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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.)
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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.
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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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http://www.seidioonline.com/category-s/4794.htm
at least its finally posted so we know for sure its real close!
Can you enlight me about this cases. What is so great about innocases?
Features, quality?
Looks good (judging based off of the Innocase for the Nexus One).
How might this case be better than say a TPU/Epik style case? Just curious.
These are the only cases I know of that you can also use with a holster.when I had it for my nexus there was also a option to upgrade to "rugged"which was perfect for me because I was doing construction.
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I hope it's a slider style case and not a snap on. If it's like this one, I'll probably get it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIBwr0Mx0HE
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I hope it's a slider style case and not a snap on. If it's like this one, I'll probably get it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIBwr0Mx0HE
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I second that! I usually use a holster with my phone and this case looks sweet. Otterbox won't be coming out with a defender case for our phone so I think this is perfect! I'm gonna us this for the daily and the TPU case when I need to go light
Nice. This is the kind of case I was looking for. It reminds me a bit of the Agent 18 cases for the iPhone (but slightly higher quality, it looks like).
Has anyone used these cases before on other phones? It looks like it has some rubberized material on the outside? Does it attract lint and dust? The official Gel case (which has now become slightly stretched and useless) continues to pick up every annoying piece of debris. I've given up and gone bare until something better (like this case) comes along.
Do a search for "innocase surface" on YouTube and you'll see a lot of reviews. They describe a slightly rubberized feel to the case, but apparently it isn't tacky and doesn't attract dust or lint.
Yes it is 2 pieces and it slides together. Its had that nice slightly rubberized feel to it but not too muck to their point it grips too much
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Sold, sold, sold. I want this thing!
Do they typically sell these at T-Mo corporate stores? Or do you guys just get them online usually?
Great holster
I'm a big fan of the Seidio holsters. I've had one for my last few Blackberries. I tried several different holsters but I was traveling a lot and working in ceilings and not one of them lasted more than a month. The clip would inevitably break off. It happened once and I didn't notice until later. I had to spend over an hour looking for my phone that was on vibrate!
I chose the Seidio because it looked rugged. It never failed no matter how much I abused it. Now that I have an MT4G I'm really looking forward to getting one of their holsters for it. I've never used the Innocase, but I hightly recommend the holster. It's built very tough without looking like it. I don't see they have one listed yet for use without the case, but I'm hoping they'll make one.
Dave
meh when i had the nexus, the otterbox commuter is better than whatever crap and junk seidio sells *cough* batteries *cough* *cough* sorry i won't be giving my money to these assholes not even for $5.
Online only
Jon C said:
Sold, sold, sold. I want this thing!
Do they typically sell these at T-Mo corporate stores? Or do you guys just get them online usually?
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Ya the batteries suck I must say but the cases are great.commuter has no holster
greenstuffs said:
meh when i had the nexus, the otterbox commuter is better than whatever crap and junk seidio sells *cough* batteries *cough* *cough* sorry i won't be giving my money to these assholes not even for $5.
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greenstuffs said:
meh when i had the nexus, the otterbox commuter is better than whatever crap and junk seidio sells *cough* batteries *cough* *cough* sorry i won't be giving my money to these assholes not even for $5.
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Really, I bought a Otterbox Commuter for my Captivate and hated it and returned it the next day. The hard plastic looked cheap and the rubber was a lint magnet. I don't have experience with Seido cases but I bought a holster for my wife's iPhone4 and it's great.
Had an Innocase on my BB 8900 and It was good for the most part. It was one of the slide up ones. But It DID scratch the chrome part on the phone.
I did drop it multiple times on the floor and nothing happened the phone. BUT, one day it dropped about 3 feet down to concrete and the case cracked and wouldn't hold the phone well like it did before.
IT did fall on concrete almost that high before and nothing until that one day.
Also sliding the case off a couple of times messed up its sturdiness. Sturdiness as in, when I'd slide it up it stay on. after a while it wouldn't stay on well.
On my N1 I bought an Otterbox case and it was the best case I had. Even though it attracted lint and was hard to take off sometimes, I wouldn't buy any other case !
