I have done my research on both the products, but one thing i didnt notice mentioned alot is if you drop the phone a lot. I tend to get bumped into a lot while holding my phone in my hand and i always end up with a spider cracked screen. happened on my palm pre, and evo shift a couple of times. but when i get this phone i want to get a good case but not mega bulky. if i was to have the commuter and i dropped it, would it be ok still or would the defender be a better choice?
but i heard the commuter has a crappy silicon part on the top, is that something to worry about?
plus i never usually buy cases for phones so this will be the first time buying a case for a phone.
sry for another otterbox post.
Ive had both. I broke two commuters before moving to a defender. Dropped, kicked, and thrown and not single scratch. Highly recommend
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I have a Commuter that I'm happy with, but I'm not prone to dropping.
The Commuter is a 'nicer' case that provides protection against average manhandling while the Defender is an indestructible brick and better for high-risk users.
ok thank you guys, that helps I did hear that a skydiver had the defender one day and drop it at he jumped out of the plain (not on purpous, was an accident), but when he landed he went to find his phone thanks to gps finder on it, landed on in a grassy patch only thing happened was spider cracked the screen but he could still make calls with it. i was impressed by the story i almost dont believe it lol.
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ok thank you guys, that helps I did hear that a skydiver had the defender one day and drop it at he jumped out of the plain (not on purpous, was an accident), but when he landed he went to find his phone thanks to gps finder on it, landed on in a grassy patch only thing happened was spider cracked the screen but he could still make calls with it. i was impressed by the story i almost dont believe it lol.
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I dropped mine off my scooter going 50 onto a gravel road. Saved me an insurance claim.
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I dropped mine off my scooter going 50 onto a gravel road. Saved me an insurance claim.
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LOL awesomeness. ok so defender it is.. i just hope its not too big for my pockets. i tried to get the demensions of the defender but i cant find it
YAll men must have broad hands, ha
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YAll men must have broad hands, ha
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well..... not all men... this one kid i went to school with, same age. he was tiny, you could win a arm wrestling match with him with just your pinky alone versus two of his hands plus body weight, and hes still tiny to this day.
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well..... not all men... this one kid i went to school with, same age. he was tiny, you could win a arm wrestling match with him with just your pinky alone versus two of his hands plus body weight, and hes still tiny to this day.
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I'm just saying all the men commenting are sounding like small handed women, lol, bulky, too bulky. I love a tough big bulky phone, case together, it works for real men.
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Its proven the defender otterbox puts hair on your chest and a cigar in your mouth every time you hold your phone
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Its proven the defender otterbox puts hair on your chest and a cigar in your mouth every time you hold your phone
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Amen
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Amen
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i 2nd the amen... but saddly im not getting the photon now.. i changed my plans to getting the SGsII E4GT
Tried at fitting of the defender with Photon at Radio shack. OMG, that thing was a tank, thought i warped back to the 80's cell era.
I am in the construction field but still couldn't stoop to that big of a case although defender is protective and looks like it would do its job well.
I had the defender but bought dock for at work. Since i couldn't use it with the case i put on a zagg invisible shield and am loving it.
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screen protector required?
If I buy the otterbox defender will I still need a screen guard?
otterbox defender is available for around $30 on eBay.whereas it is out of stock on otterbox.com. is it original?
orange121 said:
If I buy the otterbox defender will I still need a screen guard?
otterbox defender is available for around $30 on eBay.whereas it is out of stock on otterbox.com. is it original?
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I love the commuter, I work at a desk all day long so its safe in a corner for most of the day, also bought a cheap window mount and cut the protruding bit of the smaller support arm off so i can keep it in its case when pop it in the window mount, works so well i drive a crappy old truck with NO shocks left and it has yet to pop out of the mount.
Window Mount:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005IUWFB4
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Tried at fitting of the defender with Photon at Radio shack. OMG, that thing was a tank, thought i warped back to the 80's cell era.
I am in the construction field but still couldn't stoop to that big of a case although defender is protective and looks like it would do its job well.
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Are you a man?
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Good deal on commuter case today only though 10/31
http://store.androidcentral.com/ott...A8898A.htm?utm_source=ac&utm_medium=dailydeal
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I got the commuter case on amazon for $22 and some change. Its not to big, and does exactly what I need it to do. I hear the defender case is much to bulky.
Related
Do they exist.
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I think the Kraken is water resistant. Ballistic is working on a water proof one, but who knows when that will be ready.
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Do they exist.
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There are some waterproof cases, they have the ziplock at the top and are like dive bags.
The Convert by Sedio , and the forthcoming Ballistic HC will be water resistant, but not waterproof.
