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Ballistic HC Series Case - Competitor to Otterbox

Since Otterbox still has the "Coming Soon" sign for their HTC EVO cases, I decided to check out their Facebook page to see if they had any information.
One of the people who is a friend with Otterbox, posted a link to a company that sells rugged-type cases comparable to...well..Otterbox - http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/htc-evo-ballistic-hc-series-case
What do you all think?

Seriously, what's taking otterbox so long? Doesn't look like I care anymore since that ballistic case looks pretty damn sexy! Also looks really really safe for my baby.
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I don't know what the holdup is with Otterbox. People have been posting on their wall, asking when they are going to release any of the 3 cases for the EVO. All Otterbox has to say is a general, "they are being produced..." response

Been watching the youtube videos on this, and I'm pretty impressed. I have a sedio active, which makes the phone a bit bigger...hmm

that's a huge *****!
Yea whats up with damn otterbox. They already have a case out for iphone 4 and it came out after the evo. wtf!

damnnit,,just got my rugged in yessterday...fml

that's badass man, I'd get one

Signed up for the waiting list XD
Hot stuff.

so you tell us that one company is taking too long and link us to another company that also has "coming soon"?

In my original post, I put that this company sells cases like Otterbox. I never said that they were being produced and sold yet. Like a lot of other people, I am just getting tired of waiting on Otterbox. All I did was present another choice or option
At least this company has a picture of the product, on their website. Otterbox doesn't have [email protected]

otter box case

Anybody have any idea when the otter box case is going to become available?

OtterBox for Motorola Xoom
This NEW product is coming soon!
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SKU: MOT2-XOOM1-20-E4OTR_A
Availability: Coming Soon
Slick and innovative, the MOTOROLA XOOM tablet sports a wide array of great features. The OtterBox Defender Series for MOTOROLA XOOM has everything you need to feel safe while taking full advantage your new investment. A high quality polycarbonate shell snaps around your tablet, while an impact absorbing silicone skin wraps around the outside of the shell to complete the case. The removable shield includes a pop up stand that has two angles great for typing or viewing videos. These all add up to rugged protection that keeps your XOOM safe from harm no matter where you use it.

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Thanks for the reply but i had signed up for notification off the site for when the product comes out but i posted this thread because on amazon the case is already being sold so i wanted to make sure i wasnt missing anything.

stlsaint said:
Thanks for the reply but i had signed up for notification off the site for when the product comes out but i posted this thread because on amazon the case is already being sold so i wanted to make sure i wasnt missing anything.
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While it is listed on Amazon it's from a third party seller and availability is listed at 3 to 5 weeks.
I'm waiting for it too

i heard it will start shipping between may 4th to the 6th. Am waiting to get my hands on one as well. Am not happy with the current price point. Especially the amazon price. I have seen others online with way less. Maybe the price will balance out once it is release. But it's a good investment, considering the device it is for. That's less then a best buy insurance for a year. So i won't mine buying one at that price if it stays that way.

The tech specs show the case as .84" but I think that is without the stand. Anyone hear how thick the combination of case and stand will be?
Looks like this case is for folks with hard wear situations only. No sure how appropriate it will be for normal use. Thoughts?

i do believe it's on the thick side. as most of the outterbox cases are. they sometime makes lighter version. but i mean for what i spend on this baby, i'll want to get the best jacket for her. it will keep her safe from everything, weather to falls. even the dog. lol

MobileCityOnline.com is taking preorders at 69.99 and have a in stock date of 05/06 listed. Think I'll pass on the rooCASE now that I know when the otterbox will ship.
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Otterbox Commuter for Galaxy S2 RELEASED.

You read that right. The Otterbox Commuter series case has been announced for the Galaxy s2. http://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Gal...es-Case/SAM4-I9100-20-E4OTR_A,default,pd.html
OTTERBOX RELEASED! ORDER NOW
Just placed my order at otterbox.com
Found two coupons that I applied:
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My total was : $31.45
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sweet, nice case

I'd buy this!

Anyone thinking of "case mate tough" as well?

I'll probably pick one up to replace my case mate. The bottom and top edges on the case mate annoy me.

mattism78 said:
I'll probably pick one up to replace my case mate. The bottom and top edges on the case mate annoy me.
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same here. but I think the commuter also has this behavior (based on my acquaintance with the defender and commuter line from my iP4 and SGS)

Excellent! Thx for letting us know, OP. I'll be getting this case as well.

