OtterBox Defender Case for iPhone 3G, 3GS (Yellow/Black)
- Highly protective case in black and yellow for Apple iPhone 3G/3GS
- Innovative three layer design protects your smartphone from bumps, drops, scratches and dust
- Screen fully protected and functional through case via screen membrane material
- Not tested or recommended for water protection
- Includes holster style swivel belt clip; backed by 1-year warranty
Blk/Ylw Apple 3G Iphone Semi-Rugged Defender CaseOffering exceptional protection for the Apple iPhone 3G/3GS, this Otterbox Defender series case fully envelops your device while preserving its distinct qualities. An innovative three-layer design protects your smartphone from bumps, drops, scratches and dust while keeping your device pristine. However, the Defender case does not offer protection against water.
The Otterbox Defender case for the Apple iPhone 3G/3GS. The hard plastic shell offers protection against impact, while the silicone skin wraps around the shell offering great grip and shock protection. The screen is also covered by a clear polycarbonate sheet to resist scratches. The Defender series case provides the
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Review from John R. Culpepper for the OtterBox Defender Case for iPhone 3G, 3GS (Yellow/Black)
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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.
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Review from Viperious for the OtterBox Defender Case for iPhone 3G, 3GS (Yellow/Black)
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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.)
Review from C. Shepherd for the OtterBox Defender Case for iPhone 3G, 3GS (Yellow/Black)
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I work in a private gymnastics gym as a coach. Everything I own and bring to the gym gets thrown, dropped, beaten, spilled upon, chalked up and just generally abused by at least one of one hundred kids almost daily.
So when I got my iPhone I knew I needed something to protect it before I was looking to pay a huge repair bill.
Enter this case.
First off the shipping took longer than I expected. Most items I order from Amazon get to my house in ~2 days as there is an amazon distribution center less than three hours from my house. This took a full week. I’m not complaining but I thought it was odd.
Once I received the case I pulled it out of its packaging. I expected the case to weigh more than it did. I thought I would be adding serious weight to my phone. Something I was okay with. But it was surprisingly lightweight, I was slightly disappointed. I follow the directions and put the case on and went about my day.
It slid in and out of my pocket with ease, something I was only marginally concerned about. My number one goal for the case was protection, ease of use is secondary, so the rubber clinging to my fabric wasn’t really a concern, and as it turns out a non-issue. It just doesn’t happen.
Once I get to the gym, the kids see my phone. They say it looks like a bumble bee. Some like it, some dont. I think it looks supa dupa fly.
We have weights in the gym that we use for strength and conditioning and the kids were using them last night. I had sat my phone down on a mat and walked away to spot something. Its tough to keep things in your pocket and spot at the same time, so my phone is often left laying.
About half an hour after I left my phone I went back to get it and to my horror one of the kids had dropped a weight (45 lbs) on my phone. I’m glad they avoided dropping it on their toes, but really? My iPhone was the only good place to let it fall? On the right side of the screen there was a huge crease about two inches long and the hard plastic case’s beveled edge is dented.
I immediately took off the case to see how much my week old iPhone was damaged.
Not. A. Scratch.
In the future I’m probably not going to leave my phone by the weights but knowing this happened gives me peace of mind.
I always read the bad reviews first so I’ll try to cover some of the things negative I read.
Number 1. The oily screen issue. Not on mine. Not even a little. IDK if they changed their product or what but there’s no residue between the plastic protector and the screen.
Number 2. The holster. My first issue with people complaining about it falling off of their belt is this; what kind of pretensions loser are you that you can’t slide it in your pocket or purse? Personally I will never, never use the clip but for those that will (I’m currently rolling my eyes) if you turn the phone around so that the screen is facing your body it will fit quite snuggly. I snapped mine in and I was surprised at how much force I had to use to get it off the holster. It makes more sense to have the screen face you, as it adds a layer of protection against bumping into things.
Number 3. “It’s chunky” I saw this a few times and it does add a bit of girth but I like it. I’m a large man and the phone fits my hand better now than it did without the case. I feel like I’m grabbing something, rather than feeling like I was reaching for something dainty like I did with the phone. It might not be your cup of tea but I like the feel. I mean I dont feel like I’m picking up a paperback novel but it is thicker.
Number 4. “It makes the screen less responsive” Less responsive than it already was? Nope. I simply have not noticed it, at all.
Number 5. “It hurts my fingers” One reviewer said that pressing the button and scraping the edges with their fingers made them sore. Seriously? If this product hurts your fingers you should probably at some point in the next month do some manual labor. I mean, you know, just to see what its like. That way you’ll kind of know what your asking “the help” to do. Maybe you could get your butler to press the button for you, I dont know.
So thats my review of this case. I’m a big fan so far. It is heavy duty enough for my needs, it looks good, it feels good. $30 was totally worth it for the protection given.
Review from C. Banta for the OtterBox Defender Case for iPhone 3G, 3GS (Yellow/Black)
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The Otterbox provides very good protection for my i-phone, however the clip on belt carrier does not securly anchor the phone in place, so the phone drops out easily. They should consider the addition of a top clip that will securly anchor the phone in the outer carrier.
Review from K. Santiago for the OtterBox Defender Case for iPhone 3G, 3GS (Yellow/Black)
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I recently broke my iphone 2G screen (just by having it in my purse), so I grudgingly upgraded to the 3Gs. I purchased this case to make sure I didn’t break another screen. It is a little bulky, but I LOVE this case! I don’t worry about my phone anymore at all. It does look a bit like a Stanley product but that’s ok. Only complaint I have is that the sides of the screen are harder to access. This means when you type occasionally it is easy to miss one of the keys in the corner. But other than that great investment in protection.