NOT SUCH A HOT DEAL. When you consider all the complaints on the kickstand breaking and the flimsy soft plastic that often tears at the port covers. BUYER BEWARE!!!
The following quote is from the Facebook Otterbox page. This comment was made on 11-17-2010 at 10:30 AM
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When do you think 3rd parties like Amazon, Best Buy and Sprint will carry the Defender for EVO?
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OtterBox Amazon and other online retailers should have them within a week or so. Best Buy will be carrying online initially at BestBuy.com.
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YMMV - Available on Otterbox website, Amazon has not changed their page, but the price has changed to $33.94 This item is full price on Otterbox at $49.95 with a $5 coupon code for those of you that had signed up for notification on availability.
YMMV - Pre-Order the Otterbox Defender for $26.99 shipped.
It has been "Coming Soon" for months now, so Pre-Order at your own risk.
Free shipping with FSSS or Prime.
This price is current as of 10:30 PM EST 11/7/2010. Amazon prices change rapidly.
http://www.amazon.com/Otterbox-Defender-Shield-HTC-Black/dp/B0043GWDZ2/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t
NOTE: IT LISTS SHIPPING TIME AS 1-2 MONTHS!!! But it may take longer or shorter. Rumors say it will ship this month.
NOTE: Under Product Description it lists the name as Impact: "Product Description
The OtterBox Impact Series is a durable silicone skin...]"
...however, on the invoice it only lists DEFENDER and makes no mention on Impact Series. Due to this discrepancy, I am adding YMMV to this deal. However, this does not really concern me as the title says Defender and the Impact has no current wait, therefore, there is more than enough reason to believe it is the Defender. I have never had issues with Amazon with similar description issues in the past.
From the Otterbox Facebook page, Otterbox reminds us that all coupon codes are case sensitive.
Jay E Hey guys, I just got my Evo defender for 40$ with free shipping! Use these 2 codes tb1010y (10% off/free shipping) & MEMUEVO5 (5$ off) (coupon is case sensitive) . They both stack. Enjoy 15$ off!
SilverStone641 said:
That is not entirely true. you get 10% off which EQUALS free shipping. NOT 10% PLUS free shipping. the total savings is $10. still a great deal though
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If you order through Otterbox, you may have to call in, their servers have been crashing.
If you need a case soon or now you may be better off going with the Trident Cyclops or Seidio Rugged. However, I do not suggest the Seidio Rugged as I have 2 and they're both falling apart. The upgraded/seperate screen protector is necessary on the Cyclops. The Ballistic cases may be released this month as well.
Defender on sale at Amazon confirmed as of 11/7/10 11 pm
Confirming OP. Defender on sale through Amazon direct. Must be coming out soon!
http://www.amazon.com/Otterbox-Defender-Shield-HTC-Black/dp/B0043GWDZ2/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t
Edit: then again..maybe not..says ships in 1 to 2 months. Does anyone know if Amazon charges when you order or when your item ships? I know for unreleased video games, your card is charged when the item ships but I don't know about non game items.
I see $49.95
nevermind. Previous link was to a different seller at $49.95. Amazon is selling for $29.95
Note that it says Usually Ships in 1 or 2 MONTHS
robnelle said:
Confirming OP. Defender on sale through Amazon direct. Must be coming out soon!
http://www.amazon.com/Otterbox-Defender-Shield-HTC-Black/dp/B0043GWDZ2/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t
Edit: then again..maybe not..says ships in 1 to 2 months. Does anyone know if Amazon charges when you order or when your item ships? I know for unreleased video games, your card is charged when the item ships but I don't know about non game items.
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Thanks for posting the link! I can't believe I forgot that.
For everyone who doesn't frequent Amazon...on the right side there is an area that says "More Buying Choices", this box may have Amazon.com as a seller or it may be the default seller, I'm not sure how they program their code to decide which you see as default.
1-2 months is possible. Rumors say this month, but rumors have been saying that for months!!!
I'm in for 2 because my Seidio Rugged's are falling apart, but they'll hold up until the Otterbox Defender is released.......................................................................unless the Trident Kraken beats them to the market
bacdoliljo said:
I see $49.95
nevermind. Previous link was to a different seller at $49.95. Amazon is selling for $29.95
Note that it says Usually Ships in 1 or 2 MONTHS
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That's weird. From my point of view, the link I gave does go to the 26.99 version. I'll just chalk it up to some crazy property about Amazon's site. As long as you found it. Actually..I believe Amazon moved it to a different page just that quick.
Here's a screenie of what I initially saw before Amazon changed it:
Just ordered mine, $26.99. Thanks for the heads up OP
Just ordered one also! Crossing my fingers that it comes out in a reasonable time. On facebook otterbox did say that it is in the manufacturing process a few days ago.
Ordered mine as well OP. $26.99 with free super saver shipping. awesome! great find.
From a discussion page on Facebook:
Random Person: NOV 17 DEFENDER CASE FOR EVO SHIPS!!!!!!!!
OtterBox: Fingers crossed, cause it isn't too much longer now. The date didn't come from us, but we are working hard to get them out asap!
Awesome!!
I already have a Commuter case, good for interim was waiting on this one!!
Just scored it for 28.61 with tax, shipped!
Even if it takes a few weeks more than Otterbox I can deal with wait for the price.
Thanks OP!
mmcrrc said:
I already have a Commuter case, good for interim was waiting on this one!!
Just scored it for 28.61 with tax, shipped!
Even if it takes a few weeks more than Otterbox I can deal with wait for the price.
Thanks OP!
