SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 i9500 16GB INTERNATIONAL VERSION NO WARRANTY BLACK

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64 of 68 people found the following review helpful.
Awesome phone, incremental upgrade from SIII
By rpv
Galaxy S4 is an incredible phone. I have been using this unlocked S4 for past 2 days helping a friend to migrate from iPhone 4S. My friend has been on iPhone and it also gave me a unique perspective. I used iPhone for couple of years and been using Android for past 3+ years.

I have used Galaxy S3, Note II and for me S4 is more like a S3s :) If you have a Galaxy S3, it is perfect and there is no need to move to S4. The new features are more like minor upgrades for me. Just like Detroit rolls out new cars every year, phone manufacturers have found excellent way to make yearly upgrades.

Battery came for almost a day. The video playback was crisp and my friend was amazed at the customization options. It is heaven for a iphone user to come out of shackles and explores the wonderful world of Android. It sure sounds like it is for geeks, but Samsung has created lot of ways to simplify and make it less intimidating. The EASY mode is for one such reason. Samsung's addition of all those apps (commonly referred as crapware) is not as bad as HTC or LG. Android experience is classified as pure vanilla in phones like Nexus. Vendors like Samsung have added a whole lot of extra programs.

5" HD Super AMOLED 1920 x 1080 display (441 ppi) is just plain gorgeous. 13 MP camera takes ginormous image sizes. I put a 64 GB microSDXC card SanDisk 64GB Mobile Ultra MicroSDXC Class 6 Memory Card with SD Adapter - Retail Packaging as my friend wants to take lot of movies (built-in 2 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM). No stuttering, and very smooth playback of videos captured in varying light conditions (HD Playback; HD Recording). Compatible video types are AVI/DIVX, WMV/ASF, FLV, MKV, MP4/3GP, WEBM. HDR and Panaromic photos were incredibly sharp. Compatible audio types are: AAC, AMR, MP3, OGG, WMA/ASF, 3GA/M4A, FLAC, WAV. Google Music, PlayerPro Music player are producing excellent music. Audio/Video is one section where S4 has nudged S3. For a normal user, if you are not into lot of video processing this does not matter.

S4's infrared sensor is the same technology as TV remote control, so with WatchON you can change the TV channel from your phone. My friend was shocked to see this feature. Having used Android for a long time, I explored all new features one by one. My friend is still getting used to and feels this is too complicated. I broke down into lot of sub features and told my friend he may not use 50% of features, but told him to explore one feature at a time and focus on that.

Games were very buttery, this phones runs ARM®-based octa-core mobile CPU. This is apparently world's first! Inside this chip is Imagination Technologies' PowerVR SGX544MP3 GPU. I tried several car racing games and performance was phenomenal. People on the XDA-Developers forum report seeing smearing and ghosting when scrolling on the phone. This especially occurs to people when scrolling among darker colors, which begin showing up as purple. I tried hard to see if I could on the S4 I was testing with my friend and I could not see it. I am sure these can be upgraded with software over due course.

Air View and Air Gestures - are they worth it? Air view is similar to how the S-pen on the Galaxy Note 8 works. Simply hover finger a few millimeters above the screen and in supported apps, you'll see a preview of content. This works with many of Samsung's built-in apps, including the photo gallery, the dialer, Samsung's browser and email client. It also works with Flipboard. Air View works by cranking up the capacitive sensor on the screen. Another new feature is Air Gestures. This uses the IR sensor on the top of the phone to detect movement by your palm or finger. One can flip between open tabs in Samsung's browser app, skip to a new song in the music player and do many other things. I say these are still in works and sometimes not very efficient.

GPS was spot on and I tried multiple GPS apps. It was bright outdoors (had to crank the brightness all the way up). I tried multiple apps to demonstrate to my friend. In the end, my friend was impressed with what all Android and in particular S4 had to offer. Smooth and Stunning display!

I tried following apps and they just worked awesome.

