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Truly An Otter TANK!
I plan to update this review as time is available but finally managed to get my Otter box delivered from AMAZON!
I ordered on October 24, 2014 and it arrived on November 17, 2014 (Basically it took 24 days)! Regardless of the wait, I am happy to say that the Otter box for iPhone 6+ is by far the best case available on the market for incredible feel, material, and durability! I managed to take about 50 pictures of the case at multiple angles so hopefully this helps other interested buyers! I was first planning to order from the Otter box website but the lame problem with them is that they were charging $70 for the case and $5 for shipping to bring a total of $75! Amazon however was charging $60 and free shipping so although the wait took a little longer, I was patient and my item made it in time before the winter cold months! (What sucks is that nearly one year from now, the case will reach at LEAST $30 because the market works like this :/ Oh well. I'm not waiting a year for a case).
One thing to mention is that if a user TRULY wants this case to be worth the wait and potential, do yourself a favor and remove the screen protector it comes with. Carefully peel off the entire protector and then to remove the excess adhesive that remains on the frame, use "Goo Gone" solution and Q-tips to scrub away until everything is smooth and shiny. If you want to use a screen protector, purchase them separately and apply it before putting on the case. This can ensure maximum screen functionality and case protection without flaws that "many" customers failed to take a closer look and resolve. Otter Box could have simply made the screen protector better but it is what it is. Business is not always your friend.
Well I am off to continue my iPhone adventures! One day I shall tune this review but much to busy to do so at the moment! Hope some things I brought up helps! Later Amazon community!
- - - UPDATE 5-7-15 - - -
I would like to thank everyone for liking my short yet simple review. As many have stated, I finally opted to a glass screen protector after a few months of using a plastic protector which adds the high quality feel of glass as I use the device. The difference is mostly preference but the case is still running great! I finally removed the otter-box after 6 months and not a scratch on my frame or sides. Some dust did build on the interior of the rubber sides but nothing got into the innards of the device or the center of the case. The plastic screen protector did take some slight damage over the months from the frame outline but nearly 80% was able to be wiped off If I had wanted to reuse it. The remaining 20% was as if a permanent marking was made on the protector but this is also why it is important to use screen protectors with the otter box case.
Also, I recently purchased the product again for a relative as a gift and instead of using goo gone, I used a new method to remove the plastic. Using a hair dryer or a heat gun (I used a heat gun), apply heat to the protector for roughly 10-15 seconds at a time until the plastic is fairly hot to touch but not crazy burning. Applying heat for just a tad extra second may actually deform the frame of the otter box and the plastic which NO ONE wants. With the right amount of heat, the plastic can be removed altogether with the adhesive still attached to the plastic protector no problems and makes a clean removal without the use of any chemicals or solutions. It is a little riskier but works just fine.
November 2014 · Cell Phones and Accessories