GSII Otterbox: how bulky? - Galaxy S II Accessories

Is anyone using the Otterbox protective case with the GSII? I'd like to know how bulkier does it get. I'm using the Otterbox with the Atrix and it's super bulky (it's the Defender case though, which is the bulkiest).

I've just realized it's not available yet...

You also must realize that Otterbox makes 3 different models. Right? So it's a matter of picking one ^^ hehe.

zkyevolved said:
You also must realize that Otterbox makes 3 different models. Right? So it's a matter of picking one ^^ hehe.
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I think Otterbox have only showed us the Comutter case yet
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i hope they have defender case for SG2

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[Q] Recommend a case for Galaxy S

Hello
ive just got a Samsung galaxy and I am looking for something to make my phone a little different and look nice from others.Can anyone recommend a case for my Galaxy S?just perfect and fantastic.Thanks for any help.
i check the itabletpcshop.com have the 7 , 8 , 10 " inch Tablet PC Case
fancy McLeod said:
Hello
ive just got a Samsung galaxy and I am looking for something to make my phone a little different and look nice from others.Can anyone recommend a case for my Galaxy S?just perfect and fantastic.Thanks for any help.
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I think you can get more cool case at EBAY LINK REMOVED
thanks
Hakim Rahman said:
I think you can get more cool case
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Thanks for your idea,I will have a try.
cool case I found
i was just browsing around ebay ,then i found these cases.
I'm hugely impressed with it.
I've just bought a case from this seller.
Hope it is perfect.
Thanks for your idea.
I got an Otterbox for my Captivate and love it take a look at Otterbox's website
Im using the Trident Cyclopse case on my Vibrant. Great durable case and has a built in screen protector.
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Does otterbox make any for the Galaxy S? They make great cases.
Otterbox for sure i got my otter commuter for 18 bucks on ebay :d
thanks
Thanks for recommend.However,I am looking the case is special on design,there are too many cases on the market,but almost the same.It is not my style,although it is durable.
Otterbox Commuter series
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Csaszar said:
Otterbox Commuter series
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Thanks for recommend.I have seen many Otterbox cases,they are durable,but I do not like so much,what do you think there are some one unique on design?
I wanna collect special cases.but why no one interested?do you buy a case for your phone?if you do,which case you are using now?I think it is very intesting.
bluelans said:
not sure, i use ipad2, I can just give some suggesgtion for ipad2 due to my personal use
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thanks, you are so kind,however,I have no IPAD2.
All better I want is the cute case
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otterbox defender for my captivate..
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there's in general 3 types of casing,
pouch with one opening
Front back covered flip casing
Back covered casing
which type case of yours?
My cute case,it is just one of.