Amazon Mobile
Android Status
Androidify
Angry Birds (Space/Seasons)
Asphalt 7
Amazon App Store
Box
Car Maintenance Reminder Pro
Chrome
CNET TV
NAVIGON (from Garmin - offline maps)
Google Navigation/Earth/Maps
Google Currents (nice way to read News)
Draw Something
Google Drive
Ebay
Linkedin
Google Music
Tapatalk (awesome forum browsing app)
OverDrive Media Console: Library eBooks & Audiobooks (public library consumption of media)
Microsoft One Note (legacy docs, skydrive of 25 GB is good)
Subsonic Music Streamer
Terminal Emulator (still need to use vi, yes this is it)
TweetCaster Pro for Android (excellent twitter client)
Twit.Tv
Google Voice
Plenty of Widgets

Ask questions, the review cannot do justice to Galaxy S4. I will be glad to answer any questions.

62 of 70 people found the following review helpful.
Worldwide distributors sucks!!!!!
By Hernando
The cell phones is great, but DON'T BUY IT FROM THE THIS SELLER WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTORS!!!

I Bought from them because I saw all the good rating, but they sold me with a faulty camera, all the photos taken was out of focus all the time, it seem like a hardware problem I they gave me a very very hard time trying to refund or replace it, finally the gonna reimburse to me, but $160 less than the amount of money I've paid

30 of 35 people found the following review helpful.
WorldWide Distributors Sucks!!!
By RR
The phone itself is great, BUT DO NOT BUY IT FROM WorldWide Distributors!!!

"WorldWide Distributors sold me a defected Galaxy S4, which rebooted itself. I sent it back in order to get a full refund, however they lied me that the phone in excellent working condition. I lost more that $150 plus $30 for shipment. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THEM!!!!"

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Klipsch Image S4 -II Black In-Ear Headphones

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64 of 67 people found the following review helpful.
It's all about correct insertion into your ear
By John M. Marsden
I've read quite a few reviews of the S4's that complain of poor sound, definition, bass (most of all bass).

I want to first say that these are, by far, for the money, the best sounding IEMs on the market. I tour with a name act regularly with these and use them with a wireless monitoring rig when we play live. I've had custom mold IEMs that cost me more than $750 that don't come close to how good these sound. Now each member of the band has three sets of these each, and we're covered.

Most of these issues found by these critical reviewers are directly due to:

1. Using the wrong size tips (you're given 3 different sizes for a reason...). You've got to get as tight a seal - that's part of what gives such great isolation (in theory you can get up to 26 dB separation - that's a lot).

2. Incorrect insertion into your ear. These are not just slip 'em in your outer ears to hang there kind of IEMs. They need to be properly inserted into your ears. Check the ear buds themselves. They'll tell you which is left/right. You wanna make sure that the correct bud gets to the correct ear. Use a slight twisting motion, and you should feel it settle right into your ear canal. Note the "IN" - this goes into your ear canal. That's where the seal makes the audio sound the best. If you've done it right, things should be MUCH quieter and sound really good.

3. Placement of the cabling. You can't leave these hanging out of your ears - they're not wired & setup to do that. These are meant to be put up over your ears - just like all the MTV stars do. Now the cable is going down your back which makes it convenient to connect to your iPhone/whatever, or your wireless monitoring system...

4. Turn off your EQ settings on your playback device. Listen to the sound of these without any added boom. You may decide to alter your system EQ.

Seriously, these are really great IEMs. I work out in these, check mixes on these, I do gigs with these, and obviously I travel a great deal with these ear buds. It ALWAYS sounds good. And ya, I've got multiple pairs of these spread thru out my life.

115 of 136 people found the following review helpful.
Nothing unique from an S4-I user's perspective (updated 2 April 13)
By Hybridness
*Updated 10 January 2014*
(I am particularly critical when it comes to grading a product. A product that receives 5/5 from me means that the item is an outstanding value; it holds a fantastic price/performance ratio compared to its competition and has those small things that just make the product that much better*

The second version of the S4s sound fantastic by all means; I cannot overemphasize the great sound quality. If sound quality is your number one priority and the only priority (above looks, build quality, extras) then go for the S4 version I. There is no reason to buy the generally more expensive S4 version II over version I. Note: These S4 version II wildy vary in price on Amazon. The price of the S4 version I do fluctuate as well, but their price variances are still generally lower than the S4 II.