Yea, I was about to pull the trigger on getting the case-mate. But you cant compare that quality to Otterbox. They are the best.

c'mon release fast!!

I've actually spoken with Customer Service and a product manager over at Otterbox. They said they know for sure it will release this summer. They also said that normally after a product hits their site, they see a 4-6 week delay until the product is actually sold to the public. I remember back when the iPhone 4 cases were to be releases, it was about a 6 week or so delay. They just want to make sure they have enough stock for the first wave and that they don't run out and cause big back orders as it will be hard to catch up. Most importantly, they have other cases to supply as well and I am pretty sure they order from one or two factories in china as all of the cases are shipped from there. So they can only make some many cases at a time. Please be patient... I know that I myself cannot wait. Dont get a case-mate. It wont compare to otterbox.

are otterbox cases generally easy to remove?

Yes, no problem getting them on and off. My other half has a commuter on her Blackberry and I had a defender for mine a few years back
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The way I see it is that their defender series cases are a bit of a pain to put on and remove but for commuter series, once you understand that they wont break it takes seconds to remove and if it ever cracks even due to a drop, otterbox will replace them for free which is why they rock
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any eta as to when these would be out.
The websites quote of pre-ordering, I guess none of them have it as of now.

darkodin14 said:
The way I see it is that their defender series cases are a bit of a pain to put on and remove but for commuter series, once you understand that they wont break it takes seconds to remove and if it ever cracks even due to a drop, otterbox will replace them for free which is why they rock
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interesting that replacemente stuff, i maybe get one these after all

Yea...
niketshah11 said:
any eta as to when these would be out.
The websites quote of pre-ordering, I guess none of them have it as of now.
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Yea.. If you read my previous post, I said that i spoke with Customer service and a product manager over at otterbox and they said it will launch sometime soon this summer. No specific date but my money is on Mid July or so.

Looks like they are released and placed my order at a website eastwestenterprsiesllc
I tried chatting with their support and they confirmed the availability.

jacksam2010 said:
Looks like they are released and placed my order at a website eastwestenterprsiesllc
I tried chatting with their support and they confirmed the availability.
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PM me a link please. I cant seem to find the item on their site.

Interested to know what these are like as people seem to think they are great... Looking forward to some pics and views from the first owner on here...
My top choice at the moment is the Neo Hybrid, but still have a few weeks until I get my SGS2 so time to be convinced otherwise...

CaspaTheGhost said:
Interested to know what these are like as people seem to think they are great... Looking forward to some pics and views from the first owner on here...
My top choice at the moment is the Neo Hybrid, but still have a few weeks until I get my SGS2 so time to be convinced otherwise...
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Neo Hybrid and otter box cases are two different beasts entirely.
Neo Hybrid is mainly for looks and very minor protection, overall build quality is very light and not very sturdy. The Otterbox cases are designed to be rugged and able to easily take drops and bums with no damage what so ever.
Using Neo Hybrid myself and yes I think it looks great but offers very little protection and quite worried if I actually dropped it that both case and phone would have a good chance of breaking.

Otterbox for T989

Hello everyone.
I've been looking at cases and know there are alternatives, but having owned an Otterbox, its the only one I choose to use for a smartphone.
There is no case made at present for the T989 BUT I spoke with a rep today and he was more than happy to add my request to the production database. He said "We make cases for everyother variant so I don't know why we wouldn't make one for this one, but the dimensions are a bit different from the skyrocket so that won't work" etc.
There was absolutly zero wait time to talk to someone, so if you've been wanting an Otterbox case for our T989 I implore you to give Otterbox a call at 855-688-7269 and at the prompt select technical questions and add your suggestion to show that customers are interested and they need to get the ball rolling already for our version!
EDIT: Perhaps this would be better suited in accessories? I dunno.

who_ohw said:
Hello everyone.
I've been looking at cases and know there are alternatives, but having owned an Otterbox, its the only one I choose to use for a smartphone.
There is no case made at present for the T989 BUT I spoke with a rep today and he was more than happy to add my request to the production database. He said "We make cases for everyother variant so I don't know why we wouldn't make one for this one, but the dimensions are a bit different from the skyrocket so that won't work" etc.
There was absolutly zero wait time to talk to someone, so if you've been wanting an Otterbox case for our T989 I implore you to give Otterbox a call at 855-688-7269 and at the prompt select technical questions and add your suggestion to show that customers are interested and they need to get the ball rolling already for our version!
EDIT: Perhaps this would be better suited in accessories? I dunno.
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The SEIDO case is very comparable to the Otterbox commuter series. Went from BB Bold 9780 to the T989 and am happy with the SEIDO.