No otterbox

https://www.facebook.com/#!/otterbox/posts/10150356061363003
I don't know if can see the posts but otterbox replied to a friend of mine with, "Unfortunately we will not offer a case for the TMobile version. So sorry to disappoint."
I am dissapointed....
Otterbox is up the ass of AT&T as well as Apple and it really pisses me off. The alternatives like Trident and GumDrop are slowing going to gain ground on them.
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https://www.facebook.com/#!/otterbox/posts/10150356061363003
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That is such a bummer! Ugh! I really need to find a good kickstand case or a landscape dock.
Check out the Case Mate POP! Case. It's got a kickstand. I have one for the AT&T SGS2 and it's great.
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Im not all that impressed with otterboxes anyway. I have a defender for my hd2 & after only a couple months the silicone got all stretched out over the buttons. Trident FTW.
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kabuk1 said:
Im not all that impressed with otterboxes anyway. I have a defender for my hd2 & after only a couple months the silicone got all stretched out over the buttons. Trident FTW.
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trident doesn't make one fore the t989
Not yet but they will
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jessejames111981 said:
trident doesn't make one fore the t989
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Not yet, but they're going to.
you can check out this cases they are pretty close to the otterbox
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325630
hmata01 said:
you can check out this cases they are pretty close to the otterbox
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325630
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Well I will be buying that case to try it out. Right now I use the D3O and i love it, its a tight fight but i dont like having to press the power button so hard...
Has anyone compared the new SGS2 ATT LTE to ours its the same screen size and if the fronts are similar .....maybe we'll get an otterbox...
i think the D3O cases are way better than the Otterbox
Otterbox cases are always bulky and thick, makes the device larger than its
I had a Nexus One before SGS2 and I dropped that thing so many times not a scratch or a dent or anything on that. I know that the SGS2 is plastic vs nexus one which is why I want the best protection possible and adding alittle bulk knowing I can drop it and it will be protected.....
AllGamer said:
i think the D3O cases are way better than the Otterbox
Otterbox cases are always bulky and thick, makes the device larger than its
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+1 I have had trident and otterbox cases and I think on this phone the d30 is perfect
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wondercoolguy said:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/otterbox/posts/10150356061363003
I don't know if can see the posts but otterbox replied to a friend of mine with, "Unfortunately we will not offer a case for the TMobile version. So sorry to disappoint."
I am dissapointed....
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i bought this otterbox case for my tombile galaxy s2 and it fits fine
http://www.otterbox.com/samsung-infuse-4g-cases/samsung-infuse-4g-cases,default,sc.html
cwa542 said:
i bought this otterbox case for my tombile galaxy s2 and it fits fine
I'm going to give this otterbox case a shot....
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For anyone trying or that has fit the SGSII t-989 in a Infuse 4g Otterbox, please upload pics before and after. Would hate to order this and have it fit awkwardly.
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i seriously doubt it will fit well in that case infuse 4g case
bhowanidin said:
For anyone trying or that has fit the SGSII t-989 in a Infuse 4g Otterbox, please upload pics before and after. Would hate to order this and have it fit awkwardly.
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I order an infuse case from ebay. once i get it i will up load pic.
i got a really nice hard case from tmobile store today, its a white, hardshell bodyglove case with a gray rubber strip going across where the "hump" is on the lower end of the device. it fits great, the buttons are easy to push, unlike the d30. i have 2 different d30's and this body glove is my new daily driver... its called the bodyglove diamond shell - white... http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/addons/accessories/default.aspx?categorycode=21#tblId3