*Original Review*
I have used the first version of these Klipsch S4 series for YEARS. I have absolutely beaten the heck out of version I through snowboarding, international flights, and gym sessions/cardio workouts. They have endured to this very day, running on for over 5 years now. The first version sound fantastic and the second version does not faulter by any means when compared.

Klipsch S4 version II positives:
+Cable management is better as it is a flat cord that is not prone to getting tangled***
+Sounds just as good as the original version, if not better
+Still has a superb comfort level and a great fit as the first version

Klipsch S4 version II negatives:
-Costs more now for the same exact sound quality
-The carrying case is absolutely cruddy; it went from a nice, hardened metal case to an extremely cheap plastic/sewn soft case. The headphones don't "easily" fit in the case. This is a downgrade for sure compared to the first version
-I hear much more cable noise - THAT much more - when running
***(A big negative for me) The overall weight of the cord lines is much heavier, which is NOT good for me when running

Klipsch S4 version II sound quality/music sources/music types/music genres:
+I am not a bass head; I appreciate balanced-sounding music. I have the Audio Technica M30s, which, IMO, sound fantastic (slightly bright, but definitely acceptable to me). I have a custom-built computer with an Asus M4A77TD and an Antec 300 case combo that pumps music primarily for me. I also have a Galaxy S3 playing while I am at the gym and a Coby video player (the cheapo-depo one) for my cardio. The music I have comes directly from iTunes or ripped @ 320+ bits, which makes a HUGE difference in how good your music actually sound!

+For the same song across those three platforms, music such as AAR's Another Heart Calls, Rise Against's Prayer of the Refugee, a variety of Paramore songs, Psy's Gangnam Style, Slipknot's Sic, and *ALL* of my orchestrated Final Fantasy music, they sound great, period, end of story, just like its previous version. It's strengths are imbedded into its fullness in sound and it's overall great response to the aforementioned types of music that I listen to, especially songs with punchy bass that don't overpower songs like Call Me Maybe.

Overall grade: (even after a year) 3 out of 5 stars. These Klipsch S4 Version IIs are alright for the price, given the quality of sound and the overall comfort for the price. But I DEFINITELY recommend sticking to the first version. The first version is half the price ($40 vs $60), has the same superior sound, ridiculously awesome comfort, lighter overall weight, and a better case; IMO, still not worth the $40 (even $20 now) premium.

39 of 48 people found the following review helpful.
Poor quality jack
By Anonymous
Although these headphones sound good. The plug breaks in a matter of weeks. I have had 4 pairs of these fail over the past 1.5 years.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-i9505 16GB Unlocked International Version No Warranty 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Awesome!
By Bruce
It's the best phone to me. I love it.
I can use H+ in Sunnyvale & Santa Clara by this phone with T-mobile.
I don't know whether H+ is LTE or not.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Samsung S4 sets the bar to a new level
By Paul S. Remington
The Samsung S4 cell phone is the hottest and newest phone on the smart phone market. This Android device has gotten much press and rightly so. In terms of specifications, the S4 has a lot going for it that has it as the leader of the pack over many smart phones. But at first glance, this new phone looks and feels much like its predecessor, the Galaxy S3. So what makes this phone different and why should you be interested in purchasing it? This review will explore those issues and help answer that question.

When you have a good thing going, why not start with that as your baseline. Samsung has done just that with the S4. The S3 and the S4 are very similar on many levels and very different in key areas. Their size is essentially the same at 5.38" x 2.75" x .31". This actually makes the S4 .7mm thinner than the S3. Its weight is 4.6 ounces, .7 ounces lighter than the S3. Comparing the two, Samsung has increased the size of the screen to a 5" display that offers full HD resolution at 1920 x 1080 pixels. While other phones offer similar resolutions, none have the same quality image that comes from the Super AMOLED screen offered on the S4. Side-by-side comparisons with phones such as the HTC One find the S4 shines with more prominent resolution and richer color tones.

