I know these are mentioned in a few other devices, but my son has an ipod, with this, and I was so impressed with the case, I will get getting the Breeze for my SG4.
I only mention this since I have not heard anyone talk about this case for the SG4
I like that it does protect, but not gummy enough to get stuck in your pocket like other cases.
http://www.zagg.com/ifrogz/cases/samsung-galaxy-s4
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I work selling phones.. So I get asked for the otterbox all the time.. despite never having any..
However, I am wondering if anyone else out there feels the otterbox is over rated... I mean sure it may protect your phone from a nuclear holocaust.. However, if your buying a phone that is a half an inch thick.. it probably adds two and a half inches to it.. (exaggerated I know but, you get the point).
While while I know everyone wants their phone to be protected..It seems sort of ironic that you find a phone that you like... (I personally love the style of the nexus one from what I've seen.. I'll judge it more in real life when/if I get one)... However meandering back on topic.. If you like the style of your phone.. why get a huge bulky case for it? I mean I see it every day.. people want the iphone and love the way it "looks".. (iphone is best example I can think of atm).. And then they turn around and want an otterbox to protect it..
I know accidents happen and we are willing to do what it takes to make sure our investments stay pretty.... However, Lately I've come to wonder if thins like otterbox are really the answer....
*edit* I also laugh because people keep telling me it is waterproof.. and with a name like OTTER box you would think it is... but, the majority of them warn "not protective against water"
You're assuming people buy fancy phones because of how they look and not functionality. I bought a Nexus One because of it's power. It's looks are a nice plus since it's so sleek, but really i just want a great phone that can do the things i want it to do.
When people go buy an iphone or any other smart phone sure they think it looks cool and its a factor in their decision to buy said phone but at the end of the day does it matter how it looks? Or is it more important to make sure your $200-$500 investment stays protected?
I have the otterbox commuter series for my N1 and although it makes it slightly larger i love it and am glad i got it. Helps me put my head at ease since i'm afraid of dropping it and whatnot
Don't mistake me I'm not putting anyone down for buying an otterbox..
However, I've noticed the ones for the iphone multiply the size alot..
And for what you pay for an otter box it does do its job I don't think there is any denying that..
However, while you do buy smartphones for functionality, I think it is safe to say we expect them to look nice as well...
My main concern when dropping more or less any phone is scratching it not it breaking altogether.. However, there in lies the irony.. Huge bulky case which adds considerable size to the phone..
Or worrying about having it scratched or possibly break.. with that said any sane person would go for some form of protection.. However, I suppose I just see an irony if the phone is comfortable before the case and less so after.. when comfort of use is something I imagen most of us would demand from a phone.
For us N1 owners, remember that we bought it sight unseen (going solely by pictures). So I think a large majority got this phone because it was (and still is) the badass world changer... Sleakness and style were just a bonus.
Particularly for me, I have big hands (i wear size xl gloves), so having this ultra thin phone in my hand just doesn't feel comfy.
I had the body glove first and liked out alot, but when I saw the pics for the Otterbox Commuter, I had to have it!
The little bit of extra thickness is actually welcome and fits beautifully in my hand now. It's also one of the few (maybe only) cases that plugs the power and headset ports.
Anyway, your point about the irony of people buying a phone because of its sexy sleekness, to only put some case on it is valid... Just no so much so for us N1 folks that bought it for what it can do, not so much how it looks!
Using the iPhone as an example I think people get cases because you can't get decent insurance for the phone from AT&T (may change with iPhone 4, who knows). If you break your iPhone you are out a sizable lump sum which some people can't afford. A case is inexpensive protection against some of this risk.
Since you can get a $6/mo full replacement insurance on the Nexus One this risk is less of a problem, but even with lower risk dealing with insurance claims are inconvenient. A case then boils down to how abusive you are to devices. I have friends that drop their phone *all the time* so a strong protective case is mandatory or their phone wouldn't last a month.
It's all a trade-off. I usually don't use a case on my phone but if I'm doing something higher risk having a case around to pop-on is a nice option.
That is a very good point. Things can appear very differently once you see them in real life from the glamour shots on google.
With that said, I suppose it is because I do find the nexus one aesthetically pleasing that I am so easily able to ask. It was a logically fallacy to think that others had the same views on aesthetics I did.
