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-Fully protects the camera from the phone resting on it when you lay the phone on a hard flat surface face up.
-Fully protects the screen if you lay the phone face down on hard surface by having the case touch the surface and not the screen.
-Fits the phone snuggly and entirely and is stylish to boot
-Phone doesn't become a hassle to remove from your pocket because of the case material
-Case protects phone from dropping at average walking heights where you would be carrying the phone (4-5 feets) shock absorbent material
-Volume buttons and power button protected yet easy to push
I wouldn't mind buying a case that comes with a screen protector too, anyone know of any deals down this road?
What cases fit this criteria? I went to BestBuy today to check out what they had and I was very disappointed.
Recommendations would be very much appreciated! Thanks.
Trident Cyclops, Mine should be in today, I will let you know how it goes. There is a 30% off deal on slickdeals.net, just search for Evo 4g.
Otterbox commuter. Love this case. Go to you sprint store and test it out.
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Atticustrd said:
Otterbox commuter. Love this case. Go to you sprint store and test it out.
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Yep.. 30 bucks... at the sprint store..
I love this case so much I sacrifice my extended battery which lasts FORVER, just to keep this case on it....
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Atticustrd said:
Otterbox commuter. Love this case. Go to you sprint store and test it out.
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+1 for the Otterbox Commuter. It also has covers for the audio input on top and the HDMI / USB on bottom.
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+1 for the Otterbox Commuter. It also has covers for the audio input on top and the HDMI / USB on bottom.
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+1 More, I love the Otterbox Commuter so much that I wish there was another case just for the commuter, Lol . Its a great case , get it !
+1 more for the otterbox commuter. I'll agree with everyone else this is the best case I've ever owned on any of my phones.
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I got the splash CRUISER Slim-Fit PolyCarbonate Slider Case + Belt Clip Holster Combo for HTC EVO. It works pretty well. I would post a link but I'm not allowed to. It can be found on amazon.
Thanks for the help guys! I was looking at the Otterbox Commuter case on Amazon.com and the reviews are terrible for it, any idea why?
Has anyone had any problems with it coming loose? Does it make it too bulky? I'm coming from a inspire,with a thick speck case,so as long as it isn't like 3 inches thick,ill be fine lol
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I carry my Atrix in a Commuter in my pocket all the time. My buddy has his Atrix in a Defender and he likes to use the belt clip. The Commuter is def more pocket friendly than the Defender. I wouldn't want to carry the defender in my pocket if that helps.. As far as it coming loose, I doubt that would happen with either Otterbox case.
Defender - Hard plastic inside, rubber out
Commuter - Rubber inside, hard plastic out
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I carry my Atrix in a Commuter in my pocket all the time.
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Have you noticed the rubber warping a bit? Mine is a little loose now, and I'm not sure if its because its too hot in the pocket...
Yep. warping on the bottom. Did anyone ever realized that the belt clip can be used as a stand?... I dropped my jaw to the floor. Just push the belt clip all the way till it clips.
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I have A commuter on my atrix and it's probably the best case I've ever had on any phone. It's flush with the phone at every point and hasn't warped, at least for me. I highly recommend it
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Has anyone had any problems with it coming loose? Does it make it too bulky? I'm coming from a inspire,with a thick speck case,so as long as it isn't like 3 inches thick,ill be fine lol
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Yea, a few of us have posted on other threads that the Defender silicone will warp and not fit correctly. I've replaced mine already and within a few days it started doing the same thing. Waiting for Ballistic to get around to making these.
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Has anyone had any problems with it coming loose? Does it make it too bulky? I'm coming from a inspire,with a thick speck case,so as long as it isn't like 3 inches thick,ill be fine lol
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I am using this case with my Atrix and it's very protective, but for that reason it's bulky. If you know you are gonna doing some heavy duty use with your Atrix - I recommend this case. Haven't had the warping issues described by other posters.
