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[Q] Do I get Ballistic HC or the Otterbox Defender?

I'm having a hard time deciding which case to get. I used to have a Seidio Innocase, but the rubber outside became too loose and stretchy for my liking.
Has anyone had both? What are your feelings on them? My main concerns are:
- sturdiness - will the case start falling apart/become loose like the Seidio one?
- size - i understand a little bulk comes with protection, but which one is the smaller case of the two? I want to be able to shove it in my pocket without too much work.
Anybody have a comparison on the two? I tried searching around, but couldn't find any comparisons of them.

I bought the Defender. Put it on my phone and took it off after 10 seconds. sold it on eBay. I've had the Otterbox Commuter which I loved, but yesterday I got the Trident Cyclops and it is awesome! The problem with the defender for me is the entire outside is silicone, i hate that. It doesnt seem like it would stay on the phone very well either. I'm considering purchasing the Ballistic as well just for fun, but the Trident Cyclops has very good protection. I can see it taking a very large drop no problem. I also just found out that they sell 10 different skins for the Cyclops, so you can dress it up all sorts of ways.
edit: post number 420 for me! woohooo
edit 2: oh dang, they also sell a holster for the Cyclops? man this case keeps getting better and better!

ballistic all the way

If you want maximum protection, then the Ballistic is the only way to go. Only thing is the Ballistic also adds the most bulk of any case out there. It's definitely NOT pocket friendly, especially with the outer silicone layer on it. Without the outer silicone layer, it's about the same as the other rugged cases.

When I first got my evo at radio shack the employee had the otterbox and I didn't like the feel or looks so I tried the ballisitic case and I have been happy with it.

I just got the Cyclops from Trident Got to say not complaints here

Trident Cyclops. I got the limited edition green (i doubt it's actually limited edition, but it matches my theme).
It's sturdy, it feels good, it adds a little more bulk than otterbox but less than defender and it protects well. Good stuff, plus they changed the packaging to where the PET protector the camera and LED lights are optional so no blue glow when you take pictures with flash.
100% I haven't taken it off since I got it except for battery pulls. I highly recommend it. Look up a review on youtube.

Holster
Can anyone tell me if the Ballistic HC will fit the Holster without the optional outer silicone cover. I ask because in the video on their web site they put it in the holster with the silicone cover on.

Otterbox shouldn't even be an option.
There are extremes only. Otterbox and Seidio are extremely bad in my experience. Ballistic and Trident are awesome.

to be honest the otterbox commuter series has been my favorite case i have ever had. it is pocket friendly because it has the hard plastic on the outside and silicone on the inside. I have had my otterbox for awhile and I love it. I have a lifted F-150 and have dropped my evo getting out of my truck several times. this is essentially dropping from about 5 and a half feet and my case has yet to be damaged let alone my phone. these drops have destroyed screens on other phones but it has been safe in my otterbox. the next biggest plus for me is that i never have any issues with getting the phone in and out of my pocket.

Echo2Lincoln said:
Can anyone tell me if the Ballistic HC will fit the Holster without the optional outer silicone cover. I ask because in the video on their web site they put it in the holster with the silicone cover on.
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Yes, the holster is made to work with or without the outer silicone layer.
{SBR}_L3GION said:
I have a lifted F-150
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Nice, I also have a lifted F-150.
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Instead of just saying one box is better or worse, could reasons for such comments be given. Would help.
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i have the defender and its craptastic
holster is HUGE !
kickstand blows ass breaks was to easy

the ballisitic stand isn't much better

Echo2Lincoln said:
Instead of just saying one box is better or worse, could reasons for such comments be given. Would help.
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Ballistic
Awesome build quality
Kickstand snaps off but can be put back on(so far)
Outer layer is removable for varying degrees of protection
Beautiful
Tougher and pricier feeling materials
Otterbox
Feels very flimsy overall
Kickstand breaks off
Ugly
Materials don't feel as good as they do with the Otterbox for iPhone
I think I remember on their facebook page...Otterbox admitted that they used a completely different factory for the Evo...but that doesn't explain the poor design...just explains the huge downgrade in feel...possibly different(cheaper)plastics.

