Otterbox Defender vs Commuter Comparison for Note 2 with pics

dwagner88 · Dec 12, 2012

ne0lyfeism said:
The review by the OP plus the pics validate my opinion that Otterbox cases are just plain ugly and bulky. I'll be sticking with my Mercury case.

I love my mercury case. Can't beat the quality for the price.

Benjie · Dec 13, 2012

I occasionally hear the click, overall though it rarely messes up. Pocket storage for me is not convenient due to frequent kneeling and picking up heavy items. Prior to obtaining the Defender, I used a small camera case that was clipped to the belt.

ren857 · Dec 13, 2012

donas said:
It is very slightly raised off of the screen, just enough there is a little "click" sound when touching the screen..I guess it's just the plastic smacking the screen.

I have had Defender cases on numerous phones, so I am very familiar with how they should function. This one was released a little early in my opinion.

g2manhou said:
Agreed. I've played with some friends' iPhones, and none of their Defender cases were ever like this.

Not early. Maybe lazily. The Note 2 has been out since late October in the US and the case is just being released now.

Iphone cases are ready at launch. They figure the iphones are their bread and butter.

ppfd · Dec 13, 2012

Thats what irritates me as much as it is true. Iphones are these companies money makers.

I'm a Firefighter/Paramedic and and Emergency Nurse on the side.

So obviously my phone gets into many rough situations. Not to mention carrying the N2 in my pocket is not very handy or comfortable. I use my phone as a mini tablet twice as much as I talk on it or text.

I need a case with a belt clip!

I've had the Ballistic case on my I4 since it was offered. This case is top notch! Much less bulk than the Defender I think. I wish Ballistic would get it in gear and get the belt case out.

In the mean time I bought the Case Mate snap on case with kick stand and a screen protector at the AT&T store when I got the phone.

I've thought about getting one of these for now:
CP-L

keyan333 · Dec 13, 2012

Can you please upload the additional pictures then??

vgp · Dec 13, 2012

ren857 said:
Iphone cases are ready at launch. They figure the iphones are their bread and butter.

Arrggg...thats so annoying. Best Buy, Walmart, Sprint, ATT, TMoble stores have row and rows of Iphone covers, but only a spot about the size of a piece of paper of "other" phone covers. :-(

g2manhou · Dec 14, 2012

NeuDroid said:
Thanks for the pictures! If only that commuter case had a built in kickstand I'd jump all over it.

vgp said:
Arrggg...thats so annoying. Best Buy, Walmart, Sprint, ATT, TMoble stores have row and rows of Iphone covers, but only a spot about the size of a piece of paper of "other" phone covers. :-(

There's just so much variety in hardware for Android that they don't concentrate a whole lot on particular Android phones. But we love variety.

keyan333 · Dec 14, 2012

2 videos are up of the white and black ones!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYKHySXwb5M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiEdR-ox3gs

Sticking with the black one and it's not too bulky either!

ren857 · Dec 14, 2012

I just got my gray Defender and I love it. The screen protector isn't as bad as I thought it was. It does increase the glare but I can deal. The buttons are a little harder to press, but I can adjust.

ScandaLeX · Dec 14, 2012

keyan333 said:
2 videos are up of the white and black ones!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYKHySXwb5M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiEdR-ox3gs

Sticking with the black one and it's not too bulky either!

If you saw my $12. case you'd think it was an Otter box.
Looking at the videos, there is no difference.
Same 2 piece design yet people pay more cause it's Otter.

ScandaLeX · Dec 14, 2012

ren857 said:
I just got my gray Defender and I love it. The screen protector isn't as bad as I thought it was. It does increase the glare but I can deal. The buttons are a little harder to press, but I can adjust.

See above post....

Have you adjusted to the button presses yet?

ren857 · Dec 14, 2012

ScandaLeX said:
See above post....

Have you adjusted to the button presses yet?

Actually, I have. Mainly because I've had otterbox defenders on my previous 2 phones - my s3 and Evo LTE.

keyan333 · Dec 14, 2012

ScandaLeX said:
If you saw my $12. case you'd think it was an Otter box.
Looking at the videos, there is no difference.
Same 2 piece design yet people pay more cause it's Otter.

What case do you have?? And I doubt it offers the same protection??

ScandaLeX · Dec 14, 2012

keyan333 said:
What case do you have?? And I doubt it offers the same protection??

It's in quite a few posts around here.
Kick your feet up get comfortable and find it. LOL!!!!!

keyan333 · Dec 14, 2012

Ha, really don't like the style and the back design. Also Otterbox is the most protective, and they have great warranty. It's just annoying how it's taking so long to come to the UK.

georgewkush · Dec 14, 2012

The commuter is perfect for me
I enjoy the added bulkiness it gives me something to hold on to

georgewkush · Dec 14, 2012

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I wanted black but otterbox sold out
So I settled for pink....yes I'm a guy

keyan333 · Dec 15, 2012

georgewkush said:
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I wanted black but otterbox sold out
So I settled for pink....yes I'm a guy

Haha, they're in stock now but I'd never ever go with a pink case.

It looks horrid and so feminine!!

g2manhou · Dec 16, 2012

georgewkush said:
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I wanted black but otterbox sold out
So I settled for pink....yes I'm a guy

Well at least it's for a good cause.

Benjie · Dec 17, 2012

My Note 2 fell out of the holder 4 times today, securely seated each time. Kneeling and pressure against the bottom of the holder.

TTNuge · Dec 17, 2012

Got my Defender and I love it. Very solid and seems like it will offer great protection. I popped out the built in screen protector and kept my SPG on it. Belt clip has also been solid for me as well so far.

I like that the buttons are harder to press, I had too many times where I would accidentally press a button prior to having this case so I like that it actually requires an effort to push.

I do wish the rubber was a little less slippery though but it's still pretty good.

ren857 · Dec 17, 2012

My 14-month-old sat on my phone with the defender on (he weighs about 24 pounds). He's the main reason I got the defender in the first place. Ha!

g2manhou · Dec 21, 2012

ren857 said:
I just got my gray Defender and I love it. The screen protector isn't as bad as I thought it was. It does increase the glare but I can deal. The buttons are a little harder to press, but I can adjust.

How's the screen protector? Does it hug the screen or does it hover above?

ren857 · Dec 21, 2012

g2manhou said:
How's the screen protector? Does it hug the screen or does it hover above?

It does kinda hover it. I think I may get a replacement. It does cause me to have to press a few letters a little more forcefully.

foladar · Dec 22, 2012

ScandaLeX said:
It's in quite a few posts around here.
Kick your feet up get comfortable and find it. LOL!!!!!

What case is this? Couldn't find it from your posts so registered to ask.

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