The Best Smart Phone Protection- OtterBox Cases

by Jenniffer | Jul 7, 2013 | Blog Post, Giveaways, Reviews, Technology | 154 comments

My husband decided that he needed the Samsung Galaxy S4 for both of us and I have to say I love the phone…I do not know about you, but the minute I get an expensive phone or tablet, I am looking for a way to protect my investment and I believe the best way to do so is with the proper protective case and that is where OtterBox comes into play.

OtterBox, is the leader in protection for handheld technology and offers an amazing selection of protective cases to cover your technology needs. As you have probably guessed, my review will be for an OtterBox case for the Samsung Galaxy S4. Otterbox has two different cases for this phone and I decided to go with the tougher case of the two, the Galaxy S4 Defender Series.

I have tried different cases for both phones and tablets and this one case from OtterBox is probably my favorite so far. This multi-layered case features a polycarbonate inner layer, outer slipcover and built-in screen protector…I love the double protection on this case, but I have to admit that one of the features I like the most about this case is the built in screen protector…I have never been able to prevent the air bubbles a hundred percent and this screen protector gets rid of that problem as you do not need to apply any type of screen cover to your phone screen.

Very easy to install, the case is truly user friendly and has all the right openings to allow complete functionality of the your Galaxy S4 through the Defender Series case without the need to ever remove the case, including microphones, speakers, cameras and flash! The two-piece polycarbonate inner shell snaps together around the device and the rugged outer slipcover wraps around the inner layer giving you extra protection for your device.
One more thing I really like about the case besides the obvious safety factor, is that you can build your own…Otterbox gives you the option to select from a variety of colors so you can decide the color combination that best fits you.

The case does add some volume to the phone, but honestly I have no problem with this as I would rather my phone be thicker and protected rather than to be thinner and cracked. I must add that even with the case, the phone fits perfectly in my jeans back pocket and it comes with a very handy belt clip.

The Galaxy S4 Defender Series from Otterbox has a retail price of 59.50.

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154 Comments

Amanda Wagner on July 7, 2013 at 10:07 am

I loved the commuter series case in black for my old droid razor. It was great while I was in college but now that I’m out on the farm working full time I think it’s time to switch to the defender series for my new Galaxy S4.
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Candace on July 7, 2013 at 11:10 am

I like the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 Defender Series Case. Also, I had no idea that they made cases for so many brands of electronics. I thought it was just iPhones until now! Thanks!
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Sandy Cain on July 7, 2013 at 11:24 am

My favorite is the LG Optimus case in Black:https://www.otterbox.com/LG-Optimus-G-Commuter-Series-Case/lgx4-optimus-g,default,pd.html?dwvar_lgx4-optimus-g_color=20&start=1&cgid=lg-
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Sarah C. on July 7, 2013 at 1:38 pm

I like the iPhone 4/4S Defender Series Case in Celestial
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md kennedy on July 7, 2013 at 4:20 pm

I’d love to have one of the Armor Series for my Galaxy S3
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Naomi on July 7, 2013 at 4:37 pm

I love the build your own defender series!
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Valerie C. on July 7, 2013 at 4:47 pm

iPhone 4/4S Defender Series Case in black
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Missy Marie on July 7, 2013 at 5:05 pm

I like the iPhone 4/4S Defender in Sublime,very nice:)
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Cheryl B. on July 7, 2013 at 5:58 pm

https://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S3-Defender-Series-Build-Your-Own-Case/sam2-galaxy-s3-set,default,pd.html

Would be perfect for my phone.
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Tara V on July 7, 2013 at 7:03 pm

I like the iPhone 4/4S Defender Series Case in Night Sky COlor
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Tamar on July 7, 2013 at 11:19 pm

I like the Samsung Galaxy S3 Armor Series Case in ocean blue/slate gray.
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Karen Gonyea on July 8, 2013 at 6:36 am

https://www.otterbox.com/LG-Optimus-G-Commuter-Series-Case/lgx4-optimus-g,default,pd.html?dwvar_lgx4-optimus-g_color=20&start=1&cgid=lg-
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Sarah C. on July 8, 2013 at 7:32 am

I like the iPhone 4/4S Defender Series Case in Celestial Blue
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Cynthia C on July 8, 2013 at 7:45 am

I would like IPOD TOUCH 2ND AND 3RD GENERATION case in black.
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Ryan Curtis on July 8, 2013 at 9:24 am

Defender in White so i can have it in the sun without overheating
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Anna on July 8, 2013 at 10:55 am

