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[Captivate Accessories] VGPod36:
Somebody should buy it at full otterbox price and review it though >.>

I am anxious to see how this one is with reviews. I really do not like the idea of the screen protector built into the case, which is not removable (though I may just take a knife to it if I buy it)

I am most interested in the belt holster though, which is pretty much my only reason to be interested in this case. I don't like how the Seido (or whatever...) belt holster case has a giant clip on the top of the phone.
[Captivate Accessories] ntdb:
Whoa, I didn't even realize the screen protector was built in. I don't feel positively about that at all, will definitely be anticipating reviews.
[Captivate Accessories] lilmanx01:
Yep just got the email too!
[Captivate Accessories] lilmanx01:
Yes, but it has its perks. Do remember having it built in has saved a lot of people from accidental liquid spills.
[Captivate Accessories] oscataleptic:
Just ordered. ill let you guys know when it gets here.

Order Subtotal:	$49.95

Order Discount:	- $9.99

Shipping:	$4.34

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Sales Tax:	$0.00

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[Captivate Accessories] SPLASTiK:
Dangit... and I bought the Commuter on Monday. I knew I should have just waited a week.
[Captivate Accessories] diablo009:
Could you please let me know the codes to get the above discounts.
[Captivate Accessories] oscataleptic:
coupon code:

DiveShowOtter

20% Off Entire Order
[Captivate Accessories] insaneturbo13:
thanks for the code oscataleptic

i ordered mine today as well, will put up pics and maybe a video for it like i did last time...
[Captivate Accessories] asteinac:
DiveShowOtter also gives free shipping. <<great deal>> thx.
[Captivate Accessories] MrSewerPickle:
Guys,

I also ordered one today. I'll post pics and a review when it comes in. I should have check the form cause I paid full price like a PhD student instead. Anyway, I'll let ya know how it goes....
[Captivate Accessories] kangi26:
Quick link for you all

http://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Cap...color=20&start=1&cgid=samsung-captivate-cases
[Captivate Accessories] insaneturbo13:
ATTENTION:

this case does not come with a built-in screen protector, it has a self adhering one which is the same as the one found on both the commuter and impact series cases..

not sure if everyone knew this or not.
[Captivate Accessories] robstunner:
Ordered, $39.96 Shipped w00t w00t!
[Captivate Accessories] ntdb:
Where do you get this information? The Q&A on the Otterbox site has several answers saying the screen protector is built in.

EDIT: And it also has a recent answer saying it is not built in. Eh. Looking forward to those pics guys! ;)
[Captivate Accessories] SPLASTiK:
Hmmmm. I ordered a Commuter on Monday and was thinking about sending it back when it gets here for the Defender but now since it lacks the built-in protector... are the Defender cases that much more better?
[Captivate Accessories] insaneturbo13:
Wait for the reviews
[Captivate Accessories] bames:
well now that kind of sucks. I guess we can forget about much in the way of protection from spills/liquids. Not alot to set this apart from the commuter now other than belt clip which i wouldn't be using anyway (but i guess given it can be had for the same price as the commuter on amazon one interested may as well get the defender). Pretty disappointing as i was looking forward to a case with pretty comprehensive protection.
[Captivate Accessories] insaneturbo13:
If I was in your position I wouldn't buy it either. I need the belt clip though.. if it wasn't for that I'd stick with the commuter
[Captivate Accessories] VGPod36:
They scrapped the screen protector? Nice! Now I can buy one :D

*orders*

Also, thanks for the coupon code oscataleptic!
[Captivate Accessories] v1rtu0s1ty:
I still like the looks of Commuter. It looks very professional. Today, I showed pictures of Defender and Commuter to my colleagues on a separate page without the description,price,etc and guess what they chose? They chose Commuter. Out of 13, only 1 chose Defender.

Majority of the comments were similar: They don't want their attire to be affected by adding a cellphone on their belt.
[Captivate Accessories] robstunner:
I keep mine in my pocket, and in my profession (public safety) i like the added protection my Defender case gives my iPhone 4.
[Captivate Accessories] spartan062984:
You, my friend, are a Bad @$$! Thanks. I just ordered mine today. Hopefully one of the first few can post pics/ videos much like the others have done in the Commuter and Impact threads. I cant wait.

