There appears to be a limited number of cases for Galaxy S Relay:
Incipio SA-316 Feather
Incipio SA-321/322 Dual Pro
Tmobile D3O
No name brand rubber case (but is actually hard plastic).
I went through the review and it appears that all of them have the same flaw. The front plate attaches to the screen using tabs, which then breaks after several months because it was dropped or bumped. So any case is likely to have this issue?
Paul
paul.siu said:
There appears to be a limited number of cases for Galaxy S Relay:
Incipio SA-316 Feather
Incipio SA-321/322 Dual Pro
Tmobile D3O
No name brand rubber case (but is actually hard plastic).
I went through the review and it appears that all of them have the same flaw. The front plate attaches to the screen using tabs, which then breaks after several months because it was dropped or bumped. So any case is likely to have this issue?
Paul
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that's true of pretty much every slider phone case. i had a couple different cheap hard plastic cases on my droid2, droid 4 and now i have one on my relay. for me, having that extra lip on the front face makes it less likely for me to drop it when pulling the phone out of my pocket. and the cases are so cheap, it's no big deal if it breaks. just spend another $3 on amazon/ebay and you're good. or buy 2-3 at a time so you always have a spare on hand.
the shortest time i ever had one last on my droid2 or droid4 was about 6 months, and it was due to a particularly bad drop onto the concrete driveway. but the case did its job perfectly - sacrificed itself to save the phone. if i hadn't had a case, i'd have had a shattered screen for sure. well worth the $3 investment. that said, i only go thru 1-2 cases per phone, and i usually keep my phones about 2 years. i just got my relay a month ago but case construction seems identical to what i had on the d2/d4 - thin tabs to grab the edge of the chassis - so i expect similar performance.
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that's true of pretty much every slider phone case. i had a couple different cheap hard plastic cases on my droid2, droid 4 and now i have one on my relay. for me, having that extra lip on the front face makes it less likely for me to drop it when pulling the phone out of my pocket. and the cases are so cheap, it's no big deal if it breaks. just spend another $3 on amazon/ebay and you're good. or buy 2-3 at a time so you always have a spare on hand.
the shortest time i ever had one last on my droid2 or droid4 was about 6 months, and it was due to a particularly bad drop onto the concrete driveway. but the case did its job perfectly - sacrificed itself to save the phone. if i hadn't had a case, i'd have had a shattered screen for sure. well worth the $3 investment. that said, i only go thru 1-2 cases per phone, and i usually keep my phones about 2 years. i just got my relay a month ago but case construction seems identical to what i had on the d2/d4 - thin tabs to grab the edge of the chassis - so i expect similar performance.
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I'm using T-Mobile's OEM cases for the Relay. They are thick and have that rubberized feel to them. They are durable and work just fine. I found a deal on eBay and got two for like $8.00. Not may other choices really.
I quit buying the ones with rubberized fell because they start peeling after a while plus the rubber picks up all kinds of lint and dust from my pocket. Also don't like how it feels on my ear and face during a call.
I originally got the D3O case that was the original Tmobile case. However the seller on ebay sent me a broken product with broken tabs. The texture was also kind of terrible like it had some sort of rubber fizz and it did add quite a bit of bulk. On the plus side, the buttons were covered.
I then got a second case from a vendor everydaysource for $3. This time case fit perfectly and did not have broken tabs. Durability of the case is rather suspected since it appears to be spray painted on rubberized pain, but it's worth $3.
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Besides my own (which I keep in an Otterbox Commuter), I've seen 3 people out in the wild with N1s. 1 used it commando, the other 2 used just the included sleeves.
I'd have thought there'd be more protection out there for our beloved N1s.
I've been using the innocase surface since day one and I just recently moved up to the rugged. It's kinda fugly but i'm confident that this thing could stand up to a tank now!
I value the feel of the Nexus One itself. I used to have a big old case for it but I just use the sleeve now. I think people take for granted how useful, protective, convenient, and less bothersome the sleeve really is.
I found the Otterbox case to be too bulky. I found a clear plastic case at T mobile that snaps on the back and almost makes it look like it's commando but still protects.
