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Otterbox DEFENDER review

Time to get this case reviewed right?
Honestly, if i had to choose between this and the commuter i would pick this one up. Feels really solid and after a 10 mile hike at zion with some drops , it proved its point.
enjoy
http://youtu.be/zaaE78ZPBjU

Yeah, u forgot one thing though. The builtin screen protector sucks. I just took mine off yesterday and added a best skin ever screen protector with my defender case and its awesome! Perfect combination.
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ergibson83 said:
Yeah, u forgot one thing though. The builtin screen protector sucks.
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I think that's just your opinion I personally like it.
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shook187 said:
I think that's just your opinion I personally like it.
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This
I like it for what it's meant for. But again I couldn't rock this case on a daily basis
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Popped my screen protector out too. Hated how ugly it made the screen

equlizer said:
Popped my screen protector out too. Hated how ugly it made the screen
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Did the same thing, best case I've used so far. If only the commuter's buttons weren't so stiff that would be my choice.
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Love it, very solid... better than the kraken IMO
Would anyone be interested in swapping their white inner hard shell for my black... Raider fans, I'm talking to you
* 101% Madridista × RMCF *

equlizer said:
Popped my screen protector out too. Hated how ugly it made the screen
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+1

gadget069 said:
Did the same thing, best case I've used so far. If only the commuter's buttons weren't so stiff that would be my choice.
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The commuter was such a disappointment
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equlizer said:
Popped my screen protector out too. Hated how ugly it made the screen
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Indeed, I mean it brings the quality down like a mofo. But I use it as a hiking case con can't deal with so much bulk on a Daly basis
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after less than two month of usage
usb cover torn off
rubberized casing is not conform to polycarbonate casing anymore

haroldz123 said:
after less than two month of usage
usb cover torn off
rubberized casing is not conform to polycarbonate casing anymore
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Same issues here except my USB cover is still intact. Luckily tho sprint offered me a 1 yr warranty through them so i'm gonna get a new 1 soon.

Do you replace your batteries? How often do you remove your cover?
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haroldz123 said:
after less than two month of usage
usb cover torn off
rubberized casing is not conform to polycarbonate casing anymore
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Same thing happened to mine right after the 2 month mark. I sent an email to otterbox, they requested proof of ownership and in less than a week they sent me a new case at no cost.
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wildgamer100 said:
Same issues here except my USB cover is still intact. Luckily tho sprint offered me a 1 yr warranty through them so i'm gonna get a new 1 soon.
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That happen to mine, Within in a month mine was real loose, good thing I bought it at a local att store so they replaced it, had the new one for a few months and it's not loose at all. Maybe they had defects on some.
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When you say a new case, do you mean holster/case? I was walking and my holster caught something and the clip broke off. The case is also squeaky and the lip of the case is getting loose and is starting to expose the plastic edges.

owlchemist said:
When you say a new case, do you mean holster/case? I was walking and my holster caught something and the clip broke off. The case is also squeaky and the lip of the case is getting loose and is starting to expose the plastic edges.
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Got everything replace, I still had the box so I put everything in there, and they gave me a whole new set in a new box
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g2uzer said:
Got everything replace, I still had the box so I put everything in there, and they gave me a whole new set in a new box
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Cool. I'll fire off an email to them then. I have my zoogue cases and will probably order a UAG, commuter, or ballistic to hold me over.

Are you guys taking the case on and off frequently or just naturally happens?
And by proof, is the original packaging good enough?

Yeah the corners don't have a rail like the sides to snap into. They're sending me a complete otterbox to replace mine. Maybe they have fixed the design.
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2400mAh Samsung Galaxy SIII Backup Battery Case

Not sure if anyone needs it, but 2400mAh Battery Case for SGS3 for 24.97.
http://www.yugster.com/todays-deals/yours-until-gone#

komugi said:
Not sure if anyone needs it, but 2400mAh Battery Case for SGS3 for 24.97.
http://www.yugster.com/todays-deals/yours-until-gone#
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Hmmmmmm.... was debating if I wanted to try one of these out or not, this one looks pretty slim
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I really want to try but since I can not return it if the product is not good then I have decided not to buy it
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I went ahead and ordered the same case from eBay for $26. I'll let you know how it works after I get it.
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pgreeny69 said:
I went ahead and ordered the same case from eBay for $26. I'll let you know how it works after I get it.
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Awesome, hopefully it's thin, I'd hate to make my phone look like a brick :/
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battery Case
Just received a different one in the post yesterday. Seems to work well and looks fantastic on the phone. I also brought a Pearl White one for my daughter but might keep that as well. Brought it from droidax.

