Hi, I concur the outer silicone covering is much improved in the otterbox defender for the 5s and the accommodation for the fingerprint reader doesn’t seem to have caused any degradation in the built in screen protector in my opinion. I think this time out they did a great job in its design. Robin
From: Kliphton ------- Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 9:09 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection I admit they did drop the ball with the 4, the rubber bumper surrounding the case got flimsy to quick and warn fast. But they really improved it with the 5, and even better with the 5s. Especially with access to the finger print reader, it is sit away from the hole so it doesn't get pushed easily. And the bumper casing is much much tougher. Also, the head phone jack cover is in line with the actual plug, so there is no adjusting for it. I heard the life proof case doesn't allow access to the finger print reader. Haven't seen one, so can't confirm this. But I also don't want to pay 80 bucks for a case, JMO that is a bit high for my liking. Kliphton (iMessage )[email protected] [email protected] (Twitter,Instagram,foursquare&Skype) kliphton72 [Text only] 914-820-2298 (Personal blog-read at your own risk!) http://kliphskorner.wordpress.com On Oct 15, 2013, at 2:46 PM, Raul A. Gallegos <[email protected]> wrote: Hi, I'd like to say that I purchased a black case of this type for my silver iPhone 5s and do like it very much. The built-in screen protector seems to be better than those offered by Otter box, although admittedly I haven't seen the iPhone 5 version of the Defender Otterbox cases either. I wasn't impressed with their iPhone 4 version and so went away from Otterbox. I loved the 3G/3GS versions, but feel they dropped the ball with the 4. In any case, this case from Ballistic is working out nicely. I don't have access to the finger print reader of the home button but that hasn't been an issue yet for me. Knowing me and the way I am, I'll most likely be getting another case to try out. This is what I do after all, and so will be happy to try out something which protects the phone as well and still offers access to the finger print scanner. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos If you're having a bad day, just remember in 1976 Ronald Wayne sold his 10% stake in Apple for $2,300. It is now worth $59,565,410,309. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 10/14/2013 9:44 AM, Kelly Pierce wrote: In January, I bought a Ballistic Hard Core case for my iPhone 5. This was shortly after the consumer electronics show. At that time, many of the vendors who sold rugged and durable electronic equipment to the military and construction industry were just beginning to offer iPhone cases for the consumer market. Their products were going to be introduced this summer. My case is better than the Otterbox because it sandwiches the iPhone tightly between two very hard pieces of plastic, exposing the screen with a screen protector. This encases the iPhone completely and visually the device likely won’t be recognized as an iPhone. This sort of defeats the purpose of a golden iPhone though. I understand it is elegant and sparkling. On the other hand a toddler could pick up my iPhone in a Hard core case and give it a forceful toss without damaging it. It is a little bulky, but I have the protection of something virtually indestructible. Otterbox cases clamp the iPhone into place, which can wiggle and scratch the glass of the screen. Also the sides of the iPhone are much more exposed than on the Ballistic iPhone case, which encases the iPhone completely between a form fitting upper and bottom layer. Consider the hard core case but also the new cases from the rugged device companies. Kelly On 10/14/13, Lois Butterfield <[email protected]> wrote: I got the commuter and didn't like it. It was a loose enough fit that the phone would slide closer to the top, which made it hard to open the portals in the bottom to get to things. I ended up with an S TPU case that is clear. If I want more protection, I put the phone with case on inside a wallet or other slide-in case that I can clip to what I'm wearing. It also fits in most phone pockets in purses. I have the commuter to fall back on should I ever want that protection. This set-up works well for me, but I am very careful with my phone. It doesn't get dropped. Take care, Lois From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Isaac Hebert Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 9:41 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection You can get the otterbox commuter series at amazon. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 14, 2013, at 8:26 AM, "Kellie and my lab pack" <[email protected]> wrote: Hey all, so I finally placed my order for a gold 5s and am waiting, probably not so patiently, for it to arrive. it is going to be a while. *lol* While I wait, I have been trying to read up on possible case options. I find that many say they work for the 5, but no mention of the 5s. I assume this is do to the finger print sensor. I am curious on what cases are out there that offer excellent protection for the phone. everyone seems to be promoting the otter box, however, that is what I currently have for my 4s and it has not lived up to expectations. I like the Otter box concept and would like to know are there any other cases out there, which are similar. I want the phone completely encased and to include a built in screen protector. Also, I don't want the case to be any bulkier then the Otter box. Slimmer is better. 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