Thanks guys, I'm just trying to prep for something I can take snowboarding and not have to worry about snow melting into. I'll take a look at these cases.
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I can recommend the http://www.aquapac.net/usastore/water-electronics-mini-871-0.html.
I've been using Aquapac's for nearly a decade and have never had any problems.
Actually an old case bought for an iPaq with a Navman sleeve fits perfectly for my Samsung Galaxy Tab.
The one i'm using for my Evo 3D is 3-4 years old but looks identical to the one in the link.
I cant believe I didnt mention the Otterbox defender.
one of the firemen in my area, actually dropped his phone in a snow bank, found it after a 2 hour search, and it was completely unharmed.
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Thanks guys, I'm just trying to prep for something I can take snowboarding and not have to worry about snow melting into. I'll take a look at these cases.
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Snowboarding? I'd be afraid I'd break the phone, but I suggest a good Ziploc bag also, maybe two just to be safe.
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I cant believe I didnt mention the Otterbox defender.
one of the firemen in my area, actually dropped his phone in a snow bank, found it after a 2 hour search, and it was completely unharmed.
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The defender isn't water resistant, I have one. There are a lot of openings in it. The speaker, camera LEDs, earpiece and microphone have nothing over them at all.
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I can recommend the http://www.aquapac.net/usastore/water-electronics-mini-871-0.html.
I've been using Aquapac's for nearly a decade and have never had any problems.
Actually an old case bought for an iPaq with a Navman sleeve fits perfectly for my Samsung Galaxy Tab.
The one i'm using for my Evo 3D is 3-4 years old but looks identical to the one in the link.
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This looks great, maybe I can use this in conjunction with a protective case on my phone and have 0 worries about taking my phone with me on the mountain.
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Just bought one off EBay fast shipping too I love this case
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I have an otter box and hate it. It makes the phone twice as big
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I have an otter box and hate it. It makes the phone twice as big
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well i will buy it from you let me know
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I have an otter box and hate it. It makes the phone twice as big
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I wish this case was bigger like the Ballistic HC!
But I do like almost everything about the Otterbox Defender for 3D. I just wish the sides didn't go so high, makes it hard to touch the edges of the screen.
I'd give it an 8/10. Very good case.
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I have an otter box and hate it. It makes the phone twice as big
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Wow I love my otterbox I like how it feels in my hand not to mention how secure it is in it
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I also have the Defender and I'm very happy with it!! Bought it at Best Buy for $50 the day I bought my 3D( few days after launch). I have not had any issues with it except the silicone stretching just a little bit. I know Otterbox will send me a new complete case I just don't think its bad enough yet to justify that. I imagine that because the case is put on and taken off 5 days a week that it has caused the stretching prematurely. If you leave the case on for a long time like I'm sure many do then it probably doesn't become an issue for quite a long time if ever at all....
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I bought one from ebay for $20. Great deal and looks brand new.
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Yeah the otterbox cases are awesome. I've used them on 2 consecutive phones. My phones get some abuse and have yet to replace my 3D because it was dropped. Props to Otterbox.
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I also have the Defender and I'm very happy with it!! Bought it at Best Buy for $50 the day I bought my 3D( few days after launch). I have not had any issues with it except the silicone stretching just a little bit. I know Otterbox will send me a new complete case I just don't think its bad enough yet to justify that. I imagine that because the case is put on and taken off 5 days a week that it has caused the stretching prematurely. If you leave the case on for a long time like I'm sure many do then it probably doesn't become an issue for quite a long time if ever at all....
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My first streched out too, got a replacement and I've taken the second one off and one my phone more times than the first and its still super snug everywhere all corners, I suggest gettin that new one shipped out, u won't be disappointed
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Now I know jivy has posted his opinion about this a few weeks back but has anyone else ordered the at&t version that has come out? What's your opinion? Compared to the pop case?
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Now I know jivy has posted his opinion about this a few weeks back but has anyone else ordered the at&t version that has come out? What's your opinion? Compared to the pop case?
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I have one and am quite happy with it. I did cut off the flaps covering the USB and headphone jacks as they drove me nuts.
just got mine, they have a new version with the flaps and holes in the right place. its perfect for me- not too much extra bulk, but lots of protection
Cool. Plan to order one. Thanks for your insights.
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no problem. also nice that it comes with an OK screen protector, although I'll probably put a Zagg on mine anyway
Does anyone know of a holster that would work with this? I'm really a big fan of the protective covers over the ports as I work in a pretty dusty environment. I have a Seidio surface case and holsterthat I'm currently using, but it has no protection for the ports whatsoever.
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no problem. also nice that it comes with an OK screen protector, although I'll probably put a Zagg on mine anyway
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I have a zagg on mine and I love it. I could care less about the orange Peel or whatever...it protects my screen. Can't wait to get my otterbox though.
