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Anyone tell me size difference from the Otterbox defender vs commuter?

I have the the defender now. But want a slimmer case. Theres alot of lesser known case company's out there and i don't wanna buy junk. I wana try the commuter but not sure how less bulky it is.
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i have defender and can also say that its just way WAY too big. it makes browsing near the edge of the screen damb near impossible and comes off more like your foreably hauling a tablet around. unless your going to ge doing intensely dangerous actibities, i dont see the need for such pritection. git it witg my bundle for like 50 bucks so i cant take it back but wish i could. got a ditztronic tpu rev 3 case for 9 bucks off amazon, paired with SGzp oleo screen protector and haven't looked back. the otterbox is the most protection you could get but ut makes the nexus into a zac morris phone. just my 2 bits.
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I love my Incipio case but I've considered buying a Commuter. I would assume they're roughly the same. But since there's nothing wrong with my Incipio I would have to recommend it as well as the Commuter.
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it seems to me that the commuter would be too "slippery." I like the idea of the smaller size with good protection, but it would slide around just like the phone does w/o a case...
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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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Otterbox Commuter vs Seidio Active (with metal kickstand)

I'm contemplating getting one of these cases and was wondering if any of you guys had them and what you thought of them so I can get a good idea of which one to order. Thanks
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malicenfz said:
I'm contemplating getting one of these cases and was wondering if any of you guys had them and what you thought of them so I can get a good idea of which one to order. Thanks
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I've had both (Although I had the Commuter for my old LG Optimus One) and I currently have the Seidio Active (Without the kickstand) and the Seidio Active is much much better. The silicone and plastic is much higher quality and it doesn't lose it's shape like most Otterboxes too. The only upside with buying the Otterbox is that is comes with a screen protector (A pretty crappy one anyway) and that's about it. The Seidio case is much better.

PhoenixBlitz said:
I've had both (Although I had the Commuter for my old LG Optimus One) and I currently have the Seidio Active (Without the kickstand) and the Seidio Active is much much better. The silicone and plastic is much higher quality and it doesn't lose it's shape like most Otterboxes too. The only upside with buying the Otterbox is that is comes with a screen protector (A pretty crappy one anyway) and that's about it. The Seidio case is much better.
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I already have the ZAGG screen protector installed so that wouldn't be a deal breaker if it didn't come with one but thanks for your input
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PhoenixBlitz said:
I've had both (Although I had the Commuter for my old LG Optimus One) and I currently have the Seidio Active (Without the kickstand) and the Seidio Active is much much better. The silicone and plastic is much higher quality and it doesn't lose it's shape like most Otterboxes too. The only upside with buying the Otterbox is that is comes with a screen protector (A pretty crappy one anyway) and that's about it. The Seidio case is much better.
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By the way does the case get a lot of lint on it and does it get stuck inside pockets and such that's my main concern lol
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The Seidio case picks up a little bit of lint, a LOT less than the Otterboxes do. Half the time for me it doesn't pick lint up but when it does it's barely noticeable and wipes off really easily. Can't same the same about the Otterbox though, I had a hell of a time with lint problems when I had one for my old phone.

malicenfz said:
I'm contemplating getting one of these cases and was wondering if any of you guys had them and what you thought of them so I can get a good idea of which one to order. Thanks
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Do yourself a favor and also check out the Trident Kraken(Excellent Video Review Here). It has an awesome kickstand, tons of accessories that can be bought(11 bucks for a windshield mount? DONE!) and you can take it out of the poly-carb box and use just the silicon sleeve when you don't need it. Plus from everything I read online, Trident offers far superior protection than SEIDO or Otterbox. And the rotatable belt clip is way better than a holster, to me anyway. Give it a look, love mine!
Also if you want slightly less protection(and thickness) consider the Trident Aegis.

Quit hatin' on the Commuter!

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Do yourself a favor and also check out the Trident Kraken(Excellent Video Review Here). It has an awesome kickstand, tons of accessories that can be bought(11 bucks for a windshield mount? DONE!) and you can take it out of the poly-carb box and use just the silicon sleeve when you don't need it. Plus from everything I read online, Trident offers far superior protection than SEIDO or Otterbox. And the rotatable belt clip is way better than a holster, to me anyway. Give it a look, love mine!
Also if you want slightly less protection(and thickness) consider the Trident Aegis.
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I'll check it out cause I sold some old college textbooks to Amazon and I have like $100 credit to but stuff off Amazon
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dralways said:
Quit hatin' on the Commuter!
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I loved the Commuter on the EVO 3D
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From one Devil Dog to another, Kraken AMS.

switchblade5984 said:
From one Devil Dog to another, Kraken AMS.
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I'll check it out.
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Of course the Trident Kraken offers superior protection when compared to the Seidio Active and Otterbox Commuter but it also adds a lot more bulk to your phone. (If you're ok with that, then go for the Kraken! It is the most protective case out of the three!).
And I wasn't hating on the Commuter, I was just stating what I had encountered when I had one with my old phone.

