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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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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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neederishelp said:
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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I would like your opinion about this case.

Lately i have seen a lot of posts about broken gs3 screens, and i'm really afraid that something like that could happen to my beloved gs3.
At this moment i am using a regular silicon case, which i don't believe gives me enough protection.
So i have been researching the best case to protect my phone without adding much bulkiness.
I found this option on amazon and it seems quite interesting....and good looking.
http://www.amazon.com/Urban-Armor-G...TF8&colid=1DR9PV9J5Z87D&coliid=I3VQFO7QIOFFZM
A little expensive but if protects my gs3 i won't care
So...what do think about it guys ?
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It looks abit bulky but should do the job.
But maybe take a look on ebay for it. Maybe find it a little bit cheaper
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Looks too One X or death star to me. It totally ruins the elegant look the GS3 goes for.
If I and to get a bulky case, I would go for Capdase armor jacket. Although I am not sure if the Aluminum kills reception or not.

Nahh...i've droped mine a couple of times with and without a tpu case and not a single scratch mate....
I also saw some drop/durability tests and i've seen the S3 is strong!
Maybe the first units had durability issues...?
Anyway i would spend money if i were you...
But if you want to stay free of guilts not buing a decent case undoubtly get an otterbox!
they're simply the best!You wont regret it....

Seems like good protection, but I like more the looks of the Otterbox Commuter for a "bulky case" (And I've heard is one of the betters in matters of protection). I'm supposed to get an Incipio Silicrylic any time this week, I decided to go for it because I thought a Commuter was overkill for my daily use and the Incipio seems to be stylish. I hope I don't regret that choice
Also, I think this should be in the Accessories section?

Well for what i have seen it the thinnest of the bulky cases. That is why i've got so interested. Also it looks pretty bad ass.
But i will check all your suggestions too.
I am still searching for a case to my new toy..the N7.
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Quite bulky.. I am using case-mate case.. and I am happy with it..
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Just got mine from US to UK, took less than a week to arrive
After 2 official samsung flip cases fell apart (1 in first 10 days) I saw this and liked the look of it.
It's obviously more bulky than before but not enough to bother me. It's fairly lightweight too. Having side protection as well as the cool looking back won me over.
It Cost me £28 including delivery. Having spent over £16 (£30rrp) before on the samsung cases I can tell you the quality is far superior.
You get a screen protector included too (after a lot of time and swearing trying to fit the bast**do with no dust trapped) looks pretty good.
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I've had my urban armor case for about a week and I love it so far. It gives good protection and feels great in the hand.
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tntgdh said:
Lately i have seen a lot of posts about broken gs3 screens, and i'm really afraid that something like that could happen to my beloved gs3.
At this moment i am using a regular silicon case, which i don't believe gives me enough protection.
So i have been researching the best case to protect my phone without adding much bulkiness.
I found this option on amazon and it seems quite interesting....and good looking.
http://www.amazon.com/Urban-Armor-G...TF8&colid=1DR9PV9J5Z87D&coliid=I3VQFO7QIOFFZM
A little expensive but if protects my gs3 i won't care
So...what do think about it guys ?
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There is already a thread for this case. Look for the thread Urban Armor.
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Really ? Thanks a lot buddy. I will check it.
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Wow really bulky, looks nice tho. Those go ballistic galaxy s3 cases are nice too!

Big giant thread about this case, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826668
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My White UAG case just came in the mail today, so far i love it. Has a nice feel to it, not bulky at all and feels like a sturdy case. For $20 i wasnt gonna pass it up black/white combo looks nice on the white S3 :good:

I use the otterbox defender,does what it says on the tin.
But it hides my beautiful phone.
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Diztronic TPU Case Video Review (My favorite case so far)

Absolutely love these Diztronic cases. For such a cheap case their attention to detail is spot on and all cutouts are cut precisely. Going to be using this case for a while since Spigen support refuses to contact me back due to an issue with my Slim Armor case.
Let me know if you have any questions about the case!
You can order it here: http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Mat...=1384301727&sr=8-1&keywords=diztronic+nexus+5
Took 4 days for me to receive it after I ordered it.
Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjvKU8ypMSs

I always buy there cases for my phones. Good stuff.
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Best case yet! Its the only case that still feels like there's no case. Follows the curves of the phone which we bought the phone for. So glad I got one. My search, has ended.
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I don't like how it is raised up on either side of the screen. Looks bad IMO.

GldRush98 said:
I don't like how it is raised up on either side of the screen. Looks bad IMO.
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You must not have many cases.
However, I heard they are changing the mold, I might wait a week or two. Looks really good though. I hate the flat backs on the spigens
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Just got my case today very nice. Its my go to case. Also got amfilm screen protectors wow so good I didn't even know I got it on.
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Thinking of buying the official Nexus 5 bumper case?

What are peoples experiences and thoughts of it? I know it's pricey but kinda OCD in that way where I like all my stuff official. Does it still stay slim yet have a premium feel to it?
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Danub said:
What are peoples experiences and thoughts of it? I know it's pricey but kinda OCD in that way where I like all my stuff official. Does it still stay slim yet have a premium feel to it?
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I think its a bit too expensive for me. I hardly drop my phone and take very good care of it. But from the reviews online, its a well constructed case with a premium feel. So if budget isn't an issue, you can get that. And it does offer decent drop protection.