KAS02 said:
Just received a different one in the post yesterday. Seems to work well and looks fantastic on the phone. I also brought a Pearl White one for my daughter but might keep that as well. Brought it from droidax.
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Looks pretty nice, would like to see more pics of it (side/back view). Does this one have the lil' led indicator lights as well?
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DOG666 said:
Looks pretty nice, would like to see more pics of it (side/back view). Does this one have the lil' led indicator lights as well?
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http://www.droidax.com/power-pack-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-pearl-white.php

DOG666 said:
Looks pretty nice, would like to see more pics of it (side/back view). Does this one have the lil' led indicator lights as well?
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Here are some new pics. Yes it has 4 on the back when you press the on/off switch they only stay on briefly- which is good as who really wants lights on all the time and of course when you are charging it they are on. Looks really nice with the Matte finish, really happy with it.

KAS02 said:
Here are some new pics. Yes it has 4 on the back when you press the on/off switch they only stay on briefly- which is good as who really wants lights on all the time and of course when you are charging it they are on. Looks really nice with the Matte finish, really happy with it.
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I really wish we could get one that offered better top/side/screen lip protection

Alanmw86 said:
I really wish we could get one that offered better top/side/screen lip protection
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Seidio has a new battery case coming out that you can get a sneak peek of on their website, it looks like it fully covers the gs3
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Transparent back cover?

Hey there, I currently have the white S3 and I'm wondering if anyone knows where to get a transparent back cover to replace the white one that came with it. That would be awesome.

No idea but yeah, it would be awesome XD

bigboxrate said:
If you want a transparent back cover, why not just give up adding a cover, I think cover is made for showing individuality
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Ya'. That would be totally awesome!! That's what I did with mine. The battery falls out 20 times a day, but who cares!?
Jesus. Read the ****ing thread!!
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bigboxrate said:
If you want a transparent back cover, why not just give up adding a cover, I think cover is made for showing individuality
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Ye, maybe we can take screen off too, so we have transparent screen...

Mister_Mxyzptlk said:
Ya'. That would be totally awesome!! That's what I did with mine. The battery falls out 20 times a day, but who cares!?
Jesus. Read the ****ing thread!!
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HE is from Cleveland, English is like a second language there, so give him a break. how is he supposed to know the difference between back cover, and.. whatever he thought the rest of us are talking about?

you can use the samsung ultra slim covers just without the battery door of the phone, works well. tried it right now.

Closest thing I could find.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hard-Plasti...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item3a79bb6a85
It isn't completely transparent, though. Just the outside edges.

You guys are hilarious!
Its a shame that there isnt anything like this. It would look so cool!
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zexco said:
You guys are hilarious!
Its a shame that there isnt anything like this. It would look so cool!
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I fully agree.
well, there is the one guy that made silicone molds of his back cover, and then made a real CF one... perhaps he can be perswaded to use his molds to make clear ones from some other material?

I think it would look cool but it would also get severely dirty and/or yellow
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scarrmrcc said:
I fully agree.
well, there is the one guy that made silicone molds of his back cover, and then made a real CF one... perhaps he can be perswaded to use his molds to make clear ones from some other material?
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Really? Link to thread if there is one? I'd definitely be interested in getting in touch with him. I'm sure others would be too.
jnicks510 said:
I think it would look cool but it would also get severely dirty and/or yellow
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Well I already fear that my original white back cover will gain that effect anyway, not too worried about a transparent one doing that.