Otterbox Defender Review

Finally I got it, I tested it and I reviewed it
A very solid case, I like the feel..there are a little things that I will change tho. Specially with ballistic, beyond cell, etc coming in with new products to compete
Enjoy!
http://youtu.be/sOiZElafj2Y
pd .- I will be doing a giveaway soon for some of the cases I review..stay tuned
if you reviewed the case long time ago,i would have bought this instead of the cummuter
tcchuin said:
if you reviewed the case long time ago,i would have bought this instead of the cummuter
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Hehe sorry but in all reality I like the commuter better as I don't like thick cases
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rault18 said:
Hehe sorry but in all reality I like the commuter better as I don't like thick cases
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+1
The Commuter case is better IMHO.
WG
I like the commuter case better too. And it fits in to the Siedo surface holster well.
how is the defender thicker than the commuter case?by how many mm? mind telling?
thanks
The defender case is not a good case. At least that has been my experience. Loved it on my Evo 3D as it kept it very safe and secure, on the Galaxy Nexus it has caused damage.
spywhite said:
The defender case is not a good case. At least that has been my experience. Loved it on my Evo 3D as it kept it very safe and secure, on the Galaxy Nexus it has caused damage.
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What kind of damage?
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What kind of damage?
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i am too interested in this. i was going to purchase this case as soon as i get my nexus in
Sorry to kind of hijack this thread but after using the defender for over six weeks, this is my conclusion.
http://youtu.be/tUQudxG0E0E
I picked up a Defender because I didn't want to leave this phone totally unprotected. The case fits snugly and looks like it will give solid protection..however ( there's always a but I don't care for the screen protector, it makes text a bit blurry, the Defender also makes the phone rather bulky.
I'll use this case during the work week but will be looking for something slimmer & more elegant for weekends & special events.
Geekbabe said:
I picked up a Defender because I didn't want to leave this phone totally unprotected. The case fits snugly and looks like it will give solid protection..however ( there's always a but I don't care for the screen protector, it makes text a bit blurry, the Defender also makes the phone rather bulky.
I'll use this case during the work week but will be looking for something slimmer & more elegant for weekends & special events.
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i totally agree, I ended up removing the built in defender screen protector with goo gone and applied my own screen protector to the surface glass.
Much better now
Geekbabe said:
I picked up a Defender because I didn't want to leave this phone totally unprotected. The case fits snugly and looks like it will give solid protection..however ( there's always a but I don't care for the screen protector, it makes text a bit blurry, the Defender also makes the phone rather bulky.
I'll use this case during the work week but will be looking for something slimmer & more elegant for weekends & special events.
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Sgp neohybrid is as elegant as it gets. Check it out
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I am using the otterbox commuter case with the seidio active holster... works great.
I just bought a defender, and am loving it, just a! Question. On the otter box site, some have said it fits with the Samsung extended battery. Can anyone confirm this? It does seem to have a little play with the OEM battery so I'm hoping it will.
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The GSM yes the lte I cant confirm
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It does fit with the extended.
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That sucks that the member above had such a bad experience with this case. I have to think that somehow that particular case was defective. My Nexus doesn't move around one bit, even with the standard size battery. No movement at all. I also show no signs of wear whatsoever around the earpiece and ff camera. I've used this case almost exclusively since December 23rd.
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I used the Defender series with my Galaxy Nexus with extended battery and it fits. Although, I too thought about removing the screen protector. It seems to take away from the screen vibrancy. I never liked or used screen protectors and dont like it on my case.
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Otterbox Commuter Case and Case Mate