The sleeve works but is a hassle to use and keep track of. I used it for about 2 months. You wont know how much trouble it is until you try a phone case.
Next I got a hard rubber case (<$5)... it did not offer much drop-protection and the rubber cracked and chipped off in a month.
Next I got a no-label black gel case (<$5) and its the best I've used so far. Excellent drop-protection. Good grip too compared to the above two.
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The sleeve works but is a hassle to use and keep track of. I used it for about 2 months. You wont know how much trouble it is until you try a phone case.
Next I got a hard rubber case (<$5)... it did not offer much drop-protection and the rubber cracked and chipped off in a month.
Next I got a no-label black gel case (<$5) and its the best I've used so far. Excellent drop-protection. Good grip too compared to the above two.
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I've had plenty of all sorts of cases. Another main reason I like the sleeve is that it keeps dirt, lint, dust and any other kind of small particle that may be in your pocket or on your desk that can (and does, somehow) get caught in between the case and the phone. I also use a stealth guard clear wrap on it.
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This company are offering free cases for limited time.
Result! got mine yesterday
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Those offer only scratch protection, the screen protector is useful though. $2.85 shipping
I use a gelish case from Boxwave. I like it because it fits well, isn't too big, and will still slide in/out of a pocket unlike the silicone ones. I'm not using a screen protector because I'm afraid it would make the phone difficult to use. So it's always in my pocket alone facing my leg. Not a single scratch on the screen in six months.
the included neoprene case with the awesome Android logo on it is highly under rated... i'm so glad I stuck with it instead of purchasing a gel case or any other - those cases offer nothing in terms of protecting the nexus one from water damage.
case in point, out at a gig the other night - some bozo who was part of a group i went out with spilled half his beer (at leasy 175ml of liquid) directly all over my nexus one. if it wasn't for the neoprene case, it would have been dead for sure! take the phone out of the case, dry as the desert - the neoprene case was soaked (i squeezed out at least 100ml in beer back into the bozos bottle)
it's also pretty good protection against drops - i've dropped my nexus from a height of over a metre at least three times with no adverse damage
neoprene stock case ftw!
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the included neoprene case with the awesome Android logo on it is highly under rated...
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Thats a sleeve, not a case.
It does offer a lot of protection but at the cost of unnecessary extra work. You cant see the LEDs, makes it hard to hear the phone's notification/ringer.
Using a Commuter Otterbox. First sexy case I've seen so far for the Nexus. Had it shipped all the way from the US. I live in Malaysia btw. Lol. Must say, worth every cent. Cuz I dropped my phone once and there's a few scratches. Bleh. Sadness much. The case brings back lots of joy. Lol.
what is the best epic 4g case? post yours...
I bought the Black Samsung one from the Sprint store for $19.99. It works great and does what I want.
Yeah, I know. I'm boring
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I bought the Black Samsung one from the Sprint store for $19.99. It works great and does what I want.
Yeah, I know. I'm boring
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haha the sprint cases are fin & your not boring..
I'm using the Seidio Innocase Surface case/holster combo. Nice tactile feel on the case, and the secure spring-clip holster does really well, especially with my clumsy arse...
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Definition of the "best" case would be different for every person because it depends on personal preferences, how you use your phone, and how you carry it. Personally, I like the feeling of a naked phone and with my Touch Pro 2 I mostly used Forte leather case (although I tried Seidio Surface for a short period). The advantage of a leather pouch is that you don't have any permanent thickness added to your phone, but disadvantages are that you need to take the phone out of the case to see the screen and you can still drop the phone while out of the case - which is exactly what happened to me a few times. Now when I got Epic, it is thinner then TP2 so I wanted to get a snap-on case for it. Here is my mini-review of a few cases I tried:
1) Seidio Active - it is the case that (among other snap on cases) would definitely provide the best protection if the phone is dropped, it looks good, and made well. The soft gel provides a nice cushion and the plastic skeleton strategically positions hard coverage over areas that could be most impacted during the fall. It seems that the recently found Fishbone case on Amazon is very similar in the design so I would expect it to provide the same protection. Unfortunately, Seidio Active was a bit too thick to my liking and since I usualy take good care of my phones, I didn't feel that the extra protection would justify the added thickness for my needs.
