont like em, or screen protectors. I love the look and feel of the bare screen. Thinking about taking off the front built in screen protector from the otterbox. Has anyone done this or have suggestions for me about em. Its the first one ive ever bought.
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You can just push it out. Keep in mind the screen protector helps keep the plastic part rigid so it may feel wobbly afterwards. Many people do pop it out though, I learn to live with it.
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You can just push it out. Keep in mind the screen protector helps keep the plastic part rigid so it may feel wobbly afterwards. Many people do pop it out though, I learn to live with it.
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Its so damn dusty inbetween the screen and protector and makes the screen look washed out bad....im a picky bastard I know
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Na I hate it too. Actually took the case off tonight. Screen protector just kills it for me. If it stayed flush on the screen I would love the defender case
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I have taken it off of all of my otterbox defenders on all my different phones, around 6 in the past 3 years, and I have never really had an issue. One thing I would reccomend is is you want to keep the glue that holds the screen protector on, just in case you ever want to put it back on, you should put it in the freezer. It makes it peel off without taking the glue with it. If you dont ever want it back on then pop it off and get some rubbing alcohol and a toothpick to get the glue that will still be stuck off.
On another note, if you end up not liking the defender you might wanna check out the Urban Armor Gear case for the Note 2. I just got mine a couple weeks ago and its really nice and has protected my phone quite well.
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I took the protector out this morning...like it alot better now
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I have always loved Otterboxes until my S3's. The On/Off button was fine before putting on the Otterbox but after it was put on the power button would barely depress and when it did you had to press so hard that the screen would flex. When I tried to take it back and exchange it since it was defective, or so I thought, and found out that that is the way it was meant to fit. .... Needless to say I was very unhappy, when I contacted Otterbox to see if there was anything I could do about it they pretty much told me to f off....
I tried the defender for the Note 2 and the problem didn't seem to be there on the Note 2's casebut after all that it made me never want to deal with them again. I still miss my commuter and defender cases. Maybe when they go on sale I will get one...
Anyway, I am happy that you like it better with the built in screen protector gone
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if you don't want the screen protector built in with the defender, why not return it and get the commuter?
I picked one up from newegg for around 30$ and love it.
I am loving the commuter, it comes with optional film, ive dropped my phone many times with no issues. The defender was just too bulky, and stuck to pockets with all the exposed rubber material. I also sport an x-gear voyager 2, had one on my s3, and my GN2 with no proximity issues or loss of screen/pen sensitivity.
P.S. voyager is available on ebay for cheaper direct from xgear. (Free shipping and home buttons)
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I did that with the one I had for the s3. It does feel a little floppy without it on the phone but as soon as you put it on it feels the same. The way I did mine was ro pit ot in the freezer for an hour and let the glue harden. Then it will literally just push right out.
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