OtterBox [Commuter Series] Apple iPhone 5 & iPhone 5S Wallet Case - Retail Packaging Protective Case for iPhone - Pink/Gray

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65 of 72 people found the following review helpful.
Great for the essentials!
By John B.
I took a chance on this case- I had an Otterbox Defender for my iPhone 5 which I loved but I was intrigued by the idea of not having to carry a wallet for the essentials (driver license, credit card, debit card, and some Cash).

I can fit 3 cards in this case plus two folded bills of Cash. My "go to" card is always on top (it's the easiest to get out) and the case does exactly what I want it to do- carries the essentials so I grab my phone and go. It also protects my phone (it's the Commuter series, so it's not quite as rugged as the Defender but overall it's about the same size which isn't bad at all).

The cards inside are very secure and the case is designed so it's impossible for your stuff to fall out. My one complaint was that the screen protector it came with had stickers on it that didn't peel off cleanly and made it pretty much worthless so I don't use it- but I'm so satisfied with the case that it doesn't affect me giving it 5 stars.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
More Trouble Than It Should Be
By Rex Kullmann
I like the idea of a wallet case for my iPhone and doing away with my wallet. The fewer things to carry, the better. But wallet cases are very limited. The idea is that they are cases for occasional use, such as when you are going out for the night and only want to carry an ID and credit card. This wallet case can only carry three cards or two cards and three folded bills.

Otterbox Commuter cases are two piece cases that have a silicone layer covered by a hard shell. They aren’t my favorite because the hardshell doesn’t quite fit right leaving tiny gaps. Two piece cases take more effort to get on and off which is more of a problem on a case made for occasional use. The black on black color scheme turns the handsome iPhone into an all-black design-free box.

Otter likes to put rubber plugs over the jack openings which offers extra protection, but is a pain when you want to charge or plug in headphones. The volume button covers work well, but the on/standby button cover make it stiff and lacking in tactile feel. Otter provides a clear screen protector and applicator card.

Cards fit in the wallet case by sliding down the back panel revealing the compartment. The slide is stiff and there is no grip for your finger to press against. You have to press against smooth sloping plastic. When you get the slide open, you have to dig you finger nail under the top card so you can pry it up and out.

This wallet case is too much trouble for me. But if it fits your needs, this case should offer good protection and durability. Two and a half stars.

31 of 41 people found the following review helpful.
The geek equivalent of the double-edged sword
By Steve Ruskin
This is another well made case from Otterbox. I've had Otterbox cases for my iPhones and iPads and they've always performed well. They aren't stylish, but they protect your device. I've used them for travel mostly, and have never been disappointed.

This "Wallet Case" checks all the usual Otterbox, um, boxes: Protective? Check. Grippy? Check. 80's Volvo-like Styling? Check. Yep, it's an Otterbox all right.

But one with a twist. Because this case resolves that nagging dilemma we all have: how do I carry my iPhone AND my credit and ID cards in one place?

Dilemma resolved. This case is that place.

Otterbox added a sliding tray on the back of one of their tough cases. From the front and back and the added "bump" isn't noticeable. In profile however or in the palm of your hand it's there alright. Think of the top of a 747 and you'll get the idea. A little curvature on an otherwise continuous line.

In that bump of a tray you can fit a pair of credit cards and your driver's license. Great for the minimalist traveler or a night out clubbing. That is if you go to hipster clubs where geeky dual-purpose cases are cool.

I don't go to clubs like that. I don't go to clubs. But if I did, this is the case I would take.

Go ahead and drop it while dancing crazily to the DJ's Devo dub: both your iPhone and credit cards will be just fine.

Just don't lose it. Then you'll never be able to call that girl in the Warby Parker frames who put her number into your phone. Plus you'll have no way to pay for the cab ride home. Double bummer, dude.

So there you go. The "OtterBox Commuter Series Wallet Case for iPhone 5 & 5S"--the geek equivalent of the double-edged sword.

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OtterBox [Defender Series] Case and Holster for iPhone 4/4S - Retail Packaging Protective Case for iPhone - Realtree Camo - Max 4HD Orange

OtterBox [Defender Series] Case and Holster for iPhone 4/4S - Retail Packaging Protective Case for iPhone - Realtree Camo - Max 4HD Orange..

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2437 of 2505 people found the following review helpful.
Dont listen to the poor reviews!!
By Eugenia Bone
So I have wanted one of these for a while now and went on and read a LOT of the reviews here on Amazon. To be honest some of the poor reviews had me a little worried! But I am leaving this review to ASSURE you that nearly ALL of the negative reviews were definitely coming from operator errors (if you get my drift) and people who didnt have ANY idea what they were buying...

