Does this case has a rubber bezel? I have a all rubber Otterbox case for iph4 that is great to absorb impact. If not, what's the best Otterbox option?
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The case comes in two pieces. First piece to go on is of a rubber type material. The outer piece is of hard plastic. The corners (where impact often occurs) have the rubber exposed. I have dropped mine with no injury.
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This is my first Otterbox case so I have no other models to compare it to. It comes in 2 parts - rubber inside case with hard plastic outside shell. Seems very protective.
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Hi there! This item does not come with the bezel. It's just the screen. I installed mine over a year ago and it still looks great. The Bezel can be tricky when taking it apart, so take your time.
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It does, i have dropped it multiple times and a couple times on the concrete flat on its face and it has been perfectly safe. It protects it perfectly, the rubber part just doesnt fit mine as good as my other otter box
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I've just bought an otterbox and discovered this as well. Wish I'd seen these reviews before purchasing. It's a great case but it's for outdoors only.
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Yes!!!!! It is a terrible problem. I'm on my third replacement and this last one, otterbox themselves said the rubber material was a better compound but that has proved false. The rubber lasts 6 months. And I am in no way rough with the case. My suggestion, get on the phone with otterbox and let them know the issue. Tomorrow I will be calling for my fourth replacement. Also, there is an issue with the external protective screen losing its adhesive power along the edges. I don't get it but its been an issue. Since this is my fourth replacement, they should be replacing it with the better, more expensive, rugged case. I had them notate it onto my account. I will say, otterbox has 5 STAR customer service. Yes!!!!! It is a terrible problem. I'm on my third replacement and this last one, otterbox themselves said the rubber material was a better compound but that has proved false. The rubber lasts 6 months. And I am in no way rough with the case. My suggestion, get on the phone with otterbox and let them know the issue. Tomorrow I will be calling for my fourth replacement. Also, there is an issue with the external protective screen losing its adhesive power along the edges. I don't get it but its been an issue. Since this is my fourth replacement, they should be replacing it with the better,... » Read More Yes!!!!! It is a terrible problem. I'm on my third replacement and this last one, otterbox themselves said the rubber material was a better compound but that has proved false. The rubber lasts 6 months. And I am in no way rough with the case. My suggestion, get on the phone with otterbox and let them know the issue. Tomorrow I will be calling for my fourth replacement. Also, there is an issue with the external protective screen losing its adhesive power along the edges. I don't get it but its been an issue. Since this is my fourth replacement, they should be replacing it with the better, more expensive, rugged case. I had them notate it onto my account. I will say, otterbox has 5 STAR customer service. « Show Less
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I can't compare because I don't have the Otterbox Defender. What I can say is that the New Trent is sturdy enough and the ipad fits snuggly in it, and having the back handle helps for carrying around. The stand is integrated, unlike the Otterbox which is a separate case. The stand/cover for the otterbox may help with extra protection for the screen, however, the IPad air screen is not glass so it is not as fragile as prior ones, the risk of a separate cover is the possibility of being left behind.
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Unless it came out today, Oct. 6, Otterbox has not come out with a Verizon version as yet. If you check their website, under comments of this case you'll see it unfortunately (for me also) say not for Verizon model. Hate to have you make the same mistake I did.
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Just the bezel. Good because the screens stays really responsive, but does get finger-marky really quickly.
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Not on my case, which is the defender, Otterbox makes different style cases though so check them out and see, ie commuter case etc.
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There is rubber all around the case, back and front. I have at least 5 other Otter boxes and this one by far is my favorite and cost less than the others.
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Love mine. The OtterBox Commuter series protects quite well. Good investment.
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I'm not sure about otterbox, i never purchased one because they always seemed so bulky. I love this case because it is the right about or thickness without taking away from the phone, if that makes sense. I have a toddler and the phone has been dropped three times since i puchased the case and it has protected the phone.
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I bought a black one like that and it was exelent, haven't harmed my ipod since i got that case.How ever avoid taking it off and putting it back on several time as it will stretch out the rubber exterior, its a great cheap case though and it may be no otter box but will protect your ipod
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No problems at all. Cover snaps to the back of the ipad out of the way! Best case I ever had!! Would not own an ipad without an otterbox!!
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I haven't had an Otterbox so I can't compare them. A friend of mine has one for the Droid Ultra and he loves it. I don't have any complaints about this case. I have gotten the screen wet and it came out of that great.
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It is not designed to protect like the Otter does. However, I recently have dropped my phone more than ever and it has not broken, nor did the case. I am not sure that I would depend on anything to protect as well as the Otter. I do really like this case, though.
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I have never owned an Otter Box Defender - but this case has a rubber shell that gets put in place first and then a soft touch harder shell clips on over that. - I would add some screen proctectors to your purchase. but - I dropped this phone last night and it landed back side down - no scratches and no damage. Although I wish the rubber lip around the top edge was thicker - the 2 case we have are working well for us so far. no interference with the side buttons at all. Hope this helps