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OTTERBOX DEFENDER SERIES Case & Holster for Apple iPhone 4/4S Retail Packaging - Black
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| Material | Silicone, Neoprene |
| Color | Black |
| Brand | OtterBox |
| Compatible Phone Models | iPhone 4S, Apple iPhone 4 |
| UPC | 888063282447 956261757392 695874867530 729440301026 660543011934 066511447635 660543009689 729198275198 039517399666 608819283548 See more |
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- Compatible with iPhone 4S and iPhone 4, Model:18581
- Complete functionality is retained through the Defender Series iPhone 4S case, including speaker, microphone, camera and flash
- Plug covers protect the core openings of the phone, including volume controls, power button, and headphone jack
- Three layers of defense include an inner polycarbonate layer and an outer silicone layer
- Includes OtterBox limited lifetime warranty (see website for details)
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| compatible phones | Apple iPhone 4, iPhone 4S | iPhone 12 Pro Max | iPhone 12 Mini | iPhone 13 | iPhone SE 3rd Gen (2022), iPhone SE 2nd Gen (2020), iPhone 8 | iphone SE, iphone 8, iphone 7 |
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| Compatible Phone Models | iPhone 4S, Apple iPhone 4 |
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| Color | Black |
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| Material Type | Silicone, Neoprene |
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| Manufacturer | Otter Products, LLC |
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| Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
| ASIN | B005SUHRH6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #87,176 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories) #2,590 in Cell Phone Holsters |
| UPC | 888063282447 956261757392 695874867530 729440301026 660543011934 066511447635 660543009689 729198275198 039517399666 608819283548 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00660543011934 |
| Brand Name | OtterBox |
Product Description
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! The product is made in China. Model Number:77-18581
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Customers like the phone protection, color, and value of the cell phone case. They mention it has a built-in protective cover for the screen, is impact resistant, and well-designed. Some are satisfied with its functionality. However, some dislike the bulkiness. Opinions differ on the durability, fit, and ease of installation.
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Customers like the phone protection of the case. They mention it's not huge and still allows them to utilize the screen. The holster is incredibly safe and clips and locks the phone in. The hard inner case includes a permanent screen protector that is thicker and more durable. It absorbs impact of all kinds, and the built-in covers over the earphone jack, silencing switch, and charging port keep dirt away.
"...The inner case is a hard shell (in two pieces) that has a built-in screen protector...." Read more
"...The hard inner case includes a permanent screen protector that is thicker and more protective than the typical peel and stick variety...." Read more
"...On the other hand, the phone's been well-protected, and I even feel okay with my 3-1/2 year old niece playing with it (supervised), so the beefiness..." Read more
"...bits covered, and all the right bits uncovered; the phone is held very solidly in place, and does not shift or wiggle at all, so far as I can..." Read more
Customers like the color of the cell phone case. They mention it looks and feels great. Some say the cover flaps are well-designed and don't make the screen look funny.
"...In my opinion, it is well designed and does the job well...." Read more
"...To begin with, the Defender case is well designed with a hard plastic case inside a shock absorbing silicon cover...." Read more
"...If you are looking for a really tough case, that looks great and you UNDERSTAND that a thin, one sided, snap on case will not be very tough...then..." Read more
"...Also, holy crap, retina displays look AMAZING.)..." Read more
Customers like the value for money of the cell phone case. They mention it's the best overall case for the money, and the price is great on Amazon. Some say it provides a great deal of actual protection.
"...In addition to a fantastic case, consumers also get great customer service...." Read more
"The Otterbox Defender case has to be one of the best cell phone cases on the market...." Read more
"...But this is by far the best overall case for the money that I've found in 6 months of searching...." Read more
"...with the Otterbox Defender because it seemed to offer the best combination of price, ruggedness, and convenience...." Read more
Customers like the functionality of the cell phone case. They mention it works well, is solid, and protects very well. The belt clip also works very well as a stand for the iPhone. Customers are pleased with the protection, performance, and good looks of the case. They mention regular headphones work with it, and the case doubles as a stand and works either in portrait or landscape mode.
