Question About the Otterbox Defender

[Fresh & Minty]

I just purchased an Otterbox Defender for $31.95 on eBay (an excellent deal! ). I just wanted to see if the case makes the phone more difficult to use and if there are any problems that have arisen to anyone as a result of it.

 

[elementaldragon]

I used the defender for a day and returned it. For one, i forgot how much of a non-fan i am of soft shells/cases.... since they seem to attract dust from other dimensions sometimes. The holster is nice... but in order to clip it in or take it out, it usually seemed to be a two-hand job, so that kinda defeated the purpose to me. It also seemed to make it slightly more difficult to actually get an accurate read with the fingerprint sensor.... i believe mostly due to the silicon outer shell, which as you swipe your finger, would peel back somewhat and make it hard to actually get a complete scan without stopping short or something like that.

 

[Fresh & Minty]

I used the defender for a day and returned it. For one, i forgot how much of a non-fan i am of soft shells/cases.... since they seem to attract dust from other dimensions sometimes. The holster is nice... but in order to clip it in or take it out, it usually seemed to be a two-hand job, so that kinda defeated the purpose to me. It also seemed to make it slightly more difficult to actually get an accurate read with the fingerprint sensor.... i believe mostly due to the silicon outer shell, which as you swipe your finger, would peel back somewhat and make it hard to actually get a complete scan without stopping short or something like that.

I've used Defenders before with my Nexus One & HTC HD2, and loved them though they were very bulky, but I thought the extra protection was worth it (just in case). I Ask because the my Defender for my N1 had problems with the buttons and they weren't really responsive and dust always got in the screen from the hole for the trackball. Thanks for your feedback! I'm planning on painting the plastic shell either red or white since I've always envied the iPhones multitude of colors

 

[fabrijack]

I have had mine in a defender since day one. I used it without for about 1/2 a day then loaded it in. I own a construction company so i am out in the dirt and weather constantly so the otter box is almost a must. I haven't noticed any loss of functionality. It takes a few times to learn how to unsnap the latch with the knuckle of your index finger as you remove the phone with one hand but it works once you learn the motion. No problems whatsoever using the fingerprint unlock, it is a pretty cool feature. I did notice the screen was not as sensitive for about 5 minutes until the plastic cover built in the case settled down to it.

Jack

 

[reddog]

I have the defender on mine..no problems so far..yes it makes the phone a little bigger. Its the first time that I am using such a case.

I quickly figured out how to snap it in and out of the belt clip with one hand.

 

[G-Man.]

I also have mine in a Defender case - However i ripped out the built in screen protector in the Defender case - those things are lame... I have a screen protector i put on within 10 seconds of opening the box for the phone - my screen has never been touched since taken out of the box...
I have no issues with the Otterbox Defender Case or Holster whatsoever...

 

[HarleyDude]

Not to hijack the thread but the Otterbox Commuter is an extremely solid case that gives excellent protection without the bulk or the soft exterior of the Defender. I used one on my iPhone 4 for the past 6 months and loved it. Waiting on that model to show up for the Atrix now.

 

[Fresh & Minty]

Not to hijack the thread but the Otterbox Commuter is an extremely solid case that gives excellent protection without the bulk or the soft exterior of the Defender. I used one on my iPhone 4 for the past 6 months and loved it. Waiting on that model to show up for the Atrix now.

They already have one for the Atrix....

 

[jwhited]

I also have mine in a Defender case - However i ripped out the built in screen protector in the Defender case - those things are lame... I have a screen protector i put on within 10 seconds of opening the box for the phone - my screen has never been touched since taken out of the box...
I have no issues with the Otterbox Defender Case or Holster whatsoever...

This. I bought my Atrix along with some anti-glares and an Otterbox Defender. I quickly realized how worthless the Otterbox's built-in screen protector is (and how muddy it makes the screen look), and promptly ripped it out. I got used to carrying my Captivate in a Defender, so I was already used to the holstering/unholstering procedure. You do have to make sure not to rub your finger against the shell when using the fingerprint scanner, but it's a pretty easy technique to learn.

 

[jstuart83]

ive had quite a few of them there great for protection but forget using it with a dock

 

[HarleyDude]

They already have one for the Atrix....

Right but I am waiting for it to show up in a store here in San Antonio. No luck so far, hopefully this week.

 

[tonyantonucci]

The only dock I am interested in is the car dock. Will either of the Otterbox cases (defender or commuter) work with the car dock?

 

[Fresh & Minty]

The only dock I am interested in is the car dock. Will either of the Otterbox cases (defender or commuter) work with the car dock?

No........

 

[SquareBare]

Can anyone tell me if the Atrix overheats in an otterbox?

I live near atlanta and it is like a tropical rainforest in the summertime. Humidity and heat off the charts, will my phone melt inside this thing?

 

[ugafanatic1980]

Can anyone tell me if the Atrix overheats in an otterbox?

I live near atlanta and it is like a tropical rainforest in the summertime. Humidity and heat off the charts, will my phone melt inside this thing?

It shouldn't. Personally, I think the Atrix runs a little cooler than the iPhones and both my parents have the defenders for their iPhones and neither of them have had any issues.

 

[alphamancer]

Right but I am waiting for it to show up in a store here in San Antonio. No luck so far, hopefully this week.

you can get it for $20 off on amazon unless you need to pick it up in a brick and mortar establishment

 

[ehvio]

Can anyone tell me if the Atrix overheats in an otterbox?

I live near atlanta and it is like a tropical rainforest in the summertime. Humidity and heat off the charts, will my phone melt inside this thing?

I don't foresee any heat issues whatsoever with mine. Gets slightly warm sometimes but nothing problematic. In ATL as well.