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GSII Rugged Case?

I am looking for a rugged case for my GSII. I recently got the otterbox commuter case. I love otterbox but was a little disappointed when they did not release the defender case for the device. Has anyone run across a rugged case for the GSII? I tried the Case-mate tough case but honestly feel like the otterbox commuter has better protection. Thanks in advance for any leads!
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I heard somewhere that they are bringing out the defender case soon. This seems to be ok I guess.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/case-mate-tough-case-samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100-black-p29478.htm

i dont know if i am to late to help or not
i have had the same problem and i think i have found one that will do what i want and maybe what you want from what i have researched about it .. here is the link for a nice cast for the GS II hope you find this helpful ...
pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_10000000_11001206&products_id=33047

erazer007 said:
I heard somewhere that they are bringing out the defender case soon. This seems to be ok I guess.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/case-mate-tough-case-samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100-black-p29478.htm
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i use this one... pretty good case!

I got the casemate tough case. Seems good to me.

There are a couple threads on this already. I just posted replies to two of them regarding the same question.
My answer was metal case. find taurus / sweet armor / akiba slider for galaxy s2.
If you're looking to protect the back as well perhaps the two layer plastic cases may work? or frosted matte TPU/silicon cases are pretty good too as they are very form fitting (no gaps like old silicon case)

Using the casemate tough now for one month. On-screen i got the martin fields protectors.
Case gets 10/10 stars for my purposes. Phones been dropped couple of times now without damage!
Can strongly recommend the casemate tough!
greets

You could try OTTERBOX, and have a look to this thread and ask your qustion ;-)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274045

Alternative Otterbox Suggestions

I have had the Otterbox defender on since day one. And it protects great. Today i took it off to swap my battery and remembered how great this phone looks without it. But I'm not one to go unprotected.
I'm looking for suggestions on other cases. Something that protects but necessarily the bulk of the Otterbox. I work a office job so rugged case isn't too necessary.
Must be compatible with the extended battery.
I was looking at the SGP Neo hybrid cases but they say coming soon on the website.
Please share your suggestions. Thanks guys.
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Hey, i have the commuter case on for a few days now and i love it. It adds just enough bulk and size to the phone to make is sit and feel perfect in my hand. But everyones hands are different so not all will think its great. I did however order the Neo Hybrid case in Reventon yellow and should have it tomorrow or saturday and ill let you know how it is and feels along with some pics, and possibly a small review.
But so far i LOVE the commuter case. should take a look at it. i wrote up a review but i have to do a few more posts before xda lets me post it lol

I have the Otterbox Defender as well and am surprised at how much I like it... Typically like nothing on my phones but gotta have protection on this beauty...
Just got an Incipio Silicrylic in the mail to try... Definitely less bulk than the Otterbox... You can actually see some of the sexy lines of the Nexus with this case.... The Incipio provides some protection, as it does have at least some hard plastic to it, but not anything close to the Otterbox.. Not sure that my GNex would survive a fall on a hard surface in the Incipio....
Problem with the Incipio is that it will not fit in the Otterbox holster or the Verizon holster that I already have, so probably will go back to the OB Defender...
Anybody interested in making me an offer on a brand new Incipio or Verizon Case & Holder I will listen....

One reason for my Otterbox purchase was the holster. But i have never used it. It's too big to have clipped on my side.
I know no case will protect like the defender but im good with my phones to get a scaled down case. I thought about the commuter but not sure how much size difference there is.
What price you looking at for your incipio?
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highflyin128 said:
One reason for my Otterbox purchase was the holster. But i have never used it. It's too big to have clipped on my side.
I know no case will protect like the defender but im good with my phones to get a scaled down case. I thought about the commuter but not sure how much size difference there is.
What price you looking at for your incipio?
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Here's a link to one on Amazon...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00634HFEQ/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
I ordered mine last weekend and recieved today... Paid $24....now available for $13 so probably your best bet if interested...

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Here's a link to one on Amazon...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00634HFEQ/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
I ordered mine last weekend and recieved today... Paid $24....now available for $13 so probably your best bet if interested...
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I watched a review and it said with the extended battery the plastic outer shell just fit tightly against the silicone as it does at the top. Did you notice this?
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Fit tight w/extended battery in, but not a problem in my opinion... I would bet it might even loosen up a bit over time...
I like the Incipio's look and feel... Much smaller size than OB, but have to have a holster to carry my GNex..

