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Any word on Otterbox cases?

Last I heard there is a couple in the works but this pos gel one from tmobile sucks and I'm afraid of damaging my mt4g. (im in construction)
Has anyone got any release dates or new info about when they might be releasing some?
Thanks I'm advance!
Kevin
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I second this

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Dunno about otterbox, but I know I have heard seidio has been putting up some solid cases..

Saw that that seido case but it looks pretty basic. Don't know if u have ever had an otterbox case or not but they look like they are damn near bulletproof. That seido case looks like is just a snap on cover for the back. Couldn't see any front views though
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They also make the phone so much bigger it looks like you have a brick in your pocket.... lol ... nerd city

That defender case with the holster looks bad ass!

I have one on my ipod touch and yes its slightly bigger but not top bad. These phones are already big in the pocket and if a case makes them too big then you my friend need to stop wearing the skinny jeans lol
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big fancy said:
I have one on my ipod touch and yes its slightly bigger but not top bad. These phones are already big in the pocket and if a case makes them too big then you my friend need to stop wearing the skinny jeans lol
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lmao! i want an impact series. not as thick as the defender but not real thin like the commuter but last i checked there only rolling out 2 casses for the time being and on alot of the phones with only 2 cases they are the defender and commuter so im worried i might have to go commuter and just be careful... my buddy has the defender on his 3gs and no doubt it is amazing (dropped it about 16ft without a scratch) and there not toooo huge but after less than a year the outter rubber has gotten fadded and stretched/loose and slides around on the outside and the built in screen protector is so scratched and hazed its impossible to see through it clearly so he might cut it out... i dont want to deal with that and being just as rough on my phone as him ill be in the same boat for sure.

Otterbox Cases

Otterbox Cases are up with prices but you can't order yet
Impact: http://bit.ly/hUCrM0 Not available anymore.
Commuter: http://bit.ly/dOaA0b
I think i'm getting a commuter. What do you guys think?

FINALLY!
Deff getting a commuter

I love to see some new cases. What are the differences between these two cases? Why such a big price difference?

impact is rubber ONLY no hard shell plastic OVER rubber shell...
commuter has BOTH rubber and hard shell...

Will the commuter peel away at my screen protector like the gel case since it comes up to the edges like that?

It shoulfny
rosebud1 said:
Will the commuter peel away at my screen protector like the gel case since it comes up to the edges like that?
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It shouldn't, though we wont know for certain until they are actually released.
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I hope the commuter does not make the phone HUGE. I do love the look of it, but my car mount is almost flushed with the eBay two piece cover. It looks small in the pics. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

I don't mind getting either or depending on how they go on the phone. If it a front peace and a back peace that click together no thanks... But if it slides on then thumbs up
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So the impact is like a soft case? Is it similar to the gel case or no?

rosebud1 said:
So the impact is like a soft case? Is it similar to the gel case or no?
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the impact is a one piece soft case, thicker for better protection... and the commuter is a two piece soft and hard, its like the tmobile ones they have in the stores but better, wish they had cut outs for the pins though...

I used to own Nexus with case-mate, and although nice the rubber started stretching. I ordered rubber case off ebay with screen, and it's the best one I've had - $ 8.95 with shipping.

I am thinking of getting the Commuter case.

Looks like they're on Amazon right now...for a lot less.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dmobile&field-keywords=mytouch+4g+case+tpu&x=17&y=16#/ref=sr_nr_p_n_feature_three_br_61?rh=n%3A2335752011%2Ck%3Amytouch+4g+case%2Cp_n_feature_three_browse-bin%3A2420785011&bbn=2335752011&sort=price&keywords=mytouch+4g+case&ie=UTF8&qid=1295936455&rnid=2420729011

davemolina said:
Looks like they're on Amazon right now...for a lot less.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...g+case&ie=UTF8&qid=1295936455&rnid=2420729011
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Yeah, if you want to wait one or two months for shipping.
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Looks like these add significant size and weight to an already-heavy enough phone. Sounds like a terrible idea. No thank you.

