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Ballistic Cases now available for pre-order *COUPON*

Just received this in my email. check it out
Now Accepting PreOrders: Ballistic HC Case for the HTC Evo
Thank you so much for your patience!
We are happy to announce that we are currently accepting pre-orders for our Ballistic HC Case for the HTC Evo. At this time, only gray/black will be available - red/black and black/black will be available shortly after.
To show our gratitude for your patience please enter "EVOLUTION" at checkout and recieve $5.00 OFF your purchase. Also included is FREE Domestic US Ground Shipping! (Giving you a total savings of $19.95)
PLEASE NOTE: YOUR ORDERS WILL NOT SHIP UNTIL 12/13/10.
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Wahoo! Just ordered it!

Ordered!!! The kickstand looks better. Hopefully it won't break like the otters
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pimpEvo said:
Ordered!!! The kickstand looks better. Hopefully it won't break like the otters
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Here here! soon as i get the GD otterbox people to refund me my cash, i'll be ordering a Ballistic.....actually, i might wait for the all-black model

I ordered as soon as I got the email. They're not too far from Miami so hopefully I'll get it soon after they start shipping.

waiting for the all black.
watched the video again and they changed it.. the kickstand looks thin, so i dont know... also they said the holster is optional, this wouldnt be good cause 49 bucks for just the case when others sell it with everything sucks. yeah the case is heavy duty but i dont know.

Mayonesa said:
waiting for the all black.
watched the video again and they changed it.. the kickstand looks thin, so i dont know... also they said the holster is optional, this wouldnt be good cause 49 bucks for just the case when others sell it with everything sucks. yeah the case is heavy duty but i dont know.
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It says "Includes a very durable holster" on the pre-order page. Where does it say the holster is optional? Not that I use it much, but for $50...

firemedic1343 said:
It says "Includes a very durable holster" on the pre-order page. Where does it say the holster is optional? Not that I use it much, but for $50...
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watch the video, the girl says it. about 2:08 in the video.

Mayonesa said:
watch the video, the girl says it. about 2:08 in the video.
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crrrrap
10char

prolly just a mess up in the video.
also why make the gray/black one first, I mean really

elapshtc said:
prolly just a mess up in the video.
also why make the gray/black one first, I mean really
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I think the grey/black looks slick. I'm holding out for OD Green.

Mayonesa said:
watch the video, the girl says it. about 2:08 in the video.
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She is saying "optional" as in it's optional to use it. The holster is included with the case.
The coupon code gives you $5 off and free shipping for a total savings of $19.99. So they normally charge $15 for shipping!???? Thats just plain ridiculous. I was going to preorder, but I think I will wait for them to hit Amazon. Their iPhone 4 cases are going for $27.99 with free shipping on Amazon.
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Ordered the Grey/Black one. I was going to wait for the all black one but the Grey/Black has grown on me over the last month or so of drooling over them on the website.
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this case is a beast! I could probably throw this at someone without hesitation!
But without adding the "optional rubber silicone case" i dont think the 3500 will fit like the defender did "ghetto rigged" like OP said in the other thread.
Love the looks of the Ballistic case though!
damn u battery ! -shakes fist-

The pre-ordered the grey/black since it was actually one of my preferences along with the red/black. I already have the defender in all black.

i just ordered the black/grey one 44.99
ships the 12/13

Still waiting for the Red/Black combo....

what makes this any better than the otterbox defender?
this looks like it would be almost impossible to slide out of your pants pocket

wase4711 said:
what makes this any better than the otterbox defender?
this looks like it would be almost impossible to slide out of your pants pocket
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I have a Trident Cyclops for my wife, she also likes to wear tight pants. It a great case with excellent protection and relatively slim.
The Defender has had some complaints regarding quality. They tried a different manufacturer, so that may be part of the problem.

wase4711 said:
what makes this any better than the otterbox defender?
this looks like it would be almost impossible to slide out of your pants pocket
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For me the major difference is the fact that the speakers are also protected where on my defender the speakers are open.

WTF Otterbox

There was a thread a week or 2 ago where someone emailed Otterbox about the SGII Epic Touch and they said they didn't have the phone in hand, so they didn't design the case. That being said, I'd assume it would be just a matter of time before they got in gear and put their noses to the grindstone.
So now I see they already have a case for the new iPhone 4s. Are they just going to completely overlook the SGII Epic Touch? This upsets me.