2) Seidio Surface - this is probably the thinnest snap on case you can get. I really like the fact that it adds very little to the overall size of the phone and I thought that it would be the perfect case for me when I bought it and put it on. However, maybe the fact that it is so thin contributed to the fact that it feels a bit flimsy when on the phone. There is a tiny bit of play on both the top and bottom parts (when you squeeze them with your fingers on the sides) and sometimes when you push power button the phone tends to slide open a bit based on how I hold it in my hand. The case seems to fit like a glove but it is not as tight as I would like it to be and it is VERY easy to remove the top part with almost no effort whatsoever. Some may consider it a plus, but I consider it a minus because I am pretty sure that if the phone is dropped, the top part will most likely fall off after the first bump leaving the top unprotected (this actually did happen when I used Seidio Surface case on my Touch Pro 2 and dropped from about 3 feet onto hardwood floor).
3) Sprint Case with rubber back - to me this turned out to be the "best" case, at least for now. In terms of added thickness it is somewhere in between Seidio Active and Surface cases. It fits very snug and tight. I like the rubber backing a lot, it is not slippery, feels very nice in hand, and looks good (at least in black). Some people mentioned that the rubber has a tendency to peel off - I've had this case for a month now and it looks like new and I have no peeling issues; but even if I do, I am sure that a carefully placed drop of crazy glue will take care of this issue permanently. I have removed the case several times and I don't see any scratches left on the phone as was posted in one thread. The only drawback may be that the case is a bit harder to remove then Seidio, but to me it is not an issue and means that it will stay on during the fall. I rarely remove the top part, but I am a heavy phone user so I swap extra battery often and don't have any issues removing the bottom part after getting used to it. There were some reports of snaps breaking off - I have not experience that at all and I hope I won't since this is a perfect case for me at this point.
In terms of price - all three cases are around $20 bucks so price is not a factor. All three cases do not interfere with the sliding mechanism and make the phone feel a bit tighter with less screen play and no more squeaking from the battery door. I also tried one of those invisible shield things which is basically a screen protector over the entire phone. Two issues I found with those: a) no matter what brand you get, they will eventually start peeling and will attract dirt on the edges looking like crap after a while; b) although they provide scratch protection, they won't do much if the phone is dropped.
Hope you'll find your best case.
Cheers.
My sprint case has all the tab breaking off after about a month and a half of use. YMMV.
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My sprint case has all the tab breaking off after about a month and a half of use. YMMV.
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I wonder if this has to do with how different people remove/put it on. I usualy pick the two corner clips on the charger side with my nail and it removes pretty easily after that (just slide it off). When I put it back I do it in reverse order - I slide the bottom two clips on first and then snap the top ones on. So far it's been working well for me.
I'm using a black Seidio Innocase (regular not active) with the spring clip holster and I love it. I originally had the body glove case and it was just too big.. felt like I was carrying a brick in my pocket. The Innocase doesn't add much bulk and gives a bit of protection from random bumps and scratches. Has a pleasant lip around the screen too so laying the epic flat on its face keeps the screen from contacting a surface.
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My experience with case durability is completely different from gorby911's, so it's all YMMV. My Sprint case completely fell apart in 1.5 months of use, what with the clips breaking off, and 2 corners of the rubber backing peeling away. Even after Gorilla-gluing one of the corners, it peeled off again within a week! Just got a Seidio Surface and it fits very snugly and no play.
The downside of the Surface is that its rubberized texture is actually quite slippery, vs. the grippy texture on the Sprint case (especially with its rubber backing). It slightly twists and slips around in my hand that supports it while I'm swiping around with my other hand. But it's got a much thinner profile with what I feel appears to be the same amount of protection.
I hope it lasts more than 1.5 months long.
So the sedio active is the slimmest case? May have to check that out, thanks for the info.