The screen also has improved capacitance over the S3 and previous Samsung offerings. This improved capacitance supports phone use while gloves are worn. Those who live in cold climates or those who are fashion conscious and wear gloves will find this enhanced capability helpful. While this capability is a nice addition, it takes some getting used to. Because it is more sensitive, it's easy to falsely register a finger press if you hover your hand over the screen in the just the right way. Hopefully Samsung can correct this performance flaw with future software upgrades.

Regardless, the S4 screen is a remarkable technological creation. Its visual performance makes it like a smaller cousin of much larger HD televisions. It is a beautiful piece of work and the highest quality screen of its size presently on the market.

At first glance, the camera appears to also be the same as the S3. This is, in fact, not the case. The S4 houses a whopping 13-megapixel, rear-facing camera and a 2-megapixel, front facing camera. The rear-facing, 13-megapixel camera image is excellent. The imaging capabilities of both cameras extend past the raw hardware with added features built into their associated software. There is software to do most anything you can think of with the images taken. Software even uses both the front and back camera to offer all kinds of imaging effects from panoramic images to slow motion videos.

Much of the new hardware, software, and extended features built into the S4 place heavy processing demands on the phone's engine. Because of this, Samsung has integrated a 1.9GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor to help keep things purring along smoothly. At the time of this review, this makes the S4 one of the fastest smartphones on the market.

Coupled with this increased processing power is an expanded memory card slot for additional storage. Samsung is selling the S4 in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB configurations. For those considering the S4 with 16GB of storage, this may be a bit limiting. Approximately 6GB is eaten up by the OS and installed apps, which leaves a scant 8-9GB of storage. This is 2GB less storage than the S3. The S4 supports the installation of up to an additional 64GB using a Micro SD card. If you're considering purchasing this phone, you might want to add a Micro SD card to your purchase and expand the base memory, or purchase an S4 with a higher amount of integrated storage.

Keep in mind that the more data you add to your Micro SD card, the more information the S4 has to parse. If you have a 64GB SD card packed with pictures and videos, when you open the Gallery to view them, even the quad-core processor will crank itself silly to host them for you; it will take time for them to display. There's no working around this. It's the nature of the beast. Just accept this as a current limitation based on processor speed and storage mass.

The front of the phone contains a number of additional sensors that monitor eye movement and proximity so the phone knows how far it is from your ear. An infra red blaster is integrated into the top of the phone to enable it to act as a remote, with the appropriate app installed to function as a remote. These sensors and the infra red blaster offer many new features not available with the S3. The phone can act as a remote control for your television, CD/DVD player, A/V receiver, and even home appliances that support remote control. The eye sensor offers additional features that control screen dimming and auto pausing when you look away from the screen. Likewise, when you look at the screen, dimming and auto pausing resume their normal operation.

Applications available to support the additional sensors include Air View, Air Gesture, and Smart Scroll. While these features are futuristic and helpful in theory, they aren't flawless in practice. They are also rather complex to learn and use, which detracts from the concept of simplicity when it comes to operating the device. Take this into consideration when adopting the phone for your use. Not all the features have to be used at once. You may find some features helpful while others are an annoyance. They are all highly configurable and it will take some time and practice to set them up to your liking.

Like the S3, the S4 supports Samsung's S Beam and near field communication (NFC). S Beam allows two Samsung phones to be placed back-to-back so they can share multimedia content such as videos, music, pictures, etc. The devices only need to be placed a few centimeters from each other to link, and, unlike Bluetooth, no pairing is needed. Communication is provided by WiFi Direct, which makes transfer speeds quite good.

Samsung has received many user complaints over the quantity of polyurethane used with their phones. They are plastic centric in construction and many consumers feel this detracts from a robust, solid feel. The S4 seems to have taken this into consideration with the addition of a flat metal bezel around the side edge of the phone. Much like the iPhone, the S4 has a metallic edge that augments its former plasticized edge construction.

The case itself is similar to the S3. The rear cover is easily removed to reveal the battery, SIMM card, and Micro SD card.