Lovin’ the Galaxy SIII Defender Series in White/Gunmetal!
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Sandy Cain on July 8, 2013 at 6:48 pm

I like the LG Optimus Case in black.
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Emily on July 8, 2013 at 8:50 pm

The Samsung Galaxy S4 in Harmony!
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ashley tuckett on July 8, 2013 at 10:19 pm

iPad case defender series in the color harbor… yesssss pleaseeee
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EmelynTrevino on July 8, 2013 at 11:45 pm

iPhone 5 Armor Series Case
In color RealTree MAX 4HD
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Christina Gould on July 9, 2013 at 4:41 am

My favorite is the “Amazon Kindle Fire Defender Series Case” in black. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Sandy Cain on July 9, 2013 at 6:54 am

I like the LG Optimus G Commuter case in black.
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Sarah C. on July 9, 2013 at 7:27 am

I like the iPhone 4/4S Defender Series Case in Aqua Celestial
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Joanna F on July 9, 2013 at 12:13 pm

I like the armor case in green: https://www.otterbox.com/apple-iphone-4s-cases/apple-iphone-4s-cases,default,sc.html
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md kennedy on July 9, 2013 at 5:25 pm

I also like the I like the iPhone 4/4S Defender Series Case in Night Sky.
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karen b on July 9, 2013 at 9:01 pm

My grandaughter has an I phone and wants one of these cases . I see there are new colors for I phones, she just loves green. thanks

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Sandy Cain on July 10, 2013 at 6:08 am

The black LG Optimus case is my favorite.
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Sarah C. on July 10, 2013 at 7:32 am

iPhone 4/4S Defender Series Case in Celestial
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pinky sade on July 10, 2013 at 10:15 am

I love the ArmorSeries for the iPhone 5
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- pinky sade on July 10, 2013 at 10:16 am
  
  I love it in Neon
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Sadie on July 10, 2013 at 2:26 pm

I like the Samsung Galaxy S4 Defender series case in “Surf.”
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md kennedy on July 10, 2013 at 9:57 pm

I like the iPhone 4/4S Defender Series Case in Celestial
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Sandy Cain on July 11, 2013 at 7:17 am

I like the LG Optimus case (in black) the best!
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Sarah C. on July 11, 2013 at 7:30 am

I like the iPhone 4/4S Defender Series Case in Celestial Design
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Mami2jcn on July 11, 2013 at 1:52 pm

I like the Samsung Galaxy S3 Armor Series Case in ocean blue/slate gray.
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Kristyn Martin on July 11, 2013 at 3:24 pm

I love the Punked Defender case for the iPhone 5!
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TawndaM on July 11, 2013 at 3:45 pm

OOOOoooooo… They have cases for the Nook!! (A bit of a downer that they only have black currently…)
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md kennedy on July 11, 2013 at 8:16 pm

I like IPod TOUCH 2ND AND 3RD GENERATION case in Black.
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Stefanie Gladden on July 11, 2013 at 9:20 pm

i love the iphone 5 commuter series in black/pink
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Heather Manu on July 11, 2013 at 11:11 pm

iPhone 5 Armor series
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Sandy Cain on July 12, 2013 at 7:00 am

I like the black LG Optimus case.
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Sarah C. on July 12, 2013 at 7:28 am

iPhone 4/4S Defender Series Case in Celestial looks like me
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amy rouse on July 12, 2013 at 7:49 am

Amazon Kindle Fire Defender Series Case —black
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Sandy Cain on July 12, 2013 at 3:27 pm

This Nook tablet case is pretty cool: https://www.otterbox.com/nook-tablet-cases/nook-tablet-cases,default,sc.html
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kim on July 12, 2013 at 7:58 pm

I like the iPad Defender Series Case in Harbor
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Jill H on July 13, 2013 at 12:02 am

Nokia Lumia 920 Defender Series Case in black
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Sandy Cain on July 13, 2013 at 6:16 am

I like the black LG G Cummuter
Optimus case.
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Sarah C. on July 13, 2013 at 8:00 am

The iPhone 4/4S Defender Series Case in Celestial is the one I like
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Linda W. on July 13, 2013 at 1:16 pm

galaxy 3 defender series build your own case
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md kennedy on July 13, 2013 at 4:16 pm

I like the Prefix case as well in black.
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ReggieMann on July 13, 2013 at 8:12 pm

My favorite is the iPhone 4/4S Defender Series Case Olivia the Otter
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Wendi S on July 13, 2013 at 9:37 pm