:D
[Captivate Accessories] robstunner:
ill post pics Tuesday, maybe a vid
[Captivate Accessories] spartan062984:
:::Thumbs Up::::
[Captivate Accessories] rabbivj:
I forget what is the difference between the commuter and the defender? Just the clip?
[Captivate Accessories] Cozmo1:
When I got my Captivate I wanted an Otterbox real bad, but they had no idea when it would be available. Soon they said, but soon is a very long time when you already have the phone. So I shopped around for an alternative and found a Body Glove hard case cover which came with a detachable belt clip if you needed/wanted one. It's been absolutely awesome and even though Otterbox has finally released theirs there's no way I'll get it now. My Body Glove is absolutely perfect! It also only cost me $17.99 too :)
[Captivate Accessories] chi3sol:
otterbox code discount hurry works

http://www.savings.com/OtterBox/cou...Wu1aUCFRNSgwodvDf2kw&searchTerm=OtterBox+Code

this the copy that works

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[Captivate Accessories] davwman:
ordered with discount. will post pics!
[Captivate Accessories] chi3sol:
Seidio

Take a look to this covers just for minutes I change my mind actually I have this

http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/1222/1222771_sa.jpg

from Best buy is very good but for my worl is a little light I need something heavy duty then I saw this

http://www.seidioonline.com/v/vspfiles/photos/BD2-HK4SSCAP-2.jpg

I was thinking to add it to mi then I saw this post thanks

they also have the extend it battery

Extended battery for captivate with cover but don't fit in any cover

http://www.seidioonline.com/v/vspfiles/photos/BACY30SSCAP-BK-2.jpg

mi apology if I did something wrong ....
[Captivate Accessories] hmodel88:
So I was browsing on Amazon today and came across the Defender Case for $35.

It says it isn't available yet and will ship sometime in January or February but it said the same thing about the Commuter and Impact cases before they became available. It's sold and ships from Amazon as well so I think I'm going to order it and see what happens. I can always cancel if it does take that long.
[Captivate Accessories] mipakr:
Otterbox December Deals:

Purchase any Defender Series Case and get a free stand and free shipping!
[Captivate Accessories] insaneturbo13:
Got mine in today... so far seems pretty good. Will post pics when I get home

edit: ultimatly i do like the defender better than the commuter, it fits snug inside the case and holds well, but the bottom buttons are my only complaint, they are harder to get to than before, but for some reason i do hit them more accuratley.... maybe i was hitting to far below before. so i guess that would be a plus. it just feels funny, the case itself is rock solid, the rubber could not fit any better around the hard shell. the whole thing feels really good inside the hand, and the rubber is harder than the commuter, so its not as much of a dust magnet. it hides the att logo. big freaking plus for me. lol. i hate those guys >.>

otterbox defender beside an otterbox commuter

buttons:
[Captivate Accessories] bsdjunkie:
Just got mine tonight. Adds a little bulk and weight, but it will survive a fall to the floor =P. Fits in belt case nicely. Only complaint is that I wish the rubber padding was a little more snug around the side edges. The volume and power keys are very easy to use even though they are covered.
[Captivate Accessories] davwman:
Nice can't wait for mine to arrive. I like the extra bulk. The captivate actually hurts my hand in its seidio case.
[Captivate Accessories] jpinks:
So does it or does it not have the built in screen protector??????
[Captivate Accessories] insaneturbo13:
no, its not built in, a screen protector is included in the package but its not build into the case. it is the same as the one found on the commuter, which i did not like, i tried this one as well and didnt like it again. i cant press the capacitive buttons nearly as well as i can with my phantom skinz.
[Captivate Accessories] mojmojmoj:
i just ordered today! but when i clicked the continue checkout, it went to the main page. did it go through? i put all the info needed for purchase. i didnt receive any receipt or email telling me it go through. just wondering if it's normal or not. thanks!
[Captivate Accessories] jpinks:
Well crap there goes the idea that this is as good as my old 3GS defender case. That built in screen protector saved me several times in bad weather from my phone being soaked or destroyed. I was hoping the Otterbox website was telling the truth on it being built in like the Iphone one. :(
[Captivate Accessories] shadestalker:
How is it at resisting being stripped from the holster? I had the Defender for my iPhone 3G and while it didn't fall out as some reviewers claim, it could be pulled loose if you gave it a good bump in the right direction. I'm curious if this is related to their decision to make this one clip into the holster sideways instead of upright.
[Captivate Accessories] bsdjunkie:
The holster locks it in pretty tight. I don't think it will be slipping out unless the clip actually breaks.
[Captivate Accessories] insaneturbo13:
+1 10chars
[Captivate Accessories] robstunner:
My only gripe so far is that the plastic is too close to the capacitive buttons. It really is as close at it is in the pictures on their site.
[Captivate Accessories] SPLASTiK:
Yeah, it looks a lot closer than my Commuter which stops at the edge where the screen starts.

