Im stuck on these two.
Otterbox commuter
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case-mate tough case
Same price but Otterbox seems to offer a little more protection.
which one do you suggest?
IMO both add too much bulk, but I like that the otterbox also has plugs for the headphone and usb port.
I did not know about those two, and just ordered the Trident Aegis case, as that's what I had on my Thunderbolt.
The Trident is kind of thick though, but they protect good. I think of the two you posted, that Otterbox looks best.
I am having the same debate myself. I am leaning toward the Otterbox due to the port covers.
I'm in the same boat as you. Leaning more towards the otterbox, seems less likely to attract lint in the pockets due to less rubber showing. I had the otterbox on my droid charge and it was a life saver. I can imagine the tough would be the same anyways in that respect. Also I prefer the smooth feeling of plastic over the textured feeling after holding it a while.
Also, check on amazon for cheaper prices for the otterbox. after shipping its like $31 for the black.
if you are considering case mate tough, I would recommend otterbox one.if you are looking for something sleek and slim, go with case-mate. :victory::victory:
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So, I've been using Innocases for awhile. On my iPhone 3g and Samsung Vibrant.
I've constantly been tempted to purchase an Otterbox for the protection purposes and some of them seem to have nice styling as well, but I love the texture and feel of the Seido cases.
I was just wanting to get some opinions on both cases. I know it always comes down to personal preference, but wanted to hear the thoughts of others before dropping $25 on one or the other.
I love my Commuter. I like it even more than the Commuters on my iPad & Captivate. The 'X' design on the back sets it off.
I prefer the Commuter case as well. It really is the best case for money, style, and protection.
What is the case texture like? I only ask because I always keep my phone in my pocket and don't care for rubber cases that cling too much.
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Seido Surface without a doubt. Offers amazing protection, doesn't add bulk, stays tight, and even has a nice feel and look to it.
I love my commuter case I just got today. It tends to catch a little lint but I can already see that getting less and less. very happy with my purchase.
zyrinx said:
What is the case texture like? I only ask because I always keep my phone in my pocket and don't care for rubber cases that cling too much.
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the Commuter case will NEVER cling to your pocket insides because the back has that hardshell along with some on the side too so the silicone won't ever cause contact problems with pockets, satchels, pouches, etc.
I certainly appreciate all of the input. Definitely a Commuter case supporting group. I'll have to see if I can find one somewhere to check it out since I know how much I like the Seidio already.
Which case is better, the Otterbox case or the TPU Fusion case??
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Which case is better, the Otterbox case or the TPU Fusion case??
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Otterbox is about 30 bucks while TPU Fusion is 3-4 bucks.
Unless you drop your phone a lot and from really high ground then definitely go for the TPU.
TPU is lighter, and doesn't make the phone bulky.
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Otterbox is about 30 bucks while TPU Fusion is 3-4 bucks.
Unless you drop your phone a lot and from really high ground then definitely go for the TPU.
TPU is lighter, and doesn't make the phone bulky.
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They both have the same coverage on the phone, the Otterbox does make the phone a little more bulkier than the TPU, but the Otterbox is more shock absorbent than the TPU. I have both and switch between the two cases.
OTTERBOX
Just from past eperience otterbox is the way to go
I'm not sure about the TPU but I just purchased my first otterbox for my Mytouch 4g and overall i'm very impressed with the product, doesn't have too much bulk. The rubberized buttons function very well also.
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Which case is better, the Otterbox case or the TPU Fusion case??
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Do you have young children? Are you rough on phones?
I have a young child and sometimes I'm a bit rougher on my electronics than I should be, so I got the Otterbox.
I like the TPU Fusion more. The design looks cool on my phone
I prefer the TPU Fusion, just because I don't feel a $30 case is worth it (I take very delicate care of my phone, but have dropped it once when it slipped out of my pocket).
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I have a young child and sometimes I'm a bit rougher on my electronics than I should be, so I got the Otterbox.
