Forgive me if I sound daft, but I have been browsing the forums looking for the best case that would protect my phone. I am deciding between either the Otterbox Commuter, Trident Aegis, Ballistic, Seido Surface, or the Best Buy Platinum Series Case. I am leaning towards the Seido, but have heard somewhat mixed reviews about how it attracts lint, and how it seems loose at times. What I am wondering is, I have heard that the Platinum Series case and the Seido Surface are exactly the same, but with a different logo. If this is true, why are people purchasing the seido case when they can save almost 20 dollars, and get the one from best buy?
Is there some difference that I haven't caught?
SpikeJones123 said:
Forgive me if I sound daft, but I have been browsing the forums looking for the best case that would protect my phone. I am deciding between either the Otterbox Commuter, Trident Aegis, Ballistic, Seido Surface, or the Best Buy Platinum Series Case. I am leaning towards the Seido, but have heard somewhat mixed reviews about how it attracts lint, and how it seems loose at times. What I am wondering is, I have heard that the Platinum Series case and the Seido Surface are exactly the same, but with a different logo. If this is true, why are people purchasing the seido case when they can save almost 20 dollars, and get the one from best buy?
Is there some difference that I haven't caught?
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I haven't seen one at best buy yet. The ones here don't have anything at all for this phone.
Has anyone actually seen one at best buy?
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I don't support places like worst buy
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planetbeen said:
I haven't seen one at best buy yet. The ones here don't have anything at all for this phone.
Has anyone actually seen one at best buy?
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Was just at a Best Buy today and they had no cases for the GN II. Here's the Platinum Series kickstand case online:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Platinum+Series+-+Kickstand+Case+for+Samsung+Galaxy+Note+II+Mobile+Phones+-+Black/7175042.p?skuId=7175042&id=1218832287567
I purchased one from best buy, in store. They only had one so they must have a very limited supply. It was only $34 for the surface with holster. Great deal! I did take mine back as i just got my otterbox defender in. The case and holster were very nice quality though, no complaints! While the sedio is much slimmer i wanted the extra protection of the defender and the ability to place the phone in the holster screen out. I am using the holster as my car mount so having the screen out capability was a must!
I pcked my Best buy Platinum case on Sunday and it is very good quality. I am very pleased with how the case feels and how the holder works. It was on sale for $29.99.
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I am using the holster as my car mount so having the screen out capability was a must!
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how did you do that ? pics please.
wanted to do this myself rather than buy yet another mount.
I didn't know anything about it until after the fact.
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The three best buys near me don't have any cases for the note 2 except the crappy flip cover.
I tried to get the PT case, but every store in Houston was sold out, except the one in the Galleria...which is an absolute traffic nightmare during Christmastime. I'm thinking of getting the store near me to to a transfer, or maybe they'll get more in stock.
Anyone got a review on this case?
Can anyone try the spen around the kick stand?
swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2
The platinum brand is in fact made by seidio. Same case. Best Buy Platinum brand. It even says seidio on the bottom of the packaging fyi
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Any videos of this case? I want to see it lol
Id also like to know if any one had tested the spen near the kickstand. Someone posted a pic of how the magnet curves lines where the spen is, can't seem to find it now though.
A good reason is that not everyone lives in the USA and has a Best Buy on the same continent On the other hand, Seidio ships all over the world, and as do eBay sellers.
Because Best Buy does not deserve my money. That place sucks.
I have the platinum bb case. It IS a seidio surface case and holster. I immediately checked out the Spen around the kickstand cuz I'd heard complaints about the seidio active, and I have zero issues. All works well.
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The platinum brand is in fact made by seidio. Same case. Best Buy Platinum brand. It even says seidio on the bottom of the packaging fyi
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qft.....
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I decided to feed the beast because they're close by and I did manage to find one in stock. Also a fair bit cheaper than buying online and having it shipped. Buy online for instore pickup FTW!
However, NO THANKS WHATSOEVER to the best buy at 99 and 1093. I asked those turdburglers if they were in stock at the store that I'm going to go pick it up at this evening...they said "NOPE". Of course, that store could have got stock in, but I doubt it. Furthermore, they didn't offer to do a store transfer that did have one (and I wasn't smart enough to ask.) Their customer service blows.
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pictures are up for the upcoming cases for the droid incredible.
http://www.otterbox.com/htc-cases/htc-droid-incredible/
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What is the big deal with these? 50 bucks for a case.
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What is the big deal with these? 50 bucks for a case.
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In my experience with various phones and cases as well, no case protects like the otterbox. It adds a considerable amount of bulk, but it's well worth it. One of my friends will confidently throw his blackberry across the room (not saying it's a good idea for us, but just demonstrating) into a concrete wall without hesitation. It also gives the phone a better feel in my opinion. The silicone they use grips, yet is still pocket friendly in that it won't grip like cheap flimsy cases.
