Product Description

The Otterbox For Apple Iphone 3G Defender Series Case Is Stylish And Slim In Design/ While Still Offering Unparalleled Protection Against Harmful Drops/ Bumps/ Shocks/ Scratches/ Dings And Dust.

Product Details

• Color: Black
• Brand: OtterBox
• Model: 1942-20.5
• Format: CD
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 2.75" h x 5.75" w x 9.00" l, .40 pounds

Amazon.com Product Description
Protect your technology investment when your budget is already tight with the ruggedized OtterBox Defender case for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. The Defender series offers a fully interactive case that enables complete usability of the iPhone's touchscreen and access to all buttons. And you can sync and charge your iPhone right through the case. This Defender case also comes with an OtterBox ClipStand holster-style swivel belt clip.

The OtterBox Defender for iPhone 3G/3GS in black.

With the included swivel belt clip.

Ideal for frequent travelers and business professionals as well as everyday users who want added protection, OtterBox Defender cases provide three layers of bump, scratch and drop protection:

• Layer 1: Thermal formed protective clear membrane to safeguard screen and keyboard against scratching as well as dust and dirt.
• Layer 2: Hi-impact polycarbonate shell.
• Layer 3: Silicone skin absorbs bump and shock and includes innovative retaining features to hold it in place.

Features

• Accommodates Apple iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS models
• Open access to sync/charge and headphone jacks
• Use of all buttons accessible through case
• Added bump, drop, and shock protection
• Sleek, slim fit to Apple device
• Open access to speakers, microphone and camera
• Includes holster style swivel belt
• Sound transmits through case

Environmental Protection

• Drop and Shock: Protection against drop, bump and shock
• Water Protection: Not tested or recommended for water protection
• Dust Protection: Dust does not enter in a sufficient quantity to interfere with satisfactory operation of equipment

Customer Reviews

Great Case! Screen cover traps air bubbles, but i've found the fix...
This is a great case. This is the second one i have ordered (just like the yellow accent). Very rugged. You can rest easy handling your investment as long as it's in this thing. I have dropped mine onto asphalt too many times to count, and no problems with the phone at all. I must admit, when I first got the iphone into the case, I noticed that the screen protector adheres to the face of the iphone giving it an oily appearance. This is the most common complaint about this particular case, but I have found the fix for this. Baby powder. I know this sounds crazy, but it works flawlessly. There is a really good video on youtube on how to apply it. This completely fixes the problem. Because of this little fix, I now give this product 5 stars. Contrary to some reportings, this case IS NOT waterproof. However, It does a darn good job protecting it from splashes, light rain, dust, etc. If you are looking for extreme protection, look no further.

How to Applying Baby Powder [...]

Worth having to protect your precious iPhone
As a person who purchased another case for my iPhone that eventually fell apart and contributed to my cracked screen iPhone, I decided not to take another chance with how I protect my iPhone.

My coworkers thought the black OtterBox Defender Semi-Rugged Case for iPhone 3G(S) was tacky and big. Well I don't care. Luckily I had insurance to cover the cost of the phone the first time around, but the new iPhone 3GS will cost more to replace if it gets damaged.

I was delighted at having this case in white. It's more visually pleasing than the black and pairs well with my white iPhone. It has caught many people's attention and they inquire about the case. To eliminate the echo sometimes heard when using this case, the filter that covers the speakers was eliminated by Otterbox. Excellent decision. No echo now. There is a little ring around the holes to cushion the bottom too.

The case also sits better in the holster with the ratchet clip. The bulk added by this case actually makes holding the phone with your shoulder to talk comfortable. The bulk added actually makes the phone about the same width and height and of other case that went defunct.

If you want to protect your iPhone, this case is the way to go.

Great Defense for the Greatest Phone
If you own or are planning to buy an iPhone, then you MUST have some sort of protection for your long term investment in this handheld device.

The otterbox does not advertise waterproofing the phone, but it does a pretty good job. The primary effect of the otterbox defender is to protect it from short falls to the ground. The FIRST day I had my otterbox on my phone, i slipped, and the phone when flying across the pavement and into the street. After picking it up, (along wiht my ego) i found that the skin wasnt even scratched or marked up, and the phone acted like nothing had happened (much like I did...).
Also, my dogs were fighting in my living room one day and knocked over a glass of water onto my poor Iphone in this skin... To my surprise,after shaking off the water and removing the skin, the phone itself was completely dry and unharmed... I let case and skin dry and re-installed it immediately.


This product contains two basic elements (though its advertised as three, its not...)

1: Hardcover plastic shell container
2: Silicone sealing skin.


The hardcover yellow plastic shell snaps onto the phone and requires a tool of sopme sort (or good fingernails and strong hands) to remove.
The black silicone cover is very surable, but attracts lint often and ends up being a grayinsh color if you keep the phone in your pockets (which is why i got the case to begin wiht, so spare change and keys wont kill my phone.
The hardcover has two intersting elements that are noteworthy.
First: Its solution for sticky and annoying screen protectors is an off-the-surface firm, plastic film that is on the otterbox hardcover... This film allows finger tip hat to pass thru it fery effectively and keeps most lint and dust out of the phone.
Second: It has a carrying attatchment that snaps onto the phone (or that the phone snaps into, depending on your perspective). It can accept the phone from either facing (screen out or in) but it only really secures itself in with a snap if the screen is facing inward (towards the belt-clip) as you can imagine, it has a rotating belt clip with a safety hook on the inside of the clip-part so it wont slip off whatever strap or belt you hook it on.


At the end of the day, this cover/case/skin is the best, first, and last line fo defense for your iPhone, and if you plan on getting a phone, have this baby ready to go on it BEFORE you leave the dealer with phone in tow.

If i could rate this any higher, i would, but 5/5 stars will do... I honestly rate it 7/5 stars... its just that good. (Also, you should note, this retails for nearly $50 - $65 USD depending on where you go.)