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There was a thread a week or 2 ago where someone emailed Otterbox about the SGII Epic Touch and they said they didn't have the phone in hand, so they didn't design the case. That being said, I'd assume it would be just a matter of time before they got in gear and put their noses to the grindstone.
So now I see they already have a case for the new iPhone 4s. Are they just going to completely overlook the SGII Epic Touch? This upsets me.
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The 4s is the same exact phone as the 4 as far as design goes.

just wait for trident to release their case next month. way better than an otterbox.

SpaceMonky said:
just wait for trident to release their case next month. way better than an otterbox.
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Trident is definitely making a case? Any idea which one?

jdefran said:
Trident is definitely making a case? Any idea which one?
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definitely are.
right now it is scheduled for sometime in november and to be an aegis case.

SpaceMonky said:
just wait for trident to release their case next month. way better than an otterbox.
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They don't make the sexiest cases but they get the job done
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Bigjim1488 said:
They don't make the sexiest cases but they get the job done
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all i know is when i had my evo, the otterbox failed to deliver. everyone i know that bought the highly awaited defender case was sorely disappointed.
meanwhile, my trident cyclops case took a beating and kept going. when i finally sold my evo, it was in mint condition.
otterbox may get the job done, but trident does it cheaper and better.

Otterbox's excuse is a load of crap. Third-party accessory makers have access to prototype shells long in advance of a device's release.

Otterbox has the single most overrated cases out there. They used to have decent iPhone cases but they have gone downhill dramatically in the past year. I had all of their EVO 4G cases, the impact was crap, the commuter was OK, and the defender flat out SUCKED.

SpaceMonky said:
just wait for trident to release their case next month. way better than an otterbox.
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Will stay tuned then. I'm sure there will be a few threads about
EDIT: Oh lawd some of those Trident cases look amazing! I hope they don't disappoint with the Epic Touch case. I'll buy one for sure

Otterbox took a gamble with the 4S case and it proved the smart choice. Most everyone was expectinga radically changed iphone and waited to see what to make new cases for. Otterbox's gamble paid off for them and retailers that carry their brand. Hopefully someone releases a good holster/case for the epic touch sooner rather than later! I hate carrying in the pocket. But until a better option comes out it's the safest place.
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Case-Mate has released a T989 Barely There Case

Just FYI
**UPDATE**
I know not many of you are into the minimal protection/"Flare" cases, so there's another way you can contribute to Case-mate extending the T989 case lineup. Goto Case-mate's Facebook page and click on the Feedback link on the left column. Search for T989 Cases and vote for it. Obviously, you can see where I'm getting at. If we can get enough votes, it would convince Case-mate to extend the lineup.

If you use the promo code "fblike20". You can get it for $20 shipped.
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So I go to the case-mate website, I see casemate selling a cool ass Marvel comics cases for Iphone 4/4s and I search for the t-mo case and I see this crap case! I want a god damn Iron Man Case.

too bad it only comes in the boring black color, otherwise i'd try one.

On the site it does say it comes in metallic silver but its not listed yet. I will be picking that one up when it is released.

looks no different from the incipio feather cases except incipio offers more colors

People were reporting fitting problems with the Incipio case though.

Looks very similar to the diztronic amazon case....

Thanks for the heads up, been wanting another case to keep in my rotation... a pity only black atm

ArcticWolf91 said:
People were reporting fitting problems with the Incipio case though.
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Im very happy with my Incipio case and the fitting is perfect .. But i'll try this one aswell too see the difference.

Dang, how come the T989 has the least cases
Welp, thanks, but I dislike snap on cases. They don't look that great to be honest.

Yeah, I was hoping for a POP! case but it's obvious Case-mate doesn't see much promise in the T989 and wanted to test the waters. Hopefully spreading the word would result in enough purchases for them to release more colors or more cases x(>.<)x

kvizz said:
Dang, how come the T989 has the least cases
Welp, thanks, but I dislike snap on cases. They don't look that great to be honest.
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Are you kidding? How does a slim form fitting case look worse than those thick wrap around cases?