EDIT: got a battery from them for my N1. The thickness made me get rid of it. Come to find out the stock battery lasted way longer.
I thought the Innocase II is the one that was 2 pcs and snaps together.
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I thought the Innocase II is the one that was 2 pcs and snaps together.
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yeah, it is.
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
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
So I'm browsing through the electronics section at Wal-Mart looking for a wireless mouse and I happen to stumble upon a new case for our phone. At first I'm thinking, "Oh, so now we have an Otterbox Defender!" Then I look at the box and it's a Body Glove!
I looked online for this case, but cannot even find it on the Body Glove website. I took a few pictures of it. It looks pretty good. It's a little bulky, but not too much. Very sturdy. The case is three parts - two for the inner hard plastic and one for the outer rubber-like shell. It's much easier to install than the Otterbox cases, but really feels just as protective - for less as well (paid less than $40). I said "Defender-like", so yes it comes with a holster - and it's almost identical to the Defender holsters.
Have any of you guys seen this case in any local stores? It feels like a pretty good one.
I haven't seen one in stores yet...because i have not been looking for one. I will see if i can find it...
What's the product number and can you post pictures of box it came in
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What's the product number and can you post pictures of box it came in
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I'm using the D30 Impact case and in my opinion it's the best case out....It has saved my phone MANY times..!!
Good Luck and if you have any questions please get in touch!!
Same here! Had it ever since I got this phone
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That's cool...
OK, here are photos of the case this thread is talking about. Not much info on the case itself, and I threw the box away pretty quickly.
I took pictures of the box in the store. Its like $38. They show up fine in my gallery, so not sure why tapatalk is turning them sideways.
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Apparently this is very new. Military tested specs, and it feels and looks much better than the Otterbox. I'm using a Thunderbolt for work with the Otterbox Defender. They look similar from a distance, but the look and feel in your hands is not even close. They also had one for the GS3. After several days of use, this has to be the best looking, best feeling, sleekest (relatively speaking, of course) heavy duty shock resistant case I've owned (and I've owned quite a few over the years).
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Got this today and just luving it. Had the Body Glove Diamond white case before and it was a good quality but the Tough Suit case is perfect. Not too thick, built like a tank, this is the new batmobile from Christian Bale's Batman Trilogy if the other thin and slick cases are the stealthy slick batmobiles from the past xD
How are the buttons? Are they nice and tactile or stiff and mushy? That's what's bugging me about the D30 Impact case. The buttons are way too stiff and mushy (and before someone says I should hit the gym, I'm no chump. I can press them just fine, it's just annoying).
Just ordered one of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-OEM-Whi...727&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=290717667572& I think I'll review it once I get it.
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I'm using the D30 Impact case and in my opinion it's the best case out....It has saved my phone MANY times..!!
Good Luck and if you have any questions please get in touch!!
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I'm using this case as well and it fits perfectly and adds the exact amount of weight and size to it. Only thing was I got ripped off haha I think I paid 20 something for it and saw it on amazon for less than half of that. But I needed a case asap.
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Just ordered one of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-OEM-Whi...727&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=290717667572& I think I'll review it once I get it.
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My co-worker has one of these on his black T989, he's happy with it, however I don't believe he's ever really dropped it so no drop-test experience with it. Oh, and those cases were also being sold at the T-Mobile store, for $29.95 label, no discount for clearing stock.
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My co-worker has one of these on his black T989, he's happy with it, however I don't believe he's ever really dropped it so no drop-test experience with it. Oh, and those cases were also being sold at the T-Mobile store, for $29.95 label, no discount for clearing stock.
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they look pretty beefy compared to mine and when i dropped mine it was fine the only thing that looks off in the pictures is that it doesnt look completely snug.
WangLung said:
they look pretty beefy compared to mine and when i dropped mine it was fine the only thing that looks off in the pictures is that it doesnt look completely snug.
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That's because the t989 shown in the case is cardboard
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That's because the t989 shown in the case is cardboard
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say whaaaaat?! hahaha! I didnt even notice :silly:
Got my Body Glove Diamond case a week ago and reviewed it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2004609
I also bought the black body glove case at Walmart and after 24 hours I'm loving it. The only gripe I had was the built in screen protector. I have zagg so I took a razor knife and cut it out. Couldn't ask for a better case.
