OtterBox Defender Case for iPhone 3G, 3G S (Black)

Great case, bad holster 2010-03-11

Reviewer: Ron Champion

Excellent case! My phone has hit the pavement many times without a glitch. My problem is that the holster is the reason my phone keeps hitting the pavement. The phone pops out of the holster way too easily. A case built to protect your phone should come with a holster that will keep your phone where it is suppose to be. My advice is buy the case and ditch the holster. If the Otterbox came with a decent holster 5 stars would be too low but as it is I can only justify 3.

Major Meh 2010-03-11

Reviewer: A. Lorenzo

Lots of hype about the Otterbox but a few things that may make you think twice before purchasing. Having to do the whole baby powder rigamarole to prevent oil slick appearing on screen is a pain. Also screen becomes noticeably less responsive once case is fitted. Raised hole on the back to reveal logo is unnecessary and allows phone to slide around when placed down on a smooth surface. People have also commented that I sound ' far away' when making a phone call now so clarity of calls also seems to be an issue.

Just sayin'.

Best Case available 2010-03-10

Reviewer: Jason Wimberly

If you want the untimate protection for your iphone, this is the case to get. Provides great protection for drops, bumps, etc. Has a full cover front sides and back, to ensure overall protection, and the rubber makes it easy to handle and assures a good grip. The only drawback, is it adds a little bulk and the screen protector has sort of any oily appearance. But when using, it does not accect the clarity at all.

Excellent Product 2010-03-10

Reviewer: Happy Customer!

The Otter Box is a great product! I recommend it for anyone who wants a strong protection device for their iPhone. The screen cover does have a minor flaw in that it does not seal well enough to prohibit a blur when touching the screen to operate the iPhone. No problem though because the rest of the unit is so great I didn't really care about the screen and just use a different anti-scratch cover. I have seen a friend's iPhone/Otter Box assembly that didn't have this issue, however, no matter how hard I worked at it I never got a tighter seal when I assembled my Otter Box. Still, don't let this small issue stop you from getting the Otter Box! The naked iPhone is designed like a slippery little fish that flies out of your hand and the Otter Box is the perfect solution.

Do not buy it can cost your your phone!!!! 2010-03-09

Reviewer: Janet Niemeier Roark

The case is strong but -- the "baby power fix" for the rainbow causes some problem seeing the screen in the sun. The main problem -->The case (which is not easy removed) prevents the phone from fitting into any other belt clip or pouch and the belt clip the comes with the case does not hold the phone and it falls out easy. I lost my phone in a HomeDepo because it fell off the belt clip and 2 other people in the store had lost there phones the same way. The AT&T sales person has the same case and her phone keeps falling off too. There should be some kind of class action suite about this problem.