As for battery life, the S4 stock battery is 2,600mAh compared to the 2,100mAh S3 battery. This is a 20% increase in battery size with no added thickness to the phone's form factor. In fact--as stated earlier--the S4 is .7mm thinner than the S3. This added battery storage is required due to the increased screen size and additional features and applications. Each person's use is highly personalized, so it's difficult to gauge how this battery will perform with your personal use, but, in general, it seems to be an adequate amount of power storage for moderate use. Still, it will more than likely require daily charging. If this is a concern to you, you might consider an extended-life battery. These batteries are freely sold on Amazon and other locations, but most of them require an aftermarket back to the case that will replace your stock rear cover. Extended batteries mean heftier weight and added thickness to the phone. Another option is to purchase an additional battery as a backup for when your primary battery discharges.

Out of the box, the S4 comes equipped with Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 and a huge amount of software. If there's one complaint about this phone it is in relation to the amount of features and software bundled with it. The S4 has a mountain of software that, at first glance, can be absolutely overwhelming. It will take time to sort out and learn everything this phone can do, so pencil in an evening or two to explore, configure, and learn what's new and how to use it. The list is far too extensive to cover in this review, but it should be stated that every feature the phone has is supported by associated software. In addition to this software, Samsung has packed new applications to satisfy every possible type of user. You may find it all useful, but this is doubtful. Most likely, you'll use a subsection of all the software installed and make it your own. One could say Samsung has given the consumer the benefit of choice by adding so many features and so much software. Sometimes it's better to have too much than not enough, and this is true here. Rather than be overwhelmed by it, see it as a library of possibilities that supports a healthy amount of functions. Decide which functions are useful to you and learn them. For those functions and applications that hold little interest, leave them alone for now.

The S4 is an enhanced deconstruction and reconstruction of the S3. If you currently own the S3 and are considering an upgrade, take stock in the added features and capabilities of the S4. The S4 will give you the latest Android has to offer; a larger amount of storage space; a fabulous HD screen; a high-quality, 13-megapixel camera; huge amounts of added features and software; and a fantastic processor under the hood. If these things are important to you, then the S4 may be an exciting upgrade. If you're happy with the features and performance of your current S3, then you may want to save your money and stay with what you have.

Overall, the S4 is a brilliant device. It's not without its flaws and there is always room for improvement. While Apple performed wonders defining the modern smartphone, Samsung has helped take the concept one step further. If you're looking to upgrade your older smartphone and break into the Samsung Galaxy world for the first time, the S4 is a fantastic selection. It is, arguably, the best Android phone on the market, at present. Some may say it's the best smartphone, period. Each person's decision and opinion is highly individualistic. One thing is for sure, Samsung has pulled out all the stops to ensure consumers get the most for their money, and they have set the bar even higher for newcomers to take the mantle of achievement to a new level.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Awesome, but just for the initial 45 days of use - wifi/bt are dead and requires motherboard replacement
By Tarek Bazzi
I already own an I 9505 and purchased this as a gift to my wife. She loved it, but wifi and bluetooth went dead after aprox. 45 days of use.
After noticing that there is no warranty from the seller after the first month of purchase; that Samsung Brazil informs that cannot accept an International version of GT-I9505 and that it has no International Warranty I am extremely disappointed.
I had to send the phone to a local 'generic' technical assistance for repair and they are asking me $300.00 for a new motherboard (the wifi/bt modules are soldered in the motherboard).
The total cost x benefit relation became terrible. I am spending a total of more than $850.00 ($650 for the phone + $300 for the repair), so it would be better for me to buy it here in Brazil, parcel the total amount in my credit card and would still have Samsung's warranty.

I don't know if they exist here, but look for sellers offering products with International Warranty. My disappointment for buying this product from this seller is tremendous as I bought it in late December 2013 and in early February 2014 the phone was almost unusable.

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Caseology Samsung Galaxy S4 [Retro Flex Series] - Slim Fit TPU Protector Shock Absorbent Bumper Case (Turquoise/Mint) [Made in Korea]

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919 of 982 people found the following review helpful.
Great case, pretty color
By Michelle Garcia
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R23KAKW9HT45Q This is a review for the Caseology TPU Slim Fit Case. I love my case and haven't had any problems with it. If you have any questions just let me know and I will do my best to answer.