I want one of these cases, but I can't find it anywhere.
Love my seidio active case and holster. Better than my old phones otterbox!
Just saying!
I want to inform you that I just had a little talk with someone from Otterbox.
I asked him if they were planning make a case for the Nexus 5. After disappearing for 10 minutes he just told me that they are not planning on making a case for that device!
Too bad! My colleague has it on his Iphone and my mom on her S4, and I think Otterbox cases are great.
Any recommendation for something similar? I'm pretty rough with my phones :/
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I want to inform you that I just had a little talk with someone from Otterbox.
I asked him if they were planning make a case for the Nexus 5. After disappearing for 10 minutes he just told me that they are not planning on making a case for that device!
Too bad! My colleague has it on his Iphone and my mom on her S4, and I think Otterbox cases are great.
Any recommendation for something similar? I'm pretty rough with my phones :/
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Trident cases are better in every way, well known with those who use such cases. Also, I would trust nothing that *someone at Otterbox* told you. Odds are, they were talking out of their ass unless you happen to know someone in the RnD department.
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I want to inform you that I just had a little talk with someone from Otterbox.
I asked him if they were planning make a case for the Nexus 5. After disappearing for 10 minutes he just told me that they are not planning on making a case for that device!
Too bad! My colleague has it on his Iphone and my mom on her S4, and I think Otterbox cases are great.
Any recommendation for something similar? I'm pretty rough with my phones :/
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Spigen Slim Armor seems popular. There are eBay cases as well. The Armorbox is getting some attention as well by iBlason. All of these options are much less expensive than an otter.
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Trident cases are better in every way, well known with those who use such cases.
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Is there a Trident for the N5? I didn't see one on their website.
RotasOpera said:
I want to inform you that I just had a little talk with someone from Otterbox.
I asked him if they were planning make a case for the Nexus 5. After disappearing for 10 minutes he just told me that they are not planning on making a case for that device!
Too bad! My colleague has it on his Iphone and my mom on her S4, and I think Otterbox cases are great.
Any recommendation for something similar? I'm pretty rough with my phones :/
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If your lucky Ballistic may make a case, other than that i doubt there will be much of anything that has the double layered bulky thing going on
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Trident cases are better in every way, well known with those who use such cases. Also, I would trust nothing that *someone at Otterbox* told you. Odds are, they were talking out of their ass unless you happen to know someone in the RnD department.
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Very, very true. I once used Otterbox commuter cases (Hero and GS2), but then I discovered the Trident Aegis and it literally is better in every way on the GS2. I even bought more of them for my family members. Trident uses dust filters over the speakers and mic that really help keep debris out of those very important openings on the phone. I did however have a bad experience with a defective (or maybe poorly designed) Kraken case from Trident. It was made of a much cheaper feeling plastic and the power button broke off on the first time I used it. I will give them the benefit of the doubt that the item I got was a lemon. I hope they make an Aegis for the N5, I bet it will be great.
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Is there a Trident for the N5? I didn't see one on their website.
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They take time to make theirs, but they did make one for the Galaxy nexus. Given a week or 3 I will bet they will have one. Could always email them and ask.
http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-Full...ctor-Resistant/dp/B00FUPVHLG/ref=pd_sim_cps_1
I don't know about the quality because I've never tried this brand, but it looks comparable to the UAG, otterbox commuter or trident aegis.
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http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-Full...ctor-Resistant/dp/B00FUPVHLG/ref=pd_sim_cps_1
I don't know about the quality because I've never tried this brand, but it looks comparable to the UAG, otterbox commuter or trident aegis.
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My roommate has an iBlason case and they're cheap crap. VERY flimsy silicon and cheap plastic. I wouldn't get one.
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My roommate has an iBlason case and they're cheap crap. VERY flimsy silicon and cheap plastic. I wouldn't get one.