Part Four said:
Looks like these add significant size and weight to an already-heavy enough phone. Sounds like a terrible idea. No thank you.
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Having previously used the defender series on my blackberry, which is even bunker than the commuter, I can say for a fact it doesn't make it much heavier at all. But it does make it nigh indestructable, lol
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jmwils3 said:
Having previously used the defender series on my blackberry, which is even bunker than the commuter, I can say for a fact it doesn't make it much heavier at all. But it does make it nigh indestructable, lol
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Lol must felt like you was caring a brick around... blackberry plus commuter...

jmwils3 said:
Yeah, if you want to wait one or two months for shipping.
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that probably because there no release date so amazon pretty much giving an estimate maybe?

BeEazy10 said:
that probably because there no release date so amazon pretty much giving an estimate maybe?
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Perhaps, guess we shall see. I know they had that same shipping period on a lexar microsd card a couple weeks ago, and I found it actually shipping elsewhere, so who knows.
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I have the power skin case it sucks for protection. I'm definitely getting a commuter case. It looks wrap tightly around the phone for protection. I dropped my phone so many times already. My friend has one for his hd2 looks like it can survive a car crash with the otter box on.
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Trident Kraken for Sale NOW!

http://tridentcase.com/product_5_57.html
There you have it people! Whos picking one of these up?

talk about having a brick for a phone.

aimbdd said:
talk about having a brick for a phone.
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no different than the defender or the ballistic

CheesyNutz said:
no different than the defender or the ballistic
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also two cases i wouldn't go anywhere near...
Each to his own.
I prefer just to be careful with my phone.

aimbdd said:
also two cases i wouldn't go anywhere near...
Each to his own.
I prefer just to be careful with my phone.
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Glad your phone is safe and working good so you can thread crap with it.
Thanks OP, I've been waiting for this case for a while. I have the ballistic now and the cyclops...I may end up with this Kraken now...hmmmmm

Wow, that's a really ugly case... I like it!
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It is pretty ridiculously shaped, but does look like it would protect well.
The red one has a nice scheme to it.

nhutpham said:
It is pretty ridiculously shaped, but does look like it would protect well.
The red one has a nice scheme to it.
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It really does.

that thinking is huge!
i guess if I was going into some rough area.. battle.. mosh pit...
that is the case to get.
other wise.. i would not want for daily use.

You can use this case to smash lesser phones with. If i didn't already own a ballistic and seidio rugged i'd give this one a whirl

Picked mine up from here:
http://www.handhelditems.com/trident-cases-kraken-series-p-158099.html
used promo code: htc20phones
for $6.00 off
Total cost was $26.80 including shipping. Not a bad deal!

I bought one waiting for it to arrive

CheesyNutz said:
no different than the defender or the ballistic
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pretty sure this is bigger than the otterbox defender...
just sayin.

Does anybody know if I can fit an extended battery, either a 2600 or 3500 seidio in this case some way.
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My girlfriend wanted to wait for a pink ballistic but dosent seem like its gona happen anytime soon. How is this case compared to ballistic she likes the pink one
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I got my kraken today switched from the defender..seems thinner as a whole, but the sides are a little thicker instead of rounded.
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Love the case switching from a sedio active case that took some damage after a fall lol. This is a little bigger but much more stylish and offers more protection. Cyanogen mod + blue case + cyanbread theme = matching phone and case. Sick
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bmoreboy02 said:
My girlfriend wanted to wait for a pink ballistic but dosent seem like its gona happen anytime soon. How is this case compared to ballistic she likes the pink one
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lol, they would never make a pink ballistic, no market for it. not a lot of female construction workers.
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I dont like silicone outer cases. Id rather have the inner silicone outer hard plastic. Slips nicer into the pocket that way

Dredge said:
I dont like silicone outer cases. Id rather have the inner silicone outer hard plastic. Slips nicer into the pocket that way
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The problem is in the event of a drop those hard exterior cases chip or crack. The kraken does have a mix of hard spots and silicon and pocketing my phone hasn't been an issue.
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Is there an Otterbox for this version?