And if in the next week or two I pull the trigger, I will be pulling it for what I want the phone to do.. not for how it looks.. Although if a phone looked "unacceptable" in terms of aethetics.. It better be a marvel of modern science.
I am not obsessed with looks by any means but, I suppose I expect things to have some sense of style.
I have the Otterbox commuter case. There not to bulky mostly use it when im at work other than that I don't use a case for my Nexus.
I couldn't justify anything bigger than an invisible protector for daily use....but that's because anything else would interfere with the car dock
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My N1 lives in the neoprene sleeve it came with as I'm paranoid about it getting damaged. I hadn't heard of Otterbox until now, after having a look I think I may have to get one
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For us N1 owners, remember that we bought it sight unseen (going solely by pictures). So I think a large majority got this phone because it was (and still is) the badass world changer... Sleakness and style were just a bonus.
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So true!
Just like when I bought my G1.
It was rectangular. Had this silly chin thing on it. And it was thick!!!
But I didn't care about how thick it was, or how it looked, or how it was perceived by anyone. I KNEW, that with support from Google, it would be the best device I ever owned.
AND THENNNN, came the announcement of the Nexus One
My heart just about stopped!
Both phones were and are ahead of their time (in my opinion).
Both my G1 and N1, only have a screen protector.
I've never been afraid of dropping my phone, because I never have.
It's never in my top shirt pocket. Never in a belt holster. It's always safe in my pocket, safe in my palm, or safe sitting on my desk.
As for bulky protectors?
That's why I don't dare buy one.
I've yet to read a 10 star review for a protective thing case.
Until then, I'll continue to baby my N1
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Anyway, your point about the irony of people buying a phone because of its sexy sleekness, to only put some case on it is valid... Just no so much so for us N1 folks that bought it for what it can do, not so much how it looks!
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My buddy heard about the Quadrant benchmark app, and wanted to compare the results of his EVO to my Nexus.
He was shocked that my 6 month old device kicked his ash, hahaha.
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was wondering if anyone has bought one of these or if you have bought another kind you can post it up too...i've been looking for one for when i workout at the gym and want something thats durable....any input is welcomed
I have a similar one (neoprene as well) I bought at a sporting goods store. Works very well. Even had it strapped to my bike's stem while riding.
It's showing an iphone, I'm guessing it will still fit snug in the same case? Whatever the "case", definitely make sure it's adjustable. The stretchy type ones are either too tight or loose eventually. My last one cut off circulation and really hampered my workouts. Good luck.
I just bought one of those cases and it's not the best fit. Sure it fits in it but it's loose and a majority of the screen is covered. It list Razr, pearl, and others as compatible
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.
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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.
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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
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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...
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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
I have always loved otterboxes and I want something jsut like it for my Epic, I know its a slider so its not going to be like the Iphone and GS3 and GS4 cases, but anyone have any suggestions??
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I have always loved otterboxes and I want something jsut like it for my Epic, I know its a slider so its not going to be like the Iphone and GS3 and GS4 cases, but anyone have any suggestions??
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I was looking for one too, but it looks like because of the keyboard & the somewhat curved edges of the screen, most cases don't appear to work that well or last very long. I've just kept mine in a holster & tried to be really careful with it.
Seidio's are pretty good, at least that's what I've been using for the past 2+ years
http://www.amazon.com/Seidio-SURFAC...id=1385489247&sr=8-10&keywords=epic+4g+seidio
Note: Accessories doesn't have anyone bothering with phone case threads and it's not for any specific android device, so I end up here.
So I've been supremely dissapointed in the grand majority of "good looking" phone cases out there. 99% of them seem to just be blocks of plastic with tacky quotes or flower patterns or an anime figure printed onto them. Dreadfully boring.
Then, I ran into this: http://www.elementcase.com/sectorproII-for-iphone6-a/442.htm and I had to shift in my seat to allow for not insignificant phallic expansion.
ALAS, they make just iPhone cases. Where I disliked most cases I saw before, I now absolutely despise them. Everything gets compared to this absolute beast and I can't find a single case that appeals to me. So does anyone know of a proper Android phone case designer? Spigen and Caseology are like a four year old's doodles compared to this Rembrandt of a goddamn case.
Almost makes me consider getting an iPhone.