Is it pretty secure on the top and bottom? The Commuter case you can kind of pull up a little too easily for my taste, it's not a very tight fit. I was thinking about trying the Defender even though I like the Commuter otherwise.
[Captivate Accessories] robstunner:
its hard plastic so it wont budge
[Captivate Accessories] gocats7:
in comparison with say the body glove case, how much more protection from drops and such do you get with the commuter and the defender?
[Captivate Accessories] robstunner:
I'd say a good 300x..

in all seriousness, they dont even compare. i would compare the body glove to the commuter, maybe. The Defender is rock solid.
[Captivate Accessories] gocats7:
May be asking too much but what the heck.....does anyone have a body glove case and a defender and if so would you mind posting some side by side pics? Im trying to get a feeling for the size difference.
[Captivate Accessories] gocats7:
One more thing, do you think with this case on it would fit in a Tunebelt AB83??
[Captivate Accessories] insaneturbo13:
ok, so about the tunebelt, do you have one? does it fit with the body glove? is it really tight? or does it have some room to work?

as for pics: here you go

any more pic requests?
[Captivate Accessories] robstunner:
Its alot thicker than the body glove. But you can and should expect that with the huge upgrade in protection you will be getting. Personally I will be using this during shift work but once I get home the xmatrix will go on (anyone have one?)
[Captivate Accessories] VGPod36:
I got mine yesterday. It is pretty good, with only a few flaws.

The biggest flaw I can find is, the headphone jack is blocked when in the holster. I may carve a few holes in the side so I can do this. Another flaw with the holster is that it sits too high on my belt.. kinda digs into my side when I am sitting. Though it sits high because of that locking clip on the top, which I assume is a pseudo stand for it. That works well, sorta.

My other flaw is how much dust the rubber attracts. It's rally good quality material, and I love the feel of it, but having it for less than a day and it's caked in dust and dead skin and... yeah...

Otherwise I really do like this case.
[Captivate Accessories] gocats7:
I do not currently have the armband and I do not have a defender case. I am hoping to get both upcoming so I wasnt sure how they would work together before I spent the money.

In regards to pick requests, those fries look really good! In all seriousness, thank you for posting those.
[Captivate Accessories] insaneturbo13:
yea i put those and some girl scout cookes beside eachother for my backdrop, seemed like a good idea at the time. lol

i dont know if it would fit in that case or not, i really dont think it would, the pic of the iphone looks like its pretty snug and its smaller than the captivate lol
[Captivate Accessories] hmodel88:
So I can't decide between this and the commuter. What's your guy's opinions on this?
[Captivate Accessories] jimrusling:
Will the belt clip work with a large, 1.5", belt or will it slip off?
[Captivate Accessories] insaneturbo13:
measured 1 3/4" of space for a belt to fit through, so yes, it will fit :)
[Captivate Accessories] robstunner:
It all depends on how much protection you need.
[Captivate Accessories] spartan062984:
I agree on this. At least we know the screen is secure if it ever falls face first. haha

It is very secure. In my opinion, you get what you pay for on the defender. It was my first choice over the seidio, and i must say i am satisfied with that decision. I am still debating on whether i should get the Rugged Active X combo or not. I wanted to try both. Anyone here already have one for pics to be posted? I did also check the Innocase thread, just in case you were wondering, but i have yet to see any posted.