"...In my opinion, it is well designed and does the job well...." Read more
"I've had this case for my iPhone 4S for 2 months now and it works great, and I just got a new one on Amazon for my wife's 4S. I'm amazed at how much..." Read more
"...(after careful disassemble & rinsing THAT time,) and the iPhone worked perfectly every time, no blemishes, no scratches, just worked every time..." Read more
"...This case has a great design for the camera and does not inhibit the function of the camera at all...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of installation of the cell phone case. Some mention it's very easy and bright to read and use, while others say the instructions are vague and difficult to figure out how to install and disassemble it at first.
"...The belt clip is flimsy . . . by what standard? I've found it easy to use and it has held up well under repeated use.-..." Read more
"...it seemed to offer the best combination of price, ruggedness, and convenience...." Read more
"...I took off a star for the poor directions on how to put your phone into the case...." Read more
"...The iPhone 4s is once again very easy and bright to read and use-just like new...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the durability of the cell phone case. Some mention it's well-built, has a durable rubber that surrounds the plastic, and comes with a sturdy holster. However, others say it seems to fall apart in around a year and the soft silicone material rips easily.
"...but at the same time, this bulkiness makes the phone feel like it's sturdy and well protected...." Read more
"...by what standard? I've found it easy to use and it has held up well under repeated use.- The flap on the top covers my microphone . . ...." Read more
"...When I retrived it and the beltclip, I found that the clip had actually broken and that was why the phone had fallen...." Read more
"...If you are looking for a really tough case, that looks great and you UNDERSTAND that a thin, one sided, snap on case will not be very tough...then..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the cell phone case. Some mention it fits fine, while others say it has a poor fit on the upper left corner and doesn't fit in their charger without taking off the case. The included belt holster feels a little too big and cumbersome.
"...Also, the fit seems tighter, and the outer (soft rubber) and inner (hard plastic) cases seem to mate together more tightly...." Read more
"...a clicking noise every time you press on it, due to a poor fit on the upper left corner...." Read more
"...The whole case feels like a perfectly fit glove, with all the right bits covered, and all the right bits uncovered; the phone is held very solidly..." Read more
"...flaps over the power and mute buttons too much so far, they seem to fit nicely in place and aren't too much trouble to open and close...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the bulkiness of the cell phone case. They mention it's heavy, the clip itself is extremely bulky, and the spring tension is weak. Some say it does bulk up their iPhone quite a bit.
"...These two cases together make the phone feel a bit bulky, but at the same time, this bulkiness makes the phone feel like it's sturdy and well..." Read more
"...It's too bulky . . . Actually, it's a lot less bulky than I originally expected once I saw it in-person...." Read more
"...with little fear of it slipping out of your hand and it went into my jeans pocket easily. It also stayed put on the seat while I was driving...." Read more
"...It's also bulkier; you'll risk ripping pockets off men's dress shirts. I'm very glad the case comes with a plastic clip/holster...." Read more
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The case is actually two cases in one. The inner case is a hard shell (in two pieces) that has a built-in screen protector. The hard shell clips together and then slips into the silicone case, which acts as a shock absorber for minor bumps and higher impact drops and falls. These two cases together make the phone feel a bit bulky, but at the same time, this bulkiness makes the phone feel like it's sturdy and well protected. In addition, the case comes with a holster that doubles as a kickstand to prop the phone up for viewing videos. I use the holster for jogging and biking. I like the clip design because it has type of hook so grips the waistband on your pants when you move around.
In addition to a fantastic case, consumers also get great customer service. My first case did its job well; however, the silicone cover did not retain its elasticity for very long. In fact, it only lasted 6 months before the center button completely came away from the case. This made the center button hard to use, but also allowed dirt and debris to enter the inner case. I simply filled out a form online describing the problem, and within an hour, I had a case number. The representative at OtterBox wanted a picture of the damaged case, which I sent, and by the end of the business day, they sent a new case!! Incredible!! Good companies that stand behind their product, in my experience, are hard to find. I am impressed!!! I will always buy my cases from OtterBox! Thank you OtterBox for taking care of your customers. And thank you Amazon for selling their products.
To begin with, the Defender case is well designed with a hard plastic case inside a shock absorbing silicon cover. The hard inner case includes a permanent screen protector that is thicker and more protective than the typical peel and stick variety. All ports and buttons on the phone are accessible through the case via pop-open covers, penetrations or button extensions on the outer case. The case also comes with a beltclip if you don't want to put it in your pocket.
