OtterBox Impact Case for iPhone 3G/3GS - Black

by OtterBox

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 0.5 x 2.5 inches ; 0.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001KV2LK0
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 1943-20.5
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,193 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,239 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Color: Black

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A great choice for simple, everyday protection of your smartphone, the durable OtterBox Impact silicone case for iPhone 3G/3GS features an inner coring that dissipates impact away from your iPhone to protect from bump and shock. It also includes a self-adhering screen cover that adds additional protection from scratches.

It provides two layers of on-the-go protection Layer 1: Self-adhering clear protective film (cleaning cloth and installation card included) Layer 2: Durable textured skin for grip Note that it does not offer protection against water. Features & Specifications Access to all side button features Inner coring for added protection Open access to charging port and headphone jack Open access to camera What's in the Box Impact case, self-adhering clear protective film, microfiber cleaning cloth and installation card.

Product Description

Silicone skins offer as an alternative to the more harder/thicker plastic cases. They're like thin layers of rubber but in reality that material is extremely hard to penetrate so if your device ever slides on to the floor, everything is absorbed by the rubber. With the Original Otterbox Impact Series, you're not just getting any old silicone case, this is truly quality material produced by one of the top brands in making the industry's toughest cases. It feels smooth as soap, allows for full functionality of your phone, and snaps on tightly to your phone- what more can you ask for?

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

255 of 262 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic case, even better value May 21, 2009

By R. Race

Color Name:Black

I'm about as happy as I could be with the Impact case. Carrying around a slippery, glass-fronted device, I was primarily looking for a case that would provide good energy dissipation in the inevitable event that I drop-kick it across a room when fumbling for keys. As such, an unyielding hardshell case just wasn't ideal. The fitment, bracing, and silicone material of the Impact are a well-thought-out means of limiting shock intensity (although I thankfully haven't tested it to any considerable extent).
The Impact fits the phone snugly, provides a good textured grip for the hand, and doesn't drown out the mic and earpiece like poorly-fitted units. All slides and buttons are easily accessible - perhaps even more so than without case since my hand isn't slipping all over the glossy shell. Relatedly, the Impact adds very little size to the phone and weighs next to nothing.
The included screen protector works great too - I'd heard of rainbow refractions and a slightly-milky appearance, but cleaning the surface well beforehand and working carefully resulted in a crystal-clear application. Can't tell it's even in place. No complaints on that front.
I could do without the circular port on the back of the case, but it does nothing to harm structural integrity and it displays my MS sticker effectively. ;) It will certainly do the same for the Apple logo, however! The thickness of the silicone protects it from most direct scratchin' contact.
My second option in terms of cases was the Otterbox Defender, but I felt the Impact would suffice for day-to-day protection, and thus far this has certainly proven to be true.

102 of 105 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Stoked!! September 8, 2009

By Cesar G. Martinez

Color Name:Black|Amazon Verified Purchase

I work for the Fire Department and was looking for a rugged case that could stand up to the abuse I was expecting to put it through. After purchasing this product, I am confident my phone is fully protected from the elements. I will say, it does make the product a little bulky, I tend to put my phone in my pocket and not wear it on a belt clip. It's bulky but doable. It was a good purchase and I'm glad I bought it. One thing I will mention about it, is that it didn't come with instructions on how to put it in the case, and it literally took me about 15mins. to figure it out. Also, after market car charges and docking stations will not work with this case because the connection is too deep in the case. Knowing those two things, I would still buy it.

98 of 102 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Worthless after 3 months December 3, 2009

By Bas

Color Name:Black

After about 3 months of fairly light usage this case stretched just enough to cover the proximity sensor of the iPhone. This prevents the phone from lighting up when you pull the phone away from your face after you are done talking, which means you don't see the "end call" button. We thought it was the phone dying at first until doing some research to find out the cheaper cases were doing this. Took the case off and phone works perfectly fine.

There are far better cases for an extra $5 like the iSkin. Or if you can go $30, the Defender (made by same company) has served me well other than the belt clip.