What ^ he said. lol. Personally, I would go defender. It really isnt all THAT bulky as everyone makes it out to be. Again, thats just MY taste and preference.
[Captivate Accessories] LBCaptivate:
Anyone have another coupon code? DiveShowOtter no longer works
[Captivate Accessories] insaneturbo13:
see if tb1010y still works. free shipping plus 10 % off
[Captivate Accessories] Dungeon47:
I just ordered mine with that code. It works with the free 2-day shipping deal so I got 2-day shipping to my door for under $48.

Sent from my Android using the power of my dreams.
[Captivate Accessories] insaneturbo13:
Free overnight shipping through otterbox for christmas!
[Captivate Accessories] a40dayflud818:
I recommend NOT using the FedEx option. I had a really bad experience getting my Defender. The estimated delivery date was pushed back 3 times. And they STILL didn't deliver it on that day. It took just a little over a week to have it delivered.

I will say I am very pleased with the case. It is DEFINITELY protected. I would say it is rather bulky (which I really don't have a problem with but others might). It also seems heavier than what I thought it would be (again, I don't mind but others might). It feels about the same weight as the HTC Surround.
[Captivate Accessories] Dungeon47:
Just got my Defender via FedEx about 15 minutes ago. Installed and happy. Screen protector went on perfectly in one-shot, and it has never looked more safe and beautiful. I have discovered that I actually like how close the bottom ridge is to the buttons because instead of having to hunt for them, I can just press right against the ridge and i know I'm spot-on.

The only warning I will give is that the USB cover will only allow for cables a tiny bit thicker than the stock one (which is pretty thin). You can whittle one down to narrow with a knife like I did, but it is something to be aware of. Amazon has stock-like cables for like $1 each, so I'll be getting a few more.
[Captivate Accessories] lordmaxx:
So, you cannot have the headphone slot cover open while the case is in the belt clip? That kinda hurts the value a bit I think.
[Captivate Accessories] Dungeon47:
Agreed, but I never wear the belt clip. I use it as a car dock. A file or similar tool can wear one side down nicely so it it can have cables in it.
[Captivate Accessories] emscapt47:
Can i see a video or picture of this?
[Captivate Accessories] emscapt47:
Anyone???? thanks
[Captivate Accessories] Dungeon47:
There are some good pictures a few pages back.
[Captivate Accessories] cleatis:
I just got the defender, its great!

Just a quick bit of advice, my phone fit sort of loose in the defender.the phone was allowed to shift side to side in the case.i just layed the included microfiber cloth inside the back of the defender before putting the phone in, this fixed the side play, wether or not I opened myself up to other problems remains to be seen.
[Captivate Accessories] davwman:
Same here with the play. The case is pretty good, I am starting to find.it a bit bulky but all in all will protect the phone well.

"Thank god for replaceable batteries"
[Captivate Accessories] mr_lover:
amazon is shipping the defender now i got mine today for $34.99 but i did order it about 2 weeks ago
[Captivate Accessories] asteinac:
Good call on the cloth inside. Thanks.
[Captivate Accessories] jeff.leonard:
I purchased the defender the first day it was available on the otterbox website and have been very pleased with it. The only issue I really had was the bottom frame being so close to the capacitive buttons; but I found a great solution. I used my dremmel tool to grind out a notch at each button to allow for easier access. This also gives a way of feeling where the buttons are when using the phone in the dark. I took my time to make it look good and even surprised myself at how good it turned out!
[Captivate Accessories] emscapt47:
Nice and clean i like it....Does anyone know if radio shack has these in yet?
[Captivate Accessories] spartan062984:
Nice!

+ 10 char
[Captivate Accessories] zaures:
Wow that is exactly what i was thinking about doing! Thanks!
[Captivate Accessories] themerchant:
How does everyone like there Defenders so far?

I thinking of getting one since Im a contractor and always out in the field.
[Captivate Accessories] jonpackard:
I love my Defender. If you want to make your cappy rugged, I highly recommend it.
[Captivate Accessories] armariner:
Overall, the Defender is nice. However, I had to remove mine to replace the sd card and I found a lot of dust and grit. Not dating it doesn't do the job nicely but I'm considering a couple minor modifications to help prevent this.
[Captivate Accessories] Garoto1973:
This looks like a nice case. I have the Otterbox Impact case and I am considering getting the Defender. My only concern is that usually I have to replace my battery once per day. Does it take a lot of time to disassemble and reassemble?
[Captivate Accessories] Garoto1973:
Wow! That is a pro job you did there!!!:)
[Captivate Accessories] KC108:
+1 I'd like to know too.
[Captivate Accessories] Garoto1973:
Well, I got mine already. Awesome!!!! It definetely adds bulk but it looks and feels good!