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I forgot to mention, I got caught in a torrential downpour, and after getting to my destination, I dried it off, and checked the white dots--still white (unlike a lot of iPhones would be, I've heard).
The headphone plug gets pulled out too easily, though. I trimmed off the bump (on the silicon) which helps.
I got the T-Mobile belt slip case for one of the larger phones and with the Otterbox on it fits perfectly FTW.
By the way, although not as inexpensive as a TPU case, I see it under $20 from lots of places. I figured $20 was worth it, a better deal than the 'insurance', that they raised the price on (I dropped it). Still, I figure people comfortable going bare would probably be fine with less of a case. If there were decent docks available, well, I'd have to think about it.... How easily do the TPU cases go on and off? Since the Otterbox is in 2 pieces, it takes a little more work.
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I forgot to mention, I got caught in a torrential downpour, and after getting to my destination, I dried it off, and checked the white dots--still white (unlike a lot of iPhones would be, I've heard).
The headphone plug gets pulled out too easily, though. I trimmed off the bump (on the silicon) which helps.
I got the T-Mobile belt slip case for one of the larger phones and with the Otterbox on it fits perfectly FTW.
By the way, although not as inexpensive as a TPU case, I see it under $20 from lots of places. I figured $20 was worth it, a better deal than the 'insurance', that they raised the price on (I dropped it). Still, I figure people comfortable going bare would probably be fine with less of a case. If there were decent docks available, well, I'd have to think about it.... How easily do the TPU cases go on and off? Since the Otterbox is in 2 pieces, it takes a little more work.
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Ive had my TPU for about 6 months and its great. it slides on and off pretty easy, but yet fits the phone like a glove when its on. I baby my phones, so I rarely drop them and didnt like the bulkiness of the otterbox
I have an otterbox commuter case and love it. I don't get how it adds go much bulk or weight. I mean we are talking ounces here people. Thatand if something did happen with the otterbox on then it is covered....supposed anyway.
1st post here, liking the forum thus far.
Otterbox all the way. And if your otterbox gets worn-out/broken - just shoot an email to them, and they will send you a new one, no questions asked!
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It does make the phone a little bulky but its worth it. I cannot tell you how many times i dropped my case. For example, one time I was riding my friends motorcycle doing about 30mph on asphalt, and for some reason the phone slipped out of my pockets; judging by what I saw in the side mirrors my phone was destroyed. When I picked up the phone there was just a small nick on the shell of the case. I say otter box all the way
Just got my otterbox and love it it is the best case for our phone
It is not bulky at all and has 2 layers
Trust me if you tend to drop your phone a lot its worth the money
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Hey guys, I've been searching around and I can't find a definite answer. How much thicker is the Aegis compare to the Tough? I know the CM Tough doesn't cover the ports while the Aegis does. I have the TPU S, Casemate Pop, as well as the Bodyglove kickstand case currently.
aegis
Ive been running trident aegis for 5 months now. Its flat out amazing! It has flip open covers for usb and 3.5mm head phone jack. the phone is 150% protected. I have 4 batteries and 2 wall chargers so i remove the case daily for 5 months now and its still 99.9% new. Worth the money plus its tough and looks amazing
I actually just switched from the Aegis and went with the Casemate Tough Case. The Aegis, although a great case, was bugging me with it's thickness, super rubbery grip (hard to put into and pull from pockets), and the port covers irritated me too.
The Casemate has awesome grip without being sticky like the Aegis, it's definitely thinner and it feels SOOO much better in my hands. I'm pretty sure I'll be sticking with the Casemate for a long time.
maybe Ill sell the Aegis
Im using the aegis and the rubber isnt sticky. I like it but it does make the phone a bit thicker
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I've used both the casemate and aegis extensively, and I'd have to say the casemate feels nicer and more premium overall. It offers the same protection with a slimmer profile.
However, the reason I got the aegis in the first place was because I got bored of the lack of color on the casemate.