I ordered the ballistic case yesterday and I recommend u do the same
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I have a black ballistic hc with rubber and holster never used because it's gigantic. Sticking with my commuter
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Hmm...I'm kinda liking the Trident Cyclops, now. Man, I've got some more reading to do. I wonder if I can order the cases, try 'em out, and send back the ones i dont like...

sqeet said:
Hmm...I'm kinda liking the Trident Cyclops, now. Man, I've got some more reading to do. I wonder if I can order the cases, try 'em out, and send back the ones i dont like...
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I feel your pain....i am in the same delima. I think either the otter or ballistic. I have a friend who has the otterbox defender, i like it. The outer shell seems a little cheesy when you take it on and off, but actually feels ok once you get it on and get the front part of the silicone shell into the front groves of the hard case. Wish I had a friend with ballistic. The only issue I see right now with the ballistic is the size and the holster, I can't find pics of it in the holster without the outer silicone shell on. I can't see who now but someone (i gave thanks) did reply and say the ballistic would work in the holster without silicone shell.
The trident hasn't got my interest yet, I continue to read......................

Yes it does fit in the holster without the outer silicone layer (I have one) The Ballistic Case is AMAZING!

Case w/ hard outside and soft inside (not otterbox)

I used an Otterbox Commuter on my Dell Streak and definitely liked the extra protection, but the plastic part doesn't cover all the silicon and it was impossible to get in and out of my pocket and attracted lint like crazy. I've seen Speck candy shell cases for other phones which look awesome, sadly none for the Captivate. Anyone know of a similar case that works for us Captivate owners?

Have you looked at the seido active x case?
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v1nsai said:
I used an Otterbox Commuter on my Dell Streak and definitely liked the extra protection, but the plastic part doesn't cover all the silicon and it was impossible to get in and out of my pocket and attracted lint like crazy. I've seen Speck candy shell cases for other phones which look awesome, sadly none for the Captivate. Anyone know of a similar case that works for us Captivate owners?
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You could try Seidio Active X, I have one and it gives protection on the phone. Feels a little bulky but nevertheless, solid product.
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It's not a hard plastic on the outside but I personally love the Amzer TPU Case. It doesn't attract lint and is in between a hard and soft plastic. Fits perfectly and doesn't add any bulk.

Cases

So far I have all the otterbox cases are there any other good quality cases
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I've tried a few including the Otterbox Commuter and I still keep coming back to the Body Glove TPU case. Nothing touches it, IMO.

flashy_mcflash said:
I've tried a few including the Otterbox Commuter and I still keep coming back to the Body Glove TPU case. Nothing touches it, IMO.
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+1
Don't tell this secret.

flashy_mcflash said:
I've tried a few including the Otterbox Commuter and I still keep coming back to the Body Glove TPU case. Nothing touches it, IMO.
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im not trying to insult because you might have got a better product then me but i cannot recommend the body glove TPU. Ive had it since ive got the phone in december and it my opinion its not very good. its a pain in the ass to clip together (on the top) and the clips that hold it together have broken pretty easy. I still use it because im careful with my phone and i dont really wanna waste money on another case but when i do drop my phone the stupid case splits apart and flys in different directions leaving my phone completely unprotected. Also the covering on the hard plastic doesnt stay on for long and ive never gotten it wet. This is just my opinion no need for hate.

pwnerman said:
i cannot recommend the body glove TPU. Ive had it since ive got the phone in december and it my opinion its not very good. its a pain in the ass to clip together (on the top) and the clips that hold it together have broken pretty easy.
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The body glove tpu case is one piece of thermoplastic. There are no clips. You pull the whole case over the phone. You are describing another bodyglove case I guess.
:edit: The proper name of the body glove tpu case is "Body Glove Mirage" if there is any doubt which case we are discussing

BenKranged said:
The body glove tpu case is one piece of thermoplastic. There are no clips. You pull the whole case over the phone. You are describing another bodyglove case I guess.
:edit: The proper name of the body glove tpu case is "Body Glove Mirage" if there is any doubt which case we are discussing
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well i googled body glove tpu and the case that comes in two peices showed up first so i thought that was what u were talking about

Do you even know what TPU thermoplastic is? Hint: its not hard plastic
No tpu case would ever have tabs

Checkout the Trident Cyclops. They even have color variations. Had an otterbox and got rid of it for that
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I love my seidio case.