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I got my Commuter in today and I really like it. It's much sleeker than the Casemate Pop I bought when I got the phone (although I like the Pop, don't get me wrong).
I had Commuters on my 3GS and have one on my 4S as well, so I'm not new to this case, only new to the SGSII version. I like how it flows with the back of the phone (makes pulling it out of my pocket easier since the "hump" at the bottom is still there). I also like how it covers the top of the face...the iPhone version doesn't have that and I like the protection. And it works great with my cheap screen protector (although I'll probably put the Otterbox screen protector that came with it on).
This is definitely a great case for the SGSII since it's highly protective and doesn't add much bulk to the phone at all. The one reason I always go with the Commuter for my phones is the built-in port covers and these don't disappoint.
Highly recommended!
Got my Otterbox Commuter today in the mail as well. Loved it on my Captivate and love in on my SGSII. My favorite case by far.
Getting a ZAGG today as well. Love them too.
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Got my Otterbox Commuter today in the mail as well. Loved it on my Captivate and love in on my SGSII. My favorite case by far.
Getting a ZAGG today as well. Love them too.
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Yeah I love my zagg. I'm struggling to find a website that actually has a otter in stock though
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Yeah I love my zagg. I'm struggling to find a website that actually has a otter in stock though
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MWilkenson, I got mine from this seller on Amazon. This IS for the AT&T SGSII. I received mine in 4 days, so they ship quickly (at least they did in my case).
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0062HISFY/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details
Amazon has a ton. I just checked. good case. I love mine....now go get one son. Lol
Ah...Kentucky you win......
That is the exact seller I got mine from
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Case is ordered. Thank you!
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Case is ordered. Thank you!
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You're welcome. Glad I could help.
Got mine from:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/120823457759?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Got it in 4 days.
I'm liking mine. The only gripe I have is that the rubber makes it not slide in and out of a front jeans pocket as easy, kinda sticks to the pocket material.
I just got mine. Seems nice except for the top rubber part doesn't lie flush on the phone. It's like the case is ever slightly too tall or too wide, and it could have been avoided if it were designed be symmetrical instead of having the extra material on the top of the phone.
For clarity, this is what I'm talking about: youtube.com/watch?v=KwNISYXJ3QI&t=3m49s
Kind of a bummer, but I doubt most people will care.
I just wish it had a holster like the defenders do. I love otterbox cases.
Just picked it up at my local best buy
It's different from any of the otterbox defender I've used for any EVO but feels very nice on the hands
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Just picked it up at my local best buy
It's different from any of the otterbox defender I've used for any EVO but feels very nice on the hands
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Great review
Here is what it looks like
I went to my Best Buy but they didnt have the Otterbox yet.. I had already preordered one on Amazon.. Does it still have a protector built in for the camera? Also can you take a picture of the phone on its side vs the case on its side?
No it does not
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Can you post a side by side comparison of the phone with the case and the phone without?
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Lol, this cracked me up. Thanks for that.
Yes give me one sec
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Yes give me one sec
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your second is up.. hehe jk- Cant wait to see some side pictures..
I'm surprised the defender has a slot for the kickstand. I think the OG Evo did not have one.
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I'm surprised the defender has a slot for the kickstand. I think the OG Evo did not have one.
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The Otterbox Defender for the OG had it's own plastic kickstand that covered the phone's kickstand.
I am surprised too that the LTE's defender case uses the phone's kickstand.
I would have liked to have seen a rubber cover, similar to the port covers,over the top of the kickstand.
Monnie
Sorry it took a while for me to post these pics but here they are
here is a better quality
Thanks for the pictures!
How does the phone feel with the case on it? It looks bulky as hell. XD
looks huge. all these cases are friggin huge, how can they fit in your pocket comfortably.
yeah it does but I need it because I do have the habbit of dropping my phone alot
its bulky just waiting for the commuter to release might want to get that as well
I batter my phones a lot being a firefighter. They go in pockets with a ton of stuff in them. I always get the defender in case if I drop it from the aerial when doing events or something (which I have done and I do believe the case has saved my phone) plus it comes with the belt holster that doesn't come with any other OB case.
The rubber is new and better imo its not the lint sucking rubber from defenders past the port covers work better also
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They didn't have the Otterbox when I picked up my phone yesterday.
I went to the same Best Buy today with my Buddy to pick up his and they had them in stock.
Got them to give it to me for $40.
I like the bulk it adds.
The phone felt so Fragile to me and now it feels like a tank!
The only downfall the Kickstand is hard to access.
