TPU-CASES.COM Presents: Otterbox Commuter Case for the HTC EVO 4G Review

[minnesota573]

Please use a higher resolution camera next time!

[OneStepAhead608]

@minnesota573 The resolutions not the problem, the camera records in 1080p, it's the lighting that was the issue. Anyways this was one of the first videos I ever recorded for youtube, I now have better equipment and lighting.

[MallyG81]

You sound like Brian off of Family Guy. LoL.....

[OneStepAhead608]

@MallyG81 No idea what he sounds like. Always had a strong dislike for that show. Thanks though!

[rianisawesome]

i know this is a weird comment, but your voice sounds just like my doctor's

[OneStepAhead608]

@rianisawesome

I dont think anyone has ever told me that before!

[rianisawesome]

@OneStepAhead608 haha i wouldn't think so!

[OneStepAhead608]

These can be obtained for about $20 at the current time on amazon or eBay. I was using the case for the past 5 months, but I've now switched to the Trident Cyclops and i LOVE it. I dont know if I would say its better then the Otterbox but you do have more color options, which is refreshing.

[JaBunGa23]

is the mytouch 4g version of the case like this one?

[Inuyasha2048]

@JaBunGa23 the mytouch 4g is the same version as this one. they are both commuter cases. im still waiting on otterbox to release it for the mytouch 4g... i keep dropping my phone...

[kopie14]

Does the back raise above the camera lens to protect it from scratching?

[bigwightboi]

@kopie14 just bought one today that was the main reason why it seems to protect it good...they carry them at the sprint store

[OneStepAhead608]

@kopie14

yes, it does a very nice job of protecting the poorly designed camera :) why on earth HTC did that, i have no idea.

[somuchluv89]

@OneStepAhead608 its to help with wide-angle :]

[MrAlexBillian]

@OneStepAhead608 they designed the camera like that so case companies could release 50 dollar cases and make a bunch:) good marketing methods but bad for the users;p

[azle3535]

How did u get your lock screen like that? Does it have to be rooted for that?

[OneStepAhead608]

@azle3535

That is the stock vanilla lock screen with the Droid X live wallpaper. Yup, need to be rooted, as you have to delete the HtcLockScreen.apk file from /system/app, and the only way to do that is to be rooted. Once its deleted, the vanilla lock screen will appear in its place.. Rooting is very easy now since they released (i believe) a one click method. Send me a PM if you'd like the link for the Droid X live wallpaper.

[alliance141997]

@azle3535 there are 2 ways to get that lock screen 1 as he did you can root it which voids your warranty or you can go to the market and download a free app or you can get the paid version its called lockbot and all you do is go into the program and pick whatever lock screen you like the best its that easy.

[gargamel55]

I like the way the otterbox covers my camera port. But the case is more slippery than I'd like it to be. The Seidio Active case has a really good feel to it, and more grip.

[OneStepAhead608]

@gargamel55

Agreed, it is a bit slippery

[bojackson63044]

Thanks for the review!

I find that with the Otterbox on, the phone wobbles a little when you are using the kickstand. Also agree with you on the questionable durability of the bottom flap that covers the ports.

[OneStepAhead608]

@bojackson63044

I accidentally put the Otterbox to the test today. Was getting out of my car in a hurry and the EVO was on my lap. It flew up in the air and slammed down on to the concrete landing face down. Not a scratch on the case or the phone. It's a miracle! It looks like it hit on the headphone port, and since its just silicone there it didn't leave a mark. Lucky! I also found out Sprint is selling these at their stores & preferred customers get 25% off, makes it much more reasonable.

[euzzi]

when can i order one ??

[OneStepAhead608]

@euzzi

They are available now from otterbox.com or your local Sprint store. If you're a preferred customer at Sprint you get 25% off accessories, and obviously no shipping charge, so I'd go that route assuming you have a local store that carries them.

[niggertoes]

Thanks for the review. I was concerned with the thickness as well. I'll definitely pick one up now.

[OneStepAhead608]

@niggertoes

yeah its definitely thinner then it appears on their website. It fits quite nicely in my pocket with the commuter case.