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I currently have Seido Innocase 2 and I just put on a clarviue screen protector. The case lifts up screen protector, are there any good screen protectors + the case that doesnt do this?
Thanks

Best case at www.case-mate.com. I use the tough case and it's on sale last time I checked.
For screen, l use the anti glare screen protector from www.boxwave.com

I heard that the tough cases attract dust like crazy though..
Also black & black out of stock

Case-mate Barely there + Clarivue Screen protector here. I don't use the case all the time, but when I do - no problems with the screen protector.

xxsashixx said:
I currently have Seido Innocase 2 and I just put on a clarviue screen protector. The case lifts up screen protector, are there any good screen protectors + the case that doesnt do this?
Thanks
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I have the innocase 2 for my nexus one. With any screen protector that you use with the innocase 2 you are going to run into problems. I have tried a few different screen protectors from different manufacturers and i always run into the same problem, the case ends up lifting up the screen protector or if i do end up getting the case on without the screen protector lifting up, a bubble will form at one of the edges. the innocase 2 is such a tight fit, it's just a problem with the screen protectors.
i do like my innocase 2 and from all the marks it has, it has protected my nexus well for which my nexus has not one scratch and looks brand new. i have just learned to deal with the problem of the innocase 2 and screen protector.

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I heard that the tough cases attract dust like crazy though..
Also black & black out of stock
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i have one and i've been using it for a week, don't have a dust problem...and what i did to get black and black; order the shell and the silicone separately...they ship at the same time and it still comes in one box with a free screen protector

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I heard that the tough cases attract dust like crazy though..
Also black & black out of stock
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The black n black combo- i.e black toughcase set is out of stock but u can buy the hard cover and gel cover both in black separately and it costs the same as the case itself- i jus ordered mine a few days back but since i'm not in US i've to wait for 3-4 weeks
eagerly waiting tho!

I've had a Tough Case since May and it's not a dust magnet.

I recently got a case from Incipio for my Nexus One and I love it. It fits perfectly and it feels very durable. The case itself is made of two parts - a silicone "glove" that goes on first, and a plastic one that goes on the outside. It feels very sturdy and hardy.
I'm also using a Clarivue screen protector (anti-glare one), and the case doesn't disturb it at all.
I can't post a link since I'm a newbie (I love the case so much that I'm coming out from under my rock and making this reply ), but you can search for "Incipio Google Nexus One SILICRYLIC Hard Shell Case with Silicone Core."
Hope this helps!

Otterbox Defender: front plastic film

I'm considering ordering an Otterbox defender, however I'm a bit worried about the plastic film that looks to be over the screen. How does it affect the feel of the screen? I've already got a very nice screen protector from ghost armor with a lifetime warranty, and don't know that I'd benefit from the additional later of plastic.
For those of you that actually have the defender, did you look to see how the plastic film is attached? Would removing it be as simple as holding a hairdryer or hear gun to the glue to melt and then peel it of, or would removal be more invasive?
I know that I'd basically be turning the defender into the commuter by removing the plastic, but I also want to use a belt clip, which the commuter doesn't have.
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Have had my share of Os and all you gotta do is punch/poke through from one side for it [the screen protector] to come off the frame.

doesn't look too hard to remove.
Just a thin adheaive .
The defender is awesome. Makes the phone look like a mini tablet though lol
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im using it on top of my other screen protecter with no problems

yea just rip it off, most of the otterboxes at best buy pretty much have the screen's off because of how ****ty they're put on.

Thanks for the replies, everyone.
I received my Otterbox Defender earlier this week, and tried it with the plastic cover for a couple of days. It did something very strange though - it started to bond to the Ghost Armor screen protector. Around the edges where there was pressure from the frame of the case, the plastic began to stick to the screen protector underneath. It was really obvious; imagine a screen protector that had partially peeled up and then been laid flat again. Where the Otterbox screen cover had bonded to the ghost armor, it was clear and the screen below appeared crisp and sharp. Where the two were just sitting on top of each other, there was a slight rainbow-speckle pattern, which had been there from the moment I placed the Otterbox cover on the phone. I suspect that what I was seeing was two different types of diffraction, one being glass-> ghost armor-> Otterbox, and the other being glass-> ghost armor-> air-> Otterbox. I guess this is one of those situations where a picture is worth a thousand words, eh?
Anyway, it looked disgusting, so I popped the top off, and held a hair drier to the Otterbox plastic for about a minute. This softened the glue that held it to the frame, and made pulling it off easy.
I'm now very happy with the setup.
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Can you post a pic please. Thinking of purchasing this as well.