I decided to go with the Seidio Active case with the kickstand. It should arrive tomorrow so I'll update you guys on how it is.
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Got the Seidio case in the mail today I love it but the only thing is that it doesn't have any opening for the 3 pin thing on the right side of the phone. I don't know if the Otterbox Commuter has an opening for it.
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Commuter doesn't have an opening for the pogo pins either. Very few have them open and the only ones I own that have such an opening are some tpu cases I have.
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mendezj666 said:
Commuter doesn't have an opening for the pogo pins either. Very few have them open and the only ones I own that have such an opening are some tpu cases I have.
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Yeah I don't plan to use them anyways but so far this case is very good but we'll see how it survives a fall which hopefully never happens
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Kraken does not have them either, nor does any high-protection case I have seen.

Would have to say the seidio active is my choice. After i tested it the hard way, due to me being sleep deprived. I was working inside my car engine bay and take off the phone due to getting in the way at times. I just so happened to forget it was in their and then started to drive away to get a drink. I finally realized what happen then went searching for it the case was scratch to heck, but the phone was safe

^ Mother of Buddha :-\
I have what I'm told is a Commuter for sale.. $20 shipped 405-259-2797

I like the little groove on my case from where the kickstand is too makes it feel nice when you hold the phone.
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[$20] PureGear DualTek Extreme Impact Case with 3M EAR for Samsung Galaxy S3

Not sure if this has been posted before but I finally found this case for under $20!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MB4SNY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Look at the seller and another for grey and white versions!
All under $20 instead of 30-40

posting up a pic for those that are curious about how it looks on a pebble blue phone.

thankyou for posting pics!

Might be my new case thanks for the post.
Although I am very attached to my kraken

What is the 3m ear?

It's the bumpers on the 4 edges, they are a soft silicone to absorb drop shock, they are removable
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bb4arson said:
What is the 3m ear?
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It's the port for the headphones

Anyone order this?
What are your thoughts?

ricktat said:
Anyone order this?
What are your thoughts?
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I ordered it but not from Amazon, I got it at the cell guru website for $17.94 including shipping. It's a great case!
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Looks ugly, but that's my opinion.
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smoothiex said:
Looks ugly, but that's my opinion.
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Your entitled to it, I already own a otterbox defender but I wanted something a little slimmer for looks. I was debating between this case and the UAG but I found this one better looking, I didn't like the design of the UAG.
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I have the same setup as the pictures posted. I love this case and all its great protection, and it really feels great in hand. However the rubber bumpers on each corner do require a sleight of hand maneuvering the phone out of pockets.
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Can anyone recommend a screen protector that can be used with this case that covers the entire screen?
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jeriel05 said:
Your entitled to it, I already own a otterbox defender but I wanted something a little slimmer for looks. I was debating between this case and the UAG but I found this one better looking, I didn't like the design of the UAG.
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Actually that's the case I'm using (UAG) lol. I find it looks awesome and provides good protection. But yeah, I guess we are two different pees in the same pod
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jeriel05 said:
Can anyone recommend a screen protector that can be used with this case that covers the entire screen?
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This case actually comes with a decent screen protector. Invisible shield equivalent or better imo.
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Edit: I bought mine about 2 weeks ago from CellGuru for $21 shipped in 3 business days.

I have been waiting for the White to go back in stock at Amazon. I didnt want to buy from a 3rd party.
I went ahead and ordered the Black today and I will decide if I am going to cancel the White order when I get the Black one tomorrow.
I hate waiting just to find out I don't like something.:cyclops:
I had an Amazon return last week. It took 4 days from the time I gave the UPS guy my return until the money was back in my account. can't beat that if you have Prime.

eep4_dc5 said:
This case actually comes with a decent screen protector. Invisible shield equivalent or better imo.
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Edit: I bought mine about 2 weeks ago from CellGuru for $21 shipped in 3 business days.
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I need a screen protector that covers the entire front of the phone, so that nothing is exposed. I work machining metal and would easily mess up any uncovered area. I'm still using my Otterbox defender for work, I want to use this case at all times but not until I find a screen protector that covers the entire front of the screen.
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Finally bit the bullet and picked up this case. Do you guys think the front lip offers protection comparable to a defender?