I would like the iPad Defender Series case with Realtree in blaze orange. So far I have not found anything I like for my IPAD yet.
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Addison Kat on July 14, 2013 at 7:34 am

iPad Defender Series Case in Harbor
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Sarah C. on July 14, 2013 at 7:44 am

I like the iPhone 4/4S Defender Series Case in Celestial aqua blue
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Sandy Cain on July 14, 2013 at 8:47 am

The LG G Commuter Optimus case is nice! (black)
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md kennedy on July 14, 2013 at 3:49 pm

I like the LG Optimus case – now I just need the LG Optimus!
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Jennifer T. on July 14, 2013 at 7:10 pm

I like the Defender Build your Own for the iPhone 5 in Mineral Blue / Pop Purple / Black.
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michelle cooke on July 14, 2013 at 7:29 pm

i didn’t even know otterbox made cases for kindle.. i would love this one Amazon Kindle Fire HD (7) Defender Series
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Sandy Cain on July 15, 2013 at 12:23 am

I really need the LG G Commuter Optimus case. In black. (very slimming).
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Jill H on July 15, 2013 at 12:23 am

The Nokia Lumia 920 Defender Series Case in black
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Sarah C. on July 15, 2013 at 7:26 am

I like the Celestial iPhone 4/4S Defender Series
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md kennedy on July 15, 2013 at 4:13 pm

I still love to have one of the Armor Series for my Galaxy S3
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Sarah C. on July 16, 2013 at 6:20 am

iPhone 4/4S Defender Series Case in black
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Sandy Cain on July 16, 2013 at 7:29 am

The LG G Optimus Commuter case is black is nice!
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Jeanna on July 16, 2013 at 2:11 pm

I like the iPad Defender Series Case in Alpenglow color!
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md kennedy on July 16, 2013 at 3:47 pm

If I had an iPhone I’d like the I love the Punked Defender case for the iPhone 5.
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Sarah C. on July 17, 2013 at 7:43 am

I like the iPhone 4/4S Defender in Sublime
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Sandy Cain on July 17, 2013 at 3:37 pm

The LG G Optimus Commuter would be best (in black, of course).
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Carolyn Colley on July 17, 2013 at 3:45 pm

BlackBerry Q10 Cases
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md kennedy on July 17, 2013 at 4:58 pm

I love the build your own Defender series.
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Theresa J on July 17, 2013 at 11:21 pm

My sone needs a Windows Phone 8X Case
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Amanda Rauch on July 18, 2013 at 1:56 am

I think my son would like and use the HTC Desire HD/HTC Inspire 4G Defender Series Case
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Sandy Cain on July 18, 2013 at 7:46 am

The LG G Optimus commuter case (in black) is great!
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Carolyn Colley on July 18, 2013 at 1:44 pm

iPod touch 5g Vibrant Screen Protector, color vibrant
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Sarah C. on July 18, 2013 at 2:45 pm

Perhaps the iPhone 4/4S Defender Series Case in black – if I’m feeling plain.
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md kennedy on July 18, 2013 at 4:35 pm

I like the I like the iPhone 4/4S Defender in Sublime
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Lisa V. on July 18, 2013 at 6:41 pm

I like the iPod Touch 2nd and 3rd Generation Defender Series Case in black.
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Sandy Cain on July 19, 2013 at 12:10 am

The black LG Optimus G Commuter case is really nice!!
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Sarah C. on July 19, 2013 at 7:22 am

The celestial color for the iPhone 4/4S Defender Series Case
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Maria Smith on July 19, 2013 at 11:59 am

My favorite is their Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Commuter Series Case in the color Victory.
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Tanya on July 19, 2013 at 12:18 pm

My fave is the Urban Pink Camo iPhone 4/4S Defender Series Case
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Karen Olson on July 19, 2013 at 10:05 pm

I would love to have this case
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Sandy Cain on July 20, 2013 at 12:08 am

The LG G Optimus Commuter case in black is my favorite.
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Sarah Ann Walker on July 20, 2013 at 12:23 am

My favorite is the iPhone 5 Defender Series with Realtree Camo. I like it in the color AP Pink.
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mell on July 20, 2013 at 12:25 am

My favorite is the LG Optimus case in Black:https://www.otterbox.com/LG-Optimus-G-Commuter-Series-Case/lgx4-optimus-g,default,pd.html?dwvar_lgx4-optimus-g_color=20&start=1&cgid=lg-
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Sarah C. on July 20, 2013 at 6:47 am