I have also being waiting for an otterbox case for this device. Otterbox cases saved my previous iphones from several falls and other accidents.
I will have to look into the SEIDO cases. I've never heard of them.

who_ohw said:
Hello everyone.
I've been looking at cases and know there are alternatives, but having owned an Otterbox, its the only one I choose to use for a smartphone.
There is no case made at present for the T989 BUT I spoke with a rep today and he was more than happy to add my request to the production database. He said "We make cases for everyother variant so I don't know why we wouldn't make one for this one, but the dimensions are a bit different from the skyrocket so that won't work" etc.
There was absolutly zero wait time to talk to someone, so if you've been wanting an Otterbox case for our T989 I implore you to give Otterbox a call at 855-688-7269 and at the prompt select technical questions and add your suggestion to show that customers are interested and they need to get the ball rolling already for our version!
EDIT: Perhaps this would be better suited in accessories? I dunno.
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May consider Ballistic or Trident Aegis. I ordered both and end up keeping Ballistic. I felt the extra thick corners on the Ballistic made a better protection if dropped.

smokeey69 said:
The SEIDO case is very comparable to the Otterbox commuter series. Went from BB Bold 9780 to the T989 and am happy with the SEIDO.
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I also got the SEIDIO case with the holster. Being a mechanic I needed something very sturdy. I have used it about 4 months now and am very happy with it.

smokeey69 said:
The SEIDO case is very comparable to the Otterbox commuter series. Went from BB Bold 9780 to the T989 and am happy with the SEIDO.
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Thank you for the response. As per your advice, I took a look at the Seido active case. I can see some places where my Otterbox was superior, namely in integrated plugs for all the connectors AKA ways for water to ingress into the system. See image below!
Moisture ingress is my MAIN concern. I've dropped my Otterboxed blackberry into a locomotive engines oil/coolant pit and it survived no problem.

kisoon said:
May consider Ballistic or Trident Aegis. I ordered both and end up keeping Ballistic. I felt the extra thick corners on the Ballistic made a better protection if dropped.
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The Aegis has piqued my interest, thanks!
However, I did notice that the 'dust cover' for the mini-usb whatchamacallit doesn't actually INSERT into the plug like an otterbox's would.. it could do until then.

who_ohw said:
EDIT: Perhaps this would be better suited in accessories? I dunno.
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Yes, definitely.
Thread moved.

I have the sedieo and have dropped it numerous times without a single scratch.

Dropped mine a couple times. I was more worried about having it sitting on my toolbox and dropping a wrench on it but with the seidio active and holster combo my worries are gone.
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Like I said, more worried about moisture ingress and the otterbox is just sleeker and doesn't increase the size as much.

i have the ballic case cant even try otterbox cant find the one for t989 dont like how its 2 parts botton rubber moves alot

I highly recommend this case: TPU Rubber Skin Case for T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989, Black S Shape (it is made by EFORCITY and can be found on Newegg... I'm too new here to post links: sorry)
I can safely say that it is BY FAR the best case for its price. The TPU rubber gives it great rigidity over any silicone case, and it doesn't add any additional weight compared to some of the snap-on cases. The profile is really thin, and I really like the grips on the side of the phone. I have dropped my phone several times, once going down a mountain bike trail at 20+mph... my phone shows no scratches or signs of wear... enough said

Trident cases are really good too
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The skyrocket has the otter box defender series shouldn't it work for the 989
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speaker hole in the case is on the wrong side for our phone

Check out the reiko case it looks pretty durable and cheap off amazon I ordered one for ten bucks including shipping
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Hmm, intruiging. I had an Otterbox case for my Vibrant and I really liked it. Well thought out and it was especially nice to have easily slide in and out of pockets.
Anyway, I thought I might share what I just bought: http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Samsung...ccessories&hash=item416695ab2f#ht_2241wt_1396 It appears to me to be a bit more of an 'off-brand' (and by that, I mean it is not a 'name-brand' by any stretch of the imagination) but it was a decent price-I paid $6.49 USD.
I do not mean to disrespect your "Otterbox" specific thread, merely throwing out an alternative that others may find useful. Credit due where its due, XDA user Synergery52 has a great little review and very helpful photos here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1647832 (In case anyone hasn't already seen it.)

who_ohw said:
Like I said, more worried about moisture ingress and the otterbox is just sleeker and doesn't increase the size as much.
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Who hasthe best price on these online?