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So the sedio active is the slimmest case? May have to check that out, thanks for the info.
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Seidio innocase should be the thinnest.
I've been using the BodyGlove that has a the smoked chrome. Stylish and strong. Dropped it a few times and everything's still fine. Sprint Direct/Indirect stores have them available.
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I wonder if this has to do with how different people remove/put it on. I usualy pick the two corner clips on the charger side with my nail and it removes pretty easily after that (just slide it off). When I put it back I do it in reverse order - I slide the bottom two clips on first and then snap the top ones on. So far it's been working well for me.
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I have both the Innocase Surface and the black Sprint case and I too have had no problems with my Sprint case - I take off the back of the case exactly as you have described. Not a single scratch on my phone yet (knock on wood). I prefer the Sprint case over the Innocase as it seems to offer better protection.
For those who are curious, the black Sprint case fits in the Seidio Innocase Holster (the one designed for the Innocase Surface at least). I bought the $40 Innocase/holster combo at Best Buy, but am using the holster with my Sprint case.
I'm using this one. Got it off fleabay for $8.99. Really nice OEM leather case that fits great. I can't stand a phone in my pocket so I have mine on my belt.
Picked up a Bodyglove Blackwood case from the Sprint Store.
amazon.com/Arrive-Blackwood-Sprint-Retail-Packaging/dp/B004SOENO8
Not much to review, took it off a few days after putting it on. It looks cheap, and I the area you push to extend the keyboard is very poorly designed. The plastic pushes forward, feels like it is about to snap.
Can someone please design a decent case for this phone?
I picked up a few of the plastic rubberized ones that are starting to show up on eBay. Fits well, fairly cheap (around $5 to $10 depending on vendor, other items included, shipping, etc.). It looks like the hinge is going to be problematic in that they can't cover that edge of the phone.....mine flexes a tad when I slide it, but doesn't come off. Better than spending $25 for the Bodyglove case in my opinion.
I'm just using a leather "slip case" - simple, not too bulky and not $$.
It's frustrating cause you have to take the phone out to use, but it protects it against being dropped or scratched which is my biggest fear.
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Anyone have any recommendations for a pouch type case that is big enough for an Arrive in a plastic case?
I have one of the plastic cases (see earlier post) that I like. However, I sometimes wear jeans and would like something that I can wear on my belt/waist that will hold the encased Arrive (so I don't have to remove the case).
I just use the EVO Shift belt pouch/clip from Sprint, works great.
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I was really unimpressed with these cases. They break often.
That's the general form all of the Arrive cases take. They clip on in halves. None are that durable.
I've dropped my Arrive at least a dozen times and the thing just won't break. The battery door pops off, the battery falls out... that's it. Honestly, the case may not be necessary.
I'm using the RF one from BestBuy. I'm thinking of getting a cheap rubber one and seeing if I can cram the RF one in for actual protection lol. I'm curious, what are you using?
I just ordered one for my sons triumph on Amazon..its a rubberized plastic black one I do believe.. should be in sometime this week. Didn't really like the one from best buy & had a hard time finding a decent one because none of the ones I found shipped until the 15th but they're all pretty much the same.. and only like $6 or $7 bucks plus shipping. Probably not the best but its better than nothing...
I bought one of those $6 black silicone cases from eBay and I'm very happy with it. The power button is easier to press now and I don't accidentally hit the volume buttons all the time (though they're also easier to press when i need them.) I didn't have to cut anything like some people have reported, as all the mic/speaker/led holes are in their proper places. Quality is about on par with the [much more expensive] Marware case I have my old iPod in.
I don't like cases so I ordered a neoprene pouch off ebay.. it looks exactly like the one for the nexus one if you know what that looks like.. good to protect the phone when it's in my pocket
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I went ahead and slurged for the Rocket Fish case over the weekend, pretty happy with it: nice, tight fit and adds very little bulk to the phone. The phone still fits in my leather belt pouch. The case rounds out the Triumph's corners and gives the phone a surer grip. I am much more comfortable carrying my $300 phone around now and I'm very glad I bought the case.