I really like the iPhone 4/4S Defender Series Case in Celestial aqua
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Katy P on July 20, 2013 at 10:21 am

I like the iPhone 4/4S Armor Series Case
Color: Neon
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md kennedy on July 20, 2013 at 3:37 pm

I like the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Defender Series case in Black.
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Sarah L on July 20, 2013 at 4:20 pm

https://www.otterbox.com/iPad-mini-Defender-Series-Case/apl2-imin1,default,pd.html
Thanks for the contest.
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Linda W. on July 20, 2013 at 8:06 pm

Galaxy 3 otterbox in hot pink/green
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Carolyn Colley on July 20, 2013 at 8:40 pm

Samsung Galaxy NEXUS Defender Series Case in pink
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Penny W on July 20, 2013 at 9:26 pm

I like the iPhone 4 Defender Series case in Celestial.
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Sandy Cain on July 21, 2013 at 7:25 am

The one I like best is the LG Optimus G Commuter Case in black.
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Sarah C. on July 21, 2013 at 8:50 am

I like the iPhone 4/4S Defender in celestial ,very nice:)
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Carolyn Colley on July 21, 2013 at 10:01 am

Optimus G Cases
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Derek Timm on July 21, 2013 at 10:25 am

The iPhone 4/4S Defender Series with iON Intelligence!
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md kennedy on July 21, 2013 at 4:25 pm

I like the iPhone 4/4S Defender Series Case in Black
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Raine on July 21, 2013 at 10:40 pm

I desperately need the ‘Motorola ATRIX HD Defender Series’ in the Pink Strike color, I haven’t been able to budget for a quality case and I am always dropping my phone.
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Sandy Cain on July 22, 2013 at 12:05 am

That KG G Commuter case in black is very nice!
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- Sandy Cain on July 22, 2013 at 12:06 am
  
  Oops, meant LG, not KG ! Can you giveaway typing lessons?
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Sarah C. on July 22, 2013 at 6:55 am

iPhone 4/4S Defender Series Case in Celestial –
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Laurie Pearson on July 22, 2013 at 12:32 pm

I like the iPhone 5 Armor Series Case in Arctic
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md kennedy on July 22, 2013 at 12:55 pm

I would like the Samsung Galaxy S3 Armor Series Case in ocean blue/slate gray.
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Janice Crespo on July 22, 2013 at 2:41 pm

iPhone 4/4S Armor Series Case in ocean blue
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Daniel M on July 22, 2013 at 7:06 pm

I like teh iPhone 5 Defender Series Case black
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cassandra mccann on July 22, 2013 at 8:16 pm

https://www.otterbox.com/iPad-Defender-Series-case-with-Realtree/apl2-ipadd-realtree,default,pd.html?start=1&cgid=ipad-2-cases
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Angela Tyler on July 22, 2013 at 8:33 pm

I like the iPad cover in Harbor.
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Raine on July 22, 2013 at 8:57 pm

The ‘Amazon Kindle Fire HD (7) Defender Series’ in Glow Green/White would be a great gift for my mom ( I love the color but I don’t have a tablet!) 🙂
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Sandy Cain on July 23, 2013 at 12:07 am

The LG Optimus G Commuter case in black would be great!
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Stacy on July 23, 2013 at 12:29 am

I like the iPod Touch 4th Generation Commuter Series Case in Glacier for my kids’ iPods.
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allyson becker on July 23, 2013 at 5:48 am

HTC Desire HD/HTC Inspire 4G Defender Series Case in black
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Sarah C. on July 23, 2013 at 7:30 am

I like the iphone 4s defender series in celestial
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krysta on July 23, 2013 at 10:03 am

I love the Defender Iphone 4 casae in the Tahitian Teal color
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Kari Flores on July 23, 2013 at 12:16 pm

My favorite is the Reflex Series in Translucent Glacier Blue. I like this series because I can still use a docking station with the case on.
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Deb S on July 23, 2013 at 1:02 pm

I like the Galaxy S4 Commuter Series Case in Lily (Aqua Blue / Violet).
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Erica C. on July 23, 2013 at 1:37 pm

I like the Nexus 7 Defender in black.
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katie on July 23, 2013 at 2:47 pm

I like the Defender iPhone 5 case in Stone Grey/Peony Pink!
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Addison Kat on July 23, 2013 at 3:51 pm

iPad mini Defender Series Case in Crevasse
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kelly mcgrew on July 23, 2013 at 4:59 pm

iphone 4 commuter case in black.
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Julie Hawkins on July 23, 2013 at 6:03 pm