Clearly the Defender series is going to be a little beefy. Which I would HOPE is why your looking at this sort of case! For a big-bad iphone defending case! and that is JUST what you get! So the reviews on size I feel are unfair, based on the fact that you should have known its a sturdier case. (I find this NO problem for the protection it provides. Being a girl, I couldnt fit an iphone in my pants pocket to begin with, so its not an issue...And I would like to stress its not THAT big.

Some people (a good number) have complained about a hole on the top being for the headphones being on the wrong side...This is NOT the case people! You must open the flap to use your headphones...The hole is for the MICROPHONE! So do not fret. There is NO issue there...just people simply misunderstanding the product.

I read multiple reviews where people complained about being able to charge or undo the bottom flap, etc. Ok. It is silicone people. soft, flexible silicone...So NO you DONT need to completely take apart the cover to charge your phone. You simply lift that flap and plug in your phone. There is NO issue with it closing, because its not supposed to be closed OR completely open while charging...Again, silicone does not hinge... In fact, I am charging my right now with zero issue. All the flaps are really easy to open and close and I see no issue with them being flimsy, or too firm either.

I saw one or two people say they thought it decreased the sensitivity of the screen. I have not had that problem. As long as you get the right model and it fits well there is no reason for it to have any effect, it is just a regular old screen guard just like any other you'd buy on the market and shouldnt (and wont) effect the use of your screen. The people who complained that it messed up the lightness of the screen may have had it set to auto, and I know mine sometimes in certain light decides to stick with a darker back light setting than I would prefer. So once again, I am sure this is something that one could adjust in the settings of your phone, and not be a problem with the case.

So in conclusion, this is an AWESOME product. If you are looking for a really tough case, that looks great and you UNDERSTAND that a thin, one sided, snap on case will not be very tough...then this is for you! Please note that a LOT of the negative reviews come from people's misuse or misunderstanding of the product. NOT the product itself. I cant say how happy I am with this product and I am SO glad I went ahead regardless of those negative reviews.

486 of 514 people found the following review helpful.
Works great with a verizon iphone 4! UPDATED, AND NOW 4S!
By J.F.
Seems that some AT&T stores have stocked these on their shelves a little earlier than most stores, so I grabbed one and put it on my iphone 4 right away. (Verizon iPhone 4, not 4S)

As far as form and fit goes, it's really similar to the current iphone 4 defender series, the major differences are the cut outs for the front and the back. Also to make note, these cases work on ALL models of the iPhone, whether you have a sprint, verizon, or AT&T model, they'll all work.

Otterbox's old defender series didnt properly work with the white iphone 4 due to the location change of the proximity sensor. People would be dialing with their cheek, ear, face, etc because the screen wouldnt shut off. Now with the larger cut out, otterbox has fixed this issue and made the case truly work with all models of the iphone 4/4S, both white and black.

Otterbox has also changed the rear camera opening to be one huge opening. This is because of some complaints of the flash reflecting off the old case and washing out photos. It's also because the camera is slightly different on the 4S, which requires the huge opening we're starting to see on every case available.

The colors are a lot better, they match, they're catchier. They've still left the back cut out which shows the apple logo. I find this cut out really useless and unnecessary, but it's nice they also add the same clear protective film that's used on the screen protector.

The built in screen protector feels the same, still gets finger prints and dust on it, but a quick and easy wipe with a cloth or shirt cleans it off.

If you have a white iphone, or are getting the new 4S on october 14th, this is the case for you! It'll protect your phone from everyday drops, accidents, and bumps. This case is a tank and definitely worth the money. Though it is a steep fifty dollars compared to the price of the "old" defender series currently, it's still worth the extra money.

EDIT: I just got my 4S in the mail a few hours ago and let it fully charge up before using. After it was done, I put the old otterbox defender on the 4S and it works fine with the black model, but not my sister's white model. The proximity sensor on the black does turn on and off just fine. The issue is though, the camera looks blurry and washed out with the case on. This truly is why otterbox made the huge opening on the new 4S cases. So get one of the new defenders ASAP, otherwise your pictures will look like crap.

UPDATE 10/25/2011:

I've been using this new case on the 4S for a while now, enough to have a solid review based off real world use. It's a great case, and I still stand by my original first hand review. One thing I noticed on the old defender was that dust would get in from somewhere, and then sneak under screen protector and look horrible when the screen was off. I haven't noticed any dust on the new 4S case underneath the screen. I dropped my phone when handing it to a friend, and it held up. It fell about 3-4 feet in the air, and it looks unharmed, so I'm glad I really have the 4S defender on my iphone, otherwise who knows, I might be stuck with broken glass on my screen.

The colors are a bit different in real life, than what Otterbox shows on their website, and here on amazon, but they're still beautiful and good looking.

Again, I recommend this case!