I, personally, plan on getting the Defender series.
As stated above the quality of their cases is fantastic. A lot of sales have to be built on confidence of past buyers because the price isn't always cheap but the product is worth it.
I've used their cases in the past and I'm glad to see they'll be supplying the Incredible as well.
I'll most likely be going with the Commuter because as much as I like protection I don't want to add to much bulk.
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I have been waiting for this case since phone dropped. I ended up going with seidio rugged case and if you look on Amazon you can find it for $30
Had an Otterbox for my Eris, liked it...got the Incredible last week and got my Seidio rugged case (w/innocase II combo) this week and absolutely love it. Regular and rugged case, all part of the same!
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seidio and otterbox are all i'll put on my phone. they make the best cases available. you get what you pay for.
Now we just need to wait another 3 months for them to actually go on sale.
Otterbox... when you're just that damn clumsy
I miss my otterbox case for my D Eris.
I just got my seidio innocase rugged and like it a lot but its not like the otterbox cases I have had. Hurry up Otterbox!
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I'm struggling with the fact that they released a case for the LG Ally before the Incredible.
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I'm struggling with the fact that they released a case for the LG Ally before the Incredible.
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And iphone4.
Otterbox just updated there twitter status.
"OtterBox Now available for sale! Commuter Series for HTC Incredible! http://bit.ly/bhMumY Defender Series coming in the next couple weeks. "
http://www.otterbox.com/htc-droid-incredible/htc-droid-incredible-commuter-series-case/
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Just ordered mine!
I'm between the commuter and the defender. Can't decide.
is commuter easy to come off.. only had a defender prior
Check the pdf on the webpage. It shows the parts of the commuter. Looks like a silicone wrap and a hard polycarbonate shell. Should be much easier to remove than the defender.
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Just ordered the commuter. I like that the commuter has the silicone between the hard shell and the phone. The defender is backwards. The hard plastic and the the silicone wraps over it.
Got the commuter.
Just interested to see what everyone is using. I can't seem to make my mimd up.
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I bought a case for $ 6 @ P Mall covers the back and sides good enough for me.
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i think theres another recent thread on this. I hate cases, but love my Samsung TPU case. Super thin, rubber sides, plastic back that looks like factory back. Most people have no idea I have a case on it. Paid $15 for it
Do u thinks they have tpu cases for this phone in the kiosks in the mall. Need something to hold me over until I can get mine from eBay. All they sell at the carrier stores are flip covers for 50 bucks.
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Bought a $3 TPU case off ebay. Thin and protective and looks great.
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I was thinking about one I saw on ebay with a transformers logo on it. Thought I might go super geek and a bit flashy this time. Atleast until the outter box defender comes out.
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I bought the JKase Premium Quality Samsung Galaxy Note II 2 GT-N7100 Streamline TPU Case Cover - Retail Packaging - Clear from Amazon. It was cheap and I was able to get fast 2 day shipping with Prime. (can't post a link yet since I am new)
This case and my Note 2 will be arriving tomorrow. I hope the case will be enough to hold me over until a better deal comes about on a name brand case. I'll be pairing this with a Spigen screen protector.
Im using the white and grey case mate case from at&t. The reason, I billed it to my company.
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I bought the JKase Premium Quality Samsung Galaxy Note II 2 GT-N7100 Streamline TPU Case Cover - Retail Packaging - Clear from Amazon. It was cheap and I was able to get fast 2 day shipping with Prime. (can't post a link yet since I am new)
This case and my Note 2 will be arriving tomorrow. I hope the case will be enough to hold me over until a better deal comes about on a name brand case. I'll be pairing this with a Spigen screen protector.
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I did the exact same thing and both my case and Note are coming in tomorrow as well! Great minds think alike hahaha
Here's the link
http://www.amazon.com/JKase-Premium...amline/dp/B009W2MTPG/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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I did the exact same thing and both my case and Note are coming in tomorrow as well! Great minds think alike hahaha
Here's the link
http://www.amazon.com/JKase-Premium...amline/dp/B009W2MTPG/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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Is that the case you ordered as well? Seems they took the option for Amazon Prime away on it.
Got the black Body Glove case from Sprint and love it for it's thin form factor, non-slippery feel, and design.
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Got the black Body Glove case from Sprint and love it for it's thin form factor, non-slippery feel, and design.
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Same here. I also have the Proclips mount in my car, meaning I have to take the case off to use it. The Body Glove case comes off and goes back on very easily.
Also bought the body glove one from sprint. Was worried about cases and adding bulk but this seems to be minimal and my phone doesn't feel like it's going to slip out of my hand every time I hold it.