185 of 213 people found the following review helpful.
exactly what I wanted
By J. Park
Fast shipping and great customer service. The case fits my Verizon Galaxy S3 perfectly. The picture on the website comes out turquoise, but it is not as florescent. It is more of a pastel mint color, which is exactly what I wanted. I was initially shipped a product with a little chip of color missing in the front. When I contacted the seller, they promptly replied and sent me a replacement. I didn't even have to send back the defective item. Definitely satisfied with the product as well as service! :)

149 of 181 people found the following review helpful.
Best case ever!
By DJoy
I rarely review products but this one deserves my time. Of all the phone cases I have ordered over the years this is absolutely the best one ever. Perfect form and fit. And the slight tacky feeling helps against drops. Yet it is smooth enough not to attract grime and finger prints. And my favorite color. I absolutely love it and will be ordering again in other colors.

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OtterBox Defender Series Case and Holster for Samsung Galaxy S4 - Carrier Packaging - Purple/Blue

OtterBox Defender Series Case and Holster for Samsung Galaxy S4 - Carrier Packaging - Purple/Blue..

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306 of 313 people found the following review helpful.
Update 6/11/13 (Price drop) GREAT protection, easy to use, slightly uncomfortable clip
By Morley Dotes
Price update June 14: Saw it drop to 31 and change, then back up.

Update 6/11/13: Just an FYI folks, this is currently at 34.82 and free shipping! This is a no brainer, and a steal. None of the stores around me are giving any kind of discount....if they have it.

I still love this case, but I did want to let you know that if you rely on the vibration to notify you, you might miss some calls. This does soften the vibration quite a bit. If you are holding it, it's not a problem, but sometimes, when it is on my belt with a shirt tucked in, and I am walking, I do not feel the vibration. There is no problem if I am still. I also think that this is in part due to the phone. The vibrate strength, even on full, is not as strong as my old phone, so the extra cushion from the case just softens it up even more....but you know what, this weekend I have seen three people with this phone and Belkin cases and they all had cracked glass!

After getting a Belkin case for my S4, it took me only an hour to go out and buy the Otterbox 77-27434 Defender Series and Holster Case for Samsung Galaxy S 4 - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Black. The difference is night and day and while this is more than twice the price of the Belkin it is totally worth it! Plus, you don't need to spend money on a screen protector, so it really isn't that much more.

The Defender is really a three piece, full coverage, case. It provides full coverage for your S4, corners, back, front, screen and it has flip covers for the charger connection, etc., and those flips flip up easily, even without fingernails. The case itself provides excellent grip all around without being intrusive. It is a little difficult pressing the buttons on the face, but my fingers are a little big. One of my FAVORITE things is the screen protector....NO bubbles! Yup, you heard me right, no bubbles. That's because you don't actually have to "apply" the protector to the screen. This is awesome. If you look at every screen protector I have reviewed for my iPhones and iPads, they all had bubbles....I have come to hate bubbles, and thought I would have to learn to live with them. I am here to tell you, I am now bubble free (and so is my wife)!!!

When pressing the side buttons you do have to press a little hard, but for the protection you get, it's fine. Also, the openings for the camera are angled so that the thick case does not appear in the pictures. The case itself is micro-textured to provide good grip without feeling rough.

There is NO interference at all with using the IR when reading and scrolling down by nodding my head or turning a page with a wave of my hand. Sharing pictures and video work equally as well with no perceptible interference. The only real issue is that I did notice a slight difference in wi-fi reception in our house with the case on. It is slightly weaker, but nothing big, and after one day I don't even think about it. The entire screen isvisible and nothing is blocked.

The only thing that I would knock half a star for is the clip is uncomfortable and digs into my skin when it's on my belt, and is especially bad when my shirt is not tucked in. They could have made this better, and I wonder ifI will come and downgrade this to 4 stars later because of this. For now, I will say 4.5 stars with an easy round-up to 5.