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Can you post a pic please. Thinking of purchasing this as well.
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Hi there, do you still need the pics for the Otterbox Defender? I've been using it for all the phones I had before.

otterbox defender question?

Hello
As I have already ruined 80 euros worth of glass screen protectors (I even used the shower method but dust kept coming underneath it and cleaning it with soapy water didn't really help.) I'm now looking for a case that also protects the screen. The otterbox defender caught my eye but I'm wondering if the screen protector will mess with the vibrancy of the colors.

Best method to apply an screen protector is :
Gather the stuff in your room before going to sleep at night , besides the screen protector kit include a transparent glass cleaner spray (not necessary but useful to be in spray) and a extra clean cloth and gloves (if you have hairy hands).
Then next morning as soon you wake up and before you open any door or windows, get your phone, clean carefully, place the screen protector at its ideal position then hold at its ideal position with tape (some kits include if not your case get tape before gather in your room) and then apply generous glass cleaner liquid enough to cover all the screen surface under the protector and the screen surface, but not too much as this could drain into your phone, then apply the screen protector on the wet surface, remove air bubbles and Woallah your screen protector it's perfect.
I used to be fan of Otterbox products but lately don't offer the best protection for that bulk if you are really concerned on protection other choices are better (and maybe cheaper too).
I use Speck candy shell on my note 2 and I have ordered (delayed at customs) an Spigen armor lite view for my new S4.
As screen protector I avoid glass based I prefer Buff brand (layered polycarbonate and soft polyethylene) are cheap (at least I find it cheap in my neighborhood) and offer and outstanding protection and I replace it every 3 months w/o complaint.
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AcostaJA said:
Best method to apply an screen protector is :
Gather the stuff in your room before going to sleep at night , besides the screen protector kit include a transparent glass cleaner spray (not necessary but useful to be in spray) and a extra clean cloth and gloves (if you have hairy hands).
Then next morning as soon you wake up and before you open any door or windows, get your phone, clean carefully, place the screen protector at its ideal position then hold at its ideal position with tape (some kits include if not your case get tape before gather in your room) and then apply generous glass cleaner liquid enough to cover all the screen surface under the protector and the screen surface, but not too much as this could drain into your phone, then apply the screen protector on the wet surface, remove air bubbles and Woallah your screen protector it's perfect.
I used to be fan of Otterbox products but lately don't offer the best protection for that bulk if you are really concerned on protection other choices are better (and maybe cheaper too).
I use Speck candy shell on my note 2 and I have ordered (delayed at customs) an Spigen armor lite view for my new S4.
As screen protector I avoid glass based I prefer Buff brand (layered polycarbonate and soft polyethylene) are cheap (at least I find it cheap in my neighborhood) and offer and outstanding protection and I replace it every 3 months w/o complaint.
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Thanks for the tips an all but I'd like to know if the screen protector from the otterbox holds back the colors of the screen.

Not really. At least not when they're new. If the screen protector gets scratched up then it may, but they're pretty transparent right out of the box.
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IMO it does take away from the screen. I used one for several months and when I took it off to clean it I noticed how much it dulls the screen color and sharpness. I ended up getting the otter box commuter and can now enjoy the great screen on the S4.. But if you are hard on your phone you can't beat the protection the defender gives you.

I have the otterbox defender and scratched the built in screen protector badly after only one week. I unpeeled the cases plastic lens (double sided stick tape) and just put an ordinary 1 time use screen protector on my phone. They fit very snug together and seem to work the best for touch response and all of the other no touch scroll stuff.
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I too have a defender. Unless their screen protector is damaged there isn't much of a difference in clarity. I managed to dent mine in two places which caused a slightly rainbow effect at those points but mire annoyingly two bumps that I constantly ran my finger over.
I purchased a few xtremeguard screen protectors for $1 each, popped out the defender plastic piece, and voila good as new. Plus if anything happens, I have extras.
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About Otterbox Defender case
I've brought the Defender case over the weekend so far it's really good how it hugs the phone and rubber not being flimsy or loose. The built in screen protector does take away from the screen clarity but it's not as bad as the some screen protectors that have a matte finish (anti glare). I've gotten used to it and does not affect the sensitivity of the touch screen. Only con so far is the home button cut out dust can get in there especially if you're always around a dusty environment it can be annoying having to take it apart to clean under it.

