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[Q] All about Otterbox..

First of all, sorry if theres an existing topic about this.
Which one suits you? The Defender or the Commuter and why? For me I "think" the Commuter will suit me because I'm not the ones who does it hard , But the downside for me is that Commuter series got a lot of problems, like the rubber part became loose and the hard case often gets a crack without doing anything harsh(e.g: some people broke it while removing the hard case just to clean it, some people said it cracked without doing a thing!). So about the Defender series they said it is very attractive to dust and the screen protector makes the screen difficult to look at sometime, the worse of all is the Bulkiness. So.. Need some opinions here, "Thanks" in advance!

Hello , you can find same otterbox thread here . I've bought defender in march , no problem to use my phone everyday , my DHD is really in safety with it ...

I use the commuter and love it. The little plastic piece by the power button broke from the amount I press it. It was a bummer but I cut it off a bit and I don't notice it now.
I like this case because it keeps the phone protected without adding a ton of bulk. It also keeps the camera lens from scratching from setting the phone down on its back.
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Well, many many thanks to both of you guys. It gave me more options.. So..
1 - Commuter
1 - Defender

I love my commuter. Not too bulky, can still change the battery within a reasonable amount of time. Still feels like I could throw my phone at the wall without damage (Not going to try).

I find the commuter is not too bulky and feels like it will protect the phone from most things. But I seem to use it less now since i rarely seem to drop my phone, though I may soon (hopefully not though) regret that soon.

Commuter here, broken part of the plastic casing though so off to there website now to see if I can get spares..

My Commuter case looked so good.
I bought one to protect the phone, of course.
It cracked right between the speaker on the back, and the rubber area between the power button and volume rocker switch.
It did this while either adjusting volume or hitting power. I've never compressed the case much, its either in my pocket or gently put down flat on a surface. It's never been dropped, and I only had it for a month and a half at the time.
It sucks because the case seems like a sure fire winner for protecting my phone, then this issue happens after a month and a half. I think I'll go get a refund from Telus, because I'm not going to get another that'll end up having the same problem.
I might get the defender for when I go up to the cottage, though, however I'm pretty disappointed so far with the reliability of this case.

I've got the defender and so far i am satisfied albeit its really bulky.. XD
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I ordered Otterbox Commuter when they dropped in price and I'm really satisfied.
My phone doesn't drop often but it's just a safer feeling that I have when handling it.
I really recommend it because it's not as bulky as the Defender series.

I'm using Commuter for my DHD and I pretty happy with it! Not too bulky and it make my DHD look more rugged. Now I dont have problem to put it on any table or surface because I dont have to worry the back case and camera lense will scratch.

I have used the commuter for the last 11 months. It has saved my DHD from my destructive 4 year old many times.
I decided on the commuter over the defender as the defender was really large and the commuter wasn't that much larger in my hand. Actually I think it makes the DHD easier to grip.
I couldn't recommend the commuter highly enough.

i've got the defender, have demonstrated it's drop protection (by dropping it of course) many times to friends etc. no cracks
have also dropped it a few times by accident, and no problems whatsoever, it does sound painful when it hits the floor though!
i'd recommend this case any day, the bulkiness is worth it, it does protect it really well. I peeled my screen protector off it straight away.

I've got the commuter.
The silicon is great (allthough it's ripped apart at the micro-usb port).
The shell on the other hand doesn't like being dropped to often and really hates it when you take it off your phone. Got cracks in all four corners and one of them became really really long after some time. Fixed it with a lot of superglue but it's sadly not made to last very long.

i have the commuter for several months now. it was the best buy since my DHD. doesn't make the phone much heavier/thicker. but i think it feels better in my hand when holding it. i really love it. also the silicon covering the plugs is a pretty great idea.
i can't confirm the low quality and possible cracks my pre-posters mentioned. i'm not having any of them.

MarcVanWake said:
i can't confirm the low quality and possible cracks my pre-posters mentioned. i'm not having any of them.
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It was fine for almost a year.
And it's saved my phone multiple times from being damaged in drops.
So don't get me wrong, i really like it!
But the cracks are there...

I know this is an old thread but I just wanted to add in that I love my defender series. I thought it was "just nice to have" until I dropped it out of my pocket on a busy street without knowing, and watched a car drive over it once I turned around.
You'd think that it would be crushed even with a nice Otterbox case... but I'd have to say "Nope" because when I picked it up off of the street the box and the phone were still in MINT condition. Best piece of plastic I've ever purchased.

h4rex said:
could someone tell me the differences between the original and the fake product?
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did i miss something? which fake are you talking about?

h4rex said:
could someone tell me the differences between the original and the fake product?
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Not too sure, more than likely you will get what you pay for. Stick to the original

Dlog said:
It was fine for almost a year.
And it's saved my phone multiple times from being damaged in drops.
So don't get me wrong, i really like it!
But the cracks are there...
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didn't got you wrong m8 just wanted to mention, that i don't have them. maybe i'm just lucky

Nexus 4 broke, getting fixed, case necessary.

