OtterBox Impact Case for iPhone 3G, 3GS (Black)
- Durable silicone case in black for iPhone 3G/3GS models
- Brilliantly engineered with inner coring to dissipate shock away from the device
- Full access to your iPhone’s functions
- Includes self-adhering clear protective film
- Backed by 1-year warranty; not tested or recommended for water protection
The Impact series merges durability, impact absorbing features and style in a single, slim-fit Silicone layer. All buttons, ports and functions are accessible right through the case, and the inner corners have been engineered to dissipate impact away from your device. Also, the OtterBox for Impact series has an ergonomic design that your hands will love to be wrapped around!A great choice for simple, everyday protection of your smartphone, the durable OtterBox Impact silicone case for iPhone 3G/3GS features an inner coring that dissipates impact away from your iPhone to protect from bump and shock. It also includes a self-adhering screen cover that adds additional protection from scratches. It provides two layers of on-the-go protec
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Review from R. Race for the OtterBox Impact Case for iPhone 3G, 3GS (Black)
It will certainly do the same for the Apple logo, however! The thickness of the silicone protects it from most direct scratchin’ contact.
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I’m about as happy as I could be with the Impact case. Carrying around a slippery, glass-fronted device, I was primarily looking for a case that would provide good energy dissipation in the inevitable event that I drop-kick it across a room when fumbling for keys. As such, an unyielding hardshell case just wasn’t ideal. The fitment, bracing, and silicone material of the Impact are a well-thought-out means of limiting shock intensity (although I thankfully haven’t tested it to any considerable extent).
The Impact fits the phone snugly, provides a good textured grip for the hand, and doesn’t drown out the mic and earpiece like poorly-fitted units. All slides and buttons are easily accessible – perhaps even more so than without case since my hand isn’t slipping all over the glossy shell. Relatedly, the Impact adds very little size to the phone and weighs next to nothing.
The included screen protector works great too – I’d heard of rainbow refractions and a slightly-milky appearance, but cleaning the surface well beforehand and working carefully resulted in a crystal-clear application. Can’t tell it’s even in place. No complaints on that front.
I could do without the circular port on the back of the case, but it does nothing to harm structural integrity and it displays my MS sticker effectively.
My second option in terms of cases was the Otterbox Defender, but I felt the Impact would suffice for day-to-day protection, and thus far this has certainly proven to be true.
Review from Cesar G. Martinez for the OtterBox Impact Case for iPhone 3G, 3GS (Black)
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I work for the Fire Department and was looking for a rugged case that could stand up to the abuse I was expecting to put it through. After purchasing this product, I am confident my phone is fully protected from the elements. I will say, it does make the product a little bulky, I tend to put my phone in my pocket and not wear it on a belt clip. It’s bulky but doable. It was a good purchase and I’m glad I bought it. One thing I will mention about it, is that it didn’t come with instructions on how to put it in the case, and it literally took me about 15mins. to figure it out. Also, after market car charges and docking stations will not work with this case because the connection is too deep in the case. Knowing those two things, I would still buy it.
Review from Neo Matrix for the OtterBox Impact Case for iPhone 3G, 3GS (Black)
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Case is light weight but gives a good hand grip. It’s a real solid case. I dropped my phone from a subway platform to the track 5-ft below. When the maintenance worker retrieved it back for me, the phone didn’t even have a single scratch and still works like normal. If you’re looking for case to really protect your iPhone, this is it!
Review from Bas for the OtterBox Impact Case for iPhone 3G, 3GS (Black)
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After about 3 months of fairly light usage this case stretched just enough to cover the proximity sensor of the iPhone. This prevents the phone from lighting up when you pull the phone away from your face after you are done talking, which means you don’t see the “end call” button. We thought it was the phone dying at first until doing some research to find out the cheaper cases were doing this. Took the case off and phone works perfectly fine.
There are far better cases for an extra $5 like the iSkin. Or if you can go $30, the Defender (made by same company) has served me well other than the belt clip.
Review from Iggy for the OtterBox Impact Case for iPhone 3G, 3GS (Black)
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The OtterBox Impact offers good protection for the iPhone and makes it easier to hold. The case does make it more difficult to remove from a pocket, that is my only real gripe about this case. It is easy to install, is quite durable and a good value. I also have the OtterBox defender case, which affords a higher level of protection than the impact. But is quite a bit larger and not for everyone. If you don’t need the highest level of protection for your iPhone, the Impact case should serve you well. My wife has the Impact case for her BlackBerry, she loves it. The OtterBox folks make a great product, I would always give them a look when considering a case for just about anything.