I had the new blue one but ended up returning it because the built in screen protector felt loose and would slightly move every time I tapped the screen. I'm just wondering if anyone has any success with the new iPhone 4s Defender case from OtterBox. Thinking about giving it another go.
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Anyone using the OtterBox Defender for iPhone 4s?
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I did the Otterbox 4S commuter and it's nice except the ringer switch keeps sliding to mute. The soft silicon strip above the switch keeps pressing into it.
It's not 100% responsive but it works fine most of the time. And yes, it's the 4S Defender.
I have an all white defender. it's a damn good case, but it is pretty bulky. Want 2 take it off so bad and just use nothing, but afraid to scratch camera lens.
I bought one for my wife who is insanely tough on her phones. She will drop it over and over again for no apparent reason. So far the case has kept the phone in tact and the film cover on the front allows for a responsive input. I personally don't like big bulky cases that nearly double the thickness of the phone but I am the one with a cracked back while my wife's is in perfect condition after at least a dozen serious drops so far.
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I just purchased the Otterbox Defender (Black) for my iPhone 4S. I noticed the same thing, but I don't detect any lack of responsiveness. I've taken pictures, zoomed in/out of those pictures, used Safari, played a game and even used Siri to place a call and use the iPhone speaker in my car, and I don't think it's any different than using the bare phone in terms of capability. I'll just have to get used to the degraded tactile experience from using this phone with the Defender.
I have the newer design defender and had the same problem. One day the screen protector fell completely out. I know otterbox has great customer service and would replace it no problems from more then one past experience with my 3g case but I didnt bother and just bought a stick on screen protector.
Have the Yellow/Gray one for the 4S
I really like this case; I used the iPhone 4 version for a year, and it was great. I haven't noticed the screen protector being loose; there may be a very slight gap between the film and screen when the phone is in it, but it doesn't affect, as far as I can tell, the usability of the device.
The big advantage of the Defender is that when you insert it screen-in into the clip, the screen is completely protected short of being run over by a car. I don't like, with the 4S version, how the cut-out for the rear camera is so much larger. Much greater likelihood of something scratching up that area.
I used the Defender mainly on weekends; I had a Vaja case for during the week, now replaced with a Speck Candyshell Satin, which is awesome so far.
I really like this case; I used the iPhone 4 version for a year, and it was great. I haven't noticed the screen protector being loose; there may be a very slight gap between the film and screen when the phone is in it, but it doesn't affect, as far as I can tell, the usability of the device.
The big advantage of the Defender is that when you insert it screen-in into the clip, the screen is completely protected short of being run over by a car. I don't like, with the 4S version, how the cut-out for the rear camera is so much larger. Much greater likelihood of something scratching up that area.
I used the Defender mainly on weekends; I had a Vaja case for during the week, now replaced with a Speck Candyshell Satin, which is awesome so far.