ArcticWolf91 said:
Are you kidding? How does a slim form fitting case look worse than those thick wrap around cases?
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It just looks weird to be honest, dislike the open parts like the top and bottom.
Doesn't really provide protection from drops...
I LOVE the D30 case. It doesn't really add any bulk, I think it makes it more comfortable in my hands and it definitely provides the added protection.
It's either no protection and a naked phone or if I was going to use a case I'd use something that actually provided protection.
Just my .02 cents. We all have different opinions, no hate.

kvizz said:
Dang, how come the T989 has the least cases
Welp, thanks, but I dislike snap on cases. They don't look that great to be honest.
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You should see the htc amaze, it's like the phone was never made lol

I hope they release this case for t989(brushed aluminum). skip to 3minute mark .best case I've seen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzNVoM6CRmI

I just received mine and it's the wrong case. It looks like the case for the international or ATT GS2. Have to return. -__-

ArcticWolf91 said:
I just received mine and it's the wrong case. It looks like the case for the international or ATT GS2. Have to return. -__-
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same here....what a hassle.

ArcticWolf91 said:
I just received mine and it's the wrong case. It looks like the case for the international or ATT GS2. Have to return. -__-
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same here....what a hassle.
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sorry to hear about the hassle, but please do post pictures and comments when you receive the correct one.

Just a heads up, sign up for Case-Mate's VIP club on facebook and get a 50% off coupon

Otterbox

Anyone else nervous about dropping their phone before they get something tuff enuf to protect it?? I am!! Seems like it's gonna take forever to find some in stock somewhere. Wish they made the commuter with a holster. Anyone got any other ideas that protect as well as the OB defender that has holster and looks nice 2??
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I admit I am too. In fact, I "plan" on waiting till I can get a defender before getting the phone.
That's the plan, though once I see it in a store I may change my mind and get it then.

I bought a couple of these cases to tide us over until the otterbox cases are available.
http://www.amazon.com/CrazyOnDigita...1340713287&sr=8-14&keywords=crazyondigital+s3
I haven't seen any reviews here, but the few reviews i saw on amazon are favorable.

werked said:
Anyone else nervous about dropping their phone before they get something tuff enuf to protect it?? I am!! Seems like it's gonna take forever to find some in stock somewhere. Wish they made the commuter with a holster. Anyone got any other ideas that protect as well as the OB defender that has holster and looks nice 2??
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Yep, that would be me. Mr. Nervous/Paranoid that i'm going to drop my phone before my Otterbox arrives. They do make a Commuter with a holster, it's called the Defender. As for what other cases look and protect as good as the Otterbox, try this
Incipio Silicrylic Dual Pro
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...ualPro-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp
I have been an Otterbox fan since first getting one for my IPT a few years ago, I've only bought Otterbox cases for my devices since but they're taking too long to come out for this phone so I had to go with Incipio and I gotta say, it seems like an equally awesome case.

Black Commuter
The Otterbox site is selling the black Commuter. I snagged one and got a tracking number. I too prefer Defenders. However, Otterbox will not ship Defenders or ANYTHING with color until LATE JULY.
I have Defenders on my Blackberries. I like how the Commuter is less bulky, However, I need a belt clip/holster. Open box; Insert SIM, SD and Battery; Apply screen protector; Install Otterbox. T minus 2 days!
My relationship with Otterbox is starting to deteriorate. It started with the Commuter only for Vibrants and the delay it took to get a Vibrant case out. As a case manufacturer, how do you not have a case ready for a super phone(GS3), that has a released intl model with the same dimensions? It proves my belief that Otterrbox is run by apple fanboys. Betcha they have warehouses full of iPhone5 cases.

I ordered an atomic green and artic white commuter series otterbox from amazon, they shipped and are scheduled to arrive 7/6 (5 days before my phone).
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Powerskin has confirmed on their facebook page that they are making a case for the s3
The wait is killing me...

I keep tweeting @otterbox telling them if they don't get their defender cases out soon for the S3 they are going to lose me as a customer and I am sure countless other people sick of waiting for them to get their act together. If you talk to them, they still say they don't even have a ETA date really for release, just broad time frames that they themselves aren't even talking about, it is their distributors that are telling people the time frames of release.
It probably is a bunch of fanboys. They are so involved in getting their precious Armor case out for the iphone 4s they didn't get their act together on this mega-phone that is blowing the iPhone away.

I have the otterbox commuter. It is a very nice, high quality case. Looks awesome too.
Two cons, including the buttons are stiff as hell and it is a PITA to get on and off.
Once it's on though, it's perfect!