My girlfriend has this phone, obviously being the TMo SGSII.
She saw I'm looking to get a otterbox defender for my Rezound I'm getting, she wants to know if there's one for her phone, I looked on Amazon and they exist for the international version and the AT&T version, would one of these work or is there one specific for this version? Thanks.
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I Am Marino said:
My girlfriend has this phone, obviously being the TMo SGSII.
She saw I'm looking to get a otterbox defender for my Rezound I'm getting, she wants to know if there's one for her phone, I looked on Amazon and they exist for the international version and the AT&T version, would one of these work or is there one specific for this version? Thanks.
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Neither ,the speaker Is on the opposite side than the sky rocket.
via my bleached S2

You could go on ebay and check out the ballistic or the trident cases. But they dont have that plastic screen protector. But honeslty the screen protector interferes with the touch
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I Am Marino said:
My girlfriend has this phone, obviously being the TMo SGSII.
She saw I'm looking to get a otterbox defender for my Rezound I'm getting, she wants to know if there's one for her phone, I looked on Amazon and they exist for the international version and the AT&T version, would one of these work or is there one specific for this version? Thanks.
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The infuse version fits with a small modification. Started a thread about it.
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This is the thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1419020
It works decent.

Seidio active case is another great option.

Unless you really, really need to have an Otterbox, don't buy the Infuse Otterbox for use with this phone. You'd be supporting a company that explicitly considers our phone to be unworthy of a case. Instead, I would encourage you to support one of the other companies who make cases specifically for our phones.

Look at trident aegis. Better than otter****
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clninja said:
Look at trident aegis. Better than otter****
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I'd respectfully disagree with you, although trident wins far and away aestetic wise.
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avarize said:
I'd respectfully disagree with you, although trident wins far and away aestetic wise.
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I really like my Trident. It definitely increases the size of the device, but it feels safe, I've dropped it a few times from decent heights without any noticeable scratches or wear, and just fits in the hand right. Definitely worth the price.

d3o ftw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4uMTZWh0Rc

If she'll settle for something like an otterbox, I would suggest getting her one of these- http://www.ebay.com/itm/150738046136?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 I just got one & it's just as solid as any otterbox I've ever seen. Much cheaper too, and it comes in a bunch of color combos.
And I agree about not supporting otterbox too. Why give money to a company that thinks our phones aren't important enough to make cases for(even though they're one of T-Mo's best selling phones)? Jerks. I had an OB for my HD2 & to be honest, it wasn't worth the money. The silicone got all stretched out within a month & the screen protector stuck to my screen & caused oil-slick distortions.

So does anyone make a case with a built in screen protector for our phone?
I have read as many threads as I can find...plus I have done a lot of Googling...and I cannot find a case with a built-in screen protector for our phone. I know some people don't like them, but I am a huge fan of the Otterbox Defender and that is what I am looking for on my phone. I don't feel like I can ever get the individual screen protectors on correctly, and even a teeny tiny piece of lint or bubble makes me crazy...and then the sides start coming up. All of my friends and family have 4 or 4s with Defenders (plus my son has an iTouch4 with a Defender), and the touch sensitivity is great. Does any brand make a case with a built in screen protector for the T-Mobile GS2??
Thank you!
p.s. The guy who has modified the Infuse Defender case is brilliant, great innovation! But I am not up for this. I want one made specifically for this phone w/a built-in screen protector.

kabuk1 said:
If she'll settle for something like an otterbox, I would suggest getting her one of these- http://www.ebay.com/itm/150738046136?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 I just got one & it's just as solid as any otterbox I've ever seen. Much cheaper too, and it comes in a bunch of color combos.
And I agree about not supporting otterbox too. Why give money to a company that thinks our phones aren't important enough to make cases for(even though they're one of T-Mo's best selling phones)? Jerks. I had an OB for my HD2 & to be honest, it wasn't worth the money. The silicone got all stretched out within a month & the screen protector stuck to my screen & caused oil-slick distortions.
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I use this case and love it. Actually ordered a second one cause i wanted the orange.
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chubb16 said:
I use this case and love it. Actually ordered a second one cause i wanted the orange.
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I'm about to order another one too, its awesome :-D
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=LNKQjaCS8Ps#t=174s
That's what I'm rocking

Is there a case that offers extremr protection like an otterbox? I mean like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tV2NwC7_9MM&feature=related
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Otterbox Commuter REVIEW

so as you guys know , I made the review for the defender and now its time for the commuter!
Very sleek, sexy and portable case. Minimum bulk while delivering great protection. A little slippery on the back but i can handle that
For me..ill take this case over the defender any day of the week.
Enjoy!
http://youtu.be/cm1qbkTA-2A

I got mine a few days ago and it's great. It doesn't make the phone to bulky at all and looks and feels great.