+1 Body glove Body Glove Black TPU.
It is more resilent to stretching than silicon and is easy to take from your pocket.

Does any other case have as low a profile as the Body Glove? Does anyone other than them make a TPU case? I've seen some no-name brand TPU cases on ebay but they're a little gaudy for my tastes.

Casemate Phantom Case vs Otterbox Commuter case

Hi,
I currently have the Otterbox Commuter case for the i9300 but this case makes it almost impossible to use a phone holster with it. I saw the Casemate Phantom Case offers similar protection (ports are covered) but im curious if its less think and also wide/tall then the otterbox.
Or is it more like the defender series on otterbox?
Any help would be welcomed

Anyone even have the phantom case here?

Otterbox scratchs the device?

Hi guys,
I bought the galaxy nexus.
since i'm in the millitary I want to protect the phone perfectly and I though about the otterbox defender.
BUT I've seen on youtube a video that shows how the case scratchs the top of the device,the bottom and around the front camera.
I wanted to know if there is someone here has the case and could recommend me buying this or not.
thanks

Because the defender's inner frame is hard plastic, debris like sand and dust can become lodged between the frame and the device, causing scratches.
The otter box commuter has a silicon inner layer, and won't have this issue.
If you want a case LIKE the defender, maybe the trident krakken case will work? Its very similar to the defender.
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jordanishere said:
Because the defender's inner frame is hard plastic, debris like sand and dust can become lodged between the frame and the device, causing scratches.
The otter box commuter has a silicon inner layer, and won't have this issue.
If you want a case LIKE the defender, maybe the trident krakken case will work? Its very similar to the defender.
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but the commuter doesnt protect the screen..:/

I bought a OtterBox Defender based on my good experiences with OtterBoxes for iPhone.2 weeks into owning the case,I decided to remove it and found that a lot of dust got accumulated in the the case and the phone was scratched at the top.Not only that,I found out that the plastic frame of the screenguard had broken on one side.I'd advise you to not buy the Defender,instead something like the Trident Kraken.

maschiosoosai said:
I bought a OtterBox Defender based on my good experiences with OtterBoxes for iPhone.2 weeks into owning the case,I decided to remove it and found that a lot of dust got accumulated in the the case and the phone was scratched at the top.Not only that,I found out that the plastic frame of the screenguard had broken on one side.I'd advise you to not buy the Defender,instead something like the Trident Kraken.
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What do you say about ballistic shell gel? Its kinda hard to get this trident in my country.
And thanks for your comment

Eliav said:
What do you say about ballistic shell gel? Its kinda hard to get this trident in my country.
And thanks for your comment
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That ballistic shell case looks pretty good.The Seidio Active is another great case( http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-active-case-black-p/csk3ssgnlk-bk.htm).I haven't used it though.

Thanks for this thread. I was going to buy one as I do for all of my phones. Bet I've owned six defender cases.
After reading this and the reviews on otterbox.com I think I'll buy a trident case.
I had a ballistic on the infuse I had. Was a nice case.

Eliav said:
What do you say about ballistic shell gel? Its kinda hard to get this trident in my country.
And thanks for your comment
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I used the ballistic sg case on my gs2, and my Galaxy Nexus. I was happy with the case. I decided to slim down, so I went with a tpu case.
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Balistic cases dont have the port covers, which is a must for me.
The Defender was my first case, I was told in the VZW store that it might scratch the phone due to trapped dust, but it was better than nothing on day 1. I liked it alright but after a few months the clips started breaking, I bought the Kraken as a replacement.
The Kraken is an alright case, a little bulkier than the defender. I liked that it offered the same protection as the Defender, I disliked how the front LED was half covered. In the end - it was too bulky for me to keep it on forever, I would still use it if I wanted some super extra duty protection.
So I got the Commuter, I have had Commuters for my Captivate and Atrix so I am familiar with their design and function. The gnex Commuter is the same as past Commuters, if you've had one before you know how it works. (This is not true for the Defender) I've had the Commuter on for the past 6-8 months and will not be switching again. It DOES protect the screen to an extent, I have dropped my phone allot and there are no blemishes on the phone or screen or Commuter. I do have a Zagg applied, not the protector that comes with the OB. If I had it to do over I would have bought the commuter first and it would have been the only case I needed. It offers plenty of protection with minimal bulk.