Good protection case otterbox - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

I wanna get a otterbox case which would be good commuter or defender? Has anyone using these case? Are they lint magnet? Cause my incipio silicrylic is lint magnet.
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I have both and they're both great cases. I do feel a bit of a creak when I have the commuter case with the slim battery but not the extended. Its not really aa big deal. Honestly, they're both great cases and you can't go wring with neither. Personally I like the Defender better
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The Defender is built like a tank. I had a friend who used to demo it by throwing her phone across the store (iPhone) and it never got damaged.
There isn't really anything special about the Commuter. It's just a standard two piece but you pay for the Otterbox name. The Incipio double is nicer.

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Which otter box is the thinnest?

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

Great Cases

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?
chattguy said:
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
TheAtheistReverend said:
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?

Good Case for $15-20~ish

Hi everyone. I got my phone around 3 months ago and I've been sporting this $2.50 case I found online. It's good, but doesn't offer the protection I need. I'm looking for a better case that isn't too expensive. So far I'm considering these...
Trident Aegis
Seidio
Ballistic Look-Alike (http://www.ebay.com/itm/13065928243...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_3360wt_1185)
Otterbox Commuter if I can find one for cheap
Any recommendations? Thanks.
I had the actual ballistic case like that. It will protect it from falls but i work in construction and everyday i got home i had to take the phone out the case and clean them both bc the case gets dust inside to easy. Ive had seidios tridents ballistics and otterboxes for numerous phones. Ive pretty much come to realized the only case thats gonna offer full protection is one with a built in screen protector like a otterbox defender or ballistic hc. Others do offer good drop protection but they just let to much dust inside the phone
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The actual ballistic is a little out of my range, as is the defender :/. But I've heard the trident aegis is good at resisting dust.
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The Trident Aegis is a great case and offers great protection against drops and dust. You can find it on eBay for about $20 with shipping. You can't go wrong with the otterbox commuter but that's gonna cost you about $27 on eBay shipped. If cost is a big factor go with the Trident. You get more bang for your buck. Its a premium case at a great price.
I love my Trident but I ordered the otterbox commuter just because I'm an otterbox fanboy
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I just got that same exact case yesterday and its a steal! Feels great while holding phone and not cheap looking at all. I remember paying 35+ for a trident ageis case on my old mt4g and that is basically what this case is.
Also ordered couple screen protectors and the case does a good job of keeping protector snug so no dust gets in. I'm very impressed and I usually hate rocking my phone anything but naked lol
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Thanks everyone. I think I'm just going to buy the Aegis sometime tomorrow for like $19. Although I did find a good deal on the Ballistic (actual) on ebay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sprint-Epic...ccessories&hash=item1e6c4a978c#ht_1749wt_1344). Is Ballistic generally preferred over Aegis?
Case Mate Tough.
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bmoreboy02 said:
I had the actual ballistic case like that. It will protect it from falls but i work in construction and everyday i got home i had to take the phone out the case and clean them both bc the case gets dust inside to easy. Ive had seidios tridents ballistics and otterboxes for numerous phones. Ive pretty much come to realized the only case thats gonna offer full protection is one with a built in screen protector like a otterbox defender or ballistic hc. Others do offer good drop protection but they just let to much dust inside the phone
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Otterbox Defender is your friend if you work in construction, lad.
("And I'm not even Irish" --- says with an Irish accent, but I am a wee bit Irish )
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deedscreen said:
Otterbox Defender is your friend if you work in construction, lad.
("And I'm not even Irish" --- says with an Irish accent, but I am a wee bit Irish )
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I have the defender now
its the best otterbox ive ever owned. The outer layer dosent feel like the cheap stretchy rubber....its some kind of new material. It dosent stretch attract lynt or get the shiny oil slick look after a while
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iniz94 said:
Thanks everyone. I think I'm just going to buy the Aegis sometime tomorrow for like $19. Although I did find a good deal on the Ballistic (actual) on ebay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sprint-Epic...ccessories&hash=item1e6c4a978c#ht_1749wt_1344). Is Ballistic generally preferred over Aegis?
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The Ballistic is bulkier but offers a bit more protection in the corners. Check out this comparison, it helped me decide on Trident Aegis which I am very happy with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473021
http://www.thecellguru.com/Products/33477
Check this out
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I have a very good news for you.
You can get Seido cases for dirt cheap.
here is why.
Seido makes OEM ( store brand) cases for Bestbuy sold as platinum series.
The surface case. is best buy model call STC21SB. list as 34.99
but if you search 'STC21SB' on ebay, store liquidators are always getting rid of them under 10.
this method can be apply to any phone.. just search your phone in best buy, get the model number of Seido case, and get it on ebay.
I think last time i got one... 8.99 shipped including holster.
I'm using a thick tpu generic case I got on Amazon for 6 bucks it is amazing and looks alright to...... dropped my phone many times it saved it every time even threw it on to a tile floor as demonstration and it feels amazing in the hand cause it's textured
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seidio convert combo for 30 on amazon
so a surface case for every day, and the convert with clip for work, even comes with a screen protector
thinking about picking one up, any one have any thoughts about the convert combo?
http://www.amazon.com/Seidio-BD4-HK...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1334098919&sr=1-1
case
I have a black casemate. I liked it better than the otter boxes, easier to grip and feels more sturdy, IMO.
Looks like this one,
http://www.amazon.com/Case-Mate-CM0...38Q8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334131116&sr=8-1
I got the Seidio Active case a few months back and it's been through a lot of falls and it hasn't gotten a single scratch on the case or the phone. It even makes a nice solid thud when it hits the ground so I know it's absorbing the impact. I got it off of Amazon (not sure if you could get it cheaper).
Personally, I have the ballistics one I got for 17$ on Ebay and i'm satisfied.
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What case do you use?