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Thanks for the heads up, I noticed even the render looks pretty ghetto lol
Damn I was hoping for a case along the lines of the Defender, Armor, or Preserver series from them. =\
I still have my Trident Kraken case for my Galaxy Nexus. The case made the GNex really thick but it had a kickstand and really good protection!
Better this way!
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Damn I was hoping for a case along the lines of the Defender, Armor, or Preserver series from them. =\
I still have my Trident Kraken case for my Galaxy Nexus. The case made the GNex really thick but it had a kickstand and really good protection!
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Well there is no way to know that they aren't gonna make an Otterbox for this phone. If the market is there, they will make it. Just because the fella this guy talked to doesn't know about one doesn't mean there isn't one, or won't be one. Just cross your fingers and maybe e-mail them about it!
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Well there is no way to know that they aren't gonna make an Otterbox for this phone. If the market is there, they will make it. Just because the fella this guy talked to doesn't know about one doesn't mean there isn't one, or won't be one. Just cross your fingers and maybe e-mail them about it!
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I concur, I remember times in the past where different reps said different things. And in the end, something completely different happens. You never know. I just with there could be a Lifeproof or Armor
It seems that every time when a new nexus device comes out. There is always a thread similar to this. Otterbox are not very friendly towards nexus devices, there are alternatives out there.
As I always say, don't beg a company to make a case for a particular phone. If they don't make it, go to a competitor of Otterbox and give them your money instead.
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I used a SEIDIO case on my Nexus 4 and I liked it, though I would have preferred an Otterbox. The Active case I had is sort of like an inverted Otterbox Defender--silicone on the inside and an outer plastic covering. I liked that it did NOT have a built-in screen protector.
Anyway, I contacted SEIDIO to see if they had anything in the works and it appears they do:
Hello Danny,
Thank you for contacting Seidioonline.com. We do have plans to release cases for the Nexus 5; however, we do not have an ETA for those products at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you would like to stay informed on future product releases for this device, we suggest periodically checking our online store, or you may sign up for email notifications here: http://www.seidioonline.com/Articles.asp?ID=303.
If you have additional questions or concerns, feel free to respond to this email or contact us at 832-204-1118.
Thank you,
Seidio Customer Service
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So, options are on the way, at least.
dijit4l said:
I used a SEIDIO case on my Nexus 4 and I liked it, though I would have preferred an Otterbox. The Active case I had is sort of like an inverted Otterbox Defender--silicone on the inside and an outer plastic covering. I liked that it did NOT have a built-in screen protector.
Anyway, I contacted SEIDIO to see if they had anything in the works and it appears they do:
So, options are on the way, at least.
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Thanks for this. I have one of those ghetto i_Blason things on order, but a Seidio would be nice too.
Dungeon47 said:
Thanks for this. I have one of those ghetto i_Blason things on order, but a Seidio would be nice too.
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I did too. But your description is just too apt, I had to cancel.
firemedic1343 said:
I did too. But your description is just too apt, I had to cancel.
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I consider it a $10 insurance policy until a real case comes out.
they didn't make one for the nexus 4. i didn't expect one for the 5.
ballistic, however, made one for the n4
I have asked the Otterbox customer service team about a defender case for our phone. They said they would consider making a defender case if i got 10,000 signatures on a petitiion. I am creating a petition later today. Anybody Interested?
PETITION
PROOF
This really would have been good to start back in November or December, but I'm sure you can get a lot of votes. I'll vote if I can see some proof of where they've said this. Not that I am calling you a liar; I just have only seen them respond with "no plans at this time."
There isn't any point, Otterbox hates Nexus phone devices. They never ever make any Nexus phone cases, their last one was the Galaxy Nexus.
Why beg a company to make a case for your phone if they don't want to make a phone case for a flagship Google device? Its obvious that they don't take the Nexus brand very serious. If they don't want to make a case, take your business elsewhere to another company.
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There isn't any point, Otterbox hates Nexus phone devices. They never ever make any Nexus phone cases, their last one was the Galaxy Nexus.
Why beg a company to make a case for your phone if they don't want to make a phone case for a flagship Google device? Its obvious that they don't take the Nexus brand very seriously. If they don't want to make a case, take your business elsewhere to another company.
