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Thermonuclear Vulcan
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I had an iPhone 6S Plus until I left it on my car last week. I found its remains in a few locations on the highway. A few years ago, you guys recommended an Otterbox case and I bought one. I was happy with it. I'm not sure if it was an early Defender or not. Shopping these things again today, I saw several complaints about the built in screen protector on the current Defender. I'm looking to the wisdom of the Forum again. What are you guys using? Recommendations? Thanks.....Zebulon
 
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I had a life proof. Similar to otter box I guess.
Total ripe off imo. The high pints rubbed down to the point of not being water proof.. I went to magpul again. This time with the tempered glass screen thing.
Less is more.
 
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I use the Otter Box commuter case, it's a little smaller and lighter, also a tempered glass screen protector. I'm pretty easy on my phones, at least compared to the kids...My wife gets them online for like ten to twenty bucks, never pay full retail.
 
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Griffin Survivor for my kid's iPhone. Basically Nerf padding and waterproof.
 
Posts: 5055 | Location: Indiana | Registered: December 28, 2004Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I love the speck cases. They are not bulky like the otter box. Really depends on whether you care about the size and bulk.

https://www.amazon.com/Speck-P...k+presidio+iPhone+6s



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Posts: 2048 | Location: Liberty, MO | Registered: November 28, 2004Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I use the Otterbox defender.

You can pull off the plastic screen protector and use a tempered glass one. The pulling off takes a bit of effort, but no big deal. With my previous phone, I did. This phone I've just been using the included plastic protector. Works fine.




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Posts: 11477 | Location: NC | Registered: August 16, 2005Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Magpul also makes some pretty decent cases:

https://www.magpul.com/product...ump-case-iphone-6-6s
 
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The phone is big. enough, I don't like to make them any bigger at all.

I use a Neo Hybrid from Spigen.
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Posts: 4611 | Location: South Carolina | Registered: January 23, 2004Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I use the Otterbox defender.
 
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I know they are commie bastards, but I've used the Speck cases for years and have had great success.



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Posts: 6168 | Location: In the tent, in Houston, in Texas | Registered: October 23, 2002Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Look at the Supcase "Unicorn Beetle" line. They are excellent. Used them for my last two Samsung phones


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I bought this Incipio Dualpro for my Motorola Moto X last year and I LOVE it!

http://a.co/4756AtM



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I use a Seido Kryptek case for my android; have used Otterbox before and this one provides a bit more protection...

Seido



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Speck Presidio Grip. It's slim, supposed to be drop rated for 10 ft, and the grips really prevent the phone from sliding either out of my hand or off a table or whatever. I also use a tempered glass screen protector.
 
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Otterbox Commuter and tempered screen protector on my iphone 7+. Same case saved my iphone 5 many times. Case took some decent abuse.
 
Posts: 4395 | Location: Peoples Republic of Berkeley | Registered: June 12, 2008Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I use a Seido Kryptek case for my android; have used Otterbox before and this one provides a bit more protection...

Seido

Best mobile device case brand I've used.
I've used a lot of cases Otterbox, Speck, Silex, Magpul...Sedio has been top-notch, with particular emphasis on their Dilex model. While not a virtual brick like an Otterbox, I wanted something that can handle basic impact and drops, like falling out of my truck or, slipping out of my hand and onto a rocky trail. The corners can absorb all but the harshest and forceful drops. Combine with a solid screen protector and you're good. For i6, your selection will be limited, so search on Amazon or, elsewhere, i7, i8 and X there's more variety.
 
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Urban Armor Gear (UAG). I've had them on my last three Samsung Note 3, 5 & 8. When combined with a good glass screen protector I've had great results. Put about 3 years on the first two phones and recently got my note 8.

They don't get loose around the edges like others I've used and are slim yet tough. I won't buy anything else.
 
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I've been very happy with the UAG case for my LG G6. It's a little pricey but it's very well made.

https://www.amazon.com/Plasma-...s=uag+case+for+lg+g6

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Posts: 9791 | Location: The right side of Washington State | Registered: September 14, 2008Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I use the Otterbox defender.

You can pull off the plastic screen protector and use a tempered glass one. The pulling off takes a bit of effort, but no big deal. With my previous phone, I did. This phone I've just been using the included plastic protector. Works fine.


This. I use the Otterbox Defender since it's tough as nails, but hate the built in plastic screen protector. Poke it out, use a tempered glass one.
 
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I've had a Magpul for some years now (tempered glass screen cover too)

I liked it because it was slim and didn't grab my uniform shirt pocket.

I've dropped it a few times and actually once dropped it in the sink and into a pan where it submerged for about 1/2 seconds until I fetched it out. (it's not made to go swimmin)

I'd buy another one if needed.



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