owlchemist said:
Finally bit the bullet and picked up this case. Do you guys think the front lip offers protection comparable to a defender?
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The front lip is slightly smaller than the defender, but still offers very good protection.
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owlchemist said:
Finally bit the bullet and picked up this case. Do you guys think the front lip offers protection comparable to a defender?
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The front lip is slightly smaller than the defender, but still offers very good protection.
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This. Aside from the average screen protector provided, this case is sexier, thinner, and more ergonomic in my hands than any of the otterboxs. The smooth matte finish is fantastic with great grips on the side to make sure you have a nice grasp of your phone.
I think eventually, since this screen protector does not curve at the edges, nor does it completely cover the screen, I will purchase a higher grade protector for that final bit of comfort. This is a fantastic case that guards the phone at every angle.
My heart still wants a UAG though..
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[PICS] Got my Poetic Slimline today

So mine shipped way earlier than it was supposed to (i think it said Aug 23) and so far it seems like a great case considering what I paid for it.

Comment on the quality
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Just posted pic of mine also in the case thread along with Roocase origami. Better than the Moko UltraSlim.
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BTT8 said:
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I'm not exactly a fan of the leather but it does seem pretty nice as well as the microfiber inside.

I'm excited to get mine now. I own the official nexus travel cover and only con I see is no awake feature.
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drodarte said:
I'm excited to get mine now. I own the official nexus travel cover and only con I see is no awake feature.
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The Poetics have a awake unlock when you open it. Not sure on the official travel rubber case.
What's the difference between this and the Moko? I know of the physical differences but I'm asking about the feel or why one would think either is better then the other?
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Any issues with the magnet being too strong and triggering the sleep/wake function when folded all the way back? I know the one for the 1st gen N7 had that problem.
Also, how flat does the cover stay on the whole screen, especially after it's been folded into stand mode?

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Any issues with the magnet being too strong and triggering the sleep/wake function when folded all the way back? I know the one for the 1st gen N7 had that problem.
Also, how flat does the cover stay on the whole screen, especially after it's been folded into stand mode?
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The magnets seem just right, and they only trigger sleep when you close it.
As far at the cover staying flat, mine doesn't want to go completely flat but I assume it will go away over time.

mine shipped out yesterday, can't wait to get it.

On the first gen nexus 7 i also had the same exact case. VERY VERY nice and fits secure and snug. i love this case and can't get over how cheap it is

I'm torn between this and the Moko. Some people say the Moko is better while others say Poetic. Ordered the Moko but it's shipping out on the 23rd so I still have time to cancel and order the Poetic.

clankfu said:
I'm torn between this and the Moko. Some people say the Moko is better while others say Poetic. Ordered the Moko but it's shipping out on the 23rd so I still have time to cancel and order the Poetic.
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Looks like Poetic case has better protection for the side buttons and the bottom of the tablet. So i ordered poetic.
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hows the front cover fit/sit? my poetic case for the old nexus 7 didnt fit perfectly, it was kinda off centered.
the moko's front cover looks off in the pics that people have been posting...

Mine fits perfectly. It does have a bit of a gap when the flap is closed shut, but it isn't something that will bother me. This case exceeds all my expectations for the quality.
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The poetic fits better than the moko. I have both.
Pros
Three magnets on the side to keep a secure closure.
Doesn't open by accident easily when carrying.
Very snug
The button cut outs feel better.
No metal tab (I know some were worried about this)
Adds very little bulk.
Con's
None that I can think of but maybe it costs a little more than the moko.
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I hope mine ships soon. From what I have read this case is a home run. Especially for five dollars
sent through space time.

Waiting for mine to ship! Looks good though, ive been on edge without a case on this thing!
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crystalstylez said:
The poetic fits better than the moko. I have both.
Pros
Three magnets on the side to keep a secure closure.
Doesn't open by accident easily when carrying.
Very snug
The button cut outs feel better.
No metal tab (I know some were worried about this)
Adds very little bulk.
Con's
None that I can think of but maybe it costs a little more than the moko.
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I'm canceling my Moko order and I will get this one
thanks

Appreciate the pics and info.
Mine has shipped..base on the expected delivery (8/29), it's loaded on a pack-mule and making it's way from the west coast to the east coast.
I have a $nugg case for my N7-2012, which I live very much... kinda hoping I'll be happy enough with the Poetic to save the $$.

How does the stand functionality work? Is it stable?
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