I've been looking for a case that offers adequate protection while maintaining a relatively slim profile. My search has led me to the Otterbox Commuter Case but I would like to know how much protection it offers compared to the Case Mate with kickstand
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The otterbox case is freaking great, I don't know how many times I dropped my phone and it's all good not a single scratch or dent. But it can't withstand throws like what my friend did to his when his girl pissed him off. Screen shattered.
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sol_671 said:
The otterbox case is freaking great, I don't know how many times I dropped my phone and it's all good not a single scratch or dent. But it can't withstand throws like what my friend did to his when his girl pissed him off. Screen shattered.
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Is that with the Otterbox Commuter?
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Case mate tough case is also a good case
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fredrick1213 said:
Is that with the Otterbox Commuter?
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Ya, Im talking about the commuter. The defender is too bulky as hell and ugly,but the protection from that is crazy, thats not really needed.
Edit: Case mate is also a good case, but I had that for my galaxy s fascinate and after a year the outer shell case started cracking i know its from me constantly taking it out of the case to pull out the battery. But still, the quality of the plastic is too crispy, it was cracking on both sides, like I left it out on the sun.
case mate
case mate tough case is good. i have a otterbox defender it was WAY TO BULKY. i switched back to my case mate and installed a zagg protector. i missed the thin profile
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case mate tough case is good. i have a otterbox defender it was WAY TO BULKY. i switched back to my case mate and installed a zagg protector. i missed the thin profile
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Yes I agree, trident aegis was my favorite until I got the tough. My phone feels protected but still fits in my pocket easily.
My Otterbox Commuter came in two days ago. I still haven't opened it yet because I'm trying to decide if I should send it back and get an extended battery instead. Anybody experience something like this? If so what did you choose?
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I personally use the Otterbox Defender, being a contractor I absolutely need the "excessive" protection for my phone. Its taken a few falls off a 10 foot A frame ladder and been completely fine. If you want a step down, check out the Sedio cases as well. The case they have that offers protection similar to the Otterbox Commuter is great for the price. If you combine that with a good screen protector you're almost at the same level as the Defender.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0062HIMA0/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
Thats the Sedio case I'm referring to, the holster is junk but the case really isn't bad for mid level protection. Check out the others mention in this thread thus far as well, they are all good options.
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vadyr56 said:
I personally use the Otterbox Defender, being a contractor I absolutely need the "excessive" protection for my phone. Its taken a few falls off a 10 foot A frame ladder and been completely fine. If you want a step down, check out the Sedio cases as well. The case they have that offers protection similar to the Otterbox Commuter is great for the price. If you combine that with a good screen protector you're almost at the same level as the Defender.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0062HIMA0/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
Thats the Sedio case I'm referring to, the holster is junk but the case really isn't bad for mid level protection. Check out the others mention in this thread thus far as well, they are all good options.
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Nice looking case. It's about $10 more expensive than the Otterbox I ordered though
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fredrick1213 said:
Nice looking case. It's about $10 more expensive than the Otterbox I ordered though
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Yeah the Commuter is a great choice, just figured I'd share my experience with Otterbox alternatives since Otterbox didn't make anything for this phone for a while. Extended batteries are overrated in my opinion, if one can't access a charger to give the phone a boost (if not a full charge) than I'd say those mobile power packs are a better investment. Unless you can find a good extended battery that still allows for a solid case, and if you find that let us know cause I'd like to look into that. That's just my take, I'd rather my phone lose a charge faster and still be in one piece haha. Cheers, let us know what you end up doing cause I'm pretty curious.
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vadyr56 said:
Yeah the Commuter is a great choice, just figured I'd share my experience with Otterbox alternatives since Otterbox didn't make anything for this phone for a while. Extended batteries are overrated in my opinion, if one can't access a charger to give the phone a boost (if not a full charge) than I'd say those mobile power packs are a better investment. Unless you can find a good extended battery that still allows for a solid case, and if you find that let us know cause I'd like to look into that. That's just my take, I'd rather my phone lose a charge faster and still be in one piece haha. Cheers, let us know what you end up doing cause I'm pretty curious.
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Haha my thoughts exactly! I think I'll just get an extra OEM battery or two. How hard is it to take the Commuter off? Also, will it begin to lose its form from taking it off?
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Haha my thoughts exactly! I think I'll just get an extra OEM battery or two. How hard is it to take the Commuter off? Also, will it begin to lose its form from taking it off?
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Not sure to be honest because I've only had the Defender for this phone. If it's still the hard plastic inside with the rubber encasing it, it's bound to lose its shape eventually. My Defender's rubber outside is starting to slip off the bottom right corner a little bit, but I don't use the holster so I'm sure putting it in my pocket doesn't help. That and the case really does get a beating! But my phone looks like it's right out of the Samsung box every time it's out of the case so I can't complain.
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Otterbox Commuter vs Seidio Active (with metal kickstand)

