OTTERBOX Defender Case for iPod touch 2G

by OtterBox

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.7 x 2.7 x 0.6 inches ; 1.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001P695P4
• Item model number: APL2-TCH2G-20
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (104 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The OtterBox Defender Series case for iPod touch 2G offers stylish and serious protection for your iPod, in three layers. First, a thin, clear membrane covers your touch's screen to help prevent scratches and dings while still allowing touch control. Second is a hard, strong Polycarbonate skeleton that surrounds your device. Wrapped around all of this is a Silicone skin that absorbs bump and shock.

All buttons remain accessible through the case, and the sync/charge and headphone jacks are accessible via silicone plugs.

What's in the Box
OTTERBOX Defender Case for iPod touch 2G

Product Description

The OtterBox Defender Series case for iPod touch 2G offers stylish and serious protection for your iPod in three layers. First a thin, clear membrane covers your touch's screen to help prevent scratches and dings while still allowing touch control. Second is a hard, strong Polycarbonate skeleton that surrounds your device. Wrapped around all of this is a Silicone skin that absorbs bump and shock.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST, April 12, 2009

By 

Keith Diperi - See all my reviews
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This review is from: OTTERBOX Defender Case for iPod touch 2G (Electronics)

I have used ALOT of cases in the past for cell phones , mp3 players , pda's but this BY FAR is one of the best products i have ever bought . It has a GREAT 3 layer protective covering case made of rubber and plastic i have dropped it a few times jsut as a test and man the things is amazing . the screen film protector was my worry when i purchased the case originally . but it holds true just as the rest of the case . This product was so good i wound up buying an otterbox case for my blackberry storm , my wifes blackberry curver and my wifes ipod . i 100% recommend this case

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From a perfectionist..., August 31, 2009

By 

A. Chan "Tinkerer Extraordinaire" (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: OTTERBOX Defender Case for iPod touch 2G (Electronics)

Short Review:
Pros:
-TOTALLY sealed, so it's water resistant. If it's lightly raining outside you should be able to take it out of your pocket and adjust something.
-Case goes together perfectly
-Makes the ipod more holdable
-really protects the ipod from bumps and whatnot
-Buttons are SUPER EASY to feel and find. Pressing them is easy.

Cons:
-unless you're ok with the watermark, you have to do the baby powder misting (Great instructions for the baby powder:[...])
-Cannot use a dock while in the case

*Do NOT let the watermark deter you from this case. This case is under $30 and gives you complete protection where other cases only give partial protection for the same price!

Long Review:
If you're a perfectionist and you're looking for a case, you're going to have a really tough time finding one that will keep your ipod scratch free AND the screen protected well. And when you finally find this perfect case, there's always something wrong with it.

This case is one of those "perfect cases" and protects your iPod with an awesome "3 layers" of protection. It's more like 2.5, and let me explain.

The first 0.5 layer is the thin membrane that only covers the screen, light sensor and the apple logo (There is a cool window that lets you see the apple logo). The protector floats just above the actual screen so the two screens will want to stick to each other creating a "water mark" effect as everyone before me has noticed. This is the main and only gripe with this case, but is easily fixed.

Fixes:
-Some people use screen protectors over the screen on the actual ipod which prevents the two screens from sticking.
-I used the baby powder trick (no we're not slobbering the screen with powder) but rather misting the inside of the screen very lightly with the powder. Do it right and the particles are invisible. Do it wrong and you get little specs in the screen. Still invisible when the screen is on.

*note: I dont' think there is any loss in response or sensitivity for the screen. If you're used to typing on the bare screen, then controls with the protector will feel different.

The second layer is a hard plastic shell that takes some getting used to to open. Many complain about this, but I think this just means that it holds your ipod more securely.

Finally the 3rd layer is a silicone case. It is not the floppy silicone but a harder formula which I am glad they did. Dust doesn't collect on this as much as my phone case, and if there is dust, you just wipe it on your shirt or cloth once and it's gone. Dust doesn't get stuck in the material

The case adds some "bulk" but the ipod was so small already, I'm glad that this case increased the size a bit. I don't feel like I am going to drop it all the time with this case.

Together, the case looks fantastic. The buttons are super easy to press and easy to find as there is a slight bump. Seeing the logo in the back just makes this ipod case looks so professional. And yes, that logo is protected by the screen.

Summary: This is the best case out the for the iPod. I researched far and wide and always came back to this. At first I didn't get it because I didn't like the fact that there was a watermark that happened. However the case is so good and the fix is so easy that you need not look any further. Yes, you will have fingerprint marks, but that will always happen, won't it?

48 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great case with a few design flaws., August 27, 2009

By 

Ash (Wasilla, Alaska) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: OTTERBOX Defender Case for iPod touch 2G (Electronics)

Positives: This case is solid. One of the best cases to protect your iPod Touch 2G I've seen yet. The three layers of protection are sound and complete. Unlike most plastic screen covers that scratch just by looking at them I have yet to scratch the screen layer. I've had the case on for about a week now, and the screen is still scratch free. The hard shell seems to be made of a strong plastic, and looks and feels like will hold up to a good amount of abuse. The rubber outer layer is made from a strong rubber, and I really like how it seals up the unused ports from dust and dirt.

This case does not seem to negatively alter WiFi connectivity, or the use of the home, power/sleep, and volume buttons. This case has a build in hole to allow for the auto-back light adjustment sensor.

Negatives: The item description says "Allows user to sync & charge device through the case via convenient silicone plugs." This is only partly true. Only my Apple supplied sync cable and headphones will fit through the slots in hard plastic shell. None of my third party iPod Touch accessories will fit while the case is equipped. This includes my iPod compatible stereo dock, my trucks AUX cable for stereo, my noise canceling headphones, or my 120v wall charger. I have to remove the iPod from the case if I choose to use any of those accessories. While it's a simple enough process--I should not have to do so.

That annoyance is enough to give the Otterbox: Defender case a 3 out of 5 stars from me.