It doesn't have quite the amount of protection (ie not waterproof) like the defender but soon Ballistic will release their case for the Galaxy Nexus. I have a Galaxy Nexus on the way and will be giving my Nexus S to my wife. My wife is like a phone's worst nightmare. She seems to always be dropping them and my two kids are both under 3 and the oldest loves to snatch our phones. I got the Ballistic case for the Nexus S for her and after putting it on yesterday I'm a believer. I already have it covered completely by Ghost Armor skin, and with the Ballistic case it's just very well protected. The bumpers on the corners are amazing and so is the fit and finish. Makes the phone pretty bulky (not as much as the defender) but it makes the phone much nicer to hold and type on. I would recommend it for the Galaxy Nexus. I have a TPU case on order but will pick up the Galaxy Nexus version Ballistic case too once it is released.

k20igor said:
Hey, i have the commuter case on for a few days now and i love it. It adds just enough bulk and size to the phone to make is sit and feel perfect in my hand. But everyones hands are different so not all will think its great. I did however order the Neo Hybrid case in Reventon yellow and should have it tomorrow or saturday and ill let you know how it is and feels along with some pics, and possibly a small review.
But so far i LOVE the commuter case. should take a look at it. i wrote up a review but i have to do a few more posts before xda lets me post it lol
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Do you have any quick impressions/pics of the Neo Hybrid? It'll be interesting to see how well it fits the LTE GNex since it was designed for the GSM non-extended battery GNex.

I have the Incipio Silicrylic (aka Double Cover, VZW repackaged). It's a nice case and it fits well on the phone. It doesn't add too much bulk. I like that the hard cover goes around the corners, unlike the Otterbox Commuter. Cutouts for the phone are nice. No need to mess around with clumsy flaps. And the buttons work well under the silicone cover. Great case for less. I got mine at the Verizon store for $20 +tax after a discount. I don't use a holster, but I am looking into getting an XO Skin.
Another alternative that I was initially looking at was the Seidio Surface Combo. It's a hard soft-touch case with a holster, if you need the holster. They also sell it without.

Trident Aegis, Casemate Tough or Incipio Silicrylic?

Hi everyone. I'm currently looking to buy a new case and I'm interested in one of the following:
- Trident Aegis
- Casemate Tough
- Incipio Silicrylic
I honestly don't know which one to buy. I use a GSM Nexus with the 2000mah battery. Can anyone give me some suggestions or opinions on these cases?

Anyone?
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Never used the Aegis on my nexus just the kraken case but I like how the silicon is thicker then most others and the poly carbonate also seems stronger/more supportive. just go into a store and try them on your phone and see how you like them.

I'm using the Aegis now and love it. It was either this or the otterbox commuter. What sealed the deal for me was the included screen protector. The trident aegis includes a full size protector, where as the otter box gives you one that only covers a portion of the screen. Not sure why they did that, but they lost a sale with me. Not regretting the Aegis purchase one bit.
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Anyone?
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jrodsep said:
Hi everyone. I'm currently looking to buy a new case and I'm interested in one of the following:
- Trident Aegis
- Casemate Tough
- Incipio Silicrylic
I honestly don't know which one to buy. I use a GSM Nexus with the 2000mah battery. Can anyone give me some suggestions or opinions on these cases?
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None of those. I recommend the Case-mate POP case. It fits very well with the extended battery cover and it's fairly easy to put on and take off. You can probably find the white ones at Sprint stores. It was the first case I bought and I haven't even bothered looking around for another...and I usually buy many cases.

live4nyy said:
None of those. I recommend the Case-mate POP case. It fits very well with the extended battery cover and it's fairly easy to put on and take off. You can probably find the white ones at Sprint stores. It was the first case I bought and I haven't even bothered looking around for another...and I usually buy many cases.
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Actually I forgot to mention that I currently use the pop case and I like it a lot but as you mentioned I also buy a lot of cases and those three caught my attention.
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I would not recommend the Silicrylic. The silicone layer of the case is WAY too flimsy. When I swipe from left to right and hit the side of the case, the silicone moves because its so flimsy. The case I got also didn't really fit correctly. The top layer was curved so it there was space between the two layers.

Trident kraken
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The Ballistic case looks pretty good too, I'd look into that. I personally use the Trident Kraken; though I understand many will not like it for it's thickness.

jrodsep said:
Actually I forgot to mention that I currently use the pop case and I like it a lot but as you mentioned I also buy a lot of cases and those three caught my attention.
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I know how you feel. Sometimes you just have to try another case.
But I have checked out a bunch of video reviews for other cases and I have seen that the ones that have 2 parts, like the ones you mention, usually don't fit the phone as well when it has the extended battery installed. I guess it's the nature of the design. That would probably apply to the Ballistic as well, same concept.
If I had to choose between the three, I would go with the Aegis as that's the only one I have seen that fits the extended battery well enough.
One thing I have found that helps is to look at cases that were designed for the Verizon/Sprint versions of the Galaxy Nexus as they are already thicker so should fit the GSM model w/ ext. battery better.
Ultimately, the decision is yours but that's just my 2 cents. Good luck.