I'm selling a lightly used commuter... pm me if interested
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I have had all 3 otterbox cases/phone covers/shells whichever you'd like to call them.
Impact was junk, just a slip on case, spend the extra 5 bucks of whatever to get the Commuter.
Commuter is sweet, I use it as my every day cover when I'm not at work my only complaint is that the rubber around the top speaker and camera is stretched looser than a porn star's asshole but the case looks and performs well. A screen protector is a must since the commuter does not have a built in one like the defender.
Defender is pretty sweet, I do construction and i am constantly banging into things and I have to use my phone a lot. It's very durable and keep it protected I dropped it off the 4th story of the retirement building that's going up and I ran down and picked it up and works perfectly. Obviously it's far too big for fit in pockets, hahaha. Hence the reason it comes with the belt clip, it looks and performs its job superbly. My only gripe is the rubber sometimes gets loose around the edges but that's no big deal.
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the rubber around the top speaker and camera is stretched looser than a porn star's asshole but the case looks and performs well.
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lol nice one!
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Defender is pretty sweet, I do construction and i am constantly banging into things and I have to use my phone a lot. It's very durable and keep it protected I dropped it off the 4th story of the retirement building that's going up and I ran down and picked it up and works perfectly. Obviously it's far too big for fit in pockets, hahaha. Hence the reason it comes with the belt clip, it looks and performs its job superbly. My only gripe is the rubber sometimes gets loose around the edges but that's no big deal.
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+1 I don't do construction but I really like the defender as well. All the protection is really reassuring
I even learned to like the bulkiness it adds cuz with this case the phone looks brutal,
since i unpacked my atrix i wear it in a commuter case, it fits just fine and it makes it a bit bulkier and stylish.
i recognized the rubber is stretching through the physics i learned in school - on very hot days the rubber doesnt fit THAT exactly, but nothing i cant handle with.
i will never buy anything else than otterbox for my phone ^^
i guess the commuter series is hot on the top of what u need of an protective case - i still got no problems with the delivered screen protector, no touch issues.
if you prefer wearing your device on your belt you may pick the defender series
hope this helps
So after all the advice i went with the commuter. But....where could I get a belt clip for it? (other than ebay)
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brd912 said:
So after all the advice i went with the commuter. But....where could I get a belt clip for it? (other than ebay)
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The commuter doesn't have one. Just use a generic "pda" case. NiteIze has some really good ones.
barry99705 said:
The commuter doesn't have one. Just use a generic "pda" case. NiteIze has some really good ones.
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Well I already bought the commuter. I was just thinking there may be a way to put some kinna belt clip on it
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I'll sell you my defender case cheap. It's like the commuter but has the holster. I got the Seidio Surface case cuz it fits in the laptop dock plus its less bulky.
Phoneguy589 said:
I'll sell you my defender case cheap. It's like the commuter but has the holster. I got the Seidio Surface case cuz it fits in the laptop dock plus its less bulky.
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How cheap?
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Let's not spam the board by creating identical threads. If you want to sell your case, go to the marketplace...
Ok I like how the commuter case is somewhat slim and it maintains the original form factor of the phone giving it a lower profile but giving it great protection. I also like how the Aegis has more options for color although it looks a little thicker. Which one should i go for?
I like the defender personally
I have a commuter case I'm selling if your interested? Pm me for details
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I have had the commuter for a couple of months and it is a great case. I've dropped my inc2 a couple of times with no ill effects. The only complaint I might have is that the headphone jack is a little recessed, so a 90 degree plug doesn't work too well, but a 45 and a straight plug work just fine. Pretty minor complaint.
I like that the seal of the case is enough that I don't get crap built up around the edge of the screen and in the ports like tends to happen with cheap cases.
I use an invisible shield brand screen protector (the only kind I will use - lifetime warranty and no bubbles! Harder to put on...).