Hey guys,
In full, I got the nexus for my birthday from my gf, it was an amazing gesture. but, I figured I shouldn't take it out on my 21st birthday, so I kept it in the box for the night. The next day, I broke it, left it on my lap while sitting on a bench, stood up and it dropped. i brought it to a local repair shop(only because I didn't want to fudge the repair- you know, Murphy's Law) and ill have it by next week. SO, I figured that because it seems like the Nexus 4 is so fragile, I will be getting a case to put on it before I even leave the shop.
I pillaged the fourms and a few other resources, and I came across this;
http://www.amazon.com/Optimus-Nexus...SOY4M/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=AGV0KWFGZE8NK
It seems like it will do everything I need, but I can't stand how it doesn't show the front of the case. something like this is what i'd like;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHITE-BLACK...NEXUS-4-E960-/390527287481?pt=PDA_Accessories
basically I'd like protection in the back, and front, something like an otterbox.
Pluses would be a kickstand, and the ability to put it on my belt.
Any help would be appreciated.

I have the case from the first link, the lip is about 2-3 mm tall and with the case on it covers all of the chrome. I does get link stuck to it if u choose a black color version. Also, after reading a thread of a guy whose n4 broke from water damage, I think the port covers are a plus. Overall very rugged, though one con is that the buttons are a little harder to press. There's a thread here on both cases.
Edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2042556
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[Review] Boxwave Book/wallet case

Hey everyone, I'm back with another review. This case caught my eye and I had to own it...immediately. The first case that I actually *wanted* to own. Honestly it wasn't perfect based on the pictures. It is a flip case made in the style of a book. Bookbinding is one of me hobbies and I thought that it was very fitting. So, here is my review. [EDIT] I must have misread the page, I read it was genuine leather, but it is leatherette, and that is why it smells so terribly.
Amazon Link: Boxwave book case (leatherette)
PRO's:
It fits nearly perfectly
Provides adequate protection for the body/screen with one flaw (see cons)
It has enough space for 6 cards (doubled in each pocket) and space behind the cards for a few folded bills.
CON's:
Smell. holy mother of god was this smelly when I took it out of the plastic bag. I choked a little and had to let it air out outside for a day before it was bearable to use in the house. (yes, that bad) and it still has a scent.
Volume. While it doesn't add much weight at all for the size of the phone and case, it does add a lot of thickness. Though it does look exactly like a book, so I guess that is expected. Might be more of a casual case for use in a backpack or purse, so maybe not a con, for you but for me I use my phone in my front pocket.
The card slots are made of something other than leather and it left greasy marks on my xtremeguard screen protector. Not sure if it was because I left it outside over 24 hour period or if that is how they are in general. Your choice.
The volume and lock buttons are a little cramped, though the case holding the phone in place is actually really thin and easily pressed still. Just something to note.
Overall I would say the my desire to own this case has given me a little favoritism in my review. I honestly LOVE how this looks and wish more companies would make them. A really unique design for this unique phone. If you love having something that 90% of the people owning a Galaxy S4 won't have ever heard of, then this case if for you. Everything works nicely and is cut nearly perfectly. a solid 4*/5* for this one for me. Photos and *maybe* a video. I'm just getting started with reviews and I am not use to talking to a camera instead of typing reviews. But tomorrow photos will be uploaded and posted. (batter dead on camera!)

I forgot the pictures! :victory:
Review update: I love the way this case looks as I have said in the previous post, but I want to add that the fact that you cannot use a plastic screen protector on your phone without modifying the case. For this alone I would give the case a new 2*/5* It just isn't worth the problems...but it does look awesome...
I had to take the pockets out of the case because of a problem with them sticking to my screen protector which screwed up two of them before I found out the reason behind it was the adhesive they used to keep the leather attached to fabric inside on the actual pocket.
you can see the line of adhesive here.

Problems with the case that holds the phone on. It has cracked in the upper right and bottom left corners and I have not dropped the phone, either in the case or out, there is no reason for it to be breaking yet. Waste of money I think. I'm going to be sending an e mail to box wave tonight.
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Rhamza161 said:
Problems with the case that holds the phone on. It has cracked in the upper right and bottom left corners and I have not dropped the phone, either in the case or out, there is no reason for it to be breaking yet. Waste of money I think. I'm going to be sending an e mail to box wave tonight.
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Did you get a response? I was looking at one of these myself because I want a good wallet case with the clear space for the ID, and those are hard to find.