Instructions when installing your phone:
CAREFULLY remove the rubber gasket, using your fingernails. There are little spaces along the sides. You need to use these to seperate it or you risk breaking it. Once that is done, the rest is easy. Try not to touch the inner portion of the screen as it comes perfectly clean (at least it did on both of ours). Putting everything together after this pointis easy and takes less than 30 seconds. Gently click everything together and you are ready to go.

We both love this case and I highly recommend it.

131 of 134 people found the following review helpful.
Solid, seamless protection, exactly what you'd expect from OtterBox...
By D. K. Benjamin
I bought an OtterBox case for my previous Galaxy device and loved it, so when I upgraded to the S4, buying a case was an easy choice. The Defender Series provides very, very solid protection for your phone with as little added bulk as possible.

PROS:
--Case fits with the S4 as tight and seamlessly as possible.
--Two piece hard case plus rubberized exterior pull-over provide protection that is the best I've found available.
--Easy to assemble and take apart when you do need to get the phone out.
--Proper openings for camera, flash and speaker on the back, for sensors and speaker in front.
--Pull out tabs for headphone and mini-USB jacks. Keeps dust out. These tabs are now reinforced with plastic, an upgrade from my last Defender case for the Galaxy which had standard rubber tabs.
--Sleek, black design goes very well with the black S4.
--Bottom of case does not interfere with home key or softtouch keys at the bottom of the phone (this was a problem w/ my old one).
--Raised lip on the case surrounds the screen, providing perfect protection from scratcing.
--Comes with a built in screen protector (some will like this, I did not, see below).

CONS (Not much here really):
--Raised rubber areas where you press down the power button and volume rocker require a heavy press for the buttons to function. This was not the case on my old Otterbox, which only required a natural press of the botton/rocker. This may be a problem that goes away with more use, but this was the first problem I noticed, having to really mash the button down to get it to work.
--Was not a fan of the built in screen protector, I didn't figure I would be when I made the purchase though. In fact I removed it after only a few hours of use. It didn't noticeably affect the touch screen, visual impact was minimal. The screen had a couple minor flaws (couldn't tell if it was scratched or what). I'm OCD about things like that so it wasn't going to work for me. If you want a case without a built in cover, you should probably know that the protector is glued into the plastic casing. It isn't something you can slide right out. This isn't to say it is difficult to get out. It is glued down, but you can easily lift up a corner and remove the screen. The glue will pull off easily in one piece as well. It really isn't a big deal, but it might be a good idea for OtterBox to consider a slide-out screen protector or something like that for those who either don't like the one that comes with it or don't want to use them at all (I am the latter, the raised lip on the OtterBox keeps the screen protected very well for me, I had my last Galaxy in one of these for 2 years and traded it in without a single scratch, no screen protector, the screens on this series of phones has been very durable in my experience).

BOTTOM LINE:

If you have an S4 and want maximum protection for your device, this is the way to go in my opinion. It protects the phone with less added bulk than one would guess or surmise from the photos. The case fits snugly and blends well with the phone. Minor drawbacks with the power and rocker buttons, and the screen protector wasn't personally for me, but overall these are negligible issues, it's a great case!

155 of 175 people found the following review helpful.
Looks Like It Will Protect My New S4
By Florida Pat
I dropped my iPhone 4G for the first time while on vacation two weeks ago. Even though it was in a fairly padded flip case, it hit just right on the granite floor and cracked the front glass of the iPhone. Replacing the glass would have been as expensive as upgrading to a similar phone or half the cost of getting the iPhone 5 or the Galaxy S4. I chose the Galaxy S4.

I did not buy this Otterbox case at Amazon although I would have saved some money. I spent the extra to immediately protect my new S4 when I purchased it at my local AT&T store. I got the Raspberry case because it would be hard to lose in my purse.

So far I am exceptionally pleased with this case. It does not add much weight to the phone (which is quite a bit larger than the iPhone) and it fits well in my (female) hand. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for excellent protection for their S4.

Cute covers are fun but protection is critical as I found out when I dropped my iPhone. In a case like this I know it would have survived the fall.