I'm contemplating getting one of these cases and was wondering if any of you guys had them and what you thought of them so I can get a good idea of which one to order. Thanks
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malicenfz said:
I'm contemplating getting one of these cases and was wondering if any of you guys had them and what you thought of them so I can get a good idea of which one to order. Thanks
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I've had both (Although I had the Commuter for my old LG Optimus One) and I currently have the Seidio Active (Without the kickstand) and the Seidio Active is much much better. The silicone and plastic is much higher quality and it doesn't lose it's shape like most Otterboxes too. The only upside with buying the Otterbox is that is comes with a screen protector (A pretty crappy one anyway) and that's about it. The Seidio case is much better.
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I've had both (Although I had the Commuter for my old LG Optimus One) and I currently have the Seidio Active (Without the kickstand) and the Seidio Active is much much better. The silicone and plastic is much higher quality and it doesn't lose it's shape like most Otterboxes too. The only upside with buying the Otterbox is that is comes with a screen protector (A pretty crappy one anyway) and that's about it. The Seidio case is much better.
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I already have the ZAGG screen protector installed so that wouldn't be a deal breaker if it didn't come with one but thanks for your input
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PhoenixBlitz said:
I've had both (Although I had the Commuter for my old LG Optimus One) and I currently have the Seidio Active (Without the kickstand) and the Seidio Active is much much better. The silicone and plastic is much higher quality and it doesn't lose it's shape like most Otterboxes too. The only upside with buying the Otterbox is that is comes with a screen protector (A pretty crappy one anyway) and that's about it. The Seidio case is much better.
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By the way does the case get a lot of lint on it and does it get stuck inside pockets and such that's my main concern lol
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The Seidio case picks up a little bit of lint, a LOT less than the Otterboxes do. Half the time for me it doesn't pick lint up but when it does it's barely noticeable and wipes off really easily. Can't same the same about the Otterbox though, I had a hell of a time with lint problems when I had one for my old phone.
malicenfz said:
I'm contemplating getting one of these cases and was wondering if any of you guys had them and what you thought of them so I can get a good idea of which one to order. Thanks
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Do yourself a favor and also check out the Trident Kraken(Excellent Video Review Here). It has an awesome kickstand, tons of accessories that can be bought(11 bucks for a windshield mount? DONE!) and you can take it out of the poly-carb box and use just the silicon sleeve when you don't need it. Plus from everything I read online, Trident offers far superior protection than SEIDO or Otterbox. And the rotatable belt clip is way better than a holster, to me anyway. Give it a look, love mine!
Also if you want slightly less protection(and thickness) consider the Trident Aegis.
Quit hatin' on the Commuter!
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Do yourself a favor and also check out the Trident Kraken(Excellent Video Review Here). It has an awesome kickstand, tons of accessories that can be bought(11 bucks for a windshield mount? DONE!) and you can take it out of the poly-carb box and use just the silicon sleeve when you don't need it. Plus from everything I read online, Trident offers far superior protection than SEIDO or Otterbox. And the rotatable belt clip is way better than a holster, to me anyway. Give it a look, love mine!
Also if you want slightly less protection(and thickness) consider the Trident Aegis.
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I'll check it out cause I sold some old college textbooks to Amazon and I have like $100 credit to but stuff off Amazon
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dralways said:
Quit hatin' on the Commuter!
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I loved the Commuter on the EVO 3D
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From one Devil Dog to another, Kraken AMS.
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From one Devil Dog to another, Kraken AMS.
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I'll check it out.
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Of course the Trident Kraken offers superior protection when compared to the Seidio Active and Otterbox Commuter but it also adds a lot more bulk to your phone. (If you're ok with that, then go for the Kraken! It is the most protective case out of the three!).
And I wasn't hating on the Commuter, I was just stating what I had encountered when I had one with my old phone.
I decided to go with the Seidio Active case with the kickstand. It should arrive tomorrow so I'll update you guys on how it is.
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Got the Seidio case in the mail today I love it but the only thing is that it doesn't have any opening for the 3 pin thing on the right side of the phone. I don't know if the Otterbox Commuter has an opening for it.
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Commuter doesn't have an opening for the pogo pins either. Very few have them open and the only ones I own that have such an opening are some tpu cases I have.
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Commuter doesn't have an opening for the pogo pins either. Very few have them open and the only ones I own that have such an opening are some tpu cases I have.
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Yeah I don't plan to use them anyways but so far this case is very good but we'll see how it survives a fall which hopefully never happens
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Kraken does not have them either, nor does any high-protection case I have seen.
Would have to say the seidio active is my choice. After i tested it the hard way, due to me being sleep deprived. I was working inside my car engine bay and take off the phone due to getting in the way at times. I just so happened to forget it was in their and then started to drive away to get a drink. I finally realized what happen then went searching for it the case was scratch to heck, but the phone was safe
^ Mother of Buddha :-\
I have what I'm told is a Commuter for sale.. $20 shipped 405-259-2797
I like the little groove on my case from where the kickstand is too makes it feel nice when you hold the phone.
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