I'll be getting a defender ASAP and hoping I don't drop it in the mean time. I'm not normally not a case user though as my MOTO stuff has held up great without.
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slickdaddy96 said:
I keep tweeting @otterbox telling them if they don't get their defender cases out soon for the S3 they are going to lose me as a customer and I am sure countless other people sick of waiting for them to get their act together. If you talk to them, they still say they don't even have a ETA date really for release, just broad time frames that they themselves aren't even talking about, it is their distributors that are telling people the time frames of release.
It probably is a bunch of fanboys. They are so involved in getting their precious Armor case out for the iphone 4s they didn't get their act together on this mega-phone that is blowing the iPhone away.
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Just buy it off of amazon, tons to choose from, even in colors.
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Look closer. They aren't scheduled to ship until July something. Commuter is on sale now.

My commuter is in the mail should be here tomorrow or the next day. I just saw that Trident has their Aegis out and I may be switching to that soon. I had one for my Note and LOVED it.

Yeah look a little closer to the Amazon ship date. That date was originally 6/22 and they have been pushing it back more and more as the days go by. Truthfully I don't think these suppliers know when Otterbox is going to release the Defender, and talking to Otterbox I don't think they have a clue either.
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dante2512 said:
My commuter is in the mail should be here tomorrow or the next day. I just saw that Trident has their Aegis out and I may be switching to that soon. I had one for my Note and LOVED it.
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Does it have a built in screen protector?

Randomacts said:
Does it have a built in screen protector?
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No, but it comes with a dry application one

where is the cheapest and best price to get an otterbox????

Radsolutionz said:
where is the cheapest and best price to get an otterbox????
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Amazon

dante2512 said:
My commuter is in the mail should be here tomorrow or the next day. I just saw that Trident has their Aegis out and I may be switching to that soon. I had one for my Note and LOVED it.
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Holster for the aegis??
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werked said:
Holster for the aegis??
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No holster for Aegis, when the Kraken series comes out for the S3 (should be late july) it will have a holster.

No Otterbox for our Nexus5

I want to inform you that I just had a little talk with someone from Otterbox.
I asked him if they were planning make a case for the Nexus 5. After disappearing for 10 minutes he just told me that they are not planning on making a case for that device!
Too bad! My colleague has it on his Iphone and my mom on her S4, and I think Otterbox cases are great.
Any recommendation for something similar? I'm pretty rough with my phones :/

RotasOpera said:
I want to inform you that I just had a little talk with someone from Otterbox.
I asked him if they were planning make a case for the Nexus 5. After disappearing for 10 minutes he just told me that they are not planning on making a case for that device!
Too bad! My colleague has it on his Iphone and my mom on her S4, and I think Otterbox cases are great.
Any recommendation for something similar? I'm pretty rough with my phones :/
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Trident cases are better in every way, well known with those who use such cases. Also, I would trust nothing that *someone at Otterbox* told you. Odds are, they were talking out of their ass unless you happen to know someone in the RnD department.

RotasOpera said:
I want to inform you that I just had a little talk with someone from Otterbox.
I asked him if they were planning make a case for the Nexus 5. After disappearing for 10 minutes he just told me that they are not planning on making a case for that device!
Too bad! My colleague has it on his Iphone and my mom on her S4, and I think Otterbox cases are great.
Any recommendation for something similar? I'm pretty rough with my phones :/
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Spigen Slim Armor seems popular. There are eBay cases as well. The Armorbox is getting some attention as well by iBlason. All of these options are much less expensive than an otter.

Landara said:
Trident cases are better in every way, well known with those who use such cases.
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Is there a Trident for the N5? I didn't see one on their website.

RotasOpera said:
I want to inform you that I just had a little talk with someone from Otterbox.
I asked him if they were planning make a case for the Nexus 5. After disappearing for 10 minutes he just told me that they are not planning on making a case for that device!
Too bad! My colleague has it on his Iphone and my mom on her S4, and I think Otterbox cases are great.
Any recommendation for something similar? I'm pretty rough with my phones :/
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If your lucky Ballistic may make a case, other than that i doubt there will be much of anything that has the double layered bulky thing going on

Landara said:
Trident cases are better in every way, well known with those who use such cases. Also, I would trust nothing that *someone at Otterbox* told you. Odds are, they were talking out of their ass unless you happen to know someone in the RnD department.
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Very, very true. I once used Otterbox commuter cases (Hero and GS2), but then I discovered the Trident Aegis and it literally is better in every way on the GS2. I even bought more of them for my family members. Trident uses dust filters over the speakers and mic that really help keep debris out of those very important openings on the phone. I did however have a bad experience with a defective (or maybe poorly designed) Kraken case from Trident. It was made of a much cheaper feeling plastic and the power button broke off on the first time I used it. I will give them the benefit of the doubt that the item I got was a lemon. I hope they make an Aegis for the N5, I bet it will be great.