I am ordering the Tudia Wav Hybrid. The video sold me. Check out the drop test:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZyLInX4EsM
PLUS IT IS $9.99 72% off the regular price over at amazon!!! :good:

I just got mine in tonight. Will give you feedback in a day or so..
What I read was that the clear coat doesn't last as long and starts to peel...hopefully that doesn't happened...
I ordered the black one and I heard that the color ones is harder to see the peels.
What I like so far is that being that is is official..The case fits so perfectly without messing up my tempered glass screen protector; using iloome flex at the moment, MIME version is on the way

Danub said:
What are peoples experiences and thoughts of it? I know it's pricey but kinda OCD in that way where I like all my stuff official. Does it still stay slim yet have a premium feel to it?
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It's pretty awful, the non-black ones stain just from the color of your pockets and the coating rubs off of the black case.
Would not buy again.
Check on the thread regarding the LG hardshell which seemingly does exist and has the Nexus logo on the back.

OregonLawyer said:
It's pretty awful, the non-black ones stain just from the color of your pockets and the coating rubs off of the black case.
Would not buy again.
Check on the thread regarding the LG hardshell which seemingly does exist and has the Nexus logo on the back.
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Hmm I was deciding on the red one too. So do most people have this colour problem too? I like it cos its quite nice looking and simplistic
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Danub said:
What are peoples experiences and thoughts of it? I know it's pricey but kinda OCD in that way where I like all my stuff official. Does it still stay slim yet have a premium feel to it?
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PSA: Don't buy the OEM case
I currenly have a Diztronic case on its way...

Danub said:
Hmm I was deciding on the red one too. So do most people have this colour problem too? I like it cos its quite nice looking and simplistic
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Yup.
While waiting on the LG hardshell to become available I ordered some .99 ebay quicksand cases. Some good reviews on this forum and they are simplistic without any branding.

BirchBarlow said:
PSA: Don't buy the OEM case
I currenly have a Diztronic case on its way...
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Oh I've heard of this Diztronic. Looks good but dunno if they sell it here in Hong Kong. Guess I'll have to order it online
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This is what some people have been seeing with their Nexus 5 bumper cases.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5oEj4hJsd0
The finish is peeling, and they have staining and discoloration.
There are better cases out there for cheaper. The only thing this one had going for it was the Nexus branding on it, but if the quality is crap there's no point.

New OEM (Google/LG?) snap on cases

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/05/13/google-adds-nexus-5-snap-cases-to-the-play-store/
I like the look of these. I wonder if they'll scratch the corners up like the Ringke does ...

$30 and it doesn't even say Nexus on it?!?!
Come on Google... It's basically a Ringke Slim or Spigen Ultra Fit for more than 3x the price. You could of at least slapped on the Nexus branding.

mmmmBACON said:
$30 and it doesn't even say Nexus on it?!?!
Come on Google... It's basically a Ringke Slim or Spigen Ultra Fit for more than 3x the price. You could of at least slapped on the Nexus branding.
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But...but it has the "Google" logo on it!! that must be worth $30 /s

I actually prefer the Google branding. I don't think I'll ever encounter another person in real life who will know what "Nexus" refers to. Anyways, these cases look to resemble the crappy Spigen/Ringke hard cases, and not the incredible sandpaper ones on eBay. We'll have to see who decides to drop $30 and put up a review.

Looks too similar to the lg thin cases. I'm surprised they'd even put these out.
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spicydicy said:
Looks too similar to the lg thin cases. I'm surprised they'd even put these out.
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Only thing is that the LG Hardshell protects more, the top is not covered at all with this case and the bottom is also less covered. I don't understand why they try to sell this product for more money with less protection/functionality. Must be a mistake

Waiting for the review, Wondering if the material is matte or like slipperty specially for white one.

I'd buy this if I live in the US. I'm a google fanboy.

There is a quick review in youtube
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Droid Life review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TNTMTiHS58

anybody tried this one yet? I am wondering if the case scratches the phone like Ringke or Spigen one.

Which colors of these cases have the rubber like finish, similar to the black n5 material??
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jtwlbz said:
anybody tried this one yet? I am wondering if the case scratches the phone like Ringke or Spigen one.
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To me, these cases appear to be more flexible than the more rigid Ringke cases for example, judging by what I see in the video posted above.
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No news about Google releasing these on the UK at all?

nldxda said:
Which colors of these cases have the rubber like finish, similar to the black n5 material??
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All but the clear. The clear is just plasticy feeling. I got the clear and kind of wish I got the black, but I wanted the Nexus logo to be able to be seen through the back

GldRush98 said:
All but the clear. The clear is just plasticy feeling. I got the clear and kind of wish I got the black, but I wanted the Nexus logo to be able to be seen through the back
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Oh wow , even the silver one?? It looks too shiny to be the grippy material, but that's great if so..
I'm especially excited to hear the white is the rubbery style, as the white lg hardshell is slippery..
Currently using the lg black hardshell
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nldxda said:
Oh wow , even the silver one?? It looks too shiny to be the grippy material, but that's great if so..
I'm especially excited to hear the white is the rubbery style, as the white lg hardshell is slippery..
Currently using the lg black hardshell
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That's what I'm wondering too. I hope all colors rubbery
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I bought the older black Google Nexus 5 OEM case with the "Nexus" logo on the back. I got it on eBay for last week for like $14.00, but it kinda sucks. I shouldn't say it sucks, but definitely not my style of case. I prefer as minimal as possible, where this case has much more bulk and a thicker lip that goes over the glass. Another thing I don't like is the volume & power buttons are covered. They aren't too hard to press, but it's different for sure. I knew I should have bought the LG minimal case. I really liked the pictures and reviews. I got caught up in wanting the "Nexus" logo on the back. I was blinded!
NEXUS 5

I hear this case also scratches on the edges so I pass this
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Yeh google better not.sell.any cases all is bad so far.
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