NEW Htc Evo 4g Defender Series Defender Case Generic Otterbox Blue/black Defender Case Built in Scr

As indicated, this is a GENERIC Otterbox defender LIKE case. My 14yr old wanted this color rather than the official case.

Construction: The black rubber outside had some residue left over from the molding process. The black rubber is softer and thinner than the real Otterbox and does not have the textured back. The cover flaps for the headphone, hdmi, and microUSB jacks are VERY flimsy and offer only a minimal protection from outside grime. The pink plastic quality is actually equal to the Otterbox. The plastic pieces have only two connecting points rather than the 4 or more that the Otterbox does. The built in screen protector is not as clear as the Otterbox one and has a slight texture to it rather than the smoothness of the original.

Fit: The screen protector does not sit flush to the screen, leaving a small (perhaps 1/2 to 1 millimeter) gap between the screen and protector. The two clam shell pieces go together, but not with the sure feeling of staying together if dropped without the black rubber piece. The outer black rubber holds things together well, but is looser than I would like.

Experience: The feeling of the case in hand (without the belt click) feels secure and gives the user a sense that their device will stay protected if dropped. If I hadn't owned an official Otterbox case also, I would not have suspected the construction as being questionable. The black rubber flaps covering the headphone, microUSB and hdmi jacks feel like they would rip away from the cover if tugged on. Only time will tell how long these flaps will last. The screen gap does not impede the performance of screen interaction. The front cover has a steeper angle and makes swiping down to get the notifications area harder. As for the safety of your device, I feel the device will withstand my 14 year old's tragic habit of dropping her phone two to three times a day. The first thing she did when she got the case, was to throw it across the room. I wasn't present (thank god) and she informed me that the case worked perfect.

Good:

1) price

2) protection

3) color choices

Bad:

1) outer edge swiping difficult

2) build quality

3) case construction

Even with all the negatives about the case construction, I believe this product will do it's job. If you want a different color than the official Otterbox case, this is a good alternative and offers reasonable protection similar to Otterbox.

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