I,like the iPhone 5 defender in blush
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Jeff Legg on July 23, 2013 at 9:33 pm

iPhone 4/4S Defender Series Case in black
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Raine on July 23, 2013 at 10:51 pm

The ‘iPhone 5 Armor Series Case’ in color: Marine/Harvey would be perfect for my daughter and she’d love the design!
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Sandy Cain on July 24, 2013 at 12:04 am

The best one for me would be the LG G Optimus Commuter case in black.
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kristin sims on July 24, 2013 at 2:47 am

i would love the lg optimus case in the tahitian teal color, thank you
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Breanne on July 24, 2013 at 4:01 am

HTC EVO 4G LTE Defender Series Case in black
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Roxann on July 24, 2013 at 6:05 am

I like the Samsung Galaxy S3 in Flame.
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Sarah C. on July 24, 2013 at 7:25 am

The iphone 4-4S Defender case in black
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Sheryl on July 24, 2013 at 7:35 am

I would like a Nook case that only comes in black.
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Buddy Garrett on July 24, 2013 at 9:22 am

The Amazon Kindle Fire Defender Series Case Blush is my favorite.
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kathy pease on July 24, 2013 at 9:30 am

I like the Pursuits/40
$34.95
Color: Expedition (Clear)

https://www.otterbox.com/Pursuits/40/otr-pursuits40,default,pd.html?dwvar_otr-pursuits40_color=S6
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Deb S on July 24, 2013 at 10:39 am

I like the Galaxy S4 Commuter Series Case in Lily (Aqua Blue / Violet (Weds entry)
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Teresa Thompson on July 24, 2013 at 11:14 am

Amazon Kindle Fire Defender Series Case-Blush.
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tina reynolds on July 24, 2013 at 11:44 am

i like the camo and orange print ipad 4 case
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jules m. on July 24, 2013 at 12:19 pm

iPhone 5 Defender Series Build Your Own Case- night sky/glow green
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shaunie on July 24, 2013 at 12:39 pm

I also like the Samsung Galaxy S3 Prefix Series I like it in the black.
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Crystal Rose on July 24, 2013 at 12:55 pm

I like the OtterBox Drybox 2500 in black.
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holly k on July 24, 2013 at 12:56 pm

I need the HTC defender s case.
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Carolyn Daley on July 24, 2013 at 2:40 pm

My favorite products are the Samsung Galaxy S3 Defender Series Friends Collection in Waves (Seahorse) and the Amazon Kindle Fire Defender Series Case in black.
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kelly mcgrew on July 24, 2013 at 2:50 pm

commmuter&defender for iphone 4
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wen on July 24, 2013 at 3:17 pm

My fave is the iPad mini Defender Series Case in black.
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Leah Wall on July 24, 2013 at 3:38 pm

Well – I am about to get a new little kindle to let the kids use for reading with homeschool and this: https://www.otterbox.com/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Defender-Series-case/amz2-kindle-paperwhite,default,pd.html?dwvar_amz2-kindle-paperwhite_color=20&start=5&q=kindle would be perfect!
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Michelle Tucker on July 24, 2013 at 5:13 pm

I like the HTC One X Defender Series Case.
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Lisa Fonseca on July 24, 2013 at 5:27 pm

I would get the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Defender Series Case in Glacier.
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Carolyn Colley on July 24, 2013 at 5:36 pm

Galaxy S3 Cases
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Beth C on July 24, 2013 at 5:43 pm

lg optimus case in black
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Raine on July 24, 2013 at 7:08 pm

I wish I had an iPad- if I did I would get the ‘iPad Defender Series Case’ in the color: Harbor!
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Jeff Legg on July 24, 2013 at 7:49 pm

Armor series Summit (Ocean Blue / Slate Grey)
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Jane H on July 24, 2013 at 8:47 pm

I like the iPad clean screen protector. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
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Matthew Pearl on July 24, 2013 at 9:53 pm

iPhone 4/4S Armor Series Case Summit (Ocean Blue / Slate Grey) 🙂
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Deborah Wallin on July 24, 2013 at 10:02 pm

iPhone 4/4S Defender Series Case
I like the pink olivia the otter
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Mihaela D. on July 24, 2013 at 10:24 pm

I like the iPad Defender Series case with Realtree
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Donna K on July 24, 2013 at 11:46 pm

iPhone 5 Armor Series Case in artic.
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Gianna on July 25, 2013 at 12:00 am

Nook Commuter Series Case.
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