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Technical Details
- Clear Polycarbonate Sheet Prevents Screen Scratches, Bumps & Cracks
- Tough Polycarbonate Skeleton Offers Crushproof Protection
- Silicone Skin Absorbs Bumps & Shock
- All Functions Remain Fully Usable
- Includes Holster-Style Belt
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Product Description
Amazon.com
Protect your technology investment when your budget is already tight with the ruggedized OtterBox Defender case for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. The Defender series offers a fully interactive case that enables complete usability of the iPhone's touchscreen and access to all buttons. And you can sync and charge your iPhone right through the case. This Defender case also comes with an OtterBox ClipStand holster-style swivel belt clip.
Ideal for frequent travelers and business professionals as well as everyday users who want added protection, OtterBox Defender cases provide three layers of bump, scratch and drop protection:
 The OtterBox Defender for iPhone 3G/3GS in black. |
 With the included swivel belt clip. |
- Layer 1: Thermal formed protective clear membrane to safeguard screen and keyboard against scratching as well as dust and dirt.
- Layer 2: Hi-impact polycarbonate shell.
- Layer 3: Silicone skin absorbs bump and shock and includes innovative retaining features to hold it in place.
Features
- Accommodates Apple iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS models
- Open access to sync/charge and headphone jacks
- Use of all buttons accessible through case
- Added bump, drop, and shock protection
- Sleek, slim fit to Apple device
- Open access to speakers, microphone and camera
- Includes holster style swivel belt
- Sound transmits through case
Environmental Protection
- Drop and Shock: Protection against drop, bump and shock
- Water Protection: Not tested or recommended for water protection
- Dust Protection: Dust does not enter in a sufficient quantity to interfere with satisfactory operation of equipment
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Product Description
The Otterbox For Apple Iphone 3G Defender Series Case Is Stylish And Slim In Design/ While Still Offering Unparalleled Protection Against Harmful Drops/ Bumps/ Shocks/ Scratches/ Dings And Dust.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
238 of 250 people found the following review helpful
By brother bomb
Amazon Verified Purchase
I am not usually one to leave review comments... but I certainly read a BUNCH of reviews on cases for my iPhone 3G. THANK YOU to all those who wrote reviews and helped me pick the Otterbox Defender case! This case is awesome. VERY durable, all functions are accessible... and yes, the oil slicking effect is sometimes present, but easily fixed.
The ONLY issue I had when I installed the case was that immediately after I installed the case, almost 95% of all people I talked to said they heard an echo every time they spoke (you know, when you say something and a second later you hear it in your ear piece... ANNOYING!).
I was bummed because the case is built like a tank and already saved my phone from a 6' drop onto the asphalt in the rain. Though, I decided to remove the felt pieces that cover the mic and ear pieces since they are only there to prevent possible drops of water hitting those phone components directly. Once I removed those pieces, not one person complains of hearing the echo anymore! Strange, but it worked... so I wanted to pass it on.
The echo was the ONLY issue I had with this case... it's the best case I could find and WELL worth the money. I recommend it to everyone I see with an iPhone now :-)
The ONLY issue I had when I installed the case was that immediately after I installed the case, almost 95% of all people I talked to said they heard an echo every time they spoke (you know, when you say something and a second later you hear it in your ear piece... ANNOYING!).
I was bummed because the case is built like a tank and already saved my phone from a 6' drop onto the asphalt in the rain. Though, I decided to remove the felt pieces that cover the mic and ear pieces since they are only there to prevent possible drops of water hitting those phone components directly. Once I removed those pieces, not one person complains of hearing the echo anymore! Strange, but it worked... so I wanted to pass it on.
The echo was the ONLY issue I had with this case... it's the best case I could find and WELL worth the money. I recommend it to everyone I see with an iPhone now :-)
64 of 65 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased the OtterBox Defender Case for my 3GS, then purchased one for my friend's 3GS after having such exceptional experience with it.
He is a paramedic / fireman and unintentionally abuses his phones because they sit on his hip and he moves around a lot against huge pieces of metal. The night I brought the OtterBox case to him at the station he was getting out of the back of their new (very high up) ambulance and the iPhone fell from the holster (he had it horizontal and it caught on the door on his way out). It fell over 6' onto a concrete floor and was absolutely perfect.
Though I hadn't dropped my phone in the case up to that point when I saw the fall his phone took I knew I picked the right case. I haven't experienced any of the issues with tunneling or echo, but I tend to use the headphones or my Jawbone for calls. The only negative I've found, and it isn't really a negative but you must use OEM cables that have rounded edges because generic square edged cables will not fit into the charging area of the case.
*** For the Oil Slick Issue ***
- You'll need a can of air, a lint free cloth (face cloth or sock), a screen protector (optional), and some baby powder.
- Take your OtterBox case out of the packaging and put around a teaspoon worth of baby powder (or talc) onto the inside of the window of the hard part of the case, this seems very odd but trust me it works.
- Swish the baby powder around until it coats the entire window of the front of the case. It should look dusted white.
- Dump off the excess.
- Use the can of air to blow out as much as you can.
- Finally, use the cloth to wipe everything clean.
- When you're done it will look like you didn't do anything.... Read more ›
He is a paramedic / fireman and unintentionally abuses his phones because they sit on his hip and he moves around a lot against huge pieces of metal. The night I brought the OtterBox case to him at the station he was getting out of the back of their new (very high up) ambulance and the iPhone fell from the holster (he had it horizontal and it caught on the door on his way out). It fell over 6' onto a concrete floor and was absolutely perfect.
