Bought this case because i have always been a fan of Otterbox products.
Overall, the case provides great protection. The rubber lining helps keep the case from moving around and stays solid on the phone as well as providing protection around the side buttons. The top piece snaps on easily and can easily be removed. I thought it was nice they included a rubber piece to cover the headphone jack to not keep it exposed.
The polycarbonate case is nice but as others have stated, gives the case a little bit of a cheap feel but by no means takes away from the protection the case provides. This is probably the biggest of the cases i have tried (Seidio Active X and Innocase)but also feels the most solid.
The complaints about the screen protector i find odd. I was able to apply the screen protector perfectly first try! I cleaned the screen real well, washed my hands and made sure i didn't apply it in a dusty environment. It is made a little thinner plastic then some but i feel it is a little more sticky around the edges so dust won't creep in like some of the thicker plastic screen protectors that just cling to the screen.
The reason i gave it a 4 and not a 5, is due to the slide mechanism. The rubber in-lay helps keep the dust out by creating a seal with the top piece. However, due to this seal it makes it a little harder to slide the phone and sometimes the top piece clips hit the keys. Its not a deal breaker and i prefer to have the better protection.
Overall i think this is my favorite case. It was between this and the Active X but i just like the way this case does the best job of "sealing" the edges as best it can. OtterBox Commuter Case for Samsung Epic 4G
After months with this case on, I decided to take it off. It has scratched a path on all of my keys, where the top part clasps onto the phone. The keys from3-4 all the way down and from 7-8 all the way down are scratched to the point where the paint is off and I can see the keyboard back light through it. I wouldnt recommend this case. Although it looks beautiful, it doesnt do a good job.
Do not buy this case.
Every reviewer here seems to have slapped the case on and closed their eyes from that point forward. Both the front and rear portions of this case fit fine, the problem is the tabs on the upper portion scratch the keyboard keys each and every time you slide it open. To make matters worse the bottom pieces tabs scratch the back of the top half (back of screen) when you slide it open as well.
There are a multitude of similar cases available all of which do not damage the phone as this does. Over time this will destroy 2 rows of keys on your keyboard vertically and make a mess of the back of your screen.
You are getting the exact authentic Otterbox. Easy to install and well worth the price, considering what its sold for on the brand's website. Easy to install. I only had trouble with the screen protector which still has an airbubble. I am no longer spazzing out if I drop this phone. Great buy!
Bought one of these for my Epic 4g. I'm a fan of the Otterbox Series, particularly the Defender. (Used to have it on my iPhone 3GS). Decided to get the only one available for the Epic4G after I changed services.
Here's a brief summary of Pros and Cons:
Pros:
-Design is nice
-Comes with screen protector
-Has flaps to cover headphone jack
Cons:
-Screen Protector's quality is a little lacking
-Don't like how it clips onto the top of the case
-Looks/Feels kind of on the cheaper side for the $30 premium you pay for these things
-Back is on the slippery side.
I tried the Seidio Active X and I think I prefer that case to this one.
I absolutely LOVE this protective case. The rubber sides and textured back make the phone much easier to grip without being sticky. It slides easily into my bag or pocket. Fits the phone like a glove and provides great protection from dropping and debris. Even keeps my phone safe from dust and dirt at the baseball field.
I can't think of a thing bad to say about this case. It's very tough. Stays on when you want it on and comes off without too much fuss when you want it off. I'm frequently changing the battery in my phone and pulling this case off and so far it has held up great.
I would have chosen a defender...but seeing as they didnt have one for this phone, i had to take what was offered. The box is very protective. I havent dropped my phone yet, so im unsure of how it would take the impact
I had been waiting for otterbox to come out with a quality case for the Epic 4G, so when I saw it finally available I jumped on it. I must say it is very well constructed, and the quality of materials is fantastic. Amazon had the best price available. I am glad someone other than seido who's stuff is on the cheap side made a quality case that doesn't detract from the phone, or make it too bulky for the pocket. My case has been toddler tested and held up great. If you are thinking about buying this case do it. The other cases have been tried on and in comparison the seido, and the fishbone both pale in comparison. They fit poorly and most people have to modify them. They are both time and money wasted. Remember you get what you pay for. The case may be a little pricier but for the best protection for your Android phone its worth every penny. - Sprint - Epic - Samsung - Otterbox'
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