If you look on Amazon, you can get the case for about 1/2 price or less, and the shield for the same amount. Including shipping, it came to less than 40 for my setup.
I use the commuter. Without any screen protector. I just love the feeling of the screen. Nothing getting in the way ya know? It is gorilla glass, but take your chances of your own accord.
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I use the commuter. Without any screen protector. I just love the feeling of the screen. Nothing getting in the way ya know? It is gorilla glass, but take your chances of your own accord.
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Same here
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the aegis looks and feels great!
I had a blue Aegis case I loved it at first then crap would always get behind the screen protector that the case has and then the corners started breaking and not clipping together anymore, I am back to zagg and cheap hybrid case this case I can't complain about http://www.ebay.com/itm/HTC-6350-IN...ccessories&hash=item1c1bcbd6b4#ht_1789wt_1037 I have mine in red is all. I just ordered a otterbox commuter though so I have high expectations for the otterbox. if not ill go back to my ebay hybrid case. it isn't rubbery it is hard inside but soft to touch on outside so it can slide on not snap together.
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I had a blue Aegis case I loved it at first then crap would always get behind the screen protector that the case has and then the corners started breaking and not clipping together anymore, I am back to zagg and cheap hybrid case this case I can't complain about http://www.ebay.com/itm/HTC-6350-IN...ccessories&hash=item1c1bcbd6b4#ht_1789wt_1037 I have mine in red is all. I just ordered a otterbox commuter though so I have high expectations for the otterbox. if not ill go back to my ebay hybrid case. it isn't rubbery it is hard inside but soft to touch on outside so it can slide on not snap together.
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I use a different screen protector...the case itself is pretty darn good.
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I am also tied between the Commuter and the Trident Aegis since my Incipio SILICRYLIC case broke..by looking at the Aegis pictures, it looks like it covers up the Notification LED for sure, and it looks close to the front-facing camera..Is this a problem for any of the owners?
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I am also tied between the Commuter and the Trident Aegis since my Incipio SILICRYLIC case broke..by looking at the Aegis pictures, it looks like it covers up the Notification LED for sure, and it looks close to the front-facing camera..Is this a problem for any of the owners?
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It does cover up the LED but the front facing camera is not covered at all. Hope that helps
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Commuter
I bought the Otterbox Commuter from Newegg, and so far I like it. It slips out of your pocket really easily because the back is slippery, more slippery than the back of the phone in my opinion. I wish the silicon was tighter on the phone, but it is still tighter and a better case than my old incipio.
I wouldn't get the trident I just took mine off and threw it in the trash after busting 3 of the belt holsters and having to constantly put the thing back together. I ordered a seido off of amazon.
The Commuter felt too slippery for me. I always felt like my phone was going to slip out of my hands unless I used two hands.
I finally found a great case. It fits extended battery. The Krusella leather pouch. No stupid belt clip, which is the best.
I am totally digging it.
Protection is not amazing, but good enough for me. Good enough for government work too...IMO.
Who else has a case they love?
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I have an otterbox defender although when I got my zagg invisibleSHIELD, I haven't used it. It makes it JUST too big to fit lol.
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tylerlawhon said:
I have an otterbox defender although when I got my zagg invisibleSHIELD, I haven't used it. It makes it JUST too big to fit lol.
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Would you be willing to part with it for a reasonable price?
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Would you be willing to part with it for a reasonable price?
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I'm actually requesting a refund for my shield so I won't be parting with my defender for a while. I may look at getting a commuter, and then I'd sell it, but not until then.
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I had a defender case when I had a BB. I like the commuter on my Dinc2 even better.
Seidio Surface Case. I can't imagine going with anything else. Bulky cases are too bulky. Silicon is too floppy. TPU hasn't been up to par with fit.
Seidio Active here. Absolutely love it!
IMHO, perfect case for this phone, adds the right amount of weight without being too bulky.
Also offers very good drop protection. With this case on no worries if it drop it, unless on concrete, but that barley ever comes out good!
