Otterbox DEFENDER review - Galaxy S III Accessories

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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Cover With Sliding Panel to Cover Lens

So I've searched on here and found nothing. Looking for a cover that will cover camera lens when not in use. Just got my phone and love it. Paranoid I might scratch camera lens. I do have a case on it. One last question. This was bought brand new. Does it come with a screen protector on it? Hard to tell. Don't want to Peel it on accident in case there was one. Lol
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It doesn't come with a screen protector. Never saw a case like you want, not sure if one exists or where to get one. Try Google search.
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OK thanks. Was a bit confused. Might get one now. And that sucks about the case. I'll keep searching. Thanks
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eulin87 said:
OK thanks. Was a bit confused. Might get one now. And that sucks about the case. I'll keep searching. Thanks
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If you order a screen protector from realook, it includes one for the camera lens
Well I have the ballistic case on my phone with armor suite screen protector but if ir looking for one with screen protection built in trident make one with it built it and it remove able my wife loves hers on her amaze
Kid Poker said:
If you order a screen protector from realook, it includes one for the camera lens
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Really? I'm going go check that out right now!
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kitila said:
Well I have the ballistic case on my phone with armor suite screen protector but if ir looking for one with screen protection built in trident make one with it built it and it remove able my wife loves hers on her amaze
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I'm check that out right now! Thanks!
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Video Review - Genuine Samsung Galaxy S3 SIII Vent Case - Black

This is my review of the Genuine S3 Vent Case
Youtube Link
this is not an samsung official released
edit, I just noticed it's by anymode, it's not actually official samsung release, but release by anymode, samsung authorised accessories. supplier.
Samsung officially authorized it, so basically the same thing
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I believe it's a made for Samsung product so as good as genuine if not the same
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another great review by Oli2k
TecQuality said:
another great review by Oli2k
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Cheers I do hate my voice but not much I can do about that lol
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Oli2k said:
Cheers I do hate my voice but not much I can do about that lol
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dude, your voice is cool and rocks!!!! trust me! :good:
TecQuality said:
dude, your voice is cool and rocks!!!! trust me! :good:
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Haha glad someone thinks so. Nice one. Loads more reviews to come anyway. Had so many cases turn up to review just finding to the time use them for a few days to give a good opinion on them
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Screen
Hard to tell from your video, does it have any lip to lift the screen off of a table if it is set down on the face? I think I can see one, but you mention that it won't protect the phone at all if it is dropped on the screen, which tells me that it doesn't stick out at all.
e36eury said:
Hard to tell from your video, does it have any lip to lift the screen off of a table if it is set down on the face? I think I can see one, but you mention that it won't protect the phone at all if it is dropped on the screen, which tells me that it doesn't stick out at all.
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No it doesn't have any lip to protect the screen, a nice feeling case but not one for protection.
Oli2k said:
No it doesn't have any lip to protect the screen, a nice feeling case but not one for protection.
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Yes there is. It's not big lip but just enough to raise the phone that the screen doesn't touch the table when placed face down. And I think this provides protection to most vulnerable parts of the phone: corners.
pähkinä said:
Yes there is. It's not big lip but just enough to raise the phone that the screen doesn't touch the table when placed face down. And I think this provides protection to most vulnerable parts of the phone: corners.
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Yeah you are right just took off the commuter and tried it. Does the back stand not annoy you?
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Oli2k said:
Yeah you are right just took off the commuter and tried it. Does the back stand not annoy you?
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Yes it does. I think it's stupid. And there's no real use for it either: With a coin in it's place, it's not something i'd call very stable, so i rather keep the phone in my hand or have it leaning against something. And the looks could be more like in the s2s version. Other than that, i think it's a great case and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a minimal case that doesn't add to much bulk.
P.S. Just got the official slim case today (yes, the twin pack), so we'll see which one do i prefer...
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Yes it does. I think it's stupid. And there's no real use for it either: With a coin in it's place, it's not something i'd call very stable, so i rather keep the phone in my hand or have it leaning against something. And the looks could be more like in the s2s version. Other than that, i think it's a great case and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a minimal case that doesn't add to much bulk.
P.S. Just got the official slim case today (yes, the twin pack), so we'll see which one do i prefer...
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I should have a replica mesh case soon which doesn't have the coin slot. Think if the quality is good it should be a wicked case.
The slim cases are nice I think you'll like them
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Yes,for the Galaxy S3 Case I'm impressive on ROCK Quicksand Galaxy S3 Case,it could be a best choice!!
If you take the battery cover off does it still fit good or is it loose?
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Looking for this case!

