I have been using the Otterbox Defender case and holster for a few months. The case will definitely protect your EVO better than most other cases. The screen protector design is fantastic and the case overall is very well made. (Except for the kickstand and holster). The case will definitely protect your phone. It does require occasional removal and cleaning since dust particles still get between the camera lens protector and the screen protector. I work in an industrial environment and this is the best case available at the time of purchase. For any dressy users I would recommend a different case since this thing is big, bulky, heavy, and ugly. But I suppose this is the price you pay for this kind of protection. I can't imagine a much better design for protecting your Evo.
Now for the kickstand issue. I was very unimpressed by the flimsiness of the kickstand. I did my homework before purchasing and noticed that other reviewers mentioned the flimsy feel of the kickstand but I didn't think it would be a big deal if I was careful with it. I was very wrong. I knew the kickstand was flimsy so I always handled it very gently. I only used it for a couple of weeks before I noticed a crack right down the middle of the kickstand where it hinges. Within a week the crack had grown in length and the kickstand just fell off and won't stay on. I know every company makes the occasional lemon and I thought perhaps I just got a "bad one". Wrong again. A lot of people have had the same issue so be warned. I didn't think the kickstand was a big deal but I can tell you that I really missed it when it was gone. Otterbox may have dropped the ball on the kick stand but they definitely stand behind their product and I'm taking the time to edit my initial review just for that reason.
Update 03-22-2011: I will say that Otterbox has definitely taken care of me with my warranty issue. I was surprised at the ease, friendliness, and the quick response I got from them. Thank you Otterbox for standing behind your product. With that kind of excellent service you have kept a customer happy that may have otherwise gone elsewhere over a small issue. Otterbox Defender Case with Holster Belt Clip for HTC Evo 4G
But this thing lives up to it and more. I know a lot of folks with i-phones and they raved about their Otter Box. I am skeptical of anything that seems over-hyped, but decided to give it a shot. In one word this thing is awesome. The clip grips like mad. I've even found the case hanging upside down on one of the velcro straps on my flight suit and it was hanging on without any difficulty. Its easy to get out of the holster. Everything fits very well. The frame, skin and screen protector are bullet proof. I do air and ground patient transport and I am rough on everything. I have dropped the phone in the case, not one issue. If I had one gripe, it would be that sometimes the skin catches on the lock on the top of the case and peels back, and causes the phone to not lock in place. Aside from that this thing is virtually indestructable and worth every penny.
I have the commuter series for my HTC EVO and love it so much more. Albeit, this product is everything it makes itself to be, virtually indestructible, it's too bulky to shove in your pocket and seemingly adds so much weight to an already heavy device. If you want something to wear on your belt at the job site, this it it.
After having this case for my EVO for about two weeks, I had my phone in my gym bag and my water bottle leaked water into the compartment that my phone was in. I found out about 10 minutes later. It had about one inch of water in it. The phone was standing upright, I pulled it out took the case off and opened up the phone and there was very little water inside. I dryed it with a hair dryer and the phone works great! Glad I had the Otterbox Defender!! I am sure the outcome would have been different had I not had the Otterbox.
Few Words for a superb protector/shell/cover... Phone stays untouched inside the layers of toughness. The belt clip opens instead breaking when sitting down on the car!!! The only Con...makes the phone bigger...
This is the best case I've ever owned. Keeps the dirt away from my phone. Very durable. I was able to pop off the screen protector and keep my phantom skins on without sacrificing any functionality. I work construction and this case keeps my phone in great shape. The only problem is how big it makes my phone, but that is a small price to pay for keeping my phone nice at work.
If you need a durable case designed for your Evo, you will be hard pressed to find a better solution. The price at this outlet makes this a practical investment. Other solutions rely on a wrap around cover and a stick on screen protector that you would spend over 30 bucks for. This screen protector is more durable, will not show bubbles and will not peel off.
The downside is that this adds some serious bulk to the phone. The holster makes retrieval and return easy and secure.
Some have reported that the kickstand that is integrated in case is easily broken, but I have not had a problem. That said, I would not put a lot of stress on it, but it works like it is designed.
One little issue is with the rubber edge near the quick buttons: when you open the flap to charge, it is difficult to reseal along groove, but doable.
I rarely review products and when I do I am hard on the product. That said, 4 stars means I love it and strongly recommend it. - Otterbox - Broken - Kickstand - Belt Clip'
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