On the battery access side however, nope, I don't recommend it for battery swappers, too much work to dissassemble/reassemble. I am now charging my cappy whenever I can and keeping my backup battery just for real emergency situations.
[Captivate Accessories] TRusselo:
comprehensive pictures of the defender for anyone interested. its my post from another thread and my pics.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=10900827&postcount=19
[Captivate Accessories] nemesishaven:
I ordered my defender the first day they were available.

Pros:

I no longer worry about damaging my captivate. Seriously. I dropped it once before I got the case and nearly shat myself.

Rubber/silicone outer layer is seriously non-slip. Great grip on the phone.

Belt-clip is awesome. It's symmetrical, so you can put the phone is face up or face down, in either direction. I have not had any difficulty using the headphone jack while in the case. Just put it in the other way round. The clip also rotates (securely), so you can have the phone horizontal or vertical. I've got an armband from an old MuVo player and I clip the case onto it to run.

Physical buttons are all easily accessed.

Cons:

Rubber/silicone outer layer is seriously non-slip. I don't have trouble fitting the phone + case into my pocket, but whenever I pull it out my pocket comes out with it.

Rubber/silicone layer is definitely a dust magnet.

The case comes very close to the capacitative buttons + the top of the screen. I've had to relearn how to swipe that notification bar down, and I still have trouble with the capacitative buttons. Seriously considering copying the dremel mod.

Caseless, I never had trouble cleaning my screen of finger/faceprints. With the case, I can never get the edges clean.

Additional observations: The plastic isn't quite as rigid as I expected, it has some flex to it; not enough to be an issue, but enough that I noticed. My case also has some play to it on the inside, the phone can shift around a little bit. It's not as bad now that I've put the screen protector that they provided on (additional thickness), but the screen protector is crap.

All in all, I'm very happy with my case. If the commuter had come with a belt-clip, I would have gone with it.
[Captivate Accessories] Garoto1973:
Have any of you noticed that if the belt clip had a stronger grip you could connect the usb cord while on the belt clip and use it in your car to set it on your rear view mirror or anywhere with an edge.

I'll try to post some pictures for you to see what I mean.
[Captivate Accessories] neotekz:
took mine off after 2 weeks of using it. i didn;t like how slippery the plastic back cover was. i wish they would of left some of the rubber skin exposed on the sides instead of the tops like the iphone 4 defender case. another thing is if you are going to be on construction sites the rubber skin is going to attract a lot of dirt. mine got very dirty after a day or two just from the lint in my pocket. i replaced it with a Seidio Innocase Surface and like it much better
[Captivate Accessories] insaneturbo13:
Your talking about the commuter. Not the defender. The whole back is rubber
[Captivate Accessories] Garoto1973:
Tried to post pics with the "Insert Image" button using picasa links but didnt work. Will be right back.
[Captivate Accessories] RUMC:
I love my Defender case, and let me say this as well, Otter Box's customer service is probably the best I have seen for after market cases, or ANY aftermarket acessories at all.

I work in a very demanding job, where my phone can easily get broken, and this case has held up to alot already, with no wear to it in sight. The silicon that surrounds the case is nice as well, gives a good amount of grip to the phone. Someone said something about it getting dirty or picking up lint...... I dont think they had a defender. Mine gets a little bit of dust on it, but its a BLACK case, no matter what you buy, you are going to get that, specialy if you work in an enviroment where there is alot of dirt. It cleans off easily, and after all, you arent buying the case to make sure it stays pretty all day long, you are buying it for protection of the phone.

As for their service.... the pin on my belt clip broke (not the case or the plastic the belt clip is made of). I EMAILED Otter Box....... their response? Within 4 days they sent me an entire NEW case and belt clip, without even asking where I bought it from or a receipt. BTW I bought mine at sams club for $45. If this is how their customer service is, I will ONLY buy otter box from now on.

If you work in a demanding enviroment, and need to protect your phone....... BUY THIS!