Tech21 iBand d3o Shock Absorbing Frame V2 for iPhone 3G, 3GS (Black)

by Tech 21

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.1 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001HN9IC0
• Item model number: T21-680
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87,438 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

The iBand is constructed from the revolutionary d3o an intelligent material that locks its molecules together on impact to absorb the energy of a shock and provide superior protection for your iPhone 3G and 3GS. The iBands unique structure safeguards your iPhone without compromising its stylish design. Used by extreme sports brands and professional athletes from around the world d3o offers unique impact protection for your iPhone 3G and 3Gs. At rest the molecules inside d3o move freely making it soft and flexible while at the point of impact or shock the molecules lock together to spread and absorb the force safeguarding your iPhone 3G & 3GS in a protective layer. With full access to all ports and controls the iBand offers a slimline and stylish way to safeguard your iPhone 3G & 3GS while you enjoy full functionality. Benefit from the ultimate revolutionary protective shield for your iPhone 3G & 3GS without compromising its sleek design. The protective d3o material transforms from a soft flexible gel to a shock-absorbent casing on impact. The V2 now has control cut-outs for full control access.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Newer Version Available, November 9, 2009

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Kevin M-H (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tech21 iBand d3o Shock Absorbing Frame V2 for iPhone 3G, 3GS (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

Many people like the extreme protection of the iBand, but frowned upon the loss of use of buttons due to the fact that the case provided sock absorption TOO well. Tech21 heard these reviews and has responded with the newer version of the iBand with cut-outs for the buttons. We are working with them to possibly create new UPC's and/or MPN's in order to create a separate listing, but until then, the newer version is available through "mygearstore"
Also...for people that don't like the fact that the back is exposed to scratches, know that Tech21 is coming out with a hard case with the same d3o technology that also covers the back of your iPhone!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars V2 - this works...why are people still complaining?, December 23, 2009

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Anthony Fok - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tech21 iBand d3o Shock Absorbing Frame V2 for iPhone 3G, 3GS (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

hi, i got the V2 and i don't see any issues with this softcase; the only possible problem is its a little thicker than other cases, but then thats the protection that you would want

all the complaints that people had with the access to buttons were resolved because those sections are now cut-out; users have direct access to those buttons

i guess sales might increase if people selling this actually took the time to take NEW PHOTOS...

but i wanted to let everyone know that the button issue on the sides are now resolved...

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Protection Good but you lose the all function keys, October 25, 2009

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J. Sjulander - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tech21 iBand d3o Shock Absorbing Frame V2 for iPhone 3G, 3GS (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

After watching the video of this product it looked like just what I was looking for to add an extra layer of protection to my iPhone. (I already have a Zagg Invisible Shield on the phone to prevent scratching.) The video shows this product to be soft until it make contact with something which lead me to believe that I would be able to use the volume keys, the power key and most importantly, the key to switch the phone from ring to vibrate while it was in the case. Unfortunately the case is not at all soft and the outlines on the case for the functions key are just that, they not at all usable. As someone who spends a lot of time in meetings and needs the ability to quickly turn the ringer off this is not going to work for me as the only way to do it is to remove the phone from the case.