iPhone Bumper Flaws

[Mkz]

A couple of flaws I've noticed with the bumper.

The silent switch is a little too far in and it's hard to reach unless you have small fingers/nails. I've heard reports that the 3G switch was easy to change in your pocket but I've never had any problems with the switch on my 3GS.

The power button felt weak at first but now it clicks nicely like the volume buttons.

Also a huge flaw is that headphone jacks dont fit in the headphone socket because the case is too thick at the top and the hole around the socket is too small. Did they even test the cases?!


Anyone else found any other problems?

 

[thelumpya2]

Another flaw, is that if you have an ipod integration system in your car, the 30 pin connector will not fit with the bumper on, because the opening is Apple 30pin specific...

irritating.

 

[Small White Car]

The headphone jack and dock connector work great with Apple-made cables.

With 3rd-party ones it's 50/50.

But hey, that headphone hole is just the soft rubber. Get out your electric drill...shouldn't be too hard to fix that one!

I agree about the silent switch.

Everything else seems to work really well, though.

 

[JosephBergdoll]

One flaw I've noticed with the bumper case: nothing covers the ridiculously easy-to-break glass back.

 

[renewed]

Seems very flimsy. I can't imagine dropping the iPhone with this thing on. Anyone know if you can return it opened to an Apple store? Opened it about 10 mins ago and it's not for me.

Edit: Ordered it online.

 

[RafaelT]

The headphone jack and dock connector work great with Apple-made cables.

With 3rd-party ones it's 50/50.

But hey, that headphone hole is just the soft rubber. Get out your electric drill...shouldn't be too hard to fix that one!

I agree about the silent switch.

Everything else seems to work really well, though.

And for certain people on these forums... make sure you remove the iPhone from the bumper before using that drill.

 

[Mkz]

And for certain people on these forums... make sure you remove the iPhone from the bumper before using that drill.

rofl

One flaw I've noticed with the bumper case: nothing covers the ridiculously easy-to-break glass back.

I agree, I'm waiting for 3rd party cases to be released that cover the back.

 

[n00basaur]

my bumper drops calls

 

[ducktales]

One flaw I've noticed with the bumper case: nothing covers the ridiculously easy-to-break glass back.

dude, its a bumper, not a bumper "case". if you want something to cover the entire back, get a full case.

it's like saying the bumpers of your car is flawed because it's not protecting the entire chassis.

 

[Small White Car]

And for certain people on these forums... make sure you remove the iPhone from the bumper before using that drill.

Honestly, I actually hesitated before I even typed the words "electric drill" at all!

 

[ilp]

Another flaw, is that if you have an ipod integration system in your car, the 30 pin connector will not fit with the bumper on, because the opening is Apple 30pin specific...

irritating.

that's been the biggest problem. all my ipod plugs are not gonna work...

if you look at the design of the case, I don't think that I can dremel that part out as there is only a thin layer of plastic that's there, presumably giving it some rigidity. I've been slipping the case off when I use the phone in my car, but I'm definitely on the lookout for another case.

 

[OutlawImmortal]

they are so fugly I wouldnt use them if they gave them to me free.


waitin on the otterbox defender

 

[RafaelT]

Honestly, I actually hesitated before I even typed the words "electric drill" at all!

lol

 

[cloudberrybrew]

they are so fugly I wouldnt use them if they gave them to me free.


waitin on the otterbox defender

that looks sick, its $50 but might def be worth it if its quality.

 

[thelumpya2]

waitin on the otterbox defender

sheesh.. you wanna talk about fugly..

 

[jalpert]

It's probably more of a job for a dremel. They make all kinds of bits, several which I'm sure are just fine for this sort of thing.

Honestly, I actually hesitated before I even typed the words "electric drill" at all!

 

[Mkz]

sheesh.. you wanna talk about fugly..

Hahaha. I didn't want to say anything but.. that otterbox case is horrific. Turns your iPhone into a brick.

 

[Iphone4Mac]

I like mine....,

 

[TurdFerguson]

You think the bumper is fugly, but you like the otterbox. Haha otterbox makes the fugliest cases know to man.

 

[LimeyBastard]

they are so fugly I wouldnt use them if they gave them to me free.


waitin on the otterbox defender

Oh, the irony!

 

[makefunnyfaces]

Seems very flimsy. I can't imagine dropping the iPhone with this thing on. Anyone know if you can return it opened to an Apple store? Opened it about 10 mins ago and it's not for me.

Edit: Ordered it online.

Sell it on eBay. They're going for $40-$60, depending on the color. I ordered a white & green one, but I think I'll sell the white one.

Also, I love the bumper. I've pre-ordered a GroveMade Bamboo case, which won't come in for a couple of months, so I'll probably stick with it until that comes in.

 

[angevil]

Oh, the irony!

My thoughts exactly.

 

[headcheese]

they are so fugly I wouldnt use them if they gave them to me free.


waitin on the otterbox defender

self'd

 

[Small White Car]

It's probably more of a job for a dremel. They make all kinds of bits, several which I'm sure are just fine for this sort of thing.

Yes, I'm very familiar with the moto-tools, but I didn't want to get too complicated here.

(My dad loves his so much I'm surprised he hasn't made a holster for it yet. Did you ever see that Simpsons where Homer gets a gun and uses it for everything? That's my dad with his moto drill.)

I figure that if you have one, you'll know to use it.

 

[BlueGummiBear]

The Otterbox Defender case is waaay too bulky for me. Anyone have any other suggestions for something slim that covers the back?