what is the difference between defender and commuter series
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Debbie Commuter series is a two layer cover and the defender is 3 layers system giving even more protection. I hope that helps.
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http://blog.ohcases.com/2011/01/26/whats-the-difference-between-otterbox-defender-and-commuter-series/
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If that's what you need, I would get the Commuter. The Defender is bulkier.
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the defender is bulkier because it has more protection on the phone. it also has a screen cover
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It depends on the amount of protection you want. I first had the commuter and it did its purpose for about 3 months and the plastic shield cracked on the bottom of the case. I liked the sleekness of it and it did not add a whole lot of bulk to my phone. I now have the defender and I honestly feel less worried about damage and the extra bulk is not that big of a deal. I also like the built in screen protector. Once you get used to the extra bulk it is definitely having that peace of mind that your phone is protected.
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They both are great with amount of protection that they provide. The only difference is that the Defender Series comes with a built in screen protector.
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The defender has 3 layers of protectant and has a clear builtin screen. The commuter is only 2 layers and does not have a clear builtin screen
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On the Commuter the back cover is plastic with silicone corners. The front cover is actually a screen protector that you apply before you put the back cover on. On the Defender Series the plastic piece that covers the screen is actually part of the a two piece plastic protective sleeve, which is then wrapped in silicone. The Commuter series is sleeker and has no belt clip - more for pockets or purses.In response to Mr. Surratt's answer: Although I've never know a plastic tab to break on any of mine, I have called OtterBox about broken belt clips and they have cheerfully sent me a new one, gratis, every time. Thus I infer they might do the same for broken tabs. On the Commuter the back cover is plastic with silicone corners. The front cover is actually a screen protector that you apply before you put the back cover on. On the Defender Series the plastic piece that covers the screen is actually part of the a two piece plastic protective sleeve, which is then wrapped in silicone. The Commuter series is sleeker and has no belt clip - more for pockets or purses.In response to Mr. Surratt's answer: Although I've never know a plastic tab to break on any of mine, I have called OtterBox about broken belt clips and they have cheerfully sent me... » Read More On the Commuter the back cover is plastic with silicone corners. The front cover is actually a screen protector that you apply before you put the back cover on. On the Defender Series the plastic piece that covers the screen is actually part of the a two piece plastic protective sleeve, which is then wrapped in silicone. The Commuter series is sleeker and has no belt clip - more for pockets or purses.In response to Mr. Surratt's answer: Although I've never know a plastic tab to break on any of mine, I have called OtterBox about broken belt clips and they have cheerfully sent me a new one, gratis, every time. Thus I infer they might do the same for broken tabs. « Show Less
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Where did you buy it? I bought mine here on amazon with shipping for $24 but I got the second fastest shipping. And are you sure it's a commuter and not a defender.
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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.
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by 20 dollars im assuming you mean the commuter, and i dont quite understand your question. It covers the same areas as the defender the defender is just thicker and and offers more protection it covers the entire phone except the screen which they give you a screen protector hope that answers the question
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Outer box defender has the hard screen the commuter does not have hard screen
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The Commuter Series case and holster is not as rugged as the Defender Series.
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Symmetry is a lot more sleak/lighter and doesn't have a built-in screen protector. I have both on different machines. The commuter is built to be thrown out windows. Not so w the symmetry. Good luck.
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On the commuter series there is no screen protector. That is the defender series. I also bought the iq liquid screen protector and I love it with my otterbox. It is a very high quality screen protector. But I have heard even the defender series on he iPhone 5 there is a space between the screen protector and the iPhone screen itself
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The Defender has a built-in clear cover over the screen so there is no need for a screen protector and most of them come with a belt clip that the phone sits in. The Commuter is just a hard case that covers the back and the edges of the front of the phone. If your looking for something compact, go with the Commuter. If it doesn't matter to you how big your phone feels then, go with the Defender.
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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