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They may hate them but there IS NO OTHER case with otterbox quality. Acase nor ballistic or any other have sufficed.
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They may hate them but there IS NO OTHER case with otterbox quality. Acase nor ballistic or any other have sufficed.
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If a Otterbox case is that important to you then maybe you should re consider on what phone to get based on what cases Otterbox produces for.
There are actually a good number of cases that can serve as alternatives and they actually make a case for a phone without begging them to do so. At this rate, if you want a Otterbox that much you might as well send Otterbox a resume for their marketing department because thats exactly what they're making you do by offering them to get 10K petitions. The phone has been out over 3 months and they don't have ANY plans to make a case for this phone. It doesn't take many resources to set up a prototype for the Nexus 5. Its more or less molding it to fit the size. I'm not being rough with you but thats just the truth.
1. http://www.amazon.com/Trident-Case-...id=1392679876&sr=8-2&keywords=Trident+Nexus+5
2. http://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Slim-A...928&sr=8-2&keywords=Spigen+Nexus+5+Slim+Armor
3. http://www.case-mate.com/Google-Nexus-5-Cases/Case-Mate-Google-Nexus-5-Naked-Tough-Cases.asp#
4. http://www.incipio.com/cases/smartp...cases/dualpro-case-for-lg-google-nexus-5.html
zephiK said:
If a Otterbox case is that important to you then maybe you should re consider on what phone to get based on what cases Otterbox produces for.
There are actually a good number of cases that can serve as alternatives and they actually make a case for a phone without begging them to do so. At this rate, if you want a Otterbox that much you might as well send Otterbox a resume for their marketing department because thats exactly what they're making you do by offering them to get 10K petitions. The phone has been out over 3 months and they don't have ANY plans to make a case for this phone. It doesn't take many resources to set up a prototype for the Nexus 5. Its more or less molding it to fit the size. I'm not being rough with you but thats just the truth.
1. http://www.amazon.com/Trident-Case-...id=1392679876&sr=8-2&keywords=Trident+Nexus+5
2. http://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Slim-A...928&sr=8-2&keywords=Spigen+Nexus+5+Slim+Armor
3. http://www.case-mate.com/Google-Nexus-5-Cases/Case-Mate-Google-Nexus-5-Naked-Tough-Cases.asp#
4. http://www.incipio.com/cases/smartp...cases/dualpro-case-for-lg-google-nexus-5.html
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I can definitely say that if you're looking for an Otterbox quality case, go with the Trident. An Otterbox is not going to protect more than that and you're probably going to pay more if they end up making one. The Slim Armor is also very good if you don't want to go with too thick of a case. I have both but stick with the Slim Armor as it will protect it from most drops and bumps. And since I'm not engaging in urban warfare or playing baseball with my phone as the ball I don't feel I need to have such a bulky case to protect my phone. So to the OP, believe me, you're better off not petitioning Otterbox and just going with a case that is readily available. For $34.95 through Trident AND you get multiple colors to choose from, you can't beat that. Otterbox will be at least $40-$45 and all you get is black.
Edit: And Otterbox saying they'll consider it doesn't give you a guarantee that they will, even if you get 30,000 signatures. It's all in what it will cost them in development, tooling up to manufacture it, and if there is enough of a demand that it makes it worth it.
t1.8matt said:
I can definitely say that if you're looking for an Otterbox quality case, go with the Trident. An Otterbox is not going to protect more than that and you're probably going to pay more if they end up making one. The Slim Armor is also very good if you don't want to go with too thick of a case. I have both but stick with the Slim Armor as it will protect it from most drops and bumps. And since I'm not engaging in urban warfare or playing baseball with my phone as the ball I don't feel I need to have such a bulky case to protect my phone. So to the OP, believe me, you're better off not petitioning Otterbox and just going with a case that is readily available. For $34.95 through Trident AND you get multiple colors to choose from, you can't beat that. Otterbox will be at least $40-$45 and all you get is black.
Edit: And Otterbox saying they'll consider it doesn't give you a guarantee that they will, even if you get 30,000 signatures. It's all in what it will cost them in development, tooling up to manufacture it, and if there is enough of a demand that it makes it worth it.