Though I hadn't dropped my phone in the case up to that point when I saw the fall his phone took I knew I picked the right case. I haven't experienced any of the issues with tunneling or echo, but I tend to use the headphones or my Jawbone for calls. The only negative I've found, and it isn't really a negative but you must use OEM cables that have rounded edges because generic square edged cables will not fit into the charging area of the case.
*** For the Oil Slick Issue ***
- You'll need a can of air, a lint free cloth (face cloth or sock), a screen protector (optional), and some baby powder.
- Take your OtterBox case out of the packaging and put around a teaspoon worth of baby powder (or talc) onto the inside of the window of the hard part of the case, this seems very odd but trust me it works.
- Swish the baby powder around until it coats the entire window of the front of the case. It should look dusted white.
- Dump off the excess.
- Use the can of air to blow out as much as you can.
- Finally, use the cloth to wipe everything clean.
- When you're done it will look like you didn't do anything.... Read more ›
82 of 88 people found the following review helpful
By Takieya
I bought the OtterBox 3G Defender for my iPhone through their website, but I thought I'd mention how happy I am with it here. I've heard a lot of complaints about the oil slicking effect under the membrane, but that problem was very easily solved, and hasn't reoccurred since I placed my phone in the case for the final time.
Calls are clear through it, and clear on the other end. I've heard a few people mention a tunnelling effect, but that doesn't seem present. All my calls have been just as clear as they were in my last phone case.
The OtterBox case is really protective, and of all the cases I've looked at so far, the sturdiest case for the iPhone 3G that I've seen. I highly recommend it to anyone who's looking for a solid case for his or her phone. Well worth the money!
Calls are clear through it, and clear on the other end. I've heard a few people mention a tunnelling effect, but that doesn't seem present. All my calls have been just as clear as they were in my last phone case.
The OtterBox case is really protective, and of all the cases I've looked at so far, the sturdiest case for the iPhone 3G that I've seen. I highly recommend it to anyone who's looking for a solid case for his or her phone. Well worth the money!
46 of 48 people found the following review helpful
I made this review after reading the (very few) negative reviews of this product. The negative reviews were so off the mark, it irritated me. You buy this case if you want the best protection available. I cook for a living, so this case is suspect to all sorts of grease, grime, dirt, water splashes, impacts, you name it. The case is dust proof, water resistant, and you can still use all the phone functions. You shouldn't go swimming with this case, but you should be fine if you happen to fall in the water briefly.
If you want protection, you get this case. I spent at least 12 hours researching cases to protect my investment, and this is the best available. Even my AT&T rep backed this up. Yeah its bulky, but not extremely so. And its not SUPER stylish, but I like the way it looks, and the way I carry it, in my pocket screen facing my leg, I think a blow would possibly break my femur before it broke this case. I may exaggerate a little, but I have (accidentally) tested this case harder than I wanted too, and I can't even tell I did so.
Long story short, if you want the most pretty, flashy case, don't get this. But if you want the most bullet-proof case on the market, BUY IT!!!
P.S. I'm not getting paid for this, but I wish I was!! Just a normal guy wondering why his superb product got even one 3 star review.
If you want protection, you get this case. I spent at least 12 hours researching cases to protect my investment, and this is the best available. Even my AT&T rep backed this up. Yeah its bulky, but not extremely so. And its not SUPER stylish, but I like the way it looks, and the way I carry it, in my pocket screen facing my leg, I think a blow would possibly break my femur before it broke this case. I may exaggerate a little, but I have (accidentally) tested this case harder than I wanted too, and I can't even tell I did so.
Long story short, if you want the most pretty, flashy case, don't get this. But if you want the most bullet-proof case on the market, BUY IT!!!
P.S. I'm not getting paid for this, but I wish I was!! Just a normal guy wondering why his superb product got even one 3 star review.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is worth every dime!
Wow!
Love the thought process that went into creating this piece of equipment.
Layers of protection with materials that are durable and the package still comes off... Read more
Love the thought process that went into creating this piece of equipment.
Layers of protection with materials that are durable and the package still comes off... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Ritchie Hernandez
3.0 out of 5 stars
Bulky
This case is very bulky, but does protect the iPhone from incidental dropping. The silicone rubber does collect a lot of the oils from your hands and gets dirty from random lint... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Reviewer Dave
5.0 out of 5 stars
3G Defender Case for iPhone
I love this phone case. This case is practically indestructible. I like that it comes in retail packaging. It met all my expectations.
Published 17 days ago by Pamela Sue
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unbelievable
Never written a review for anything before. I forgot my phone on the roof of my car and drove off on the highway. Saw it fly off, slam into the highway then get hit by two cars. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love otterbox
Bought this to replace one about 2 years old. After upgrading my wife is using the I3. I had dropped the I3 in water the case saved it. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Giftsbuyussc
5.0 out of 5 stars
Life Saver
I have had this case protecting my phone for as long as I can remember. I took my Phone out the other day, and it still looks brand new. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bryan S. Emerson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product
Product worked just as described. Otterbox offers great protection for the iPhone and has saved it from breaking from the countless amount of times I have dropped. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Octavio Hernandez
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great case
Protects my iPhone 3gs. I like the not slip rubber. Got is for a great price. No complaints. Wish it was in a different color, but I'll live.
Published 1 month ago by mom2four
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tuff little case
Tuff little case it stands up to every day usage and life takes a beaten and still keeps on asking for more.
Published 2 months ago by V
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great case for the price paid
The OtterBox reputation goes on untarnished. I ride a 4 wheeler, not real fast, but ride just the same. It protects my iphone from the dust and water encountered on the trails.
Published 2 months ago by Micheal F Dunlap
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