A little ingenuity can go a long way. Check out the little mod I did to my sylcrilic case.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1645896
I do agree that the sides are extremely flimsy. But is fits great with the extended battery. I have the Verizon gnex with extended battery
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justin94 said:
A little ingenuity can go a long way. Check out the little mod I did to my sylcrilic case.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1645896
I do agree that the sides are extremely flimsy. But is fits great with the extended battery. I have the Verizon gnex with extended battery
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That's definitely an interesting mod, but I feel it only fits with the extended battery cover because all that silicone was cut out.
Question though, where can you get that carbon fiber adhesive? Is there anywhere "in-store" that it can be purchased? I would like to check out the "texture" before buying.

Probably. I ordered 6ft roll off Amazon for $30. And it is the legit 3m vinyl. Its super slippery. I tried it on my battery cover and it led to many close calls. But then I put the cut to fit zagg invisible shield over that and it is awesome.
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Otterbox Commuter & Seidio Active Holster: Perfect Fit-PICS ADDED 07/25

My buddy and I bought several different cases to compare. We both agree that the Otterbox Commuter case is our favorite so far for it's solid feel, and the Seidio Active holster fits it, screen facing in, like they were made for each other. I ordered my holster as soon as I tried his with my Otterbox. Great coverage for throwing in a work bag and going. Take care all.

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he Otterbox Commuter case is our favorite so far for it's solid feel, and the Seidio Active holster fits it, screen facing in, like they were made for each other. I ordered my holster as soon as I tried his with my Otterbox. Great coverage for throwing in a work bag and going. Take care all.
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How bout some pics

I'll post some pics first thing in the morning... Taking the pictures of my friend's case and holster tonight at work.

jmhpwdr said:
I'll post some pics first thing in the morning... Taking the pictures of my friend's case and holster tonight at work.
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Were did you get the defender case from?

Well, I can't post links yet for the photos (I have to have 10 posts before I can post links), and I have to wait five minutes between posts (also as a newbie)...so I can't even speed up the process. Sorry, I did take the pics for you yesterday.
As for your question regarding the Defender case, this thread involves the use of the Commuter case and the Seidio Active holster. I did however pre-order the Defender case from J&R Online, but it hasn't shipped yet. I've seen a ton of places offering the Defender online though.

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Were did you get the defender case from?
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I went to Best Buy last week right after I received my GSIII and they had some Otterbox Defender cases there. I was looking for and purchased the last Commuter case that day.

Pictures please.
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Liestman said:
Pictures please.
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This ^

Hey folks, I took a few pics of the GSIII Commuter Otterbox. I had to use my Droid Incredible as my camera excuse the quality. I'm the type of person who takes his case off once he gets home so the Otterbox offers great protection however for daily removal it is a bit cumbersome.

Let me know if you need different pics. I'll use my GSIII to take those if need be. Here's a few more:

Here are the pics I promised. Sorry for the delay. I took these pics using my S3, with both auto-flash and no flash, inside of an office. Not the greatest pics in the world, but I tried to get all of the angles of the holster/case fit. Also, this is the Otterbox Commuter case, not the Defender. I have been using this combo for a week now, and I don't have a single complaint yet. Great protection and fit. Since you asked though, I did pre-order the Otterbox Defender case as well from J&R Online. Enjoy.

Silly idea, but why not use a Seidio Active case with a Seidio Active holster?

To answer your question, I personally do not like the Seidio Active case compared one-on-one to the Otterbox Commuter case. This holster gives me a great option for a case that doesn't have an OEM holster option. Why box yourself in with a case and/or a holster you don't prefer just so you can have the same name brand on each accessory?

I have had both the commuter with an hd invisishield and now the defender... I like the durability of the defender but I don't like that I tend to get dust stuck between the screen cover and the phones screen...really bugs me... I may be going back to the commuter
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I haven't gotten my Defender in the mail yet, but I'm interested to see the difference. Nothing wrong with trying out different products to find what works for you. I keep my phones for 1.5-2 years so finding the right protection is worth it to me.