At the moment, I'm using my basic TPU matte back black because it seems to be enough protection for work and I slip the casemate on when I head for the outdoors.
If you are into winter sports like snowboarding, I would get the aegis, because I lost my phone on the slope once and looking for a black case was challenging to say the least. The bright blue/red of the aegis would stand out easily against the snow.
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I just ordered a casemate tough to replace my aegis so I will get pics up later thsi week if you are still deciding. I love the Trident case but lately it has been turning the phone off in my pocket. Apparently the power button works too good so a bit of pressure from normal activities is holding it down and turning off the phone.
Also, the Casemate Tough Case is $35 on their site. On Amazon brand new it's $18. BUT, I bought mine "open box" with a "like New" rating for $8 on Amazon! Those cheapy flexible TPU cases are more expensive than that.
It got shipped to me in it's original packaging and in brand new, flawless condition.
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I just ordered a casemate tough to replace my aegis so I will get pics up later thsi week if you are still deciding. I love the Trident case but lately it has been turning the phone off in my pocket. Apparently the power button works too good so a bit of pressure from normal activities is holding it down and turning off the phone.
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That would be great, thank you!
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Cool casemate should be in tomorrow, I have tpu cases as well so I will take a few shots of all 3 together.
Case just came in and here are some side by side pics
Left to right trident aegis, casemate, tpu case
The casemate is basically right between the size of both cases. The main differences between it and trident is that the ports are not covered. Also the corners are hard plastic on casemate and soft rubber on Trident.
Specs
Threw in "penny factor" for reference... (b/c not everybody carries a caliper and scale in their back pocket )
Penny thickness: 3.5mm
Penny weight: 0.1oz
Phone weighs 4.6oz naked.
Notes:
Aegis is a little wider towards the top where the buttons are - 79.50mm
Corner protection - Aegis is thicker and is all rubber; Tough Case is thinner and a combination of plastic over rubber. The Aegis design relies on the thick rubber corners to absorb the shock whereas the Tough case relies on the shell distributing the load on the thinner rubber. Hard to tell which is better for corner drops (which is usually how/when screens are most likely to shatter - load concentrated over a small area) without some destructive testing. I can say that I've dropped the phone several time on hard warehouse floors from chest height with the Aegis with no issues.
Overall Protection - IMO, the Aegis provides a better overall protection due to the thicker rubber (at the corners as well as overall), hard case wrapping over the top and bottom (unlike the Tough Case) and port protection.
Screen protection ("lift") on the Tough Case is slighter higher.
Tough Case is much easier to get in and out of pocket.
Buttons on the Tough Case are flush; On the Aegis, the buttons protrude a little causing accidental power-ons.
Final thoughts:
Was using Aegis as my daily but am switching to Tough Case due to smaller size, lighter weight and ease of getting in and out of the pocket. Will keep Aegis for the weekend outdoor excursions. Both are quality cases.
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Final thoughts:
Was using Aegis as my daily but am switching to Tough Case due to smaller size, lighter weight and ease of getting in and out of the pocket. Will keep Aegis for the weekend outdoor excursions. Both are quality cases.
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Exactly the reason I just bought casemate. Also the power button on the Aegis stuck out farther and my pocket was turning off phone or waking it up with certain lockscreens.
I have a clear S-line tpu case right now, it's a good case. Looks good, and doesn't add too much bulk. My gripe though is that the dye of my jeans is giving it a blue tint. I'm thinking of buying an otterbox as my next case. Anyone have one? Does it give good protection? Does it feel too bulky? A little bulk is okay, as this phone is super thin.
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I have the Otterbox, and it is a great case. I replaced the screen protector with a Skinomi one, but the one that comes with the Otterbox works fine too. It does add some bulk obviously but it still slides in and out of the pocket easily. It's not ridiculously bulky, by any means. It's definitely worth the $$.