I still wish that Otterbox would come out with a case for us, but the Rocket Fish will do for now.
Motorola Triumph Rubberized Hard Protector Case - Smoke Diagonal Checker
I can't post a link due to me being a new member but search " Motorola Triumph Rubberized Hard Protector Case - Smoke Diagonal Checker " on Amazon.
I received the shipment on time as the order said it would. I opened the mail package to find a very sturdy case with a comfortable soft touch with a bit of grip. Not too much grip that will make it grip to anything; additionally, exactly enough comfort to feel durable and comfortable at the same time. I expected a cheap plastic case with no grip. I am very surprised from the seller on such a great price and product quality. Highly recommend this to first time buyers, or to whom loves their phone enough to spend $4 on keeping the phones appearance and quality at a high rate. Kudo's to the seller. =]
-Clint
I have the same one.
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I bought one of those $6 black silicone cases from eBay and I'm very happy with it. The power button is easier to press now and I don't accidentally hit the volume buttons all the time (though they're also easier to press when i need them.) I didn't have to cut anything like some people have reported, as all the mic/speaker/led holes are in their proper places. Quality is about on par with the [much more expensive] Marware case I have my old iPod in.
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Mine was only $3 and i really like it. Easy to take off, really sticky and protective.
I bought two cases off amazon, both of the same brand from different sellers. The transparent smoke plastic case is crap. The black plastic is very nice, it feels stiff, it's just tacky enought to give it a good grip but not stick in your pocket, and its got a bit of springiness to it. Not bad for 5 clams. I'm sure an otterbox would be a lot nicer and tougher, but spending 40 bucks on a case to protect a 220 dollar phone? No.
i am using nillkin tpu case with free mofi pouch，I can insert my phone with tpu case into pouch.i like it
Motorola WX435 Triumph Rubberized Shield Hard Case - Neon Green
Bought it on Amazon.
Snaps right on the phone, is snug and sturdy
TCP gel cover. On my infuse and the rest of my family use it aswell. Very good quality.
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I use the Rocket Fish case. I have dropped the phone like 15 times, and the phone is still fine. All the case seems to do is prevent cosmetic damage. The phone is solid as, excuse the pun, a brick.
I am using a cheap black silicone rubber case I found on eBay.
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I am so sick of ipone this, iphone that. Everybody makes sweet cases for the iphone but leave out the android guys for some reason. Can't these manufacturers think outside of the apple bullcrap. I guess not, that's why android users are stuck with cheap lazer printed plastic junk that wears off within a few days of handling the case. Oh well, I am still a happy android user. till next time.
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I am so sick of ipone this, iphone that. Everybody makes sweet cases for the iphone but leave out the android guys for some reason. Can't these manufacturers think outside of the apple bullcrap. I guess not, that's why android users are stuck with cheap lazer printed plastic junk that wears off within a few days of handling the case. Oh well, I am still a happy android user. till next time.
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the thing is, with iPhone's they only have to make 1 to 2 depending on how they make the cutouts (since cdma and gsm versions have a bit different button placement). With android there are 30+ phones for every version of the iPhone. And prepaid carriers usually don't get the best of the cases... At least zagg makes screen protectors for every or near every recent android phone. It would be nice if they made a case for each phone, but that doesn't happen.
I have a pretty good case on my Triumph, it's a snap on but it's durable & don't look bad either.
Honestly, I've been using mine without any kind of case, and it's great! I've owned several phones and an Ipod touch before this that were awful without cases due to the shells being slippery, but the Triumph has a grippy rubberized exterior that feels great in the hand. Unless you drop your phone a lot, I wouldn't bother with a case.
I got a Fosman hard rubberized for like 3 bucks shipped from ebay. Great case for the money and like previously posted a 40 buck otterbox on a $220 phone is a bit of overkill.
I use the Black (Argyle Interior) TPU Crystal Silicone Case Cover For Motorola Triumph on for about 5 bucks. I have dropped the phone a few times and have no dings or scratches anywhere. It is thin enough to not affect the size of the phone and does it's job. I would recommend it over the silicone cases or even the snap on cases.