UPDATE: Two months later and I am very happy that I bought this case. I'd have liked to save a few dollars by buying it on Amazon but waiting a couple days to receive it didn't seem a good option after dropping my iPhone.

I just finished installing a microSDHC card into my phone which meant removing the Otterbox case for the first time. It was simple to remove and to replace once the card was installed.

I admit I had several cases for my iPhone, some better protection than others. This is the only case I have for my s4. If I get another case it will be the same case in a different color.

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OtterBox Commuter Series Case for Samsung Galaxy S4 - Carrier Packaging - Black

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342 of 355 people found the following review helpful.
Feel Strong ... Too Strong
By Solmon Song
I've owned quite a few OtterBox Commuter cases for my past cell phones, and they have all been through hell. I know, because I'm a clumsy bastard who keeps dropping phones. You cannot beat the protection that these cases provide. Yes, they are bulky, but they are also very secure. Personally, Defender series are bulky, but are an overkill; these are a better compromise.

If you're a clumsy bastard like me, then get this case.
If you're a crazy phone thrower like Naomi Campbell, then get this case.
If you're Andy Sandberg who likes to THROW IT ON THE GROUND, then get this case.
If they made a child-size case, I'd stick my kid in this case.

361 of 382 people found the following review helpful.
The old Otterbox is back
By Rick
The Otterbox Commuter for the Galaxy S3 almost made me lose faith with Otterbox Products. The Iphone 5 Commuter isn't as bad as the S3 but wasn't up to par.
The new Galaxy S4 case does everything that an Otterbox should. It fits precisely, protects the phone, is easy to install, offers good grip while being easy to slide in and out of the pocket, and looks good on the phone. The rubber also doesn't attract lint like the older Otterbox cases.
Here is my Commuter rating scale from previous phones that I have owned:

Samsung Captivate-Good
Iphone 4-Excellent
Galaxy S2- Excellent
HTC One X- Fair
Galaxy S3-Poor
Iphone 5- Fair
Galaxy S4- Excellent

70 of 76 people found the following review helpful.
Better than most, Not stellar
By David Jansen
2 Month Review:
I've heard the Galaxy S4 starts as a pretty delicate phone. With that in mind, I wanted a case with great protection, but it had to fit nicely in my pocket. The OtterBox Commuter has a great reputation with a very sleek/elegant design, so I decided to pay the $26.50/ea to get one for my wife's phone and my own phone.

First Impressions - The case fits onto the S4 very nicely. There isn't extra space without excessively stretching the material. The battery and headphone flaps are a little tough to assemble at first, but it only took two tries to get it right. Immediately I noticed how slippery the case is. The outer shell is textured, but not enough that the phone won't slip when I have dry hands. Lightly holding the phone with my fingertips makes me nervous. Otherwise, the corners look nicely padded; the front is recessed ~3mm (plenty); the ports accept every charger or connection; and the proximity sensor works great.

Tragedy Strikes - My wife's screen cracked from a 3 foot drop onto carpet in her OtterBox. The top right corner of the glass barely cracked, but the LCD cracked too. This says just as much about the Galaxy S4 as it does about the OtterBox. To me that says the OtterBox did some work, but not enough. Any time you drop your phone it could be the end, but I've never seen a phone break after two months from a simple drop.

Final Thoughts:
I don't think you'll find a significantly better "slim" case. When it comes down to it, you pick a case that looks good and hope your phone never falls. You can do the Defender series cases for more protection, but to me that has some fatal drawbacks. Protip: just don't drop your phone!

Pros:
-Nice looking & Slim (Fits nicely in my pocket)
-All the buttons & ports work well
-Best protection from a slimline case

Cons:
-The Galaxy S4 is really delicate, this case can't do miracles
-VERY slippery in your hands
-The charging port cover is kind of annoying

Would I buy it again?
-Probably...

***8 Month Update***
So far no breakage (and very few drops). Dirt and sand collect between the inner and outer shell, so you need to clean that out occasionally. The case is less slippery from wear, but still not as grippable as I'd like.

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