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No problem, I am using the crappy Seidio Rugged, can't wait for the Defender, hopefully the build quality is good. Sorry you live somewhere you have to pay Amazon tax, I buy way too much from Amazon...
I buy way too much from Amazon...
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You and me both. Both Amazon and EBay make it way too easy to buy something. Just click this button and it's mine? Don't mind if I do...
im just waiting to see how the holster works with this case... i know people with the iphone version and they didnt speak very well about the holster.
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im just waiting to see how the holster works with this case... i know people with the iphone version and they didnt speak very well about the holster.
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I wasn't happy with my Seidio Rugged holster, but I don't use the holster much anyhow...but I would like a good one, it would be nice to carry at work.
firemedic1343 said:
I wasn't happy with my Seidio Rugged case, but I don't use the case much anyhow...but I would like a good one, it would be nice to carry at work.
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the only thing i didnt like about the rugged was the opening for the usb port. i did cut it and it works well.. of course it doesnt look like it came that way since i did cut it and its not smooth but it works well..
i have the rugged away but im using the active now... out of all thats out there now with a holster, i think sedio is the best ( IMO)
like i said, i would like to see the otter box before i get it. i just wish it had a clip on the top like the sedio holster has. just feels more secure
Mayonesa said:
the only thing i didnt like about the rugged was the opening for the usb port. i did cut it and it works well.. of course it doesnt look like it came that way since i did cut it and its not smooth but it works well..
i have the rugged away but im using the active now... out of all thats out there now with a holster, i think sedio is the best ( IMO)
like i said, i would like to see the otter box before i get it. i just wish it had a clip on the top like the sedio holster has. just feels more secure
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I accidentally ripped off that usb port, my wife also accidentally ripped the headset jack area off. That plastic on the Seidio Rugged is just way too thin.
I snapped the top of my holster off, the design didn't work for me...but take that with a grain of salt, cause if it's breakable, I'll break it.
robnelle said:
Confirming OP. Defender on sale through Amazon direct. Must be coming out soon!
http://www.amazon.com/Otterbox-Defender-Shield-HTC-Black/dp/B0043GWDZ2/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t
Edit: then again..maybe not..says ships in 1 to 2 months. Does anyone know if Amazon charges when you order or when your item ships? I know for unreleased video games, your card is charged when the item ships but I don't know about non game items.
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I still haven t been charged yet and I think it's been 48 hours, so I'm guessing they don't charge until it ships. I went ahead and got the 30 day Prime trial so I'm getting mine overnighted for $30 shipped, not too bad!
Ordered off Amazon. For the price you can't beat it. Hopefully it comes sooner than later.
$33.94 now. Listed as in stock on Otterbox.com.
sent from my Warmed Up HTC Evo
Wifey wants her phone bare and I got a brand new one still in the box it shipped in. I would use it but I got the same case on. Anybody want to trade? Looking for Otterbox, Aegis, Trident to try out. I got the case for $29. We pay shipping on our own. I got 100% feedbackon eBay, lakeshow423. I also got over 30+ transactions in e46fanatics forum. Pm me if you wanna swap
Bought a two piece incipio case about two weeks ago, in great condition, nothing wrong with it, but of coarse my parents didn't know and bought me the otterbox commuter case, which is basically the exact same thing, so I'm willing to let this go cheap, it's a great case, esp for about $13. PM for pictures. paypal only.
I would return it but of coarse Verizons great 14 day return policy bit me in the arse again.
Thanks guys.
I finally found a site, they are selling it for $30..
http://www.myincipio.com/HTC-Incred...CRYLIC-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp
got a buyer, mod please close
I have an otterbox Defender case I don't use. I bought it from amazon a few months ago and now kinda wish I had bought and don't really like. I'm looking to trade for a commuter or one that is just the hard Polycarbonate with out the silicone outer case thing.
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I am sorry if I didn't put this in the right area. I wasn't quite sure on where it should've gone.
I'll pay $5, you pay shipping to texas?
I'm the highest bidder so far right?
if you wanna sell stuff ur best off putting it up in the marketplace (General Forums -> Marketplace)
call otterbox and ask if they will switch it out for a commuter .. they have in past .. just a thought ..
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Dang. I didn't even realize there was a marketplace on here. and Yes. $5 is the highest bid so far, but no thank You. also. I think I might try that (calling otterbox)
I have a commuter case and am willing to trade if you are still interested.
@static if you dont get one from him ive got a extra ill trade ya
Does any of you good people happen to have any Amazon discount codes for these cases? I wanna get one so bad, but I refuse to pay $39.99 or $59.99 for a case. Especially when I own three cases now, a Youmaker case, Spigen Tough Armor, and an ArmadilloTek Vanguard case, and I've paid a TOTAL of $20 for all 3 combined. So, I figured I'd see if anyone could help me out. Thanks in advance!!
UAG never discounts their cases that I know of.
felloffthetruck said:
UAG never discounts their cases that I know of.
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Lol, I wouldn't doubt it. I just refuse to pay that price for one though. So if it means I don't get one, then so be it I guess
Got a couple of emails today from UAG about purchasing some cases for Father's day and not a single discount anywhere.
hi, the only discounts you can get is 5% or 10%, just sign up and add a case to the basket, then wait one or two days and they will send you the discount.
If you clear out all your browser history, visit the UAG site, look for the pop up and they will email you a 15% off code for entering your email address.
Canada
In Canada the UAG cases are cheaper on amazon
$44 for ice
$41 for slate
I understand you, I would also not want to pay $ 59.99 for one case, given that I have already bought three cases for $ 20.