No one does they don't make one for the herc try rieke I got one its pretty good so far ten bux on amazon
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Petition for Otterbox cases

If anyone is interested in signing a petition for Otterbox to make cases for 1+1 here it is:
http://www.change.org/p/otterbox-create-cases-for-oneplus-one
This is a great way to get together all 1+1 owners that would like to have accessories made by Otterbox for their phones. Chances are slim but it costs nothing.
Spread the word around your fellow 1+1 owners about this petition. The more the merrier
Edit: Forgot to mention that this is not my petition. OP can be found here:
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/petition-to-make-otterbox-cases-for-the-opo-sign-here.118791/

bump!
Petition signed...
"Everyone should have an otterbox for their phone! Especially Oneplus One owners cause our phone is code named Bacon and people will be less likely to try and eat our phones if it has an otterbox on it!"
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It's a shame only over 500,000 have been sold... Other wise it might be easier to get people to sign the petition.
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It looks like there is no love for Otterbox cases here. Such a shame that as great as 1+1 is it won't have waterproof case.

Well I think the reason why is Otterbox is not a best in class product anymore. Many competitors have creeped out of the woodwork and stole their thunder. I think for most, Otterbox is way overkill, and this phone is already very large. Phones just don't need nearly as much protection as what the Defender provides, unless you are a construction worker or base jumper. Spending $50 to protect a device sold for $350? Too expensive. Id rather spend $10 and have a thinner profile, but some may disagree.
I'd put our Ultra case up against any of Otterboxs cases for drops under 4 feet, which is about the highest anyone would reasonably drop them anyways. They arent waterproof, but how important is that feature really? It's the phones that should be designed to be waterproof, not cases. Most people are not going to want a built in screen protector on their case. They look bad, and stuff gets trapped under them.
I can guarantee 100% Otterbox will not release a case for the OnePlus phones until you see OnePlus sold in USA retail stores. That is their bread and butter, brick and mortar.

Wish we could get the life proof cases.
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tr1gg3r.man said:
Wish we could get the life proof cases.
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I too prefer them over Otterbox. I tried to contact them over Twitter but so far no answer. So we have to stick together in Otterbox petition. My opinion is that 100k is impossible to reach but hope dies last.
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Otterbox is still on of few that makes waterproof cases. I think that for Android phones there are only Lifeproof and one more that I can't recall. There are people that need waterproof/dust proof case, including myself. I have S5 with Preserver series case. I upgraded it from S3 with OB Armor series case and I have to say that S5 with preserver is easier to handle with one hand. I've also had Lifeproof for my S3 and it was the best of them but it is not so easy to take the phone out of the case. So 1+1 with waterproof case with small profile like Lifeproof would still be usable, with OB Preserver maybe a little harder to operate.

D00ky said:
I too prefer them over Otterbox. I tried to contact them over Twitter but so far no answer. So we have to stick together in Otterbox petition. My opinion is that 100k is impossible to reach but hope dies last.
@OneStepAhead
Otterbox is still on of few that makes waterproof cases. I think that for Android phones there are only Lifeproof and one more that I can't recall. There are people that need waterproof/dust proof case, including myself. I have S5 with Preserver series case. I upgraded it from S3 with OB Armor series case and I have to say that S5 with preserver is easier to handle with one hand. I've also had Lifeproof for my S3 and it was the best of them but it is not so easy to take the phone out of the case. So 1+1 with waterproof case with small profile like Lifeproof would still be usable, with OB Preserver maybe a little harder to operate.
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Yeah I actually emailed life proof the other day...
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tr1gg3r.man said:
Yeah I actually emailed life proof the other day...
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Let me know if you get any answer. I would like to know what sales prediction would make them going into production. That 100k from Otterbox is unreachable. This one from RhinoShield is more down to earth limit.

D00ky said:
Let me know if you get any answer. I would like to know what sales prediction would make them going into production. That 100k from Otterbox is unreachable. This one from RhinoShield more down to earth limit.
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Reply from LifeProof customer service:
Thank you for getting in touch with us. I'm definitely going to forward this off to our development team so they can see the demand for more Android cases. The best way to find out about new cases we are going to be putting on the market is to sign up for our news letter. If you would like to sign up for that, you can do so on our website. If you have any further questions, please feel free to let us know, we would be more than happy to get you taken care of. Thank you again!
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