Revised Otterbox case TIP!

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Revised Otterbox case TIP!

TIP o' the day ...

Ok, I just love the Otterbox Defender (black) case ... it's uber-protective (strong, secure, and quite sleek)!!! However, the "clear" membrane (and the inevitable oil spill-look and/or bubbles) eventually drove me crazy (and YES, I tried their palm swipe remedy) ... so, I popped out the "clear-ish" membrane/window (which only seemed to be glued on with some type of rubber cement) and replaced it with the anti-glare film sold in the Apple Store (on this site) and applied directly to the iPhone! I did the same replacement to the camera logo side of the phone! NOW, I'm truly thrilled with my case/film! The anti-glare film also eliminates finger prints, which is an added bonus, and is quite easy to apply without bubbles!!! YAY!

Just a tip!

Macbook Pro 15", Mac OS X (10.5.1), Proud member of the iChurch! I love my iPhone and all other things Mac!

Posted on Jan 17, 2008 1:15 PM

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Answer 1

DanH

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Jan 17, 2008 2:55 PM in response to MACchairman

What effect will that have on the Defender's weather resistance?

That's why I bought it and breaking that seal seems like defeating the purpose.

-dan

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mhornet18

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Jan 17, 2008 2:58 PM in response to DanH

Also voids the lifetime warranty on it. I have the same case and it's great. Only problem was, it seemed like I had the first version of it. I called and they said it sounded like I did and they shipped me a new one. Should be receiving it any minute when UPS gets here.

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DanH

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Jan 17, 2008 3:21 PM in response to mhornet18

You will be very happy with v2. Very easy to take in and out of its holster but doesn't fall out and the silicone trim stays put. A good re-design and great customer service to upgrade for free.

-dan

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MACchairman Author

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Jan 17, 2008 5:04 PM in response to mhornet18

NO, actually, it voids nothing ... they (Otterbox) specify NOTHING about voiding their warranty, thus my warranty remains! PLUS>>>>> I simply like it (the case) THIS way, thus I am merely offering this little tip! Do it if you choose, or not ... it's a TIP!

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mhornet18

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Jan 17, 2008 7:26 PM in response to MACchairman

http://www.otterbox.com/services/customer_service/#policyWarranty

This warranty does not apply to any products which have been neglected, ALTERED, abused, used for a purpose other than the one for which they were manufactured, repaired by customer or any party without Otter Products, LLC written authorization, or used in any manner inconsistent with Otter Products, LLC instructions.

Maybe you should read the warranty statement a little more closely.

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MACchairman Author

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Jan 17, 2008 8:00 PM in response to mhornet18

Boy, you sure got my goat!

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mhornet18

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Jan 17, 2008 8:03 PM in response to MACchairman

Maybe you shouldn't post things if you don't know what you're talking about, as in this case. You couldn't think of anything else to say. Like I said, You're Warranty Is Void!

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MACchairman Author

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Jan 17, 2008 8:20 PM in response to mhornet18

Listen, Judge-y McShadenfreude ... who are YOU to be talking down to ME, correcting my intentions and/or what I have to say?!

You don't know me, you don't know what I've read, nor do you seem to realize that THIS is really no big deal to me ... I was trying to be helpful by sharing a tip!

Your bizarre attacks are just that ... bizarre! Why must people in here jump on EVERYTHING that new people have to say with such venomous attitude and judgement to prove us wrong!?

My warranty is void, cool! FINE, I WAS WRONG! I was merely going by the paperwork that I received with the item! So now you may continue to celebrate in your judgement. Party down!

I'm done!

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mhornet18

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Jan 17, 2008 8:30 PM in response to MACchairman

WOW! Chill out man! I was simply warning others by doing what you said would void the warranty. Then you just had to say it wasn't so I simply posted the warranty info to show that altering the item does in fact void it. I wasn't talking down to in any way, shape or form.

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MACchairman Author

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Jan 17, 2008 8:38 PM in response to mhornet18

"I wasn't talking down to in any way, shape or form."

Oh yeah?

"Maybe you should read the warranty statement a little more closely."

"Maybe you shouldn't post things if you don't know what you're talking about, as in this case. You couldn't think of anything else to say. Like I said, You're Warranty Is Void!"

... your words, NOT mine!

Shadenfreude:
(noun)
Pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others.

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