How well does the bumper protect the phone?

[jfrancis04]

For those of you who have a bumper, I'm just curious if it helps at all with protecting the phone when dropped?

I actually thought the lip would come out just a little bit further than it actually does. I'm wondering if any part of the screen will hit the ground if dropped with a bumper on.

 

[jfrancis04]

Anyone?

 

[ericwang]

For those of you who have a bumper, I'm just curious if it helps at all with protecting the phone when dropped?

I actually thought the lip would come out just a little bit further than it actually does. I'm wondering if any part of the screen will hit the ground if dropped with a bumper on.

I agree. I thought it would come out a little bit more on the edges to protect it from drops more but it is easy to grip and I feel a lot better with it on. However, I thought one of the more aesthetic features of the iPhone 4 was its stainless steel border and I'm kind of sad that it is covered. I think that if it is dropped on a flat surface, it should be fine but otherwise, maybe not.

 

[ntrigue]

I think it's great. The raised edge serves two purposes. It makes the iPhone hardware 'feel' thinner and the back/front never touch the surface they're set on. It would probably break if dropped but the phone would survive.

Great case.

 

[FieldingMellish]

I dropped my phone already on a wooden floor and it's okay.

 

[Chupa Chupa]

Really depends on what it's hitting. It should protect against a smooth, level floor, but it's not going to help if it falls on a cobblestone walk or street. Similarly, if you put it in a pocket, bag, etc where there are loose objects -- coins, keys, etc. that can come into contact with it the bumper is not going to help. You'd either need a rear protector (screen protector designed for the back) or full case.

 

[thatappleguytoday]

im liking the bumper so far...kind of weird feeling holding in the hand though

just ordered a front and back screen protector...hoping to get them in a few days

LOVING the naked look of the phone so I bought the squaretrade warranty

cant beat less the $5 a month for a phone thats all glass