Personally from my POV, i would never get a Seidio case due to my multiple cases for the Pre. I don't care if ppl state well that was because the pre had two parts to it and the evo is one solid peice. Ive had both their cases and holsters break on me, and the first couple of times they were nice in getting me out a new case, but like after the 5th or 6th they just ignored me i feel. Tabs or no Tabs ill prob be picking up the Otterbox defender case. I agree with a lot of ppl in that it is total protection with the phone and it minimally impairs the usage of the device. It impairs due to the face that it creates a ms of lag for the touch response and the buttons on the bottom are not easy to press if comparing the device outside of the case. The defender does have a kickstand by means of the holster which is pretty cool, and for 50 bucks you get 2 good accessories. I tried the commuter but i personally suck at putting on the screen guard as did a bad job on my pre and another device.