How much thickness was added to to it when u put the commuter on? In the pics it still looks pretty sleek. I just ordered the commuter in green and black a few days ago.
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I don't feel like the Commuter adds any unneeded bulk. It feels very solid, and the rubber portion does not move and is not flimsy, which I feel the Seidio Active case is. You can just peel the rubber back with your fingertips on those type of cases. The Seidio holster however feels really solid, and when used together there is absolutely no wiggle room or movement. I do have an open mind and look forward to seeing many more cases and options, but I am loving this combo for now.

Commuter added a bit more and the defender slightly more but the phone is skinny as it is and I was using a thunderbolt with an extended battery in a molded gel case before so even in a defender this still feels slim to me lol
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Picked up a Seidio Active holster today for my commuter and I must say it is a great combo.
Thanks OP
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I'm glad you like it. I just got my Defender in the mail today, but I don't think I'm going to like it as much as the Commuter/Active Holster combo. Just a nice solid option.

Most durable one case?

I am looking for a tough case for my htc one. yes i understand its a beautiful phone and not dropping it or beating on it is a better option but my job can occasionally be really tough on my devices. I was never a fan of otter boxes but it seems to be the only option unless anyone else knows of a nice tough case.

spiderjerusalem said:
I am looking for a tough case for my htc one. yes i understand its a beautiful phone and not dropping it or beating on it is a better option but my job can occasionally be really tough on my devices. I was never a fan of otter boxes but it seems to be the only option unless anyone else knows of a nice tough case.
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Case-Mate was my best friend when I had my S2. Otherwise, the otterbox commuter is pretty good too (i've already dropped my H1 and nothing happened )
Otherwise, UAG: http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/collections/htc-one/products/navigator-1
I dont have any experience with it so...check out the other thread.

I think most people are just going to point to Otterbox Defender/Commuter, or Urban Armour Gear

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I am looking for a tough case for my htc one. yes i understand its a beautiful phone and not dropping it or beating on it is a better option but my job can occasionally be really tough on my devices. I was never a fan of otter boxes but it seems to be the only option unless anyone else knows of a nice tough case.
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I have the Otterbox defender. It seems to be really tough, and is convenient to use. It is very hard to remove the phone once you snap it closed, and I recommend a screen protector on the phone itself, because the one built into the Defender has some room at the bottom that can let dust in.
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spiderjerusalem said:
I am looking for a tough case for my htc one. yes i understand its a beautiful phone and not dropping it or beating on it is a better option but my job can occasionally be really tough on my devices. I was never a fan of otter boxes but it seems to be the only option unless anyone else knows of a nice tough case.
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Trident Case makes a nice case for the One that is similar to the commuter series of the Otterbox. Also Ballistic is coming out with a few cases for the One. Their cases will compare to the defender and commuter series for the Otterbox.

Otterbox would be the way to go, have the commuter and it's slimmer than the defender but still lots of protection

I think I might get the commuter, the urban armor gear looks cool but i need a case soon and not sure when I can get one of those. thanks for the suggestions. The comuter case doesn't block the ir blaster does it?

Gordo96 said:
Trident Case makes a nice case for the One that is similar to the commuter series of the Otterbox. Also Ballistic is coming out with a few cases for the One. Their cases will compare to the defender and commuter series for the Otterbox.
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Amazon also has the trident kraken series (their comparable case to the Otterbox Defender), slated to ship in 2-4 weeks. In addition to that, Seidio has their ultra heavy duty Convert series for the Htc One.
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I purchased the commuter and I'm satisfied because it's not as bulky as the defender.I paid 30 dollars flat when I went to a sprint store and just asked for a discount lol
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Trident
Otterbox
Casemate
Urban Armour Gear
These, all been said, seem to be the top tier for protection. I had a Casemate on my SNS and I've dropped it plenty with no issues. But, I have a Otterbox commuter on order for my One.

Actually, I forgot a really good one. It is from Tough-As-Nuts. I had one for a phone some years ago. The leather is really strong, and the phone form-fits to the pouch. It is a bit pricy. I have not tried this for the HTC one, but it is a great design and affords excellent protection.
http://tuff-as-nuts.com/HTC-One-belt-case.aspx

I bought a casemate case today but wondering if I should get the Otterbox Commuter as well or not?

On the case of Otterbox vs Trident choose Otterbox. Trident looks sexier but Otterbox has the best/easiest warranty I have ever dealt with.

I currently have the casemate tough case and I like it a lot. Only downside I see is that the cutout for the camera is way larger than it needs to be and may the the plastic lens vulnerable.
Looking at the urban armor gear website, I really like the design. Trying to gauge how large the case is without holding it is hard though. I may pick one up when they become available.
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I have the Speck candyshell grip. Feels real good, kind of slim, and has good protection.
(that's what she said)
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