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I went to several Sprint locations, and none of them had the body glove case. I was also hoping to get something with a belt clip.
The only case I found locally in stock for my Note 2 was at the AT&T store and it was a white/grey CaseMate with a built in kickstand I think it cost $38 and did not come with a screen protector. Wish Otterbox made a Commuter style with built in kickstand for the Note 2.
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I bought the Ringke SLIM Soft Feeling Premium Hard Case. It's slim. adds very little bulk while protecting at the same time and got it off of amazon for 10.99 on sale from 25.00. I added the Spigen SGP Ultra Oloephobic screen protector and it's totally protected. I love them both.......
Have this:
http://www.amazon.com/Cruzerlite-An...6902&sr=1-2&keywords=cruzerlite+galaxy+note+2
Goes really well with the Titanium Gray Note 2.
$5 Ionic Position folio-style case off of Amazon. Offers good protection, looks good, and doesn't have a magnetic closure (huge!).
I just purchased a Seidio Active-like case off of Amazon to use until the Seidio Active combo either comes down in price or shows up at Best Buy for 2/3rds of what it costs now.
I also just returned an Amzer Shellster because it was a piece of crap that broke three days in. Spending $6 to return an item that I'll get $14 back for, after spending $5 initially to have it shipped. Really thrilled about Amzer's customer service policies.
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Is that the case you ordered as well? Seems they took the option for Amazon Prime away on it.
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Yeah, looks like it was a limited time offer..
Scythe024 said:
i think theres another recent thread on this. I hate cases, but love my Samsung TPU case. Super thin, rubber sides, plastic back that looks like factory back. Most people have no idea I have a case on it. Paid $15 for it
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Same here. Paired it with the Spigen UC screen protector which was a PITA to install on such a large screen!
There were 3, I spoke with the seller and they confirmed that it is indeed for the Note 2. The bad news is I bought one sow only 2 left. First come first serve.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ballistic-S...-/150952365151?ssPageName=ADME:X:eRTM:US:1123
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There were 3, I spoke with the seller and they confirmed that it is indeed for the Note 2. The bad news is I bought one sow only 2 left. First come first serve.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ballistic-S...-/150952365151?ssPageName=ADME:X:eRTM:US:1123
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I would get one if they had all black. Its a good price.
Thanks! I swiped the last one. He/she must've grabbed them from a U.S. Cellular store nearby. Not sure how much they cost there, but that was a good price considering what Ballistic is asking for online.
If anyone is curious. It has been relisted. You can get to it following the link in the first post and reading the yellow bar. I just ordered one. Hopefully its legitimate. Seems legit. Lol
I think there is still one available if im reading the listing correctly. I need a case with a holster so to find a holster is my mission. ......
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I had this case for the original note... Not my favorite. Not exactly ballistic, but pretty much the same...
will this case protect the screen, It seems like it raises a little off the front so I assume if dropped that should protect the screen. I'm debating between something like this and a flip case.
cheaper by $3:laugh:
http://www.thecellguru.com/Products/75542
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cheaper by $3:laugh:
http://www.thecellguru.com/Products/75542
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If only the had all black
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Does not ballistic gel is used to mimic human flesh? So it has nothing special, does it? It is only a marketing scam.
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Does not ballistic gel is used to mimic human flesh? So it has nothing special, does it? It is only a marketing scam.
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I think your thinking on a whole nother plain. This case has nothing to do with ballistic gel. Ballistic is the company name. Maybe you were joking and I missed it.
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If only the had all black
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About 2 bucks, the ones on the sight are 22 buck plus 2 for shipping. The ebay ones are 26 and free shipping. I guess he has to pay ebay and paypal fees......lol
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Yeah im holding out for the otterbox commuter and trident aegis
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Yeah im holding out for the otterbox commuter and trident aegis
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Im also holding out for the Otterbox, but If Seido has a black Friday deal on the Active case, I might consider it for the right price.
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Does not ballistic gel is used to mimic human flesh? So it has nothing special, does it? It is only a marketing scam.
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Lol that's the marketing name they use for it. Besides the term Ballistics also has to do with weapons. So like military grade equipment.
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Well I got my Ballistic case in the mail today and as much as I like the appearance of my Seidio Active case, this is going to replace it. The Seidio looks very appealing but I doubt it offers as good of protection as this Ballistic. The rubber is thicker plus it has the reinforced corners which is this phones Achilles hill. For anyone that has a Seidio Active, the rubber has a smell to it and the Ballistic does not(dont judge me, its my phone and I will smell it if I want to). The shell is nothing fancy plus I will lose the kickstand function of the Active case but I dont use it much. The buttons on the Ballistic case stick out a little further than the Active. The best part is that even though it is thicker, I can still use the Seidio holster. The funny thing is I did the same thing with my Evo 3D except it was an Otterbox case with a Seidio holster.