I have a smoke coloured TPU case that looks pretty good. The picked it up on Amazon for 7$ish
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1. buy this
2. take off stock backplate
3. put this on
the case is ok.. hard plastic will probably get scratched after a while.
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DrKaotica said:
1. buy this
2. take off stock backplate
3. put this on
the case is ok.. hard plastic will probably get scratched after a while.
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bingo!
my friend used this http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...words=cruzerlite+s3&sprefix=cruize,mobile,112 for his nexus w/o the back plate and it looks pretty cool because of the color

DrKaotica said:
1. buy this
2. take off stock backplate
3. put this on
the case is ok.. hard plastic will probably get scratched after a while.
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so.. protection AND clearness? perfect for anyone that doesn't want to use an aluminum bumper.
and at that price, who cares if it yellows over time.. buy another.

That is a good idea! Does it fit tightly?
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yeah it works just as well.. those cases use the sides of the phone to hold the phone so.. shouldnt be any difference

zexco said:
That is a good idea! Does it fit tightly?
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worst case scenario: ad a LITTLE heat (like a tiny bit at a time) just to soften a tiny bit, and then push it closer to the battery. not too much, so you don't melt anything.

here my, it's a Box Wave case with no back cover. i don't use it much cause the power button is to stiff and the side grip feel like sh*t

I remember back in the day, those clear candy bar shape phones with the flashing lights inside was all the rage lol .. these phones just dont look as cool inside lol

Where to get a real Spigen Modello case?

I've looked every where for a gray or black modello case, but I cant find one. I tried expansys, but they discontinued these colors. Anyone know where I can buy a real one? I see there some on ebay, but I'm worried that they are fake. Thanks.

Uhm spigen.com !?
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Amazon maybe
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http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-s3/samsung-galaxy-s3-case-modello-series.html
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DrKaotica said:
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-s3/samsung-galaxy-s3-case-modello-series.html
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Sold out.

delete. double post

damn double post....
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lol they are sold out? jeez
Black: http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Protection-Nocturne-International/dp/B008L44ZOE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1356568028&sr=8-1&keywords=spigen+modello+galaxy+s3
one left! grab it!
otherwize, if you are set on a nicer TPU case, might i suggest a diztronic? http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Flexible-Protector-T-Mobile-Packaging/dp/B0089F2ILM/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1356567886&sr=1-1&keywords=galaxy+s3+diztronic
they also have a navy blue one that matches the pebble blue, i own one and like it..
but you cant really use 99% of TPU cases with a curved full screen protector

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damn double post....
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Black/Gray Sold out :/ Ty though.
DrKaotica said:
lol they are sold out? jeez
Black: http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Protection-Nocturne-International/dp/B008L44ZOE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1356568028&sr=8-1&keywords=spigen+modello+galaxy+s3
one left! grab it!
otherwize, if you are set on a nicer TPU case, might i suggest a diztronic? http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Flexible-Protector-T-Mobile-Packaging/dp/B0089F2ILM/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1356567886&sr=1-1&keywords=galaxy+s3+diztronic
they also have a navy blue one that matches the pebble blue, i own one and like it..
but you cant really use 99% of TPU cases with a curved full screen protector
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Will look into it thanks.

Otterbox defender now $35 at amazon.com bestbuy will pricematch

The defender is now $35 at amazon.com. i needed a case until my UAG gets here so i snatched a black one. Bestbuy pricematched. Wasnt digging the built in screen protector so i popped it out
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nice but TOOO much bulk imho

CheesyNutz said:
nice but TOOO much bulk imho
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Yea i think it takes away from how good the black phone looks.....thats why i ordered a UAG
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CheesyNutz said:
nice but TOOO much bulk imho
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Agreed. Considered it today at Best Buy, but it was HUGE.
Went across the street to the Sprint store and found this for $29. Happy and very sleek.

ericshmerick said:
Agreed. Considered it today at Best Buy, but it was HUGE.
Went across the street to the Sprint store and found this for $29. Happy and very sleek.
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You should check your phone for any scratches. That case is know for that.
To the OP,
Thanks for sharing. I'm going to pick up the commuter series for $25. Not as bulky.
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babymatteo said:
You should check your phone for any scratches. That case is know for that.
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Known for that?
Anyhow, in all my reading it seems the one with the stand is at fault (i.e. scratching the camera, etc). This one is too? News to me.

