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Otterbox Commuter Case For iP4?

TLD1

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What is the hold up with the release of the Otterbox Commuter case for the iPhone 4? The Defender case is already up for sale...and every time I call the Otterbox CS line, the line is busy!

I've been putting off buying a case for my iP4 waiting for this case...:(
 

ladytonya

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You can pre-order one on Amazon but there's no expected ship date listed. I suspect they're just trying to get as many Defenders out as possible first. More expensive case = higher profit margin, plus they say on their site that it is their most popular case. Probably figure they're satisfying more customers this way.
 

awtryau89

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I'm in the same boat. I had a Commuter for my 3GS and it was my favorite. I got impatient and went another route. I live in Atlanta and drove down to Case-Mate's offices. They have a case that is very similar:

iPhone 4 Hard Tough Cases by Case-mate

I actually like it better for fit and feel. Protection is very similar. My only issue is the bottom lip is a little loose. It is not an issue now but could be after prolonged use. Case-Mate gives you 30 days so it is worth the risk. If you have a kiosk or local store that carries Case-Mate, they may have it in stock as well.