Otterbox Defender Case for iPhone
Otterbox Defender Case is very robust and reliable case for your iPhone. It does add some bulk to if you do not need a high level of protection, I recommend a little thin.
It is quite easy to install your iPhone in this case. You remove the rubber protective layer outside, snap open the plastic case, and install your phone. Just reverse the order to get things back together.
The rubber “plugs” protect all ports while still allowing access to ports is a very nice feature. All controls, including the origin and volume buttons, located behind protective layers of rubber remain completely still useable. When the iPhone is asleep and the screen is black, you see a little bit of oily residue after screen protector. However, once the phone is activated, the residue becomes not matter unless you’re dealing with pure black background.
I’m thrilled with the level of protection given to my iPhone Defender from Otterbox. My biggest and only complaint is the belt clip that comes with the Defender. It is completely useful if you active in any way. The Defender case slips in belt clip and is suppose to get locked with two small “buttons” on each side. While this lock “, it is advisable no where near substantial enough to keep the phone and attached case with belt clip.
I can not imagine someone who is active enough or have work that requires this level of protection can never keep the case on the belt clip. With that said, the case is so well designed, I can recommend this product … long as you understand the belt clip will not be usable.
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I am not usually one to leave review comments… but I certainly read a BUNCH of reviews on cases for my iPhone 3G. THANK YOU to all those who wrote reviews and helped me pick the Otterbox Defender case! This case is awesome. VERY durable, all functions are accessible… and yes, the oil slicking effect is sometimes present, but easily fixed.
The ONLY issue I had when I installed the case was that immediately after I installed the case, almost 95% of all people I talked to said they heard an echo every time they spoke (you know, when you say something and a second later you hear it in your ear piece… ANNOYING!).
I was bummed because the case is built like a tank and already saved my phone from a 6′ drop onto the asphalt in the rain. Though, I decided to remove the felt pieces that cover the mic and ear pieces since they are only there to prevent possible drops of water hitting those phone components directly. Once I removed those pieces, not one person complains of hearing the echo anymore! Strange, but it worked… so I wanted to pass it on.
The echo was the ONLY issue I had with this case… it’s the best case I could find and WELL worth the money. I recommend it to everyone I see with an iPhone now
I bought the OtterBox 3G Defender for my iPhone through their website, but I thought I’d mention how happy I am with it here. I’ve heard a lot of complaints about the oil slicking effect under the membrane, but that problem was very easily solved, and hasn’t reoccurred since I placed my phone in the case for the final time.
Calls are clear through it, and clear on the other end. I’ve heard a few people mention a tunnelling effect, but that doesn’t seem present. All my calls have been just as clear as they were in my last phone case.
The OtterBox case is really protective, and of all the cases I’ve looked at so far, the sturdiest case for the iPhone 3G that I’ve seen. I highly recommend it to anyone who’s looking for a solid case for his or her phone. Well worth the money!
This is a fine case that will protect your iPhone better than most other cases.
Pros:
-Very durable. I would feel very safe using it for outdoor activities like biking, running, hiking, skiing (but it’s not waterproof), camping, etc.
-You can use all buttons on the phone.
-Durable belt clip has an extra feature that makes it easy to attach to your belt.
Cons:
-Very, very difficult to detach the case from the belt holster.
-The rubber/silicone outer cover often gets bunched up when you attach it to the belt holster.
-Most importantly, the built in screen protector gets splotchy and greasy easily, almost as if there’s condensation or liquid between the screen protector and the iPhone’s screen. The only way to remove it is to take the phone out of the case and clean it off which is a nuisance.
Conclusion: It doesn’t make a very good “everyday” case. I only recommend purchasing it if you’re an avid outdoorsman. For everyday use, find another case.