Got a defender today and am not having any of the problems the op had. Sure they are bulky but new that. Tested my phone in it first.
screen protector is great, compared to lifeproof its brilliant.
home button feels good.
charging port fits the belkin car charger and the apple 30 pin connector.
volume and on and off buttons are good.
not slippery to hold like commuter, has some grip.
fits in my bodit adjustable car holder.
Only negative i see is you have to open the charge port to charge but what else could they do.
Which brodit exactly? I have a brodit and was wondering if it would work with the defender.