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Technical Details
- Compatible with both the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S
- Three layers of protection
- Complete interaction of the device's functions
- Ratcheting belt clip holster included
- Clear protective membrane on touch screen
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Product Description
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Ports are accessible and protected from dust and debris (view larger).
Defender Series
This is the case you need if you want to be careless, work in harsh conditions, are tough on technology, anticipate heavy use or are just plain clumsy. Enjoy your adventures, whatever they may be without worry of damaging your device along the way. This case is practically indestructible.
- Robust, 3-layer protection
- Built-in screen protector
- Port covers keep out dust, debris
Form
Design begins with the device. Thorough evaluation of the iPhone and its functions are taken into account as we develop and refine. From initial concept designs to final product drawings, every aspect of the iPhone is given careful consideration to ensure we create the most usable and protective solution possible.
- Robust silicone – durable and absorbs impact force
- Built-in screen protector – simplifies installation, protects from scratches and is easy to clean
- Engineered design is inspired by the iPhone – ergonomics feel good and accommodate natural use
- Aesthetics – textures and styling in combination with high quality materials create an attractive protective solution
Included belt clip holster for extra convenience and protection (view larger).
All features are fully functional through the case (view larger).
Fit
Precision design ensures all features and functions are accessible with the case on.
- Port protection with complete access to all functions through case - blocks dust and debris from ports which lengthens the life of the device
- Compatible with iPhone 4 and 4S - the case is a natural extension of the refined technical beauty of the device
- Easy installation – polycarbonate pieces lock together, silicone installs easily over polycarbonate and stays in place
- Screen protector fits flush and flat on the screen – protects from scratches and is barely noticeable
Function
Ensures ideal usability and portability; additional features integrated to enhance the user experience.
- Included belt clip holster – provides added protection when phone is face-in. Clips on a belt or pocket or in a bag for handy carrying.
- Ideal usability with device - all features function fully with case on
- Highly portable – even between books in a backpack
Product Description
Disclaimer: The hole on the top of the case is for the phone's noise cancelling microphone, not the headphone connector. The iPhone 4S is everything we were hoping for and more! The Assistant "Siri" alone is totally worth protecting. Good thing we've got a Defender Series for iPhone 4Sready to keep her safe. This rugged case provides heavy duty protection from rough treatment in the worst environments. Ensure your new baby avoids scratches, dust and damage with OtterBox protection. Plus enjoy all of the cool color options we have available!
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
317 of 321 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Black|Amazon Verified Purchase
I used the original Otterbox Defender case for my iPhone 4s, and while it worked ok, this version is a definite improvement. The hard plastic case and the screen protector seem to be the same as the original, other than having larger cut outs for the camera/flash and the front camera/light sensor/proximity sensor area. I never had issues using the 4s camera with the older version case, but I did with the proximity sensor and this case fixes that issue.
The holster has been changed to update the release mechanism. The tab that holds the phone in the holster has been shaped differently in order to make the phone easier to clip in and release.
The biggest upgrade is to the rubber jacket that fits over the plastic case. The rubber seems to be of much higher quality. It has a firmer, more substantial feel, and doesn't seem like it will lose shape over time. It gives the case a better grip in your hand and generally feels more solid overall.
The opening for the silent mode switch seems to still be off center, but not enough to be of concern.
If you are on the fence about whether to get the older iPhone 4 Otterbox Defender for your 4S or this updated version, I'd definitely pay the extra $10 or so and get the new version.
The holster has been changed to update the release mechanism. The tab that holds the phone in the holster has been shaped differently in order to make the phone easier to clip in and release.
The biggest upgrade is to the rubber jacket that fits over the plastic case. The rubber seems to be of much higher quality. It has a firmer, more substantial feel, and doesn't seem like it will lose shape over time. It gives the case a better grip in your hand and generally feels more solid overall.
The opening for the silent mode switch seems to still be off center, but not enough to be of concern.
If you are on the fence about whether to get the older iPhone 4 Otterbox Defender for your 4S or this updated version, I'd definitely pay the extra $10 or so and get the new version.
172 of 174 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Ocean / Night Blue
Seems that some AT&T stores have stocked these on their shelves a little earlier than most stores, so I grabbed one and put it on my iphone 4 right away. (Verizon iPhone 4, not 4S)
As far as form and fit goes, it's really similar to the current iphone 4 defender series, the major differences are the cut outs for the front and the back. Also to make note, these cases work on ALL models of the iPhone, whether you have a sprint, verizon, or AT&T model, they'll all work.