I was wondering is there a flip case like the one the note 2 uses for our epic touch 4gs?
Thanks
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maybe like this one :
http://www.pdair.com/index.php/smar...msung-galaxy-s-ii-epic-4g-touch-sph-d710.html
ardianz said:
maybe like this one :
http://www.pdair.com/index.php/smar...msung-galaxy-s-ii-epic-4g-touch-sph-d710.html
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Nice cases but anything a bit cheaper then that? xD
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darkcr0ss said:
Nice cases but anything a bit cheaper then that? xD
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Cibo Case,
http://tinyurl.com/a89v4kb
I got this case in clear. it's been awesome. the sides have this grippy texture that makes it tougher to slip out of your hands. i've dropped my phone countless times so far onto concrete & the floor and the case saved it from scratches on the display or sides each time. another great thing is the case doesn't add that much to the overall thickness.
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Cibo Case,
http://tinyurl.com/a89v4kb
I got this case in clear. it's been awesome. the sides have this grippy texture that makes it tougher to slip out of your hands. i've dropped my phone countless times so far onto concrete & the floor and the case saved it from scratches on the display or sides each time. another great thing is the case doesn't add that much to the overall thickness.
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That's not a flip case lol. And by the way, I got that same case for $1.50 from Amazon so you're getting ripped if you're paying $8 o.o
I was looking for the same thing. Ended up going with the ballistic sg case,
iniz94 said:
That's not a flip case lol. And by the way, I got that same case for $1.50 from Amazon so you're getting ripped if you're paying $8 o.o
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Where did you get yours then?
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I have an otterbox defender and have dropped my phone from 15 feet and it's still alive. If you don't mind the thicker body it's a true asset.
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CyberpodS2 said:
I have an otterbox defender and have dropped my phone from 15 feet and it's still alive. If you don't mind the thicker body it's a true asset.
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I would but I want a white case :/
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CyberpodS2 said:
I have an otterbox defender and have dropped my phone from 15 feet and it's still alive. If you don't mind the thicker body it's a true asset.
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Same here i have defender for my epic touch 4g and my s3 and a otterbox commuter box for my original epic.... Great cases good prices and awesome customer service... Although im gonna try the Griffin military case for my s3 that thing suppose to be better then the defender cases
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I have a trident aegis case and at work i accidently left my phone on top of a car a d started pressure washing it... End result = phone flew halfway accross garage and i thought oh sh*t.... Picked it up and no damage no scratches and phone was still on
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Ballistic black sg shell gel maxx series case cover for htc one ?

Any reviews on this case would be great as i'm really tempted
mimicuk said:
Any reviews on this case would be great as i'm really tempted
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according to their site, its listed as "coming soon", so i doubt anyone has a review of it. but if you have a link where one can be bought, let us know
they ship out on the 05/24/2013 i know cause i sell them
but ive had this on my s3 and my retarded 3vo and i can say that it does what it does i had a forklift run over my 3vo whit the case on and i will say not a scratch on it it does add size to the phone though so be aware of that
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HTC-One-Bal...r_id=475965649866&cmd=ViewItem&category=20349
gronimo21 said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HTC-One-Bal...r_id=475965649866&cmd=ViewItem&category=20349
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they list it as beign in stock may 24th, and would not arrive to me in AL till June 4-10.
jmwils3 said:
they list it as beign in stock may 24th, and would not arrive to me in AL till June 4-10.
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PM sent
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PM sent
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sorry about that,
No problem
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well i got it last week
great protection
screen protector quality is quite low and doesn't work properly; had to remove it
bit bulky
having difficulty while typing because of the sides
difficult to remove from pockets (jeans)
planning to order something else
kamilmirza said:
well i got it last week
great protection
screen protector quality is quite low and doesn't work properly; had to remove it
bit bulky
having difficulty while typing because of the sides
difficult to remove from pockets (jeans)
planning to order something else
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Try the otterbox commuter case with mime ghost glass. I love the combo, not very bulky and superior protection :good:
Does the defender (since we are talking about bulky cases) have the same issue with the silicon coming loose over time like on the sgs3
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Had on on a S3 now have one for the One using the MIME glass instead of the included plastic screen protector. Works great and no problem with pockets.

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).
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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).
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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