HTC ThunderBolt Otterbox Defender Series Case NOW SHIPPING!!!

n2imagination · Apr 8, 2011

meowlamp said:
You can usually find them for cheaper. When I was shopping for a case for my Blackberry I was sold on the OB but I was hesitant on the 50 bones for it. I found it on Buy.com for like $30 shipped. When I look back on it I would have paid the full 50 for it considering how many times that case saved the phone. It is still in mint condition despite countless drops and my girlfriend spilling a strawberry daiquiri directly on it. I just took the case off and rinsed it off, nothing on the phone. Worth it.

+100! When and if OB ever makes the commuter case for TB I will certainly buy it. Even though it seems like a lot, the chances are that you WILL drop this phone at some time, and when that happens you will see that that case price was worth every penny. Just think of the insurance deductible that you would have paid to have it replaced (which btw has jumped to $100 for this device, if you are paying for full insurance). All of the sudden a $30-$40 case doesn't seem that expensive. With the OB cases I truly dont freak out when me or one of my kids drop the phone. It just works amazing and has great shock protection, not to mention the lip on the front that protects the screen when i flip the phone screen down.

em0112 · Apr 8, 2011

Is it me or does this OB case cover the top speaker near the LED and camera?

xXJay_RXx · Apr 8, 2011

i got the Platinum series case from Best Buy for $50. it comes with a hard(ish) case that goes on first, then the silicon type case over it, then that hard shell on top of it that also comes with a hard belt clip. i always have been a fan of otterbox tho. hm, i guess ill have to wait for some reviews first when it finally comes out......

*random but im STILL waiting for the damn dock HTC said would release for the Thunderbolt

*

weinbee · Apr 11, 2011

xXJay_RXx said:
i got the Platinum series case from Best Buy for $50. it comes with a hard(ish) case that goes on first, then the silicon type case over it, then that hard shell on top of it that also comes with a hard belt clip. i always have been a fan of otterbox tho. hm, i guess ill have to wait for some reviews first when it finally comes out......

*random but im STILL waiting for the damn dock HTC said would release for the Thunderbolt *

I have that case too, but I think I might replace it with this when it comes out. Curious to see if the "three layers of protection" is the same kind of deal with an inner case, soft middle and exoskeleton because from those images it doesn't look to me like it's multiple pieces.

ddgarcia05 · Apr 11, 2011

weinbee said:
I have that case too, but I think I might replace it with this when it comes out. Curious to see if the "three layers of protection" is the same kind of deal with an inner case, soft middle and exoskeleton because from those images it doesn't look to me like it's multiple pieces.

Go on Youtube and search for the HD2 defender case. It looks like it might need the same. A hard shell, the rubber outer guard, and a built in screen protector equals the three layers.

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weinbee · Apr 13, 2011

ddgarcia05 said:
Go on Youtube and search for the HD2 defender case. It looks like it might need the same. A hard shell, the rubber outer guard, and a built in screen protector equals the three layers.

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I wouldn't have thought of the screen protector as one of the three layers. Good point.

xXJay_RXx · Apr 13, 2011

ddgarcia05 said:
Go on Youtube and search for the HD2 defender case. It looks like it might need the same. A hard shell, the rubber outer guard, and a built in screen protector equals the three layers.

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if it just like this, then u can forget it. the already preinstalled screen protector killed it for me. when the screen protector gets all scratched up, then what?....buy a new case?

ddgarcia05 · Apr 13, 2011

xXJay_RXx said:
if it just like this, then u can forget it. the already preinstalled screen protector killed it for me. when the screen protector gets all scratched up, then what?....buy a new case?

What I didn't like about the built in screen protector are the water markings it developed after only a couple days after getting the case. Looks like water is trapped between the screen and the build in screen protector.

rednoved · Apr 13, 2011

I am holding out for the commuter case because of the screen protector. I like my SGP I am using. The defender case does look like it will take care of the light leak issue people are having. It seems like the case will go just above the edge, covering the leaks.

I would consider this case if it didn't have the screen protector. I do prefer a slimmer case though. Thats why I am using an innocase right now.

rclark27 · Apr 14, 2011

ddgarcia05, I didn't like it either so I just removed this screen protector and installed one from ZAGG on the phone.

heffe2001 · Apr 14, 2011

That's what I did on my Inc, I just popped the screen protector out (I had a nice Boxwave on the screen, so didn't need it). Also made it a bit more responsive without the built in one on it.

My only problem with the Defender case really is the size it's likely going to be, it made my Inc HUGE, I can't imagine how big the Thunderbolt will be with it on it..

n2imagination · Apr 14, 2011

rednoved said:
I am holding out for the commuter case because of the screen protector. I like my SGP I am using. The defender case does look like it will take care of the light leak issue people are having. It seems like the case will go just above the edge, covering the leaks.

I would consider this case if it didn't have the screen protector. I do prefer a slimmer case though. Thats why I am using an innocase right now.

+1 ON the commuter case. Check out the difference on the evo defender (top) to the commuter (bottom). So much more low profile and clean. Having had one for my eris it also just fits like a glove, almost like there is no "case" at all. I will be waiting on the commuter to come out. Also isn't the TB sporting Gorilla Glass? Shouldn't need a screen protector at all if so IMO.

Defender

Commuter

heffe2001 · Apr 14, 2011

I'm thinking that's a NO to the Gorilla Glass (according to threads on here and other sites anyway). And Gorilla Glass will scratch like regular glass, just not quite as easily.

n2imagination said:
+1 ON the commuter case. Check out the difference on the evo defender (top) to the commuter (bottom). So much more low profile and clean. Having had one for my eris it also just fits like a glove, almost like there is no "case" at all. I will be waiting on the commuter to come out. Also isn't the TB sporting Gorilla Glass? Shouldn't need a screen protector at all if so IMO.

moosez3 · Apr 15, 2011

Ecomaniac said:
+1

I'd rather go with a cheap soft case, and put what's leftover towards insurance.

I just got insurance, the phone is big enough already!

papi92 · Apr 15, 2011

I can't wait

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HashTagHell · Apr 15, 2011

heffe2001 said:
I'm thinking that's a NO to the Gorilla Glass (according to threads on here and other sites anyway). And Gorilla Glass will scratch like regular glass, just not quite as easily.

It actually is Gorilla Glass:

http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/#featured-products

I was shocked to see quite a few other devices on the list as well.

zer071 · Apr 16, 2011

This case is perfect for people like me that work in construction. nice an rugged and keeps the dust out.

ddgarcia05 · Apr 17, 2011

zer071 said:
This case is perfect for people like me that work in construction. nice an rugged and keeps the dust out.

Or cops

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Aerogriff · Apr 17, 2011

ddgarcia05 said:
What I didn't like about the built in screen protector are the water markings it developed after only a couple days after getting the case. Looks like water is trapped between the screen and the build in screen protector.

I had that same problem with my iPhone. But when I had my Droid x I never had that problem. Maybe they fixed it after the iPhones case came out.

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psylink · Apr 18, 2011

Store I work at will have the otterbox this week sometime, put in the order for them friday

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