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I have had the Otterbox defender on since day one. And it protects great. Today i took it off to swap my battery and remembered how great this phone looks without it. But I'm not one to go unprotected.
I'm looking for suggestions on other cases. Something that protects but necessarily the bulk of the Otterbox. I work a office job so rugged case isn't too necessary.
Must be compatible with the extended battery.
I was looking at the SGP Neo hybrid cases but they say coming soon on the website.
Please share your suggestions. Thanks guys.
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Hey, i have the commuter case on for a few days now and i love it. It adds just enough bulk and size to the phone to make is sit and feel perfect in my hand. But everyones hands are different so not all will think its great. I did however order the Neo Hybrid case in Reventon yellow and should have it tomorrow or saturday and ill let you know how it is and feels along with some pics, and possibly a small review.
But so far i LOVE the commuter case. should take a look at it. i wrote up a review but i have to do a few more posts before xda lets me post it lol
I have the Otterbox Defender as well and am surprised at how much I like it... Typically like nothing on my phones but gotta have protection on this beauty...
Just got an Incipio Silicrylic in the mail to try... Definitely less bulk than the Otterbox... You can actually see some of the sexy lines of the Nexus with this case.... The Incipio provides some protection, as it does have at least some hard plastic to it, but not anything close to the Otterbox.. Not sure that my GNex would survive a fall on a hard surface in the Incipio....
Problem with the Incipio is that it will not fit in the Otterbox holster or the Verizon holster that I already have, so probably will go back to the OB Defender...
Anybody interested in making me an offer on a brand new Incipio or Verizon Case & Holder I will listen....
One reason for my Otterbox purchase was the holster. But i have never used it. It's too big to have clipped on my side.
I know no case will protect like the defender but im good with my phones to get a scaled down case. I thought about the commuter but not sure how much size difference there is.
What price you looking at for your incipio?
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highflyin128 said:
One reason for my Otterbox purchase was the holster. But i have never used it. It's too big to have clipped on my side.
I know no case will protect like the defender but im good with my phones to get a scaled down case. I thought about the commuter but not sure how much size difference there is.
What price you looking at for your incipio?
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Here's a link to one on Amazon...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00634HFEQ/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
I ordered mine last weekend and recieved today... Paid $24....now available for $13 so probably your best bet if interested...
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Here's a link to one on Amazon...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00634HFEQ/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
I ordered mine last weekend and recieved today... Paid $24....now available for $13 so probably your best bet if interested...
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I watched a review and it said with the extended battery the plastic outer shell just fit tightly against the silicone as it does at the top. Did you notice this?
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Fit tight w/extended battery in, but not a problem in my opinion... I would bet it might even loosen up a bit over time...
I like the Incipio's look and feel... Much smaller size than OB, but have to have a holster to carry my GNex..
It doesn't have quite the amount of protection (ie not waterproof) like the defender but soon Ballistic will release their case for the Galaxy Nexus. I have a Galaxy Nexus on the way and will be giving my Nexus S to my wife. My wife is like a phone's worst nightmare. She seems to always be dropping them and my two kids are both under 3 and the oldest loves to snatch our phones. I got the Ballistic case for the Nexus S for her and after putting it on yesterday I'm a believer. I already have it covered completely by Ghost Armor skin, and with the Ballistic case it's just very well protected. The bumpers on the corners are amazing and so is the fit and finish. Makes the phone pretty bulky (not as much as the defender) but it makes the phone much nicer to hold and type on. I would recommend it for the Galaxy Nexus. I have a TPU case on order but will pick up the Galaxy Nexus version Ballistic case too once it is released.
k20igor said:
Hey, i have the commuter case on for a few days now and i love it. It adds just enough bulk and size to the phone to make is sit and feel perfect in my hand. But everyones hands are different so not all will think its great. I did however order the Neo Hybrid case in Reventon yellow and should have it tomorrow or saturday and ill let you know how it is and feels along with some pics, and possibly a small review.
But so far i LOVE the commuter case. should take a look at it. i wrote up a review but i have to do a few more posts before xda lets me post it lol
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Do you have any quick impressions/pics of the Neo Hybrid? It'll be interesting to see how well it fits the LTE GNex since it was designed for the GSM non-extended battery GNex.
