I have the previous style of Defender and it allows a lot of dust and lint to accumulate under the screen protector. Is this new style better about keeping dust out from underneath screen protector?
269841
Yes! There is no problema what so over with the acumulación of dust! I have had the cover for over 6 months and I have ONU opened once and it was yo ChANGe the sin card!
269842
No, mine still collected dust. I removed the screen protector, then added a separate cling screen protector so dust couldn't get under it. I have had many Otterbox cases and I have done this same thing with all my cases.
269843
It is actually the same for me.. Food gets under the lines in the screen and stuff.. So be sure to clean it every now and then..
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.
1391380
No, the sound is louder that my defender one. I just did not want my screen to be unprotected, with that film and all, so am staying with my defender, even tho its more clunky
759927
My screen protector actually worked better without a case. The case I had pushed up the edges and causes it to bubble but without a case and being in my pocket for 8 hours at work there were no lint or bubble issues.
2145707
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 clipI have cracked my screen (not severly) even w/ the commuter
1262308
I've only had my screen on for a short time, I couldn't get dust, hair, debris out no matter what I did. I found it easier to just remove the cheap 'protector', it helped with the response on my phone as well. You can always put it back on, as it's attached with cheap hot glue.
1982090
the defender is bulkier because it has more protection on the phone. it also has a screen cover
210129
My wife and I both bought them at the same time. Hers has no dust or lint at all. I use mine in a dusty barn doing farmwork frequently and there is some accumulated dust, but honestly I'd be surprised if any case made it through without some in these conditions. It doesn't affect the use of the phone one bit.
556547
I popped my screen protector out because it caused a rainbow effect and then I installed a zag shield and it works great. I also trimmed the old screen protector and put it behind my N7 so that it wasn't exposed when the back stand is open.
777195
Yes it is still a good idea. The new Zagg glass screen protector is awesome, pricey but worth every penny and fits the Case Army perfect :)
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
1982096
I found the commuter to be more slimline than the defender but both work the same in protecting my galaxy. I liked the defender more but it is bulkier ( I use a belt holster to house it)
161935
Hi Jamie my 14yo daughter used the defender and I tried the ballistic case. But she never told me about that problem and she's on it all the time. I asked her today about it and she said it never happened to her phone. We did leave on her original screen saver and then put it the case. That maybe stopped the static. ..sorry I couldn't be more help
662302
Dust and debris gets into the little slits designed for the speakers. This dust and debris comes to rest in between the screen and the screen protector. Also pocket lint and dust accumulate in the opening for the phone call sensor, so the device has a hard time telling if the phone is to your face or not. You can remove the case and clean it frm time to time, but this gets old and tiresome the case isn't the easiest to remove. Hope this helps
651115
I don't need to worry about that since I put screen protector on my Nexus. Though, I notice a "line" appears on it (screen protector) after I open and close my nexus for many times. I'll wipe it and see how it goes..
719339
I took the screen protector out and bought a separate one that can't get dirt under it. Good luck too you.
95802
There will be if there is any spec of dust uderneath it. To get best results: 1st) clean device thouroly and then 2) turn hot water on near device while you apply it. In a hot shower works the best. This is so that no dust gets underneath the screen protector while you apply it.