ericshmerick said:
Known for that?
Anyhow, in all my reading it seems the one with the stand is at fault (i.e. scratching the camera, etc). This one is too? News to me.
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Guess you didn't research first? Lol. Anyways here's the og thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41193335
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Guess you didn't research first? Lol. Anyways here's the og thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41193335
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Hilarious.
Didn't see that exat thread I guess. I have 13 days to return it, so I am not worried one bit.
So, the Otterbox is the one to get? If not, can someone enlighten me as to what case is "scratch free" and perfect?? They all seem to suck (or are being dissected by dorks).

ericshmerick said:
Hilarious.
Didn't see that exat thread I guess. I have 13 days to return it, so I am not worried one bit.
So, the Otterbox is the one to get? If not, can someone enlighten me as to what case is "scratch free" and perfect?? They all seem to suck (or are being dissected by dorks).
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Otterbox commuter is good will not scratch and here are a couples others all around $25
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273560
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2274216&highlight=uag

babymatteo said:
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Ya I bought one of the HTC cases knowing it was an issue. Thought I could just be careful with it. Lasted one day. Couldn't stop thinking about it. All I could think about was my beautiful black one being scratched up everytime I moved. I took it back the next day and ordered a poetic atmosphere case.
On the subject of the otterbox, I used a commuter otterbox on my evo lte and was very pleased with it. I hate the bulky defender case but the commuter really doesn't add much to it. Just an fyi and sharing my personal opinion.
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bmoreboy02 said:
The defender is now $35 at amazon.com. i needed a case until my UAG gets here so i snatched a black one. Bestbuy pricematched. Wasnt digging the built in screen protector so i popped it out
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How did you "pop out" the built in protector? I thought it was glued?
I'm using a defender, but have ordered the Tuff as Nuts model. I think I might go ahead and get rid of the external protector, since dust gets under there.
I plan to go commando, or nearly that, depending on if a thin TPU case will work with the "nuts" model - they are really stiff when new. I had one a while back for a different phone - great protection.

stevedebi said:
How did you "pop out" the built in protector? I thought it was glued?
I'm using a defender, but have ordered the Tuff as Nuts model. I think I might go ahead and get rid of the external protector, since dust gets under there.
I plan to go commando, or nearly that, depending on if a thin TPU case will work with the "nuts" model - they are really stiff when new. I had one a while back for a different phone - great protection.
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Its really essy to do. Theres videos on youtube. Literally take your thumb and press the top out and when that pops out peel the rest out. Any glue you have left just peel off
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Its really essy to do. Theres videos on youtube. Literally take your thumb and press the top out and when that pops out peel the rest out. Any glue you have left just peel off
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Thanks for the tip. I just removed mine. I don't know what they were thinking with that piece of plastic. It only served to trap lint and dust between the plastic and the screen.

stevedebi said:
Thanks for the tip. I just removed mine. I don't know what they were thinking with that piece of plastic. It only served to trap lint and dust between the plastic and the screen.
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Yea the one for the htc one is very weird bc they had to cut out for the speakers so i popped it out. The one on my s4 is nice though
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bmoreboy02 said:
Yea the one for the htc one is very weird bc they had to cut out for the speakers so i popped it out. The one on my s4 is nice though
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Yeah, I really liked it back on my HD2, but it does need to be sealed all around to be effective. The odd thing is that they got it right on the top, but not the bottom.

If u r gunna pop the screen protector out why not just go with the commuter. It's less bulky, just sayin.
Edit: maybe u have to have the belt clip?
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sand1303 said:
If u r gunna pop the screen protector out why not just go with the commuter. It's less bulky, just sayin.
Edit: maybe u have to have the belt clip?
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The belt clip and the defender dose offer a little more protection then the commuter. Plus i like the feel of the defender
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My fiance just got me the punk colored one. Anyone interested in a black pm me
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Has anyone tried to install a different screen protector on it? I want to remove my built in screen protector for the same reason of getting dust under. I still have the Zagg screen protector I got free from best buy but I don't really like the feel of it and the onion peel of it. I was thinking on getting a spigen screen protector, I wonder if the Glas slim protector from spigen will work with the defender? Let me know if anyone have tried this combination.