I want to get the the new Otterbox defender or Otterbox commuter, but I am torn between the two. Any insight on both and also any opinions on which one to get.
Actually I think the only thing you can't compare is waterproof. Personally I think from the drop, slam, shock aspect, and the clearer pictures standpoint there is clearly an advantage to the Defender.
The new design actually uses a different rubber now. It now goes into a pocket pretty easy. However, the rubber isn't as grippy as it once was so now it slides off my center console.yes, tried Otterbox Defender on both my 3GS and 4S.
Like was mentioned above, if you wanna put your iPhone in your pocket forget the Defender. The rubberized material, while a fantastic shock absorber, make it very difficult to slide, as well as being a super lint magnet.
The thinner Lifeproof can also go swimming, or u could take Siri in the shower with you if u hav a 4S!
sorry, but after using the Defender for almost 3 years, I can easily argue that it doesn't have anything on LifeProof...even from drops....LifeProof is made from military spec material, which is more than Otterbox can say for their case.Actually I think the only thing you can't compare is waterproof. Personally I think from the drop, slam, shock aspect, and the clearer pictures standpoint there is clearly an advantage to the Defender.
Depends on what you want to do with it.
I am aware the Defender changed the design/material from 3GS to 4S, like I said I owned both.The new design actually uses a different rubber now. It now goes into a pocket pretty easy. However, the rubber isn't as grippy as it once was so now it slides off my center console.
It's not a difference from the 3gs to the 4s. They actually just had the same cases for the 4 and 4s and there were 2 different outer rubber types. Wife got the older style because they had pink. I got a newer style because I liked the new camera opening better. The rubber is different on the the 2 cases.I am aware the Defender changed the design/material from 3GS to 4S, like I said I owned both.
For me, it was not enough of a difference. I took the 4S Defender back the day after I bought it....
I understand you are a die hard lifeproof. That's ok. But lifeproof or otterbox, there is no case that allows you to interact with your finger on the screen that is going to protect the screen from a direct impact. None.sorry, but after using the Defender for almost 3 years, I can easily argue that it doesn't have anything on LifeProof...even from drops....LifeProof is made from military spec material, which is more than Otterbox can say for their case.
And LifeProof hasn't been out as long as Otterbox either, imagine what it'll be like when they have a few years under their belt...Even with the latest Defender series, you still read about people complaining about cracked screans while using their Defenders on the Otterbox Facebook page. About 90% of LifeProof users came over from using the Otterbox, and I've seen all of them say that LifeProof is light years ahead of the game....
I know very well that there is no case that lets you interact with the screen that is going to protect the screen from a direct impact...I never said there was. But you are right, I am a die hard LifeProof! I too used Otterbox for years, and I thought it was the best protective case around....until I realized what LifeProof had to offer. Being by the pool side and not worrying about your phone falling in the pool, washing dishes and not worrying about getting the phone all wet to answer that text message, or even taking it into the shower with you so you can "FaceTime" your wife or girlfriend.... wink, wink....I understand you are a die hard lifeproof. That's ok. But lifeproof or otterbox, there is no case that allows you to interact with your finger on the screen that is going to protect the screen from a direct impact. None.
And cracked screen complaints are a fact of life for lifeproof users also. A google search finds plenty of info. I am considering a lifeproof, but can't justify the cost yet because I have never had an issue with the defender. Even ran my old 3GS over with my Jeep once in a defender with no damage.
Might be true about not snapping it shut properly but if it's that easy to snap together wrong......and how do you find out it's wrong? When your phone is wet. Kinda late. The otterbox is 34.99 at the ATT store. Ballistic case is is cheaper and slides in and out of a pocket better but has no frontal screen protector.I guess I'm just trying to say that the Pros this case has to offer out weigh the cons you might see or read about on google by a long shot... And don't forget that many people that complained about the case leaking didn't follow the installation properely, and, or didn't snap it shut properely either.
BTW, I don't find it expensive at all....lot's of aluminum bumpers out there (Vapor case) that cost up to $200, and that's just a bumper...so $70 -$80 to fully protect your phone sounds pretty good to me. Otterbox is still around $50 at retail stores...
Really?It's not a difference from the 3gs to the 4s. They actually just had the same cases for the 4 and 4s and there were 2 different outer rubber types. Wife got the older style because they had pink. I got a newer style because I liked the new camera opening better. The rubber is different on the the 2 cases.
I don't mean the shape. There is a new OtterBox. Not new as in for the 4S. New as in made of something different. The new material is being used on all new Defenders. The new rubber material is being used on the defender cases for iPods, iPhones and iPads.Really?
No difference In the case design/material from the 3GS to the 4S?
OK, u win;-)
Enjoy your Otter.
I did not like either of mine....
it doesn't....and it picks up all the lint like a magnet. Plus, you'll end pulling the silicone off the phone itself trying to remove it from your pocket. The Defender wasn't made to go in your pockets, unless you wear really baggy pants.Has anyone had experience with the new otterbox defender ( the redesign with the new silicone)? I am curious as to how well it slides in and out of your pockey