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Seidio Surface Case. I can't imagine going with anything else. Bulky cases are too bulky. Silicon is too floppy. TPU hasn't been up to par with fit.
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Amen! I've had this case for nine months now...I bought the Otterbox Defender first. It was way to bulky for my taste. I LOVE the Seidio Surface thought, just enough protection while remaining slim.
I have a few.
Bodyglove colored case.
Qmadix case with holster.
Casemate tough case.
Trident Ageis case.
Krussell case for fancy outfits lol.
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Unfortunately I have to stick with a silicon case with a little thing that helps me press the unlock button. It's sort of like a button replacement in a case! Wish I have a plastic case though. I could use volume wake....
I've had a Seidio surface case for a while, i'm currently using the incipio featherlight. Mixed feelings on both. Seidio comes apart a bit too easily, but the featherlight is kinda flimsy.
Silicon
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Seidio Surface Case. I can't imagine going with anything else. Bulky cases are too bulky. Silicon is too floppy. TPU hasn't been up to par with fit.
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Silicon cases are actually pretty nice (imo). Got a while ago and is holding up really well. Protected my phone from like a 4 1/2 foot drop onto asphalt and was still good
Tpu from moretalktime is the best I have found for extended battery
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Tpu from moretalktime is the best I have found for extended battery
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I really want one of those cases but I don't want to set up a pay pal. Those cases seem to be the go to case for extended batteries. I unfortunately purchased the ****ty Hyperion "case" and it f**king sucks.
With the normal battery, I used the Otterbox Commuter Case. I felt the phone by itself was too thin where I was scared of dropping it. The otterbox texture was pretty good and the dual casing added drop protection.
With the extended battery, I am using the moretalktime TPU case. Feels great, but like others have said, fitment is a little off.
It looks like what was i used in past on my inc2... cool
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I just saw the case mate tough case for 1.99 on amazon
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With the normal battery, I used the Otterbox Commuter Case. I felt the phone by itself was too thin where I was scared of dropping it. The otterbox texture was pretty good and the dual casing added drop protection.
With the extended battery, I am using the moretalktime TPU case. Feels great, but like others have said, fitment is a little off.
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I wonder if it would help if you (VERY LIGHTLY) hit it with a heat gun and shrunk it a tiny bit.
Anyone care to spend the $ to find out?
Hi, i wanna buy a case for the s3,
i'm Debating between 3 case,
1.speck candy shell
2.otterbox
3.Case Mate Tough
I'd like to hear the Advantages and Disadvantages of each
tnx!
I have owned the otterbox defender and the commuter series. I am much happier with the commuter. It has a dual layer and the exposed layer is hard which I like better because the defender series had a soft shell that streched out and looked bad. Plus the commuter series is much smaller. It feels less bulky and mire high end.
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No for otterbox defender, it streches pretty easily
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so what yes?
some one told me not for the otterbox becuse it's scrath,the other one told me that is good case.
someone else wrote not for the speck candy i'm Confused more than before
I am assuming you have already looked at the UAG case. If not, definitely check it out. I have a few friends that switched from Otterbox to the UAG and they love it. Good luck
no, i didn't hear about UGA
but he looks a very "massive" case and uncomfortable to carry the s3, put hin in the pocket etc
Not the case at all.
Not nearly as bulky as you'd think, and slides easily in and out of your pocket.
Great protection as well.
Does it have to be drop protection case?
Ive had quite a few. My fav as of now is the zoogue tpu, seidio surface, podera transformer case
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Check out the Case Mate Phantom. It's a bit sleeker than the Otterbox but just as protective.
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Griffin Survivor for drop protection and true dust protection. Mine stays on my hip crawling in basements, crawlspaces and attics everyday. Take the case off and still looks brand new.
Or wait for the Otterbox Armor series... Said to be "this spring", I ain't holding my breath for it though.
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