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
brd912 said:
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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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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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.
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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.
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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...
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I need something rugged but too big, I carry mine in my pocket.
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sagerox said:
I need something rugged but too big, I carry mine in my pocket.
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I would assume the Commuter case would be the thinnest. I have the Impact case and it's pretty thick but the commuter uses a thinner gel skin with a relatively thin plastic shell.
How thick is the defender with out the clip.I hate to sound annoying, but I can't find anyone that sells them so I have to buy it online.
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How thick is the defender with out the clip.I hate to sound annoying, but I can't find anyone that sells them so I have to buy it online.
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Super thick. I tried it for a few days and it was just too much. Probably makes the phone twice as thick. If you really NEED the protection than Defender is the way to go but if you just want to be protective than either the Impact or Commuter will be fine, it will just come down to preference. The Impact has good grip and is easy to take off/put on but it's a total lint catcher and it doesn't have a tight fit. The Commuter has an added layer with the plastic shell and has a tighter fit but the plastic also makes it slippery and it won't handle "impacts" as well as the Impact. (Seems obvious, right?)
I use the commutter on my Atrix and its perfect. Not too thick with very good protection, I'm not scared to drop it at all now.
Get the defender! I have been using it for two weeks! Dude I dropped my phone from like 7 feet! Nothing happened no scratches nothing! I nearly shat my pants! Defender ftw
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the defender is roughly about 1.8cm
i actually ordered the impact case, but then they sent me the defender instead. however, ive decided to stay with it (since it actually cost more! so i got it for the price of an impact).
and now ive ordered the incipio case. i like the idea of having 2 cases. incipio for general daily use. then i can put it into the defender when im going out drinking (always drop stuff), and also when i go hiking/riding bikes etc.
^^ you should be GLAD
the impact sucks, big time
^^ you should be GLAD they sent u the defender
the impact sucks, big time
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?
i know that the commuter case is a step down as far as protection and slimness, but how much of a difference in protection are we talking about? ive read and viewed reviews with no luck... i might start a construction job and might need an otterbox case in the future
The commuter is typically a silicone skin cover with a hard shell that goes over it, the defender is a two piece hard shell with a screen protector then a silicone cover. If your on a construction site personally I would go with the defender it can take a little more wear and tear
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The defender will also come with a holster. This is a major benefit to me. I usually end up taking the built in screen protector out and putting on a standard screen protector on. I constantly get dust/sawdust behind the built in protector. If you put a thin piece of cardboard between the phone and the case and it will make up the difference. Look at them before you buy i, I had a defender for the Desire and the silicone seem to come off to easily. Ended up buying a commuter and and heating the holster to fit the commuter. Had a commuter on the Hero S and loved it. Remelted the same holster and used it. I bought the Sedio Convert combo it is tow cases on at teh same time. Adds alot of bulk but is otterbox level protection. The convert comes with a heavier duty holster. Than the active case.
thanks guys, yea ive seen the review and know what the assembly is, but dont know the level of protection.... lets say from a 1-10 the defender is a 10... what will the commuter be? a 7? 8? 9?
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thanks guys, yea ive seen the review and know what the assembly is, but dont know the level of protection.... lets say from a 1-10 the defender is a 10... what will the commuter be? a 7? 8? 9?
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I would say the commuter is an 8. Great drop protection. I only use the commuter for my phones because I think the defender adds too much bulk.
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Well personally I have both and i prefer the defender, its more sturdy better grip and more protection. The defender adds a lil more bulk but nuthin unbearable like the lets say the evo 3d defender its a real nice design and the commuter is very slippery because of the hard plastic grip and plus no belt clip. im selling my commuter on craigslist right now as we speak lol
lol thanks, ill get the defender then! i am gonna use it for work so it doesnt matter!
The defenders hip clip can also be used as a stand, which is great for viewing Netflix.
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The defenders hip clip can also be used as a stand, which is great for viewing Netflix.
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My problem with the Defender holster is the belt clip keeper is too narrow for a thick belt. It ends up slipping over and off if you catch it on stuff. Working in a paper converting factory climbing on and in big machinery becomes a problem. Thinner dress belts would be perfectly fine though. I just ended up keeping the Defender in my pocket. It is strong enough to protect the phone when I bang it on things like guarding and machine framework. LOL
As for dust and the build in screen protector, just gotta decide what works for you. I take it apart every 1-2 weeks to blow out all the paper dust that collects in it.
I use the Commuter, as it provides adequate protection without adding massive frame. However, as someone who used to rock a Defender on his BlackBerry Tour, I can vouch for the ability to live up to its name - it will defend your device, no bones about it.
Case in point - I used to work for Sprint (ancient history) and used to throw my BlackBerry in the middle of traffic on International Speedway Blvd. in Daytona Beach, just to prove how well it worked to anyone on the fence.
Not even joking, it had been hit by a few cars, run over, spiked into concrete, kicked, thrown, you name it. Survived every time, no problem.
And that's why I still buy Otterbox.
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I use the Commuter, as it provides adequate protection without adding massive frame. However, as someone who used to rock a Defender on his BlackBerry Tour, I can vouch for the ability to live up to its name - it will defend your device, no bones about it.