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Is there a Trident for the N5? I didn't see one on their website.
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They take time to make theirs, but they did make one for the Galaxy nexus. Given a week or 3 I will bet they will have one. Could always email them and ask.

http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-Full...ctor-Resistant/dp/B00FUPVHLG/ref=pd_sim_cps_1
I don't know about the quality because I've never tried this brand, but it looks comparable to the UAG, otterbox commuter or trident aegis.

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http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-Full...ctor-Resistant/dp/B00FUPVHLG/ref=pd_sim_cps_1
I don't know about the quality because I've never tried this brand, but it looks comparable to the UAG, otterbox commuter or trident aegis.
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My roommate has an iBlason case and they're cheap crap. VERY flimsy silicon and cheap plastic. I wouldn't get one.
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AntwanL said:
My roommate has an iBlason case and they're cheap crap. VERY flimsy silicon and cheap plastic. I wouldn't get one.
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Thanks for the heads up, I noticed even the render looks pretty ghetto lol

Damn I was hoping for a case along the lines of the Defender, Armor, or Preserver series from them. =\
I still have my Trident Kraken case for my Galaxy Nexus. The case made the GNex really thick but it had a kickstand and really good protection!

Better this way!

Random Select said:
Damn I was hoping for a case along the lines of the Defender, Armor, or Preserver series from them. =\
I still have my Trident Kraken case for my Galaxy Nexus. The case made the GNex really thick but it had a kickstand and really good protection!
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Well there is no way to know that they aren't gonna make an Otterbox for this phone. If the market is there, they will make it. Just because the fella this guy talked to doesn't know about one doesn't mean there isn't one, or won't be one. Just cross your fingers and maybe e-mail them about it!

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Well there is no way to know that they aren't gonna make an Otterbox for this phone. If the market is there, they will make it. Just because the fella this guy talked to doesn't know about one doesn't mean there isn't one, or won't be one. Just cross your fingers and maybe e-mail them about it!
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I concur, I remember times in the past where different reps said different things. And in the end, something completely different happens. You never know. I just with there could be a Lifeproof or Armor

It seems that every time when a new nexus device comes out. There is always a thread similar to this. Otterbox are not very friendly towards nexus devices, there are alternatives out there.
As I always say, don't beg a company to make a case for a particular phone. If they don't make it, go to a competitor of Otterbox and give them your money instead.
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I used a SEIDIO case on my Nexus 4 and I liked it, though I would have preferred an Otterbox. The Active case I had is sort of like an inverted Otterbox Defender--silicone on the inside and an outer plastic covering. I liked that it did NOT have a built-in screen protector.
Anyway, I contacted SEIDIO to see if they had anything in the works and it appears they do:
Hello Danny,
Thank you for contacting Seidioonline.com. We do have plans to release cases for the Nexus 5; however, we do not have an ETA for those products at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you would like to stay informed on future product releases for this device, we suggest periodically checking our online store, or you may sign up for email notifications here: http://www.seidioonline.com/Articles.asp?ID=303.
If you have additional questions or concerns, feel free to respond to this email or contact us at 832-204-1118.
Thank you,
Seidio Customer Service
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So, options are on the way, at least.

dijit4l said:
I used a SEIDIO case on my Nexus 4 and I liked it, though I would have preferred an Otterbox. The Active case I had is sort of like an inverted Otterbox Defender--silicone on the inside and an outer plastic covering. I liked that it did NOT have a built-in screen protector.
Anyway, I contacted SEIDIO to see if they had anything in the works and it appears they do:
So, options are on the way, at least.
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Thanks for this. I have one of those ghetto i_Blason things on order, but a Seidio would be nice too.

Dungeon47 said:
Thanks for this. I have one of those ghetto i_Blason things on order, but a Seidio would be nice too.
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I did too. But your description is just too apt, I had to cancel.

firemedic1343 said:
I did too. But your description is just too apt, I had to cancel.
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I consider it a $10 insurance policy until a real case comes out.

they didn't make one for the nexus 4. i didn't expect one for the 5.
ballistic, however, made one for the n4