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bignibb said:
Well I got my Ballistic case in the mail today and as much as I like the appearance of my Seidio Active case, this is going to replace it. The Seidio looks very appealing but I doubt it offers as good of protection as this Ballistic. The rubber is thicker plus it has the reinforced corners which is this phones Achilles hill. For anyone that has a Seidio Active, the rubber has a smell to it and the Ballistic does not(dont judge me, its my phone and I will smell it if I want to). The shell is nothing fancy plus I will lose the kickstand function of the Active case but I dont use it much. The buttons on the Ballistic case stick out a little further than the Active. The best part is that even though it is thicker, I can still use the Seidio holster. The funny thing is I did the same thing with my Evo 3D except it was an Otterbox case with a Seidio holster.
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LOL you made me laugh:thumbup:
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kinda disappointed in this case or maybe I'm just not a big SG fan (more of a HC fan). The bottom lip and top lip is not tight enough nor will it protect it from a straight drop on the top or bottom. Will review and compare it with my ionic case.
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kinda disappointed in this case or maybe I'm just not a big SG fan (more of a HC fan). The bottom lip and top lip is not tight enough nor will it protect it from a straight drop on the top or bottom. Will review and compare it with my ionic case.
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Thnx ill look forward to your comparison!! im a little disapointed that the corners arent as big as the HC series tend to be, but its better than nothing lol
Anyone have any experience with Best Buy PT hard case with holster for Samsung Note 2 ? its very similar to the Seidio Surface case. And on the box it also has the Siedio branding in small letters. $34.95 compared to Seidio $54.95... Also what is better a Otterbox defender case or a Seidio surface case with a Moshi Ivisor screen protector?
It is a direct rebrand of the seido surface case made for best buy. As for which case is better, otterbox or seido your basically giving up one benefit for the other, the otterbox will be bulkier but protect way better while the seido will be slimmer but a lot less protection, the screen protectors really don't matter because u can just replace them with whichever u like.
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Anyone have any experience with Best Buy PT hard case with holster for Samsung Note 2 ? its very similar to the Seidio Surface case. And on the box it also has the Siedio branding in small letters. $34.95 compared to Seidio $54.95... Also what is better a Otterbox defender case or a Seidio surface case with a Moshi Ivisor screen protector?
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It's a great case...I still use it on my wife's Captivates she is using and used it on mine before trading in for this Note II and has protected it just as well as the Otter Box defenders for occasional drops and banging it into something..plus it is not as big a PITA to take on and off..and a heck of a lot slimmer and fits better under jackets & coats.I have the Seidio case I bought from them last month...before these were available along with the screen protector AT&T stores sell...and wouldn't hesitate to buy another set up like them.
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I know I'll never buy one again. I bought one back when I had my Infuse, and after trying every which way to take it off, and yes even the way it was shown to take it off, I ended up having to cut the damn thing off.
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I know I'll never buy one again. I bought one back when I had my Infuse, and after trying every which way to take it off, and yes even the way it was shown to take it off, I ended up having to cut the damn thing off.
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LOL.
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I personally like the extra protection for my phone, so otterbox is my vote.
Ill coment on that moshi ivisor. Take it back! Lol. Those things are horrible. I had one for my s3. They said there removable and washable there not. After about 2 weeks it started to come off alot. Once it starts comin off dirt gets on the sticky part. And once you wash it it dosent stick anymore. There way over priced and the matte finish takes to much away
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Is there anything comparable to an Otterbox defender, for half the price?
I have spent the last 3 days searching google and here for a rugged case. I don't really like the designs of the Ballistic, and other generic ebay cases that are a silicone sleeve with a plastic snap on piece behind it, but I would settle for one if I could find one without a dang kickstand/belt clip.
Thanks to anyone who helps.
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Is there anything comparable to an Otterbox defender, for half the price?
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In the same boat here. Right now, I have a TPU case from ebay (search: "jolt case note 2") in all black. Nice one-piece case, fit is good, protects the phone well (accidentally tested a few times) and no problems with the buttons. But, I don't need the kickstand, and wanted something a little sleeker without losing protection. I wouldn't say it's 100% comparable to the Defender, but I wound up getting the Incipio Dual Pro, still waiting for it to arrive. It is a two piece case, but it looks good to me and is definitely not as offensive as some of the ebay cheapies. Search this forum for "incipio" and ebay for "incipio dual pro note 2".
If you are looking for a case with a built-in plastic screen protector, the the Defender may be your best bet.
personally...after $100+ in generic cases and being unhappy wih them I ended just getting the defender
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personally...after $100+ in generic cases and being unhappy wih them I ended just getting the defender
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Wow $100? I thought my 3 cases and dock I'm not gonna use for $30 was a lot.