Case in point - I used to work for Sprint (ancient history) and used to throw my BlackBerry in the middle of traffic on International Speedway Blvd. in Daytona Beach, just to prove how well it worked to anyone on the fence.
Not even joking, it had been hit by a few cars, run over, spiked into concrete, kicked, thrown, you name it. Survived every time, no problem.
And that's why I still buy Otterbox.
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Wow ran over by a car? Im impressed!! Lol
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So... I needed a case quickly because I do construction and need tough protection. The place I went to had the otter defender, but I don't like the look of it as well as the commuter. So for fun, I asked if he could take the commuter out of the package. I had my t989 s2 on me... In its Seidio case and holster. And bingo... The holster held the commuter pretty well. Shook it face down with my hand under it... And it took a violent shake to make my Moto X in its commuter fall out. So I bought it.
However.. The top clip on holster to release the phone looked like it would fit over the commuter a bit better if I straightened it's curve out a wee bit. Also the sides of the holster weren't very snug. So I took a lighter... Heated the plastic on those spots on the holster a bit. Now the top clip is a bit straighten and fits over the commuter a bit better and the sides of the holster are snug around the commuter now.
So... If anyone really likes the otter box commuter and wants a holster to go with it... And you don't mind tweaking the holster a bit... Amazon sells the Seidio holster separate from the case... For most phones anyway. Grab the S2 T-Mobile t989 holster. Then do some slight bending. I heated mine to long and melted the edges a little... So be careful. Lol I don't care cause it's beat to crap anyway. I may buy a new one.
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Btw...if your phone does fall out of the holster and smashes ... It wasn't me that told you about it. I'll deny everything.
Seriously tho... It did take a violent shake to make it fall out. And that's my two year old holster. The springs on the release clip are a little loose now too. Think I'll buy a new one. Then it should be held even better.
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OK... An update. I still wasn't happy with the holster top release clip.... So I heated it up big time... It was very soft then. Slipped the phone in, in the commuter case and basically stretched the top clip over the commuter and held it until it hardened. Made the clip a little ugly... But now it's nearly a perfect fit.
Anyway... Gonna see how it goes.... Before I pay for a new holster and repeat all this. My springs are pretty loose..... It's 2 years old.
So this thread may be silly to you guys.... But just experimenting here. Lol
Just don't like the defender case... And didn't want to wait for shipping for something off Amazon. If I end up not liking this set up... Then I'll order a different brand case and holster combo. At least the commuter will protect my phone till it arrived. I do like the sleek look of the commuter tho. Great protection and not toooo bulky.
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Perhaps Seidio has a Moto X specific holster? Have you checked?
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They do... But it's for their case. Unless I could try it .. Who knows if it fits the commuter case.
I'm gonna probably just stick with my holster now... And after I'm done buying kids Christmas stuff... Get a different case with holster.
I do really like this commuter case... Sucks that otter doesn't make a holster for it.
I got my holster fitting great now tho .... It's just a little burn scarred . Lol
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The commuter case and seidio holster were working great... But the springs on my two year old seidio holster's clip broke. Got a defender case and holster now. Big... But feels like a tank. In my job that's what I need. And once my defender is hacked up from work, I'll just use it at work and use my commuter outside of work, when I don't need a holster.
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http://www.tridentcase.com/shop-pro...rtphones/kraken-ams-case-motorola-moto-x.aspx
maybe try this holster http://www.seidioonline.com/motorola-moto-x-DILEX-holster-p/hlmtxpasa.htm this seidios version of the commuter like case
mbar9607 said:
maybe try this holster http://www.seidioonline.com/motorola-moto-x-DILEX-holster-p/hlmtxpasa.htm this seidios version of the commuter like case
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I think it's very retarded of them to put the locking thingie where the audio jack is. That means u have to unplug the jack everytime u take out the phone. Wtf were they thinking?
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I think it's very retarded of them to put the locking thingie where the audio jack is. That means u have to unplug the jack everytime u take out the phone. Wtf were they thinking?
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I would never walk around with my ear buds in with phone in the holster, so I didn't think of that. But yeah, you're right. Lol
Anyway, I got a defender now and couldn't be more pleased with it.
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a different brand case and holster combo.
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I really like the puregear shell/holster combo. If you do construction, it might not be tough enough to survive a fall from a height, but for my everyday uses (purse, jogging), it is great.
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I really like the puregear shell/holster combo. If you do construction, it might not be tough enough to survive a fall from a height, but for my everyday uses (purse, jogging), it is great.
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That's definitely a nice looking case. Does look thinner than my defender. Not bad at all!
For work, I do feel better with it inside the defender tank tho. Lol
When my defender gets enough dings and scratches in it, I might use my commuter outside of work...Or maybe something new. I'll keep your find in mind for sure. Might still want a holster outside of work. At work I'll keep it in my soon to be beat up defender tho for sure.
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Might still want a holster outside of work.
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I have a desk job so the kickstand is really nice for having my phone propped up on my desk.
If body guardz would make a Moto X tempered glass screen saver, I would be sooooo happy!