Otterbox's old defender series didnt properly work with the white iphone 4 due to the location change of the proximity sensor. People would be dialing with their cheek, ear, face, etc because the screen wouldnt shut off. Now with the larger cut out, otterbox has fixed this issue and made the case truly work with all models of the iphone 4/4S, both white and black.
Otterbox has also changed the rear camera opening to be one huge opening. This is because of some complaints of the flash reflecting off the old case and washing out photos. It's also because the camera is slightly different on the 4S, which requires the huge opening we're starting to see on every case available.
The colors are a lot better, they match, they're catchier. They've still left the back cut out which shows the apple logo. I find this cut out really useless and unnecessary, but it's nice they also add the same clear protective film that's used on the screen protector.
The built in screen protector feels the same, still gets finger prints and dust on it, but a quick and easy wipe with a cloth or shirt cleans it off.
If you have a white iphone, or are getting the new 4S on october 14th, this is the case for you! It'll protect your phone from everyday drops, accidents, and bumps. This case is a tank and definitely worth the money. Though it is a steep fifty dollars compared to the price of the "old" defender series currently, it's still worth the extra money.
EDIT: I just got my 4S in the mail a few hours ago and let it fully charge up before using. After it was done, I put the old otterbox defender on the 4S and it works fine with the black model, but not my sister's white model. The proximity sensor on the black does turn on and off just fine. The issue is though, the camera looks blurry and washed out with the case on. This truly is why otterbox made the huge opening on the new 4S cases. So get one of the new defenders ASAP, otherwise your pictures will look like crap.
UPDATE 10/25/2011:
I've been using this new case on the 4S for a while now, enough to have a solid review based off real world use. It's a great case, and I still stand by my original first hand review. One thing I noticed on the old defender was that dust would get in from somewhere, and then sneak under screen protector and look horrible when the screen was off. I haven't noticed any dust on the new 4S case underneath the screen. I dropped my phone when handing it to a friend, and it held up. It fell about 3-4 feet in the air, and it looks unharmed, so I'm glad I really have the 4S defender on my iphone, otherwise who knows, I might be stuck with broken glass on my screen.
The colors are a bit different in real life, than what Otterbox shows on their website, and here on amazon, but they're still beautiful and good looking.
Again, I recommend this case!
As far as form and fit goes, it's really similar to the current iphone 4 defender series, the major differences are the cut outs for the front and the back. Also to make note, these cases work on ALL models of the iPhone, whether you have a sprint, verizon, or AT&T model, they'll all work.
Otterbox's old defender series didnt properly work with the white iphone 4 due to the location change of the proximity sensor. People would be dialing with their cheek, ear, face, etc because the screen wouldnt shut off. Now with the larger cut out, otterbox has fixed this issue and made the case truly work with all models of the iphone 4/4S, both white and black.
Otterbox has also changed the rear camera opening to be one huge opening. This is because of some complaints of the flash reflecting off the old case and washing out photos. It's also because the camera is slightly different on the 4S, which requires the huge opening we're starting to see on every case available.
The colors are a lot better, they match, they're catchier. They've still left the back cut out which shows the apple logo. I find this cut out really useless and unnecessary, but it's nice they also add the same clear protective film that's used on the screen protector.
The built in screen protector feels the same, still gets finger prints and dust on it, but a quick and easy wipe with a cloth or shirt cleans it off.
If you have a white iphone, or are getting the new 4S on october 14th, this is the case for you! It'll protect your phone from everyday drops, accidents, and bumps. This case is a tank and definitely worth the money. Though it is a steep fifty dollars compared to the price of the "old" defender series currently, it's still worth the extra money.
EDIT: I just got my 4S in the mail a few hours ago and let it fully charge up before using. After it was done, I put the old otterbox defender on the 4S and it works fine with the black model, but not my sister's white model. The proximity sensor on the black does turn on and off just fine. The issue is though, the camera looks blurry and washed out with the case on. This truly is why otterbox made the huge opening on the new 4S cases. So get one of the new defenders ASAP, otherwise your pictures will look like crap.
UPDATE 10/25/2011:
I've been using this new case on the 4S for a while now, enough to have a solid review based off real world use. It's a great case, and I still stand by my original first hand review. One thing I noticed on the old defender was that dust would get in from somewhere, and then sneak under screen protector and look horrible when the screen was off. I haven't noticed any dust on the new 4S case underneath the screen. I dropped my phone when handing it to a friend, and it held up. It fell about 3-4 feet in the air, and it looks unharmed, so I'm glad I really have the 4S defender on my iphone, otherwise who knows, I might be stuck with broken glass on my screen.
