iPhone Otterbox Defender (Case) Review
December 16th, 2007

The iPhone
The thin layer of plastic ‘defending’ the screen slightly decreases the iPhone screen’s sensitivity and is most notable in the corners. This is probably due to the sturdy plastic case surrounding the screen. I found it challenging to remove all air bubbles between the iPhone’s and the screen protector, but nothing that was large enough to impede upon viewing. Otterbox’s instructional video recommends you run your hand over the screen probably to decrease static electricity. Both the screen protector and port holes come packaged with a thin layer of ‘peal away’ plastic film to insure that they’re scratch free upon shipping. Otterbox even crafted a small window just large enough to reveal the Apple logo on the rear of the iPhone. Access to all the buttons is maintained through the Otterbox Defender’s rubber casing ACCEPT for the ring/vibrate switch. You’ll want to set this to ‘ring’ prior to install since you can manipulate the vibrate/ring option from the iPhone’s menu. The ‘home’ button takes a little bit of extra pressure, but nothing unmanageable. All said and done the biggest draw back of the Otterbox Defender iPhone case is the added size and weight, and the somewhat cumbersome process to remove the iPhone - it requires you to unhinge 5 plastic clips that take some fiddling. Fortunately, the ‘cumbersome process’ is merely a testimony to how well protected the iPhone is. Also included in the box (aside from the easy to read step-by-step picture instructions) is a belt clip. Please spare us the eye sore and only wear this if you’re a) with the Geek Squad or b) work for the cable company.
Available here for $50 in all black or black with yellow accents. Looks like they’re in demand so order sooner then later.
Entry Filed under: Cases, Cell Phones, Reviews, Rumors, iPhone

13 Comments Add your own
1. Luke | December 27th, 2007 at 12:13 am
I’m buying one for my iPhone hopefully it won’t get scratched.
2. OtterBox | January 10th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Thanks for the review!!
3. Tim | January 12th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Thank you for the nice review! The pictures were great - that really helps. I was using an incase protective case (rubber type) and it scratched up my iphone pretty good. I’m now trying to find a better case, looks like I will go with this one!
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