BeelzebubIV said:
Hello
As I have already ruined 80 euros worth of glass screen protectors (I even used the shower method but dust kept coming underneath it and cleaning it with soapy water didn't really help.) I'm now looking for a case that also protects the screen. The otterbox defender caught my eye but I'm wondering if the screen protector will mess with the vibrancy of the colors.
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I know youre asking about the otterbox but I thought id throw this out there. You might to check out the trident kraken ams. It has a built in screen protector and it doesnt dull the screen. The only complaints I have about it is it has the dot matrix built in and otterboxs belt clip is better as well. In my opinion the build quality is a ton better plus theyre a bit cheaper as well. Theyre customer service trumps otters as well. I cant stand taking the 4 pictures when dealing with warranty issues.
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Otterbox Defender AND an anti glare screen protector

Good day! the defender comes with its own screen protector but is not an anti glare one, and out on a sunny day the screen is just not visible, will i have problems if i install one inside the case? will it still be an antiglare screen even if there is another screen protector over it? i dont want to remove the builtin one just so that everybody knows.
thanks!

alvin_elizalde said:
Good day! the defender comes with its own screen protector but is not an anti glare one, and out on a sunny day the screen is just not visible, will i have problems if i install one inside the case? will it still be an antiglare screen even if there is another screen protector over it? i dont want to remove the builtin one just so that everybody knows.
thanks!
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The only thing I see happening is that it would make it weird to look at since the screen protector in front is still not anti-glare. You might get the effect you want by buying a cheap anti-glare protector and installing it on the Otterbox's existing protector.

thanks for the reply! but do you mean to install the antiglare protector ON the otterbox screen protector itself? it kind of makes sense though.

I always punch the Otterbox plastic screen protector out of the case (camera side too if it has one). Seems silly to put a cheap piece of plastic over a nice screen. Then you can add the film, over the screen, which does look better than the Otterbox plastic.

I'm a huge fan of the Otterbox Defender series except for the built in screen protector. Can't stand it. Ripped mine out and have found that I can put the defender case on on top of the Zagg Glass ( my personal favorite screen protector ) , and had zero issues, even dropped it several times with no problems.

The new s5 defender case has enough problems snapping together without a screen protector on it its a very tight fit however the silicon on this one really holds the show together. If you do intend to to fit one as someone said removing the built in one might have to be the way to go as i seriously don't think you would be able to clip the shells together.

alvin_elizalde said:
Good day! the defender comes with its own screen protector but is not an anti glare one, and out on a sunny day the screen is just not visible, will i have problems if i install one inside the case? will it still be an antiglare screen even if there is another screen protector over it? i dont want to remove the builtin one just so that everybody knows.
thanks!
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Did this with my s4. The plastic will tend to adhere to the sticky screen protector making it look like water In between. A lot of lifeproof cases do this too. I heard baby powder wiped on and off the back of the Otterbox plastic screen would help cure that. Popping out the built in screen protector works better In my opinion. You still protect the screen from scratches and almost as much from falls.
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Went back to the Defender after using the Armadillotek

I've been using the Armadillotek case for my Note 9 for a couple weeks now. I really like the case overall but decided to switch back to my Defender for now.
First, the built in screen protector doesn't quit sit totally flush because of teh curved glass. This causes it to have a tiny bit of air gap which dust and dirt gets underneath and drives me nuts, plus with the Kickstand it leave the phone exposes a but when you use it allowing dirt to get in there.
Also, the sides of this case are raised which is great! gives more protection but also allows dirt and grime to collect on the sides.
I really like the case and eventually might just rip the protector out. I might try the Poetic Revolution and Supcase Unicorn Beetle out but I'm sure the screen protector will be crappy too and I'll just rip it out.
I can see why Otterbox ditched the built in protector for the curved phones.
They tried it with the S7 Edge. With the S7 edge it fit VERY snug to the phone so no dirt got under it BUT screen responsiveness was atrocious with it. Just terrible.
I might order the orange Armadillo because I like the color but for sure will rip the protector out on one of them and save the other for when I want a screen protector in certain situations.

I ripped the screen protector out as well. Very easy to take off and makes it perfect for me.

I ripped off the screen as well, worth it. I have the white glass dome on my phone, gives me protection already.

Thing I don't like about Armadillotek and "tough" cases like them is that too often their designs are so gaudy. That's why I like the Commuter (and even Defender). They're mature-looking. Pretty understated. Low-key, kinds of cases.

Thanks for the information...

I just simply rip off the plastic protector, and install tempered glass one.
Now I can it tough

I like the defender but I hate the holster. I've used the seidio surface holster for years now and it's far superior IMO. Wish I could find a holster like the surface one for the defender.