The colors are a bit different in real life, than what Otterbox shows on their website, and here on amazon, but they're still beautiful and good looking.
Again, I recommend this case!
232 of 245 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Black|Amazon Verified Purchase
This box is fairly good overall but it has a couple major irratating factors that may well be a buying point for many of you so I wanted to talk about a couple things that don't get mentioned very often.
+ Great Protection and pretty much the best case if you want ideal protection for your iphone 4s from drops on the concrete / outdoor working environment. That's why i got it.
- The screen cover is a thin layer of plastic that when sitting on top of the iphone creates a 'film' illusion where if you have good vision you will see a hazy layer. I think it's because there is a small space between the case's layer of plastic and the iphone's face that bends the light. Its quite annoying to me. I would prefer no plastic at all on the screen front and use a stick on clear protector over the iphone face.
- The headphone jack is closed by a plastic piece that lifts up but it's annoying to have to fiddle with it to put in headphones.
- The case is fairly bulky and the plastic flap on the bottom of the case will prevent you from EVER using this in an ipod dock if the case is on.
- The case takes a couple minutes at least to remove and it's annoying to do if you would be doing it more than once a month or so.
- The case is very bad in moist environments, worse than no case at all because moisture gets trapped under the plastic film on top of the iphone screen and you will see a "spread out water droplet effect." I learned this after I worked out with the phone and noticed the effect.
This case is ideal for dry sandy environments where dropping the phone on the hard surface is a possibility, I still recommend it if you can get over the negatives.
+ Great Protection and pretty much the best case if you want ideal protection for your iphone 4s from drops on the concrete / outdoor working environment. That's why i got it.
- The screen cover is a thin layer of plastic that when sitting on top of the iphone creates a 'film' illusion where if you have good vision you will see a hazy layer. I think it's because there is a small space between the case's layer of plastic and the iphone's face that bends the light. Its quite annoying to me. I would prefer no plastic at all on the screen front and use a stick on clear protector over the iphone face.
- The headphone jack is closed by a plastic piece that lifts up but it's annoying to have to fiddle with it to put in headphones.
- The case is fairly bulky and the plastic flap on the bottom of the case will prevent you from EVER using this in an ipod dock if the case is on.
- The case takes a couple minutes at least to remove and it's annoying to do if you would be doing it more than once a month or so.
- The case is very bad in moist environments, worse than no case at all because moisture gets trapped under the plastic film on top of the iphone screen and you will see a "spread out water droplet effect." I learned this after I worked out with the phone and noticed the effect.
This case is ideal for dry sandy environments where dropping the phone on the hard surface is a possibility, I still recommend it if you can get over the negatives.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great find!
I've been looking for an Otterbox for my iPhone for a while now but didn't want to pay the crazy price. Read more
Published 1 hour ago by dizzydaizy
Expected More Durability
Bought this with the expectation that it would be more durable. After having it only a few weeks the rubber around the outside is already beginning to stretch out in the corners... Read more
Published 1 hour ago by Joey
great case
This is a very rugged case and protects DH iPhone from getting banged up while it's in his pocket. It adds a little bulk to the phone but not as much as the other Otterbox Defender... Read more
Published 1 hour ago by smiths
Solid case and holster
I have to admit, I was waiting for something, somewhere on this holster to break off. Instead, I've been using it confidently every day with not even a crack. Read more
Published 18 hours ago by DeAndre Vidale
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Great turn around time! as my old case broke, i recieved the new one that day. It's a very durable cover. I dropped it several times and theres no damage
Published 20 hours ago by fabyarm
Awesome!! Protects your phone like a fortress!!
I am pretty hard on my phones. I need a cover that will protect it and I truly found it with this Otterbox. Read more
Published 21 hours ago by Nikki D.
Awesome!
Killer teal colored Otterbox Defender case is just what I wanted - new, in box and I love it! Thank you!
Published 23 hours ago by Twyla
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I absolutely love my new Otterbox I was worried that it would be a lower quality rubber like the original but it is truly great and the belt clip is really handy
Published 1 day ago by Tracey Advent
Excellent Product
The Otterbox Defender case is outstanding !!! I would highly recommend it to anyone considering a protective case for their iPhone 4s
Published 1 day ago by DaveO
Perfect for iPhone 4s
Best protection for your iPhone 4s, and you still get a bit of style with the colors. Been using Otterbox for my iphone 3, ipod and now the new iphone 4.
Published 1 day ago by Krangel
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