I convinced my brother to buy one after I dropped (test) it shoulder-high on the ceramic floor, twice. Still shiny new. The past reviews that I read were pushing me away from the commuter but I can honestly say it delivers protection and it's not that bulky. It doesn't pick up that much dust, and my phone is always in and out of my pocket. also, when you get the hang of it, you can put the case and remove it in 2 seconds. I don't know why people were hating on it. I don't use the extended batteries, gsm.

Has anyone crammed a VZW Gnex with the extended battery into the Commuter? Right now I'm just using a cheapo gel skin, but I'm in and out of the case a lot and it's starting to stretch.

Those cases make me cringe. Such beautiful phones being destroyed by cases.

falconeight said:
Those cases make me cringe. Such beautiful phones being destroyed by cases.
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I Rather rock a case than to have a destroyed phone
Honestly Im a HUGE fan of rocking my phone naked..however I cant afford a new phone every time I drop it (and with my dropping skills it happens pretty often). Thats why i stick with the thinnest cases possible that still give good protection (sgp,diztronic,commuter,etc)

KWKSLVR said:
Has anyone crammed a VZW Gnex with the extended battery into the Commuter? Right now I'm just using a cheapo gel skin, but I'm in and out of the case a lot and it's starting to stretch.
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Yea I have it and it fits fine. You may want to take the battery cover off. That's what I do
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Same here. If you choose not to cover your phone, that is your given right. However, when you have an unlocked device you're running a big enough risk as it is.
Also the VZW users may want to check this guy's mod out.
http://youtu.be/q-Z1tiotZFg

i had the commuter for my captivate and decided to try one for my gnex but returned it. it is one of the best fitting dual layer case that ive tried but i dont like how the outer hard shell is so slippery and the lines down it make it look cheap. the case was just as slippery as the naked gnex.
i bought the incipio silicrylic instead, it doesnt fit at tight as the commuter but is a bit thinner since the lip is not as high. the silicrylic feels so much better to hold with its rubber coating on the hard shell and exposed silicon on the sides and top. another downside is the incipio attracts more dirt than the commuter but its not as bad as some people say.

I had this case...pushing the buttons thru the case was a pain so I returned it! And pulling the battery is a true *****! In terms of protection, its great though! No doubt! I don't use a case anymore but I highly recommend if you're in the US to just go to ur local Verizon store and grab an incipio, fits better and pushing the buttons are easy! Plus they give u a stand too! Although I returned that also cuz this phone is too sexy and sleek to cover up, in my opinion of course!
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Can't justify the the price

I got mine for $15 so I am pretty happy with it. It makes the phone a little to big but I'm sure I'll get used to it
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primedude said:
Can't justify the the price
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This is the main reason why I don't like some cases .. sometimes the prices are ridiculous
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I'm curious, does NFC still work through the case?

K.AuthoR said:
I'm curious, does NFC still work through the case?
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ive seen reports of people rocking the silicrylic and having no problems...I would assume that the commuter wont give a problem

gogreenbay07 said:
I got mine for $15 so I am pretty happy with it. It makes the phone a little to big but I'm sure I'll get used to it
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How did you manage that?

asianrage said:
How did you manage that?
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I'm gonna guess eBay or Craigslist
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rault18 said:
I'm gonna guess eBay or Craigslist
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Didn't think of that.

Commuter with no battery back fits well. Best IMO.
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I bought my GNex slightly used (1 month old), the previous owner had the Commuter one the GNex from day one, which was cool because I knew I was buying a used device that was most likely to be in mint condition... and it was. It has GREAT protection and IMO the corners having the interlining exposed was a great design because if/when you drop the phone, it's most likely to land on a corner first.
THAT said however... I'm currently NOT using it and decided to go with something slimmer ONLY because I've developed a habit of typing ONLY with Swype with ONE hand, it started when I had the Nexus ONE... and I got pretty good at it... The problem is... the GNex being bigger, Swyping with one hand is now more of an effort because I don't have big hands. WITH the Commuter case, it was simply more work... I'm keeping the Commuter for now, and would totally still be using it if it wasn't for the Swype thing.