I have the Incipio Silicrylic (aka Double Cover, VZW repackaged). It's a nice case and it fits well on the phone. It doesn't add too much bulk. I like that the hard cover goes around the corners, unlike the Otterbox Commuter. Cutouts for the phone are nice. No need to mess around with clumsy flaps. And the buttons work well under the silicone cover. Great case for less. I got mine at the Verizon store for $20 +tax after a discount. I don't use a holster, but I am looking into getting an XO Skin.
Another alternative that I was initially looking at was the Seidio Surface Combo. It's a hard soft-touch case with a holster, if you need the holster. They also sell it without.
I know of Casemate & Ballistic, but the Otterbox cases have the part that overlaps and goes around the front face of the speaker on the front of the phone, and at the bottom. Is there one like that for this phone, or am I stuck between the Ballistic & Casemate?
I have the Ballistics case and I'm very happy with it. Just use a seperate screen protector. I've wanted an Otterbox myself, to be honest, but they have some drawbacks from what I hear. I've never owned one, though.
Both the Ballistics case and Zagg screen cover come with lifetime warranties too, if I'm not mistaken.
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Unfortunately Otterbox doesn't make a case for our phone. Thankfully we have some pretty decent choices, however.
I use the: Case Mate Pop case for the Epic 4g Touch
Also very popular are: Ballistic Case for Epic 4g Touch and the Trident Aegis Case for the Epic 4g Touch
I think once the case mate wears out for me I'll probably switch to the aegis. The ballistic looks too large for my tastes, but its completely opinion. I bet the ballistic would protect the phone the most.
I also wanted an Otterbbox case. When I bought the phone it came with the Ballistic case and I hated the odd corners. I decided to go with the Black Trident Aegis and haven't looked back. Been with the phone for about a month now and I'm very happy with this case. Love it more than my otterbox commuter on my Evo 4g and Evo 3D.
The corners of the Ballistic case are what I like most about it. The way they protrude provides a uniquely secure grip, especially in landscape mode, or doing, what I call, the hands-free shoulder-face maneuver.
It's hard to explain, but they allow the phone to be held in very awkwardly positions, such as underneath your chin, without breaking a sweat (or your $400 phone).
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Trident Aegis is, in my opinion, the best case for this phone. It is very protective, has screens over the mic and speaker to stop debris from coming in, and the case actually makes the side buttons easier to press. I've always used otterbox, and I've found the Trident Aegis to be a perfect replacement.
Got it here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006QYPACW/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details
The Case Mate Pop case is very very similar to an Otterbox Commuter, and comes with a built in kickstand.
It does it's job pretty well too. Last night in I was in a pretty upset mood with someone on the phone and I threw it as hard as I could against the wall and the phone was fine. The case is fine too.
ballistic all day
Looks like Otterbox finally got around to making a case for the Epic Touch. Two actually, the defender and the commuter.
stc1 said:
Looks like Otterbox finally got around to making a case for the Epic Touch. Two actually, the defender and the commuter.
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Link?
Send from my Galaxy S2 Epic Touch
mexiking713 said:
Link?
Send from my Galaxy S2 Epic Touch
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http://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Gal...ce=fbu&utm_medium=lch&utm_campaign=SAM2-R760X
Casemate tough case
I got the casemate tough case online for $16. It seems very similar to the otterbox I had for my EVO. If you want to pay for the name, go ahead baller.
P.S.
I have not thrown it off a 10 story building or run it over with a car, so I can't honestly say if stands up to the otterbox legends.
Try Tuf Tek,its only $5 on amazon and I bet its just as good if not better than these $20-30 cases.
I own one and it has good grip and side buttons are easy to press.I never owned Trident or other expansive cases but I really dont see what extras they cam have that this case dont.
Here is one I bought http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005U3OQK2/ref=redir_mdp_mobile ,only thing that color is little off.
I would love for someone to buy one and compare it to othe more expansive cases.
mexiking713 said:
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otterbox has a webpage, I suggest you give it a shot.