Just wanted to share my story with everyone yesterday while I was on a bike ride my bicycle I was hit by a car and I had my phone mounted on my handlebars, I went flying and snapped my arm gotta pretty serious concussion. my phone went flying absolutely nothing wrong with it all I love this case!
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Just wanted to share my story with everyone yesterday while I was on a bike ride my bicycle I was hit by a car and I had my phone mounted on my handlebars, I went flying and snapped my arm gotta pretty serious concussion. my phone went flying absolutely nothing wrong with it all I love this case!
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Jesus, you alright hehe? I got the Commuter Series, and dropped it from about 10ft off my Step Ladder at work. I put my phone in a Sandwich Baggy, for added protection from dust as well. But it hit real hard, and the phone was just fine. It collects lint and such from your pocket (Which really drives me crazy) but i bought it for protection. Not for fashion. And it does its job well!!
Me being the nerd I am, it was the first thing I asked the police was if my phone was OK and the cop was like "its fine, good thing you bought the otterbox kid"
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Me being the nerd I am, it was the first thing I asked the police was if my phone was OK and the cop was like "its fine, good thing you bought the otterbox kid"
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Glad you and your phone are ok. I just bought the Commuter the other day from Amazon, it should be here this week. I was looking at the thread about the bent phone and I looked at mine and noticed mine had a bit of a bend to it as well. I've been using a TPU case since I got the phone, I figured the Otterbox might add a bit of structural stability to keep it from getting worse. I loved the Commuter on my OG EVO but I never got one for my 3D because I didn't like the design of it. The LTE version looks good and I've seen a lot of good reviews on it so I'm going back to it.
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Jesus, you alright hehe? I got the Commuter Series, and dropped it from about 10ft off my Step Ladder at work. I put my phone in a Sandwich Baggy, for added protection from dust as well. But it hit real hard, and the phone was just fine. It collects lint and such from your pocket (Which really drives me crazy) but i bought it for protection. Not for fashion. And it does its job well!!
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otterbox did a better design on the evo 4g lte defender case it doesent collect dust and lint at all, at least to my standards, and feels nice in hands
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Me being the nerd I am, it was the first thing I asked the police was if my phone was OK and the cop was like "its fine, good thing you bought the otterbox kid"
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Hahaha that's hilarious the cop said that. Sounds right out of TV lol
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otterbox did a better design on the evo 4g lte defender case it doesent collect dust and lint at all, at least to my standards, and feels nice in hands
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Yeah see, this time around i was gonna try the Defender, cause it didnt feel too too big. But ive alsways used the COmmuter. Myabe ill try the Defender anyways. Cause the lint collecting fro my pocket is irritating Lol
Holy crap man, get well. With that said I'd rather my phone be crushed than use an otter box case. Too bulky. Just my opinion <- - - inserted smiley so you know I'm not being an asshole.
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Yeah I'm not a big fan of the looks of the case but the only damage to my phone was the screen protector was scratched. I think I'll stick with this case. Its a shame that my holster was smashed
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That s my arm now at least I've got my other arm to play with my ego
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That s my arm now at least I've got my other arm to play with my ego
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Just make sure to wash your hands when you're done! Lol
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That s my arm now at least I've got my other arm to play with my ego
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Damn, the Humerus is a big thick bone to break, bet that hurt like hell. Good for you it was a clean break (I'm an RN and I work in orthopedics), comminuted and spiral fractures are the worst. Good luck, glad the phone made it out ok
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Just make sure to wash your hands when you're done! Lol
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Hahaha you will have to excuse my grammar I broke my texting hand. I meant evo
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Yeah I'm not a big fan of the looks of the case but the only damage to my phone was the screen protector was scratched. I think I'll stick with this case. Its a shame that my holster was smashed
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get a hold of otterbox support. they will probably replace the holster for free
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get a hold of otterbox support. they will probably replace the holster for free
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They will send you a full case for free call them up they need some info and a picture that's it.
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I bought 3. One for me one for wife one for son. And a Zagg invisible shield hd.
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Just wanted to share my story with everyone yesterday while I was on a bike ride my bicycle I was hit by a car and I had my phone mounted on my handlebars, I went flying and snapped my arm gotta pretty serious concussion. my phone went flying absolutely nothing wrong with it all I love this case!
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That sounds awful! Except for the part about the case protecting your phone. I had a bike accident when I was 8 where I hit a car and suffered a concussion. I'm pretty sure that was before cell phones were around.
Wow! Forget the phone, lmao. Glad you're ok! I broke my foot about two years ago. You'll appreciate your arm in a whole new light once you're healed. I have the Defender too - great case.
BTW are you going after the driver? Did the police determine they were negligent?
Glad you are still around to post this!