GS3 Otterbox Defender Case Review-Extended

[jcp007]

Please use the link below. I can't vouch for the editing as this was my first YouTube video.

Samsung Galaxy S III Otterbox Defender Review Extended - YouTube

Enjoy. If you have any questions, please let me know.

 

[anon(153966)]

Nicely done on the video...

Otterbox simply makes a nice product. Curious, when moving icons from one screen to another in portrait mode, does it seem difficult once you get the icon to the edge of the screen? With the 'lip' on the side of Otterbox cases I've always found I have to move icons in landscape mode versus portrait mode.

 

[jcp007]

Absolutely no issues moving icons. The pinch gesture to access all the homescreen pages works great as well. The infinite scrolling is smooth as silk. Pinch to zoom and double tap work great. One thing that I noticed, that I forgot to test, is that the screen protector is a bit thicker than I was expecting. This made the homescreen button seem just barely higher than the screen. However, this does not affect its functionality at all.

 

[jcp007]

I was just looking at the case in the holster and took it out. For a second, I thought that I had the Note. The increased size is no issue using the phone one-handed but I am definitely not going to worry if it gets dropped. I also noticed that the camera, flash and speaker grill on the back are more recessed than on the Commuter, again added protection and comfort.

 

[anon(153966)]

...hence no issues taking photos with flash?

 

[jcp007]

No issues with photos. Are you having issues with your Defender?

 

[anon(153966)]

Still waiting for delivery (Thursday), I was merely curious...

 

[jcp007]

Still waiting for delivery (Thursday), I was merely curious...

No problem. I was just surprised that it is taking so long as we ordered a few hours apart, at least, I thought that we did.

 

[cgardnervt]

Great review!

 

[jcp007]

Great review!

Thanks very much.

 

[dwade62]

I saw one in the ATT store and noticed the silicone seemed to have been thickened (or hardened) more then in earlier cases, which I think is good. My only 2 gripes with my Atrix case was the silicone tended to loosen and slip off the edges and it attracted lint somewhat. The case wouldn't fall off by no means, just had to push it over the edges allot.
1: I know you only had the case briefly, but I was just curious if it the silicone is holding firm or is it loosening with use.
If they've redesigned ii to stay firm, I will be getting one too.
2: How's the silicone doing with lint, etc.

Thanks, and great review.

 

[jcp007]

I saw one in the ATT store and noticed the silicone seemed to have been thickened (or hardened) more then in earlier cases, which I think is good. My only 2 gripes with my Atrix case was the silicone tended to loosen and slip off the edges and it attracted lint somewhat. The case wouldn't fall off by no means, just had to push it over the edges allot.
1: I know you only had the case briefly, but I was just curious if it the silicone is holding firm or is it loosening with use.
If they've redesigned ii to stay firm, I will be getting one too.
2: How's the silicone doing with lint, etc.

Thanks, and great review.

Thanks. Glad that you liked it.

The Commuter required a bit of finding so that the silicone outer layer fit better giving a slight click as the silicone fit around the power button and volume rocker. After a week, the play in the buttons got noticeably better but were still a bit stiff. I also found that polycarbonate outer layer was a bit slick so I had to make a conscious effort to grab the silicone buttons when I pulled the phone out my pocket. The silicone buttons were thicker despite a thinner polycarbonate layer.

The Defender silicone outer layer is dramatically easier to use on the power button and volume rocker despite a much thicker polycarbonate layer. The silicone layer formulation must have been different thus a possible explanation for the release delay.

I did not notice a lint issue with Commuter and Defender is easy to take apart and clean.

 

[cgardnervt]

I saw one in the ATT store and noticed the silicone seemed to have been thickened (or hardened) more then in earlier cases, which I think is good. My only 2 gripes with my Atrix case was the silicone tended to loosen and slip off the edges and it attracted lint somewhat. The case wouldn't fall off by no means, just had to push it over the edges allot.
1: I know you only had the case briefly, but I was just curious if it the silicone is holding firm or is it loosening with use.
If they've redesigned ii to stay firm, I will be getting one too.
2: How's the silicone doing with lint, etc.

Thanks, and great review.

I outer layer is much better than the old design by far.

Lint IS going to be an issue. I mean lets be real here....Its rubber! But it is easy to take a part and clean. Over all its a fair trade off with the protection you gain IMO.

If you get one use it. Plus you have 30 days to return it! But as you must know...Not every case is for everyone. Pending on your needs it might be perfect. Otherwise there are some other options out there for you. If you would like I will stick a list together for us all here later tonight.

 

[jcp007]

I guess that I haven't had mine long enough to notice the lint but mine stays in the holster most of the time. This is the first Defender case that I have had on a phone. My other Defender case is on my Playbook. I do love my Defender because the outer case has good grip and isn't slippery.

Sent From My Samsung Galaxy S III Handheld Device

 

[dwade62]

Thanks to both

I'd been using both Otterbox and Seidio since my Blackberry Bold and Torch days. You can't beat the protection factor from either company. I was using both (Defender, Seidio Convert) on my Atrix . I found myself switching back and forth between the two.

I'm using the Seidio Convert now. Tomorrow I'm going back to ATT and grab a Defender case.

 

[cgardnervt]

Thanks to both

I'd been using both Otterbox and Seidio since my Blackberry Bold and Torch days. You can't beat the protection factor from either company. I was using both (Defender, Seidio Convert) on my Atrix . I found myself switching back and forth between the two.

I'm using the Seidio Convert now. Tomorrow I'm going back to ATT and grab a Defender case.

Then I say go for it!

Sent From My Samsung Galaxy SIII

 

[jcp007]

Ditto. I love mine.

Sent From My Samsung Galaxy S III Handheld Device

 

[anon(153966)]

I've finally opened the packing and installed my Otterbox Defender. I am impressed, as always with Otterbox.Especially with the ease to be able to press the power button!

They've done a good job with this case.

 

[jcp007]

I've finally opened the packing and installed my Otterbox Defender. I am impressed, as always with Otterbox.Especially with the ease to be able to press the power button!

They've done a good job with this case.

Glad to hear that it finally arrived and that you are liking it.

 

[dwade62]

Well, I went back to the ATT store yesterday. They were sold out of the Defender. The rep had no idea when they would get more in (he said the person who had that information already went home for the day).

So I went home and I searched online. I ordered one from Mobilecityonline on Ebay. With 2 day shipping it was $45.46. Should get it Friday by FedEx.