Offical Wallet Case Review

I've been using the official Samsung Galaxy S5 case. It's a nice case but I have some criticisms
1: It doesn't feel like it could take a solid fall
2: When flipped open for moderate periods of time it will refuse to close all the way unless you place it front down
3: Even though it's advertised as being water proof (you remove the backing of the phone to place it in the case) I constantly get the message to check the waterproof backing.
4: When the wallet case is open there's no way to take a picture as closing the case covers the camera. This makes it cumbersome to take pictures because if you close the cover you have no access to the photo options/buttons and the screen automatically turns off.
While the case looks nice it really is a waste of money at $30 and up. I highly advise spending your money on a non-samsung case.

onyxkhan said:
I've been using the official Samsung Galaxy S5 case. It's a nice case but I have some criticisms
1: It doesn't feel like it could take a solid fall
2: When flipped open for moderate periods of time it will refuse to close all the way unless you place it front down
3: Even though it's advertised as being water proof (you remove the backing of the phone to place it in the case) I constantly get the message to check the waterproof backing.
4: When the wallet case is open there's no way to take a picture as closing the case covers the camera. This makes it cumbersome to take pictures because if you close the cover you have no access to the photo options/buttons and the screen automatically turns off.
While the case looks nice it really is a waste of money at $30 and up. I highly advise spending your money on a non-samsung case.
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Because i want the extra fall protection, I bought the Outterbox wallet case. Had one for my iPhone and it fell quite a few times and the case was damaged but the phone was in like new condition when I sold it. I just ordered one for my S5 and it will be here Wed/Thurs.

Yeah, the Otterboxes are pretty damn rugged. They've always been a bit too bulky for my tastes. When I had an iPhone (trying to bury those memories reeeally deep...) I used a Moshi flip case. I dropped that phone so much in that case and it never even took a ding. Once I remembered it (thanks to you!) I checked them out again and they have one that should hopefully be released soon and I'll definitely be ordering it once it does.
http://www.moshi.com/case-touch-sensitive-sensecover-galaxy-s5#black

onyxkhan said:
Yeah, the Otterboxes are pretty damn rugged. They've always been a bit too bulky for my tastes. When I had an iPhone (trying to bury those memories reeeally deep...) I used a Moshi flip case. I dropped that phone so much in that case and it never even took a ding. Once I remembered it (thanks to you!) I checked them out again and they have one that should hopefully be released soon and I'll definitely be ordering it once it does.
http://www.moshi.com/case-touch-sensitive-sensecover-galaxy-s5#black
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I looked at those after you mentioned them. They do look nice. I got my Outterbox wallet yesterday, it did as some bulk to the device but I cannot complain. I like having the case for 3 cards, I was so use to it with my iPhone from having the same case that I do not know how many times in the last week I have forgotten my license and credit card.

Any site that sales/makes Custom battery covers?

I'm not looking for a custom case for my note 4, because I don't use cases or screen protectors for any phone I have ever owned. (all of them still look almost brand new after having owned them for over a year) What I am looking for is a website that either sales, or will let me design a nes controller back cover for my note 4. I know that I can goto a site like skinit, and design a sticker that I can put on my phone, but the back cover is removable, so why can't I just completely replace it? It'll not only make my phone look even cooler, but also remove the AT&T logo on the back (which isn't even the reason for do this. I just want a fancy back cover) I know that this probably isn't that popular since most people put a case on their phone, but I don't want to put a case on my phone. Yes I know it isn't smart to go without a case on an $800 phone, but I don't care. I like how the phone looks and feels without it.

I was wondering the same thing. I found an R2D2 one which was awesome but I have the charcoal one. Right now I'm just going with the stock white cover.

I used to be all about skins and such on my phones, ordering a couple from.... I forget the site, it's not DecalGirl, but the other pretty popular one (much better quality). Then I was about to order a new one one day, and it struck me; "I don't really want to spend $15 and wait 2 weeks for this... I bet I could get myself a pack of vinyl adhesive inkjet paper, put together a template in PS, then print whatever design I want on high quality paper..." Well, that's a bet I would have won.
To really print up a nice looking skin, first make sure your template's perfect, good paper isn't super cheap, but again, you can find a pack of 10 for about $15, so I could print out a new one... ya know, in the interest of keeping it fresh, then cut very carefully... I use high quality scissors for most of the outline, then break out the exacto knifes. To cut out some holes, I attach a super sharp exacto knife to a compass, and for really small ones, sometimes I'll use an old soldering iron which works quite well. Last thing before application, I highly recommend 2 coats of this "finishing" spray. It both protects the image from degrading, and makes the colors pop nicely. The stuff I use is called Modge Podge super acrylic sealer. Two light-ish coats letting it dry after each, and using a brush to smooth out the spray on the image immediately after each coat.
Depending on your... "arts and crafts" skill,s a skin that you order will likely be higher quality, but with a little practice you can make your own that are close enough, then you can change it up whenever the mood strikes you. Just a suggestion, but personally I ended up preferring my own OG work, plus I've got a stash of vinyl sticker paper just in case anything else happens to be in need of some decoration. If you decide to go that route and need some advice, don't hesitate to hit me up

iAmkin9 said:
I was wondering the same thing. I found an R2D2 one which was awesome but I have the charcoal one. Right now I'm just going with the stock white cover.
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Where did you find this r2d2 back cover?

Can't post links but eBay "Star Wars R2D2 Robot Battery Housing Back Cover For Samsung Galaxy / Note Phone"

Making my own sounds like a lot of work. I suppose if I so ever decide to go the stick on route, I'll probably just buy one.

I decided to make a ballistic nylon back like the Droid Turbo.if I ever go through with it I'll post pics.