1. AllenT's Avatar
    Just got the defender today for the 9700 and I was using the communter before that. For sure it is bulky and yes, its a hummer of a case. Built wise, it is solid as a tank and well made. I am really digging this case. I dont have large hands but the size makes it feel very secured when holding it.
    12-31-09 12:24 PM
  2. CMEC's Avatar
    Nice, I just ordered mine today. I have had one for every device that I have owned. They are amazing cases.
    12-31-09 12:27 PM
  3. omgabunny's Avatar
    Oh you gots to post pics with the phone in it!
    12-31-09 12:27 PM
  4. like2bcold's Avatar
    Oh you gots to post pics with the phone in it!
    +1
    thats just mean if you dont
    12-31-09 12:53 PM
  5. noaim's Avatar
    Ill be ordering mine soon can't wait
    12-31-09 01:08 PM
  6. 9960102xc's Avatar
    Got mine today too! Awesome case feels good in the hand(feels like a 9000 in your hand)

    Edit* Just in time for NYE Partying tonight! wouldn't want to be dropping my phone without this bad boy on lol =p
    Last edited by 9960102xc; 12-31-09 at 01:33 PM.
    12-31-09 01:23 PM
  7. AllenT's Avatar
    +1
    thats just mean if you dont
    here you go
    12-31-09 01:59 PM
  8. ClintRo's Avatar
    That is what I was waiting for..... that looks like a TANK!!!
    12-31-09 02:10 PM
  9. like2bcold's Avatar
    here you go
    yay thanks bud
    did it come with a screen/keys protector like the 9000 did?
    12-31-09 02:12 PM
  10. AllenT's Avatar
    yay thanks bud
    did it come with a screen/keys protector like the 9000 did?
    Yes the screen protector is part of the plastic frame and the keys protector is separate and very easy to put on
    12-31-09 02:28 PM
  11. pounder001's Avatar
    I am sure it protects the device well, but for me it is too bulky/clumsy looking. It's hard to tell there is a 9700 buried under there.
    12-31-09 02:40 PM
  12. AllenT's Avatar
    Here are some more pics
    12-31-09 02:43 PM
  13. beamolite's Avatar
    Has anyone tested it by driving their car over it yet?
    12-31-09 02:44 PM
  14. Mysterio2783's Avatar
    I used to have the defender for the 8900 and I loved it, especially the keyboard protector, considering what I do for a living, it gives me peace of mind. Obviously the keys are quite different on the 9700 so I'm wondering, how does the key protector fit on it? Are the keys and trackpad still easy to type with?

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    12-31-09 02:59 PM
  15. boobah204's Avatar
    I just got it and a bit upset that it renders the charging pod useless (unless I want to disassemble this thing every night) but ultimately I will feel a hundred times more comfortable using the device at my job which is full of dust, rain, and situations that make dropping more likely to happen. Maybe I'll try the drive over test tonight with a 40000 lb trailer.

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    12-31-09 03:01 PM
  16. boobah204's Avatar
    I used to have the defender for the 8900 and I loved it, especially the keyboard protector, considering what I do for a living, it gives me peace of mind. Obviously the keys are quite different on the 9700 so I'm wondering, how does the key protector fit on it? Are the keys and trackpad still easy to type with?

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    Taking a bit of getting used to but not bad at all

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    12-31-09 03:02 PM
  17. AllenT's Avatar
    The Defender next to the communter for comparison
    12-31-09 03:11 PM
  18. like2bcold's Avatar
    Has anyone tested it by driving their car over it yet?
    you first lol
    12-31-09 03:12 PM
  19. like2bcold's Avatar
    The Defender next to the communter for comparison
    does the middle ridge get in the way with using the trackpad?
    12-31-09 03:15 PM
  20. Joshyy-Rey's Avatar
    is it wrong I dont like the bulkyness of the defender? I like just the naked phone ha but i guess ill be the sorry one when my phone is dropped and hit by a mack truck
    12-31-09 03:24 PM
  21. AllenT's Avatar
    does the middle ridge get in the way with using the trackpad?
    a little when moving upwards, but not that bad. it is something i can get used too.. a trade off for having a soild case. The side ridge can get in the way for the side keys, this is something that the communter did not have as an issue with. Despite this, this will still going to be my everyday case for the 9700
    12-31-09 03:25 PM
  22. MattSpartans20's Avatar
    unless i was working construction or something i dont think i could ever use that case, its so big and bulky and looks like you need a crowbar just to get at it.
    12-31-09 03:30 PM
  23. boobah204's Avatar
    unless i was working construction or something i dont think i could ever use that case, its so big and bulky and looks like you need a crowbar just to get at it.
    I am glad I got this, I feel very comfortable using the device at my job now. I like the impact protection and especially the keys being covered but usable. But in all honesty, it's bulky, clumsy, and ugly. I am sure I can get use to it but I only need this five days a week. It's like a suit of armor, and I feel like if I keep taking it off every Saturday and putting it back on every Monday, I'll cause wear & tear to the parts of the case and it won't hold together as well. So yes, unless you're taking this daily to a harsh work environment, stick with the commuter.

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    12-31-09 04:14 PM
  24. techuser's Avatar
    i hope they can come up with a tough case that can be charge via pod w/o taking off the case...
    12-31-09 04:40 PM
  25. gr1zzly2121's Avatar
    wow haha what a case
    12-31-09 04:45 PM
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