Intro:
After hunting online for cases and holsters (and after reading some reviews via BBF and other various sites) I have narrowed my choices. I am stuck between the following 2 choices. In this thread, I am requesting, from the BBF community, opinions and comments on each product. Any technical/personal experience information will be helpful.
NOTE: Due to my lack of less then 10 posts, I cannot provide a hyperlink. I hope that will not discourage a copy & pasting of the URL. FYI - I had to remove the www in front of the URLs in order to post as well.
The Case & Clip:
Brand Name: Otter Box
Model: Defender
URL: otterbox.com/blackberry-8700/blackberry-8700-defender-series/
Pro: Good protection, Sleek design, & will decrease my cost in a screen protector.
Con: Plastic in front of keys (assuming it will make it harder to type), bulky size, and cost.
Along with the price of $49.95 for the case, I will need to purchase the belt clip that is designed for the defender at $14.95, making the total cost (pre-sales tax and shipping) $64.90. In my opinion, a hefty investment.
URL to belt clip for Defender: otterbox.com/blackberry-8700/blackberry-8700-defender-heavy-duty-belt-clip/
The Holster:
Brand Name: Prima
Model: Premium Lateral
URL: primacases.com/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=179
Pro: Sleek, professional design. Low cost. Seems to be a durable clip, from what I can tell. Magnetically closing which reduces sound (versus Velcro) and easy access.
Con: Doesn't offer protection, and will purchase a screen protector adding to the cost.
Conclusion:
Hopefully I have made my argument between the 2 choices clear. Again, any information or personal experiences will be helpful.
FYI, if anyone can give me some personal experience with a plastic cover over their button keys, specifically, that would be MUCH help to me.
Thanking BBF in advance,
-cl