I m on my third otterbox defender case (they send them to you by mail if you have problems). With all of them the outer rubber sleeve has stretched so that it no longer stays in the grooves.
So I am looking for a new case. I could use some suggestions.
Thanks.
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I've been using the OtterBox Commuter Series since I got the phone. No issues so far.
Urban Armor Gear. By far the best case for the GS3 if you are looking for protection without adding thickness to the phone. You can find about 1,250 posts regarding this case here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826668
shaker2k said:
I m on my third otterbox defender case (they send them to you by mail if you have problems). With all of them the outer rubber sleeve has stretched so that it no longer stays in the grooves.
So I am looking for a new case. I could use some suggestions.
Thanks.
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I'm on my second defender for the same reason. Commuter is the way to go.
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Seidio ACTIVE with kickstand
This Seidio case is the one I use. I've dropped it several times, and it has a few nicks and scuffs on it. Love it, though, as it is very durable, and seems to maintain its fit very well.
Also, the white/black case looks really nice with my white SGS3. :laugh:
I use an Aduro hardshell case with kickstand, it's awesome. I've dropped it plenty of times and not a scratch on it!
Do you use any cleaners on your Defender? I have run into problems with using plastic cleaners (even good ones like Plexus!) with some phone cases where it allows it to become too soft and stretches it.
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I've been using the OtterBox Commuter Series since I got the phone. No issues so far.
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Me too. I even somehow cracked the shell part and they sent me a new one. I haven't opened it yet.
Stretched out cases are a problem in the materials i think. I've saw it on my Captivate, Inspire, and now S3. But they keep replacing, so I'll keep using. I haven't really saw or heard of a sturdier case, short of the new Armor series.
i've always used case-mate's "tough case" on my galaxy phones. great protection while still remaining slim. also, otterbox has the new reflex case. i would recommend that one as well. slim and tough. you can find both on amazon for around $20. cheers
case-mate tough case: http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Cases/Case-Mate-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-Tough-Cases.asp
otterbox reflex: http://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S3-Reflex-Series/sam7-galaxy-s3,default,pd.html
Commuter in black, Commuter in white, and Spigen Ultra Thin Air...
Otterbox Defender. Since they replace it once it stretches out with no problems I will continue to use it.
My defender silicon case has stretched out before. I simply placed in boiling water (OFF THE BURNER) for exactly thirty seconds. Remove it with tongs and quickly, yet gently dry it off. Mold it to the plastic case and place it in the fridge to cool.
Perform at your own risk. Your experience may vary.
I use the Urban Armor Gear. It is the best case IMO. I had the Otterbox Commuter, and the CaseMate Pop! Nothing beats the Urban Armor Gear. I love how it makes the phone square and flat and not curved. And idk why, but it makes my screen look bigger. It looks huge and bulky in the product photos but it's really thin.
I'm using a Trident Kraken. I love it more than my Defender.
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im using this http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-TPU-C...261814?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item460c7d7ef6
bought the case alone a while back when it was only 2 dollars
Zoogue black om white gs3 along with seidio holster
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Currently running a black Incipio silicrylic. Yesterday I purchased a black UAG based on the reviews of it and it should be here tomorrow.
I use a Seidio Surface case and love it. It's a hard shell, but not so thick that it can't be used in some docks. Soft-touch coating so it's easy to grip. And it has cutouts around the buttons (I like using the actual buttons on the phone, not the crappy ones that most cases include). The only downside is it's TOUGH to get off if you don't know the trick (apparently, I can't vouch for that since I STILL can't do it easily).
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-surface-case-black-p/csr3ssgs3-bk.htm
I have the defender as well. I also notice the rubber stretching a little bit. Once it gets a little more noticeable I will ask otterbox to replace it. They have great customer service. I experienced this with the galaxy nexus defender case as well. They sent me 3 replacements before I gave up and settled with the commuter for the nexus.
So long as they continue to send replacements, I'll continue to take advantage of it. Personal opinion they should really make the rubber last longer. My defender for my captivate lasted almost two years before I replaced the phone. The case still fits perfect to this day. Something happened within the last few years with otterboxs rubber casing for the defender. Whatever they have changed since the captivate has not worked out very well.
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In addition, if I were to try a different case, it would be the pure gear dual tek case. I've read good things about it!
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Otterbox commuter with a brand new one at work still in box. My 2 year old child has chucked my phone over and over without any damage. Otterbox for life!

Help with case

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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