817 of 884 people found the following review helpful.
Nice upgrade from the original iPhone 4 Defender case
By K. Myers
I used the original Otterbox Defender case for my iPhone 4s, and while it worked ok, this version is a definite improvement. The hard plastic case and the screen protector seem to be the same as the original, other than having larger cut outs for the camera/flash and the front camera/light sensor/proximity sensor area. I never had issues using the 4s camera with the older version case, but I did with the proximity sensor and this case fixes that issue.

The holster has been changed to update the release mechanism. The tab that holds the phone in the holster has been shaped differently in order to make the phone easier to clip in and release.

The biggest upgrade is to the rubber jacket that fits over the plastic case. The rubber seems to be of much higher quality. It has a firmer, more substantial feel, and doesn't seem like it will lose shape over time. It gives the case a better grip in your hand and generally feels more solid overall.

The opening for the silent mode switch seems to still be off center, but not enough to be of concern.

If you are on the fence about whether to get the older iPhone 4 Otterbox Defender for your 4S or this updated version, I'd definitely pay the extra $10 or so and get the new version.

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Otterbox [Commuter Series] Samsung Galaxy S5 Case - Frustration-Free Packaging Protective Case for Galaxy S5 - Blueprint (Grey/Blue)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
A great way to protect an expensive investment
By Lorenzo Montezemolo
If you've owned an Otterbox case before you know they're not the slimmest most stylish cases, but you probably also know that they offer among the best protection for your mobile device. The Otterbox Commuter Series for the Samsung Galaxy S5 is no exception on both counts: it makes the device slightly bulkier, but it also provides some great protection inside the device and out: inside because it offers impact protection if the device is dropped; outside because it keeps the device from getting scratched or scuffed.

An additional unanticipated benefit I found with the Otterbox Commuter Series for the Samsung Galaxy S5 is that even as a person with a rather large hand, the handset without a case on it is quite slippery and feels a bit awkward in your palm. I found the Otterbox provided some much-needed grip to the device as well as making it generally more comfortable to hold.

Pros:
-Easy installation: mine took only about a minute to put into the case, including the time it took to open the packaging. If you choose to use the screen protector your install time will likely be a bit longer.
-Ergonomics: Holding my phone became much more comfortable once I slipped it into the case.
-Protection: not only does the Otterbox's rubbery exterior make dropping the phone less likely, but it also protects it if you do end up dropping it.

Cons:
-Fingerprint scanner: the Otterbox Commuter Series for the Galaxy S5 does not have a cut-out below the center button, so sliding your finger across the button in order to unlock the device means your fingertip runs into the bottom lip of the case. The fingerpritn scanning still works really well, but sliding your finger across the center button when scanning your fingertip feels slightly less-than-natural. To defend the design, I will say that a cutout in that spot *might* reduce the protection the case provides, so it's a slight inconvenience I am more than happy to deal with. For that reason I feel comfortable rating this a 5 in spite of that minor shortcoming.

Summary: All in all I have found this to be an extremely well-designed and well-built protective case for my Samsung Galaxy S5. I love how grippy and comfortable it makes my handset and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to provide some physical protection for a rather expensive investment.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Looks and feels great
By DGoll
Colors are as expected. The quality and feel are definitely worth the money.

Only negative I have (at least with the case I purchased), the top right corner does not fit flush with the rubber liner and protrudes. I have yet to determine what is the cause of the protrusion. but it is not enough to discourage anyone from buying the case.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
Second time Otterbox Owner
By Matthew Wietzke
I owned one of these cases on my Samsung S2 Skyrocket, and I bought another one when I upgraded to the S5. These cases are slightly bulky, but I can attest to the fact that they protect your phone when dropped. When I had my S2, I dropped it several times with one of these cases on, and now that I'm trading in the phone, I noticed there wasn't a single scratch on the phone after 3 years of use.

Another reason I purchased this case is because OtterBox is a great company. When I had my S2, my OtterBox screen cover had a scratch. I called OtterBox and they sent me a brand new case in less than a week - now that's customer service.

This case fits the S5 perfectly and the screen cover is awesome, hardly any difference from having no screen cover on. However, it is a little bit harder to down swipe when using the finger print scanner as the bottom bezel of the case inhibits downward movement of your finger.

There is only one gripe I have with these cases. After a lot of use, the silicone/rubber portion (I think they call it the "slip cover" layer on this model) will start to lose shape and get loose around the phone, especially on the ends where you plug in your earphones & charger (the S5 model doesn't have silicone/rubber around the charger opening, only the headphone opening). I found that boiling the silicone/rubber piece in water for about 5 seconds and then letting it cool, restores the silicone/rubber to its original fit.

If you buy this case, you can be assured that your phone will be protected and this case will last for years.

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