Hi, I have used the Otter Box Defender case with the iPhone 4S and the
Speed Dots protector. I don't have problems with the sensitivity of the
screen considering there are two protectors. However I'm going away from
the defender case right now, and it doesn't have to do with the speed
dots protector at all. All in all, I find the Otter Box Defender cases
very well done for the most part and do recommend them to people, but as
Amy states, each person has their own preferences on cases, screen
protectors, sensitivity, ETC.
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On 6/18/2012 1:18 PM, Amy Billman wrote:
Hi Suzanne.
Yes, in general whether you're blind and using a tactile overlay, or sighted
and simply want/need to have your phone in an Otterbox Defender case, screen
sensitivity is an issue.
If you go onto Amazon and read reviews of the Otterbox Defender cases,
you'll see many folks complaining about the fact that the built-in screen
protector that's part of the OtterBox case alone, impacts screen
sensitivity.
Any distance from the phone screen itself, is going to effect the overall
sensitivity when it comes to screen contact.
That being said, we sell a lot of the Otterbox screen protectors, so it
doesn't appear to be anything that's a deal breaker for most.
It might be helpful for you if someone on this list who uses the Defender
with our screen protector can weigh in on this discussion to give you a bit
more info about overall screen sensitivity and how they feel it does or does
not impact their use of the phone.
I only can speak for what our customers say and how many we sell. I prefer
not to use that particular case because if I must have bulk on my phone, I
want it to mean something; so I either use a case that will extend my
battery life, or if I want something more low profile, I'll use the Otterbox
Impact which does not require a special cut protector and does not enclose
my phone.
It's personal preference really.
As far as sliding the phone into the belt clip, it's like a holster. You can
put your phone inside its shell in one of two ways; either slide it into the
clip with the screen side facing out or in.
Facing inward, once snapped in place, the phone is completely enclosed and
the screen isn't exposed; so you'd need to slide the belt clip off to use
the phone.
With the screen facing out, of course, if you've got it that way and you're
running around with it on your belt or something and you run through the
bushes, your protector could scratch.
I've seen folks carry it both ways. That again is a preference thing from
what I've noticed.
I'm emailing you off list about the specifics of replacing your screen
protector, because I have some additional questions for you and do not want
to clutter the list unnecessarily.
Amy Billman
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-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf
Of Suzanne Wilson
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 9:47 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Tactile Screen Overlay, Or Not?
Hi Amy,
I think I would like to try the OtterBox Defender and would love it if you
could send one of the screen overlays for that particular case. I just have
two questions:
1. You said that the case has its own built-in screen protector. I looked
online and they referred to it as a membrane that fits over the screen. I'm
guessing that what that would mean is that, once you put on the SpeedDots
overlay, you would, in effect, have two screen protectors. Does that affect
screen sensitivity?
2. You said that your overlay doesn't peel off the OtterBox because you're
not sliding your phone in and out of a shell. Instead, your phone stays in
the shell all the time. I understand that, but how then does it fit into
the belt clip/holster? I would imagine that the back of the phone would
slide into the holster, with the screen facing out. Is that right?
Thanks so much for answering my questions. I appreciate your time.
Suzanne Wilson
----- Original Message -----
From: "Amy Billman" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2012 10:36 AM
Subject: RE: Tactile Screen Overlay, Or Not?
Hi Suzanne,
Do you know what kind of case it is that you have? What name and who makes
it?
I can tell you that the screen protectors that we sell to fit over the
OtterBox Defender cases, are measured and then cut to fit them exactly.
This works though because of the design of that case. You don't have to
take
your phone out in order to use it, so the screen protector can just fit
over
the top of the case, your phone goes inside; done.
We've had other customers say similar things about the juice pack cases...
If you are constantly taking your phone in and out of a case with that
kind
of design, it can cause your protector to peal like that, especially if
it's
not on straight.
We have only ever tested our screen protectors with one other case and
that
is the Griffin, and our screen protectors will not fit them properly.
Amy Billman
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-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf
Of Suzanne Wilson
Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 12:56 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Tactile Screen Overlay, Or Not?
Hi Amy,
I have a question. I use a case for my iPhone 4s that has two parts: a
hard part that is like a shell into which my phone very snugly fits, and a
back belt clip that the phone and shell fit into. It's not an OtterBox,
but
it may be similar. When I bought one of the SpeedDots overlays, it very
quickly got ruined because the edge chafed against the shell when I
slipped
the phone in and out. I see that you sell overlays for the OtterBox and
wonder if you could describe how they differ from your standard ones. Do
you know if they work with cases that are similar to the OtterBox as well?
Thanks.
Suzanne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Amy Billman" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 12:32 PM
Subject: RE: Tactile Screen Overlay, Or Not?
I do like the fact that I can type completely by touch without voiceover
and
that I can truly use my phone, without the need of lugging around a
Bluetooth keyboard and that I can type 60 WPM on my iPhone.
Yes I make them and sell them, so this may seem a bit not quite
objective,
but we all used them and gave them away for testing prior to selling
them.
If they hadn't taken off, we'd have no company.
They aren't for everyone which is quite true, but then again, neither is
an
iOS device. *smile*
It's nice to have choices. I love my bluetooth keyboard, especially if
I'm
sending a lot of very long emails, but it's not a need anymore because of
the overlay.
It's $7. Most would spend that on a meal or something, so the price point
is
affordable where keyboards cost much more.
Amy Billman
Check out my company for your screen protector and phone accessory needs!
SpeedDots: the makers of the tactile screen protector
http://www.SpeedDots.com
Follow us on Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/SpeedDots
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-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On
Behalf
Of Rob Harris
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 12:43 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Tactile Screen Overlay, Or Not?
I bought both, one with lots of dots and one with few; tried and took
them
off pretty soon and didn't use them since. You feel about a bit to start
with, but you get good at hitting the right spot after a while, like a
good
pianist does. And if you neeed to write that much, most get a real BT
keyboard and type on that. Given the price of those overlays, and the
starting price of a BT keyboard; you're half way towards the real kb for
the cost of those bits of cutout plastic. BGut each to their own; the
TypeInBraille has complicated this question a bit too as some have got
quite
efficient typists on that and transfer the text to the necesssary app
after
they wrote it.
They might be good for an absolute novice, but most soon grow out of them
and it has been argued that starting on them only creates the dependence
they wouldn't otherwise have if they learnt from the beginning as-is so
to
speak.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Arnold Schmidt" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 11:26 PM
Subject: Tactile Screen Overlay, Or Not?
I was talking to a coworker today, who recommended that if I get a phone,
I
get one of the tactile screen overlays. He said it makes it a lot easier
for him to know where to touch the screen. I realize that opinions are
probably as numerous as the number of people asked, but I thought I would
ask anyway. If you have one, as you have gotten use to using your phone,
has it gotten in the way more than helped? If so, is it easy to get off
the
phone? Thanks for any opinions.
Arnold Schmidt
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