Trident also has a case out for it now, too, and they are generally in the same class as the Otterboxes.
I have the commuter series otterbox and love it. It looks like it could offer great protection from" drops". It has a rubber sleeve that then gets covers with a hard outer shell. My only concern is my phone gets warm sometimes and maybe the case will keep it from cooling down as quick.
your thoughts? have narrowed it down to these 2 cases for the X - looking for "good enough" protection without adding a lot of bulk. I have heard the button covers on the Speck cases go "bad" after a while and that the Candyshell is super "slick" to hold - offering no grip...But I realize the OB Commuter adds a bit of bulk and Otterbox, as a company, can't be beat...
ideas? suggestions?
I've heard mixed results on the Speck. I wrote to them, asking if they planned to create a matte version of the case, and I was told that they had no plans.
The only case I've purchased (and hated) was the Trident Cyclops. I think I'm probably just going to get the Otterbox Commuter and be done with it. The trouble is, they're sort of hard to come by. Not sure why, exactly.
I don't own these cases for the Moto X but I have used them at least once in the past. I'd say go for the commuter. Otterbox provides excellent customer service and make some quality cases. The candyshell is cool at first but the glossy finish does attract a lot of scratches and won't look that good after a while. It also has a durability issue you mentioned.
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I've heard mixed results on the Speck. I wrote to them, asking if they planned to create a matte version of the case, and I was told that they had no plans.
The only case I've purchased (and hated) was the Trident Cyclops. I think I'm probably just going to get the Otterbox Commuter and be done with it. The trouble is, they're sort of hard to come by. Not sure why, exactly.
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Little local company called Amazon has them in stock.
Yes, finally. It's been a third-party markup item for the past few weeks. Sadly, it's still $1.52 short of free shipping. So silly. :/
Thanks for the heads up, though. I might just order from Otterbox directly to save a few bucks on shipping.
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Yes, finally. It's been a third-party markup item for the past few weeks. Sadly, it's still $1.52 short of free shipping. So silly. :/
Thanks for the heads up, though. I might just order from Otterbox directly to save a few bucks on shipping.
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I forget that Amazon charges for shipping... Prime is the best thing ever.
I could never get the Speck Candyshell I bought to fit right - the power button wouldn't line up and was constantly being held down and rebooting the phone. I also noticed that it attracted everything to it, like static cling or something, and almost immediately looked dirty. The slickness didn't bother me much, though I didn't use it for very long. I ended up getting the Commuter (off eBay, bundled with some knock-off cables I threw straight in the trash), like I should have in the first place, and the fit is wonderful. It's a bit bulkier than the Candyshell, but not obnoxiously so, and you can't beat their warranty and customer service.
Hated the commuter. Slippery, hard to put on and off, buttons are lousy. Ended up with an incipio dual pro (which I love).
I have been using Speck Smartflex Card case for my iPhone 5.
It's good, protection is there considering the fact it's not very bulky, and I love the cards compartment!
I just recently bought a Otterbox Commuter case from mobijoystore.com, have yet to try out, but looks slightly bulkier than speck.
Yeah, the commuter is overly slippery for a case. The rubber is the inside layer, and the plastic outside. The plastic is slippery. I have one...Didn't mind it too bad. Really need a holster at work tho....so got a defender. It's the opposite...plastic on inside, rubber on outside...much better. Unless you want a holster and maximum protection tho, it's pretty bulky.
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Slippery? The commuter is fine. You guys make it sound like it's coated in oil. This case is very well put together and not slippery. Thin too. I use the pro shell case now but that is only cause I wanted a clear back case. Once spring comes that commuter is back on.. Outside activities demand that
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I've used commuter cases on two other phones and was always impressed with the durability they provided. I actually prefer the rubber on the inside. Past rubber cases became too linty and were difficult to place in my pocket. The primary downside with the commuter is how much it will cover such a nice looking phone.
I'll be the asshole who says neither. Get a Cimo case.
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