Doesthe built in screen protector on the otter box make it hard to type because of the extra layer/does the commuter case offer as much protection?
1807796
The case offers protection against falls.The screen protection does not really protect the screen from dust and particles . It doe not fit tight enough . The screen protector does not interfere with typing. Aside from having to take the case apart every other day to clean the screen it's a nice case. The screen proctor is a very poor and flimsy design
1807797
The built in screen protector doesn't make it really hard to type, it just doesn't seal to the phone so there's a little pocket of air between the phone and the plastic cover, if that makes sense. Just takes a little while to get used to. Otherwise, I love the case and would buy one again. Hope this helps!
264810
There is no screen protector with the commuter series. It comes with a separate one that you can put on your screen yourself. Just like you could buy anywhere. Commuter is just a soft phone casing with a harder outer shell that fits over it. Defender has a screen protector built into the case itself. Useful at first but when it gets scratched and/or dirty you can't take it out. Unless you cut it out I guess.
2229158
Otter box.com....... defense is a 4 piece case it has a gel skin ,hard shell built in screen protector , and a holster... great case for work , or certain sports and activitiesThe commuter is only a 2 piece case 1. Gel skin 2.hard shell. Great for every day use ... no built in screen protector I personally have the defender , the commuter , and the armor case for my s3 And I use each based on my activity for the day all three are built great and no matter which one you pick you won't be disappointed Plus otter box has great warranty and customer service Otter box.com....... defense is a 4 piece case it has a gel skin ,hard shell built in screen protector , and a holster... great case for work , or certain sports and activitiesThe commuter is only a 2 piece case 1. Gel skin 2.hard shell. Great for every day use ... no built in screen protector I personally have the defender , the commuter , and the armor case for my s3 And I use each based on my activity for the day all three are built great and no matter which one you pick you won't be disappointed Plus otter box has great warranty and customer... » Read More Otter box.com....... defense is a 4 piece case it has a gel skin ,hard shell built in screen protector , and a holster... great case for work , or certain sports and activitiesThe commuter is only a 2 piece case 1. Gel skin 2.hard shell. Great for every day use ... no built in screen protector I personally have the defender , the commuter , and the armor case for my s3 And I use each based on my activity for the day all three are built great and no matter which one you pick you won't be disappointed Plus otter box has great warranty and customer service « Show Less
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No that is the Defender Case by Otterbox, but the Commuter does come with one screen protector. Most people prefer a 3rd party screen protector from what I hear. I actually chose a 3rd party one. The one that comes from Otterbox tends to have a "rainbow effect" from skin oil etc.
1982095
My Commuter has a soft rubbery insert covering the phone with the additional hard outer cover. It works well protecting the phone from bangs & drops. Am unfamiliar with the Defender.
284147
It's not like the otter box that has a hard plastic over the screen. It comes with a screen saver to stick on before putting the rest of the cover on.
1123168
I have the Otter box series above the commuter and it fits fine. It's tight but fits.
1601824
The Commuter is still 2 covers, one rubbery for the first layer and then the hard plastic for the outer layer. I like it, but it is making the phone a bit bigger. It makes me certain that if I was to drop the phone it would still come out OK. It is sturdy. I don't know what the Defender looks like, but my impression is that it is bigger than the Commuter.
654107
The Defender is more protective, and more bulky. It also comes with a belt clip. The Commuter is a slimmer, but very protective case. Still protects the phone from drops and falls, just not from extreme heights!
917926
I have the commuter series. The commuter is a bit less bulky, and offers a little less protection than the defender. It's still pretty rugged though.
2229160
The defender series has a built in screen protector and the commuter does not. Also the defender series is quite a bit more bulky
912517
The Defender is bigger and the commuter is slightly smaller. The Defender has a rougher outside and is built seemingly more rigid than the commuter I only have the commuter. I haven't ever tried a defender, it has a built in screen protector as part of the case, The commuter does not so you can do like I do and use adhesive ones or not use them at all because well the screens have come a long way since the beginning of smartphones they hold up better than before.
750454
The defender has a better screen protector as it's a hard plastic cover over screen. The defender is a bigger thicker box. The commuter is slimmer but there is no real screen cover as it is a sheet of plastic you have to press on the screen. My screen cover started rolling on the edges after two weeks. Neither boxes are waterproof. I'd rather have the more bulkier defender box.
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The Defender is very bulky and the Commuter is all I need to keep my phone safe. It has a soft inner case and a hard outer case. It keeps the screen off flat surfaces. If you are carrying it in your pocket the Defender will take up a lot of room. The Commuter comes with a screen protective film but there are better ones out there like Zagg.
449710
Regarding the Otterbox case for my Samsung Galaxy Express phone. Yes, it does have the built in screen protector. I do think that it is a good case. I have found that part of the problem I have been having with the clip, is that the clip has a lock-open position that apparently, inadvertently gets mashed and locked open. Thus, the falling from my belt. It hasn't happened recently. I am impressed with how well it has protected my phone from some pretty nasty drops.
1440311
No. The keyboard becomes your new phone case. I have now ditched it; it is good for touch-screen newbies (as I was) but I have now graduated to handling the touchscreen keyboard better and the add-on device doubles the thickness of your phone. But then if you have an Otterbox you probably don't mind that!
2145708
Defender is thicker w/ built in screen protector. Hard plastic on the inside silicon on the outer layer. And it comes with a belt clip / phone stand. Commuter has no built in screen protector silicon is on the inside hard plastic outer layer. And no clip I have cracked my screen (not severly) even w/ the commuter