Specialksg1 said:
otterbox has a webpage, I suggest you give it a shot.
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I lol'd
I couldn't bring myself to fork out $50 for a case I can't try on first. I instead ordered the Ballistic SG from Amazon for $19 (and the company gave me free 'first class' shipping!)
I had the same case for my Nexus S 4G so I know what to expect, and it was $30 cheaper
http://www.amazon.com/Fishbone-Face...O6EE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1330984974&sr=8-2
Yeah, bought that guy for 8 bucks. Hopefully it won't suck.
Otterbox Commuters and Defenders should be at the Sprint stores by the end of next week
I hope Otterbox comes out with a defender case for this. I drop phones too often. Anyone hear anything about one speak up.
If not the defender I at least want a case that has dust covers for the ports and helps with drops.
Tpu ftw. Otterbox is ok if you really need it. Otherwise it adds a lot of unnecessary bulk. And if you're carrying a phone as big as the note 2, you seriously need to consider if an otterbox or the phone is worth more in your work environment. Even batman is shaking his damn head. Lol.
will key lime pie add another row of apps to my homescreen?
Waiting for a Trident announcement. Have one of their cases for my Flyer, and just ordered one for my work Nexus. I have a Ballistic case for my personal Atrix, it's much better than the Otterbox case for the Atrix. I went through two warranty replaced silicone covers for the Otterbox before I said enough is enough. They kept stretching out, and becoming lose on the policarb parts.
Im about to buy an e4GT but I noticed that the cases they have available for it are crappy. You know how the gs3 and iphone have the cool gameboy cases and stuff like thst, how come the e4gt doesn't? Oh, and would skyrocket cases fit on it? Arent they identical externally?
Skyrocket case wont work, different camera I think. We have otterbox, casemate, trident, bodyglove, ballistix, and several other options along with bunches of generic cases on ebay.
someguyatx said:
Skyrocket case wont work, different camera I think. We have otterbox, casemate, trident, bodyglove, ballistix, and several other options along with bunches of generic cases on ebay.
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I was going to get the otterbox commuter but I didn't know about the others you mentioned. But yeah, those generic cases are out of the question lol.
Check out the Trident Aegis. It has flip covers for usb and headphone jack also has dust guard for speaker. I have spare batteries so mine has been removed a million times for a year and its still perfect.
I have the Trident Aegis and Casemate Tough and several TPU cases. Both great cases, the Trident is a bit heavier and thicker with bumpers on the corners and the Casemate is thinner and lighter but has a nice grippy texture. I swap between the two daily and occasionally use a TPU case.
I have this:
Item: RED BLACK CASE STAND BELT CLIP FOR SAMSUNG GALAXY-S 2 II D710 EPIC 4G TOUCH
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RED-BLACK-C...ALAXY-S-2-II-D710-EPIC-4G-TOUCH-/300876346157
And it's awesome.
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I have been using Otterbox defend cases for pretty much all my previous phones from iPhone 4, HTC One X and Galaxy S3.
I like its quality. I just got a Nexus 5, tried to find Otterbox case for N5, I am not able find.
Looks like Otterbox does not make cases for N4 and N5. Any reason for this.
Which case is similar to Otterbox defend ?
Forgot they weren't making any Otterbox cases for this phone. Try this one: http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/google-nexus-5-ballistic-sg-maxx-series-case
lchen5 said:
I have been using Otterbox defend cases for pretty much all my previous phones from iPhone 4, HTC One X and Galaxy S3.
I like its quality. I just got a Nexus 5, tried to find Otterbox case for N5, I am not able find.
Looks like Otterbox does not make cases for N4 and N5. Any reason for this.
Which case is similar to Otterbox defend ?
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I've always been happier with the quality of Ballistic. No real loss in my opinion.
firemedic1343 said:
I've always been happier with the quality of Ballistic. No real loss in my opinion.
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I actually like the Otterbox as I've had for the last four phones I've owned.
However, the Ballistic SG Maxx is a good case. Even the i-Blason Armorbox protected me from two drops. But I'm using the Ballistic now because I like having a pocket/belt holster.