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None of the cases listed have a belt clip. Can you suggest one with a belt clip and good quality.
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thepoetlives89 said:
None of the cases listed have a belt clip. Can you suggest one with a belt clip and good quality.
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If you're looking for one with a beltclip, I would buy the Zerolemon case when it comes back in stock. Even if you don't use the battery pack that comes with it, it's a rugged case with a belt clip. Check out the review on it in this forum a couple threads down and look at the pictures. For $39, it's a great deal.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647299
http://zerolemon.com/product/zerole...battery-case-removeable-3500mah-battery-pack/
Belt Clip Case
thepoetlives89 said:
None of the cases listed have a belt clip. Can you suggest one with a belt clip and good quality.
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You could look at the Ballistic Tough Jacket Maxx... Good reviews and a belt clip included.
http://www.amazon.com/BALLISTIC-SX1...&keywords=ballistic+tough+jacket+maxx+nexus+5
geoffott said:
You could look at the Ballistic Tough Jacket Maxx... Good reviews and a belt clip included.
http://www.amazon.com/BALLISTIC-SX1...&keywords=ballistic+tough+jacket+maxx+nexus+5
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Have that now. Already had the silicone replaced in 2 weeks. Stretched out beyond the edges of the phone.
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Have that now. Already had the silicone replaced in 2 weeks. Stretched out beyond the edges of the phone.
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Good to know...I believe XDAers more than Amazon reviewers.
^ Pretty much.
The other options for our device aren't too shabby either.
Spigen, speck, Google, lg, tech21, ringke, supcase, quicksand, trident, driztronic, cruzerlite.... Many top brands have us covered.
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Otterbox would be nice, but I don't think its good to beg a company to make a case. If they don't want to, then I don't think they will no matter what they say.
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Does anyone know which cases have integrated screen protectors for the Nexus 5? I am using an i-blason case with one right now and its pretty good, and I've also seen Ballistic's case with one with mixed reviews. So if there are any others, would love to hear about them.
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thepoetlives89 said:
They may hate them but there IS NO OTHER case with otterbox quality. Acase nor ballistic or any other have sufficed.
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Are you kidding me? Ballistic cases are awesome. Trident makes great cases too.
wolfen69 said:
Are you kidding me? Ballistic cases are awesome. Trident makes great cases too.
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The ballistic case silicone stretched way out. Don't use trident as their c/s is horrendous.
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The ballistic case silicone stretched way out. Don't use trident as their c/s is horrendous.
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I have owned ballistic cases for multiple devices, and the silicone has never stretched out at all. Maybe you are not attaching the hard poly carbonate shell correctly, and the incorrect fit is stretching it?
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Bleys43 said:
I have owned ballistic cases for multiple devices, and the silicone has never stretched out at all. Maybe you are not attaching the hard poly carbonate shell correctly, and the incorrect fit is stretching it?
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I've never had a problem either. I got 2 yrs out of my last one, and probably could have used it indefinitely. I guess some people are just good at abusing their stuff.
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The ballistic case silicone stretched way out. Don't use trident as their c/s is horrendous.
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I don't plan on contacting Trident's CS dept., as their case is built rock solid and won't have any need to contact them.
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Have that now. Already had the silicone replaced in 2 weeks. Stretched out beyond the edges of the phone.
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Had the exact opposite with my old phone (HTC One S), I had an Otterbox commuter and the silicon part just got stretched out to the point that the phone jiggled around in it and the little covers for the ports/plugs/jacks broke off. Replaced it with the Ballistic SG and it's still a great fit a year and a half later.
Shane_IL said:
Had the exact opposite with my old phone (HTC One S), I had an Otterbox commuter and the silicon part just got stretched out to the point that the phone jiggled around in it and the little covers for the ports/plugs/jacks broke off. Replaced it with the Ballistic SG and it's still a great fit a year and a half later.
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Had a similar experience with the silicone on my commuter (galaxy nexus). It stretched to the point where it didn't protect the phone, cracking my screen when it dropped from waist height.
Their silicon was tougher in the sgs3 commuter, but I didn't have a good experience with otter box.
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