Many cases make it difficult to charge your phone while the case is on. The Otterbox Defender provides a port opening with silicon pop-open cover to charge your iPhone or Galaxy S3 with the factory charger. Some after market iPhone chargers won't plug in to your phone with this case installed because the dimensions are not per factory specs.
I have personnally dropped my phones hundreds, if not thousands, of times and I have had only two phones get damaged while protected by an Otterbox Defender. The first was when my son dropped his iPhone 3GS on the sidewalk and it landed screen down on a pebble that was just a little taller than the recess from the case edge to the screen. I don't know of any case that would have protected against that fluke. The second phone went for a swim in the toilet. When you see the case construction you may be tempted to believe it is water proof... IT IS NOT! Nor does Otterbox make any claims that it is.
Recently while climbing into my wife's SUV, my Samsung Galaxy S3 came flying off of my belt as I climbed in. It bounced off of the driveway a few times but sustained no damage. When I retrived it and the beltclip, I found that the clip had actually broken and that was why the phone had fallen. I called Otterbox warranty service and described the event. I did not have to fight them at all, they replaced the clip under warranty at no cost to me.
Lastly, my youngest son is quadriplegic with limited arm movement and no finger or wrist control. The Otterbox case actually makes his phone more accessible to him since the silicon cover provides a grippable surface that keeps his phone from sliding off of his lap and makes it easier for him to hold between his hands when raising the phone to his ear.
To sum up, I am sold on Otterbox Defender, not just because of the quality of the product but because of the exceptional customer service.
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Le gomme si deteriorano dopo 24 mesi ed iniziano a cedere le parti mobili di protezione!
La pellicola display non è "balistica" e non protegge dagli urti diretti sul display (sempre che non sia alloggiato nel case adizionale) ... Di buono è che la pellicola è fissata alla scocca protettiva e limita l'accesso alle polveri!
Il case di supporto è robusto ma troppo ingombrante!
Il case non è impermeabile (ma non vogliamo la luna)!
La protezione aumenta l'ingombro ed il trasporto in tasca può diventare scomodo!
Ciò nonostante ... non potrei farne a meno! Mi ha salvato il telefono da mille cadute, tanto da trattarlo come un attrezzo da lavoro!
Accessibilità ai tasti facile (sostanzialmente invariata)!
I bought this for the Iphone 4s, when I updated from the 3G
I am a gas engineer to trade, so I get into all sorts of environments and some tricky spaces.
I like to have it on a belt for my ease and security, rather than loose in the pocket.. so easily damaged or lost that way.
I had the "otterbox defender" for the iPhone 3G, and have kept with the defender ever since. I have tried other "rugged" cases, but always found the belt clip a bit delicate for my liking.
The defender is built from an inner 2 piece shell of plastic(front and back), which has a thin felt pad inside the back piece to protect the rear of the phone from scratches. The outer protection is a silicon rubber sleeve, which fits perfectly to the case when assembled and is held in place by the design and a couple of holes which fit over 2 lugs on the inner case. It has built in covers to protect the mute switch, the headphone port, and does cover the docking/charging port fully, it also has clear plastic over the rear camers and a dustproof "cloth type" material over the ear speaker.
There is a clear plastic cover on the back to show off the Apple logo.
It has a built in screen protector, that I find does stick to the screen and cause "watermarks". The screen protector is quality material, and does not detract from the interaction using the touch screen.
Though it is not fully waterproofed , it does a good job of looking after your expensive phone. I have dropped it numerous times, and its fine.
I can say that in my experience the phone stays in perfect condition, even after a year or more. No scratches anywhere on the phone and it still looks brand new.
The belt holder is a robust plastic, with 2 "cups" at the side for the phone to slip into, and a clip to secure the other side. It is held very securely, but easy to remove with one hand. There is a 360 rotatable belt clip on the rear with a strong spring, and a catch to hold the clip open if you wish to use the holster for viewing a video etc in landscape mode. (I personally epoxied the clip in the upright position, as I like a fixed non rotating holster).
Would I recommend to friends and family... yes
Would I buy again ... yes. Always the Otterbox defender... I now have one on my works iPhone 5, and on my new iPhone 6s as well :-)
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