Note 2 Otterbox Defender Case Review

[Oli2k]

I've been waiting for this to turn up for ages. The Defender for the Note 2 really does add some weight and bulk to the phone but of course offers the protection a lot of people are looking for.

Galaxy Note 2 Otterbox Defender Case Review - YouTube

What does everyone think? Worth the size for the protection it offers?

 

[nelonez]

Very nice case... and trust me it is worth the bulkiness to protect this beast.... is it for sale at the otterbox website???

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[113]

That's just too ridiculously bulky for my taste. I'd consider the Commuter case though. I guess I have to choose between the Seido Active, the Sedio Surface, and the Otterbox Commuter. Tough choices.

 

[drum747]

I ordered the Commuter. Im running the Seidio Active right now and I like it but once my Otterbox comes in Ill give the Seidio to my son. Ill miss the kickstand though.

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[anon(767240)]

Does the added weight make it too much to carry around? I dont carry purses or bags.


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[Cmatt1971]

Too thick for me, I'm toting mine Note 2 naked. It really looks too nice to cover with a case anyway.

Bye bye iPhone 5, hello Note 2

 

[Oli2k]

Does the added weight make it too much to carry around? I dont carry purses or bags.
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It does add a lot of weight to the note 2, the commuter might be the better option if you are concerned over weight.

 

[mccabegc]

I ordered the Commuter. Im running the Seidio Active right now and I like it but once my Otterbox comes in Ill give the Seidio to my son. Ill miss the kickstand though.

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from where?

 

[Oli2k]

Quite a few UK stockists are taking back orders, I'm guessing that is what he means.

 

[drum747]

from where?

Smartphonepedia.com has them up for preorder with a ship date of Dec. 4th or sooner.

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[fguills]

Too thick for me, I'm toting mine Note 2 naked. It really looks too nice to cover with a case anyway.

Bye bye iPhone 5, hello Note 2

You wont say that once it drops and breaks!

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[fguills]

Smartphonepedia.com has them up for preorder with a ship date of Dec. 4th or sooner.

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The date change to December 18th.

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[Cmatt1971]

You wont say that once it drops and breaks!

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I will once I buy another one.

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[mccabegc]

Dec. 18 is probably a "just in case" date. I questioned Otterbox about the release on Facebook last night. They responded that the cases are currently shipping to retailers and should be available via Otterbox.com in a week or so.

Take it for what it's worth

 

[jayp1306]

Just a heads up, I received an email update this morning from otterbox regarding the commuter and said it was available to ship today from their website!

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[ImmaGhost]

do you still consider getting an otterbox case because I heard their screen protectors can mess with your S pen sensitivity? (even if it's just a little...that would be enough to bug me). Is there a way to remove their case screen protector and just leave the case on?

 

[byrds8]

do you still consider getting an otterbox case because I heard their screen protectors can mess with your S pen sensitivity? (even if it's just a little...that would be enough to bug me). Is there a way to remove their case screen protector and just leave the case on?

Yes you can just pop out the plastic screen protector. I have done it with every Otterbox I have had for my devices. I cant stand screen protectors lol. After you pop out the plastic you just have to get the sticky tape/glue stuff off. If you do it right it will pull right up all the way around.

 

[ImmaGhost]

One thing I wish they did was make a hole for the power and volume button like they did for the S Pen. That way we wouldn't have to push hard to turn on the phone every time.

 

[thirsy1258]

One thing I wish they did was make a hole for the power and volume button like they did for the S Pen. That way we wouldn't have to push hard to turn on the phone every time.

Won't bother me much I forget there is a power button and use the home button to wake up

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[manuelcardenas279]

Is it just my imagination? I just got the defender case yesterday, quickly covered my note 2 with it, went to work early this am, used music player all morning, about 8 hrs. worth, which before would only drain my battery to about 70% capacity, so I'd be ok all day and partially following day, at around 4pm today, I had to recharge my phone! was at 14% capacity!.......has anyone experienced this?.....I will give it another test tonite, with a 100% charged battery, see if it happens again, Also, was using speaker for a conversation, I could hear myself (echo)