[Q] All about Otterbox..

[amp4ana]

First of all, sorry if theres an existing topic about this.
Which one suits you? The Defender or the Commuter and why? For me I "think" the Commuter will suit me because I'm not the ones who does it hard , But the downside for me is that Commuter series got a lot of problems, like the rubber part became loose and the hard case often gets a crack without doing anything harsh(e.g: some people broke it while removing the hard case just to clean it, some people said it cracked without doing a thing!). So about the Defender series they said it is very attractive to dust and the screen protector makes the screen difficult to look at sometime, the worse of all is the Bulkiness. So.. Need some opinions here, "Thanks" in advance!

 

[Marcdu81]

Hello , you can find same otterbox thread here . I've bought defender in march , no problem to use my phone everyday , my DHD is really in safety with it ...

 

[shaboobla]

I use the commuter and love it. The little plastic piece by the power button broke from the amount I press it. It was a bummer but I cut it off a bit and I don't notice it now.

I like this case because it keeps the phone protected without adding a ton of bulk. It also keeps the camera lens from scratching from setting the phone down on its back.

Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

 

[amp4ana]

Well, many many thanks to both of you guys. It gave me more options.. So..

1 - Commuter
1 - Defender

 

[technoplunk]

I love my commuter. Not too bulky, can still change the battery within a reasonable amount of time. Still feels like I could throw my phone at the wall without damage (Not going to try).

 

[jonchan_2003]

I find the commuter is not too bulky and feels like it will protect the phone from most things. But I seem to use it less now since i rarely seem to drop my phone, though I may soon (hopefully not though) regret that soon.

 

[Trig0r]

Commuter here, broken part of the plastic casing though so off to there website now to see if I can get spares..

 

[EvilDeadFan]

My Commuter case looked so good.
I bought one to protect the phone, of course.
It cracked right between the speaker on the back, and the rubber area between the power button and volume rocker switch.

It did this while either adjusting volume or hitting power. I've never compressed the case much, its either in my pocket or gently put down flat on a surface. It's never been dropped, and I only had it for a month and a half at the time.

It sucks because the case seems like a sure fire winner for protecting my phone, then this issue happens after a month and a half. I think I'll go get a refund from Telus, because I'm not going to get another that'll end up having the same problem.

I might get the defender for when I go up to the cottage, though, however I'm pretty disappointed so far with the reliability of this case.

 

[niatx]

I've got the defender and so far i am satisfied albeit its really bulky.. XD

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[Zeitraffer]

I ordered Otterbox Commuter when they dropped in price and I'm really satisfied.

My phone doesn't drop often but it's just a safer feeling that I have when handling it.

I really recommend it because it's not as bulky as the Defender series.

 

[motherninja]

I'm using Commuter for my DHD and I pretty happy with it! Not too bulky and it make my DHD look more rugged. Now I dont have problem to put it on any table or surface because I dont have to worry the back case and camera lense will scratch.

 

[dmatti01]

I have used the commuter for the last 11 months. It has saved my DHD from my destructive 4 year old many times.

I decided on the commuter over the defender as the defender was really large and the commuter wasn't that much larger in my hand. Actually I think it makes the DHD easier to grip.

I couldn't recommend the commuter highly enough.

 

[lawrence750]

i've got the defender, have demonstrated it's drop protection (by dropping it of course) many times to friends etc. no cracks
have also dropped it a few times by accident, and no problems whatsoever, it does sound painful when it hits the floor though!

i'd recommend this case any day, the bulkiness is worth it, it does protect it really well. I peeled my screen protector off it straight away.

 

[Dlog]

I've got the commuter.

The silicon is great (allthough it's ripped apart at the micro-usb port).

The shell on the other hand doesn't like being dropped to often and really hates it when you take it off your phone. Got cracks in all four corners and one of them became really really long after some time. Fixed it with a lot of superglue but it's sadly not made to last very long.

 

[MarcVanWake]

i have the commuter for several months now. it was the best buy since my DHD. doesn't make the phone much heavier/thicker. but i think it feels better in my hand when holding it. i really love it. also the silicon covering the plugs is a pretty great idea.

i can't confirm the low quality and possible cracks my pre-posters mentioned. i'm not having any of them.

 

[Dlog]

i can't confirm the low quality and possible cracks my pre-posters mentioned. i'm not having any of them.

It was fine for almost a year.
And it's saved my phone multiple times from being damaged in drops.
So don't get me wrong, i really like it!
But the cracks are there...

 

[Mr_Phooey]

I know this is an old thread but I just wanted to add in that I love my defender series. I thought it was "just nice to have" until I dropped it out of my pocket on a busy street without knowing, and watched a car drive over it once I turned around.

You'd think that it would be crushed even with a nice Otterbox case... but I'd have to say "Nope" because when I picked it up off of the street the box and the phone were still in MINT condition. Best piece of plastic I've ever purchased.

 

[Dlog]

could someone tell me the differences between the original and the fake product?

did i miss something? which fake are you talking about?

 

[slab100]

could someone tell me the differences between the original and the fake product?

Not too sure, more than likely you will get what you pay for. Stick to the original

 

[MarcVanWake]

It was fine for almost a year.
And it's saved my phone multiple times from being damaged in drops.
So don't get me wrong, i really like it!
But the cracks are there...

didn't got you wrong m8 just wanted to mention, that i don't have them. maybe i'm just lucky