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Otterbox iPhone 3GS review!
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i believe it must give vy great protection.but it looks heavy and not fit into my pocky....is that heavy indeed?
Otterbox on TV
The Otterbox got a nice uncredited close-up during a local news report here in Houston earlier this week.
It starts 25 seconds into the video at this link:
http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/news/consumer/091028_smart_phone_apps
The Otterbox got a nice uncredited close-up during a local news report here in Houston earlier this week.
It starts 25 seconds into the video at this link:
http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/news/consumer/091028_smart_phone_apps
I found a Youtube of a guy using eye glass cleaner to get rid of the bubbles/watermark. I did that and it worked for maybe a week. I'm a little hesitate to put powerder on my $200 iPhone, but maybe I will just to get rid of the bubbles.
How does every one clean the screen cover on the Otterbox, the part that you touch instead of the iPhone screen?
How does every one clean the screen cover on the Otterbox, the part that you touch instead of the iPhone screen?
the watermark never bothered me; but something I noticed,
once a week I'll take the phone out of the box and give it a quick wipe down/inspection and the watermark got less and less each time i did this.... now there is no watermark..... (took about 3 times ie 3 weeks)
anyone else notice this?
once a week I'll take the phone out of the box and give it a quick wipe down/inspection and the watermark got less and less each time i did this.... now there is no watermark..... (took about 3 times ie 3 weeks)
anyone else notice this?
OK, so I was riding my sons RipStik in the driveway on Christmas morning with my phone clipped to my jeans pocket and I bailed! landed right on my left hip. (Where I keep my phone)
No no, it's OK, the phone case broke my fall!
Anyway, the hooked part at the bottom of the holster snapped off, and somehow the screen protector got a small (1/4") rip in it.
Got up, brushed off my hands, picked up the phone, and took it out of the case. Perfect. No scratches, dents, cracks, NOTHING!
Wrote to Otterbox and explained what had happened and if it was possible to order only a replacement holster and the hard plastic part of the case.
I received my reply this evening...
I can send you a replacement 3G Defender case at no charge to you. I just need you to email me what color the case is, your full name, physical address and a phone number and I will get that out to you.
Thank you,
Natasha Meggenberg
Talk about customer service! WOW! I was already a big fan of their product. (the wife and kid have their iPhones in Otterboxes too) but now I am a customer for life.
No no, it's OK, the phone case broke my fall!
Anyway, the hooked part at the bottom of the holster snapped off, and somehow the screen protector got a small (1/4") rip in it.
Got up, brushed off my hands, picked up the phone, and took it out of the case. Perfect. No scratches, dents, cracks, NOTHING!
Wrote to Otterbox and explained what had happened and if it was possible to order only a replacement holster and the hard plastic part of the case.
I received my reply this evening...
I can send you a replacement 3G Defender case at no charge to you. I just need you to email me what color the case is, your full name, physical address and a phone number and I will get that out to you.
Thank you,
Natasha Meggenberg
Talk about customer service! WOW! I was already a big fan of their product. (the wife and kid have their iPhones in Otterboxes too) but now I am a customer for life.
I'm late to the party, but wanted to proclaim my allegiance to the Otterbox Defender. I've used it for six straight months now and couldn't be happier. It is an essential accessory to the iPhone 3GS imho - - it turns it into the real life indestructo pocket computer I've dreamt of since childhood.
100% agree!
This reason is not trumpeted enough. It's great not to have to live in mortal fear when the iPhone is being passed around for a game or whatever.
100% agree!
The number one reason to have an Otterbox (and at the root of the above reason). We've had a couple hard drops that we were able to just laugh away.
Put me in the love camp!
{BTW - - has anyone tried one of the two new Otterbox models (Commuter & Commuter TL) that came out this past autumn? I was tempted to try the Commuter because of the external polycarbonate shell over most of the silicone layer - - I thought it would be easier to slide in and out of my front jeans pocket where my iPhone primarily stays. I haven't bought one yet, because my Defender is just fine and the ultimate protection, but I would be interested in hearing any opinions/experiences with either of these new models...}
100% agree!
This reason is not trumpeted enough. It's great not to have to live in mortal fear when the iPhone is being passed around for a game or whatever.
100% agree!
The number one reason to have an Otterbox (and at the root of the above reason). We've had a couple hard drops that we were able to just laugh away.
Put me in the love camp!
{BTW - - has anyone tried one of the two new Otterbox models (Commuter & Commuter TL) that came out this past autumn? I was tempted to try the Commuter because of the external polycarbonate shell over most of the silicone layer - - I thought it would be easier to slide in and out of my front jeans pocket where my iPhone primarily stays. I haven't bought one yet, because my Defender is just fine and the ultimate protection, but I would be interested in hearing any opinions/experiences with either of these new models...}
Defender
Just put my Otterbox back on my iPhone 3G to keep it protected during snowboarding, mountain biking, cycling, running, etc.
Love the case and the holster. I still get the water marks and I'm not understanding the baby powder thing...
The other downer is that my Griffin iTrip car adapter/charger doesn't fit with it on. Boooo! Need my tunes in the car!
I also just ordered an Otterbox Commuter for more "every day use", I'll let you know how that is once I get it.
Just put my Otterbox back on my iPhone 3G to keep it protected during snowboarding, mountain biking, cycling, running, etc.
Love the case and the holster. I still get the water marks and I'm not understanding the baby powder thing...
The other downer is that my Griffin iTrip car adapter/charger doesn't fit with it on. Boooo! Need my tunes in the car!
I also just ordered an Otterbox Commuter for more "every day use", I'll let you know how that is once I get it.
my watermarking got better and better after a few times taking it in and out of the case for "inspection".... now after about 4 times in and out it went away....
(the watermarking never bothered me though)
the screen
now maybe this wouldnt work, but could you put a screen protector over the otterbox screen protector on the outside to prevent scratches on in? i doubt this would work also using one on the screen of the phone. it would probably affect the touch screen.
now maybe this wouldnt work, but could you put a screen protector over the otterbox screen protector on the outside to prevent scratches on in? i doubt this would work also using one on the screen of the phone. it would probably affect the touch screen.
Screen Protector and Otterbox Defender
Greetings all,
I have found a way to fix the Otterbox watermark problem. At the ATT store or Apple store you can purchase the anti-glare screen protectors in a pack of 3. Just put one of those on your iPhone and bam...the watermark issue is gone.
I hope this helps...
Greetings all,
I have found a way to fix the Otterbox watermark problem. At the ATT store or Apple store you can purchase the anti-glare screen protectors in a pack of 3. Just put one of those on your iPhone and bam...the watermark issue is gone.
I hope this helps...
Commuter
I have received the Otterbox Commuter case.
I really love the look and feel of it, but MAN is it a pain to get on and off. Hopefully it'll get easier with time.
It is a slimmer Defender type case, no holster though.
There were a couple of good reviews on YouTube, I'll try to get the links.
I have received the Otterbox Commuter case.
I really love the look and feel of it, but MAN is it a pain to get on and off. Hopefully it'll get easier with time.
It is a slimmer Defender type case, no holster though.
There were a couple of good reviews on YouTube, I'll try to get the links.