Whatever one is the cheapest at any online retailer. I would not buy one for .01, mind you, as those are most likely scams! But anything from a reliable retailer at a low price (I replace my generic ones every couple of months).
Looks like at&t is clearing out inventory for the atrix HD which is good news for us: )
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessories/cases/sku5390235.html
Same deal for the red Speck case http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessories/cases/sku5390237.html#fbid=hDmTJBTHHgN.
I can confirm that I purchased both cases for $10.60 shipped a week or so ago. They both arrived and are perfect!
How do you like the spec case? I got the otter one, it's nice, but I think it's a little too thick, is the spec one slimmer? Thanks.
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The Speck case is a very nice case, I've used these Candyshell cases on a number of phones and have always liked them. I wouldn't say that it's much slimmer than the Otterbox case, but I like the feel of it a lot more. Somehow it feels more solid (likely because it's one piece). Also, the Otterbox has what I find to be a slick back that often slides out of my hand (and makes me, oddly, glad to have that Otterbox on it when it falls to the ground, lol). The Speck case has a nicer back that isn't as slick.
The only issue I tend to worry about with the Speck case is that the cutouts for ports and such tend to include very thin pieces of plastic along the edges. On past phones, I've had these break and render the case no good. So far, the case for this phone seems to be much better on that front. For what it's worth, in the past AT&T has always given me a new case when the one I had broke. For that matter, Speck has as well.
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The Speck case is a very nice case, I've used these Candyshell cases on a number of phones and have always liked them. I wouldn't say that it's much slimmer than the Otterbox case, but I like the feel of it a lot more. Somehow it feels more solid (likely because it's one piece). Also, the Otterbox has what I find to be a slick back that often slides out of my hand (and makes me, oddly, glad to have that Otterbox on it when it falls to the ground, lol). The Speck case has a nicer back that isn't as slick.
The only issue I tend to worry about with the Speck case is that the cutouts for ports and such tend to include very thin pieces of plastic along the edges. On past phones, I've had these break and render the case no good. So far, the case for this phone seems to be much better on that front. For what it's worth, in the past AT&T has always given me a new case when the one I had broke. For that matter, Speck has as well.
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I bought the speck case a while ago and it ended up breaking in multiple spots. It probably wasn't a good idea for me to switch cases so many time so that might have been the problem but the bottom piece of plastic near the speaker broke. And some of the actual plastic shell broke near the top of it as well. I love the case and the red was definitely really appealing to me since it stood out. But since it broke i was struggling to find a case that i like. And so when i saw this on here i jumped on the opportunity to buy it since i already have the defender. I actually love this case. It is about the same thickness as the speck case but i do like my otterboxs. But i do find it annoying how it is so slick it is on the back because it does tend to slip out of my hands. But other than that it is the only complaint
Thank you for posting this! I have been waiting to get a good deal on an Otterbox case since I bought my Atrix 2 back in March.
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I bought the speck case a while ago and it ended up breaking in multiple spots. It probably wasn't a good idea for me to switch cases so many time so that might have been the problem but the bottom piece of plastic near the speaker broke. And some of the actual plastic shell broke near the top of it as well. I love the case and the red was definitely really appealing to me since it stood out. But since it broke i was struggling to find a case that i like. And so when i saw this on here i jumped on the opportunity to buy it since i already have the defender. I actually love this case. It is about the same thickness as the speck case but i do like my otterboxs. But i do find it annoying how it is so slick it is on the back because it does tend to slip out of my hands. But other than that it is the only complaint
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I've had the same trouble on cases for past phones. No trouble on this one yet, but for 5 bucks why not eh.?
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I've had the same trouble on cases for past phones. No trouble on this one yet, but for 5 bucks why not eh.?
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Ya i totally agree with you. It isn't too big of a deal. And considering it is $35 off on a $40 case i jumped on the opportunity. This is by far one of my favorite cases though. It is protective but not too bulky, kind of like the Speck case. Just kind of wish we had the option of picking the all black one, but it is fine.