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OtterBox Defender Case for iPhone 4 (Black, Retail Packaging, Fits AT&T iPhone)

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Brand OtterBox
Compatible Phone Models iPhone 4
Color Black
Compatible Devices iPhone 4
Material Silicone

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  • Coating on outside of touch screen membrane resists finger prints
  • Included holster holds device face in or face out

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    Product Description

    The OtterBox Defender Series offers an exclusive three-layer design that keeps information and investments safe. No other case can withstand this degree of rough treatment. The Defender Series provides superior protection for a smartphone allowing complete interaction through the case.

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    Drop-proof your magical Apple iPhone with this OtterBox Defender Series case. This cutting-edge case incorporates three layers of hardcore protection plus some advanced features. Stowing your iPhone away for the night or for your commute? Simply remove the back polycarbonate cover and snap it over the face for ultimate touch screen protection.



    With included belt holster.

    The hard plastic shell offers protection against impact, while a thin, thermal-formed sheet covers your screen and keys. Next, a strong polycarbonate shell caresses your Bold and gives added protection against drops and bumps. Finally, a silicone skin wraps around it all to absorb shock.

    Three Layers of Protection

    • Layer 1: Clear protective membrane on screen
    • Layer 2: Hi-impact polycarbonate shell
    • Layer 3: Durable silicone skin

      Key Features

      • Coating on outside of touch screen membrane resists finger prints
      • New material used for touch screen membrane eliminates static, bubbles, and "oil slick" appearance
      • Inner felt liner cushions your device
      • Textured silicone exterior for improved grip
      • Included holster holds device face in or face out (face in is recommended for highest level of protection)
      • Completely re-designed holster for stronger hold on device
      • Holster doubles as a stand for hands-free media viewing
      • Case accommodates most third-party chargers

        Environmental Protection

        This case provides added protection against bump, shock, drop and dust intrusion. Case is not protective against water.

    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    1,365 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the phone protection, value for money, and durability of the cell phone case. They mention it's well-built, protects the port once attached, and is worth the price. Some also like the grip and functionality. However, some customers dislike the bulkiness of the case. Opinions differ on the fit and design.

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    374 customers mention "Value for money"315 positive59 negative

    Customers appreciate the value for money of the cell phone case. They say it's an excellent product, well worth the cost, and well thought-out. Customers also mention the screen protector is fantastic, and the holster is great.

    "...I found this case on Amazon, which happened to be at a great price, fast shipping, etc...." Read more

    "The case is great and I am glad i bought it it...." Read more

    "...This case is well built and will not disappoint. The added fish scale texture to the back of the case improves the grip substantially...." Read more

    "...Bottom Line: In my opinion this is the perfect iPhone case. It has protected my iPhone twice from damage after falling onto hard surfaces...." Read more

    370 customers mention "Phone protection"370 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the phone protection of the case. They mention it has a felt liner and an outer case made of impact-resistant silicone. Customers also appreciate the integrated screen protection, water resistance, and screen protector. They say it doesn't have a single scratch or mar on it whatsoever. The front shield is a great improvement over the iPhone 3G model, and the included screen cover is extremely good.

    "...It's designed this way so that it stays VERY well and protects the port once attached. It's just difficult to place at first...." Read more

    "...I have never had a case that is able to protect so well while at the same time being able to function flawlessly...." Read more

    "...'s not water proof (I don't think it needs to be) but it can resist light rain pretty well...." Read more

    "...Conclusions, though it is big, it does its job well and protects your precious iPhone 4...." Read more

    312 customers mention "Durability"243 positive69 negative

    Customers like the durability of the cell phone case. They mention it's well-built, solid, and reliable. Some also say the belt clip is solid and will certainly not let go of the phone. Overall, customers say the product is well-thought-out and combines excellent engineering.

    "...The assembled case is sturdy, protects my phone, and gives me more peace of mind...." Read more

    "...use (I'm a college student so I am not OFF my phone), it has held up incredibly well...." Read more

    "...This case is well built and will not disappoint. The added fish scale texture to the back of the case improves the grip substantially...." Read more

    "...The holster is build like a tank, yet very light weight. It ain't breaking soon.-..." Read more

    110 customers mention "Grip"81 positive29 negative

    Customers like the grip of the cell phone case. They mention it's grippy enough that they don't have to worry about the phone. The coating makes it practically impossible for the phone to slip out of their hands. Customers also appreciate how secure the phone feels in the case. The case stays on the phone very well and the buttons have a good feel.

    "...It's designed this way so that it stays VERY well and protects the port once attached. It's just difficult to place at first...." Read more

    "...silicon does not stick to your pants, shirt pockets, etc...but is easy to grip...." Read more

    "...It has a great appearance and feels good in the hand.Fit and finish are top notch, as to be expected from Otterbox...." Read more

    "...screen covers makes using the touch screen a piece of cake.- My old anti-glare screen cover made the screen seem dimmer...." Read more

    96 customers mention "Functionality"96 positive0 negative

    Customers like the functionality of the cell phone case. They mention it works well, the holster does its job well, and the belt holder works well. They also appreciate that the screen protector does a great job and hasn't impacted the performance of the touch screen at all. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's functionality.

    "...is able to protect so well while at the same time being able to function flawlessly...." Read more

    "...Conclusions, though it is big, it does its job well and protects your precious iPhone 4...." Read more

    "...I cannot recommend this iPhone protector case highly enough. It is PERFECT!!" Read more

    "This product is awesome, and I highly recommend it. Its protection is unmatched...." Read more

    217 customers mention "Fit"112 positive105 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the cell phone case. Some mention it fits very well and adds to the iPhone, while others say it doesn't fit well nor stays locked in. The holster clip itself is very large and would not be comfortable to hold. It will not fit most docks and the inner shell is hard to open sometimes.

    "...The case fits extremely snug, and with usual day to day use (I'm a college student so I am not OFF my phone), it has held up incredibly well...." Read more

    "...The case _dees_ indeed add significant size to the iPhone 4. About double the thickness...." Read more

    "...Provides a very secure fit.As compared with the 3GS case, there is no air pocket or bubble to deal with...." Read more

    "...It does not fit well, nor does it stay locked in. It is not a manufacturing flaw, but a poor design in my opinion...." Read more

    124 customers mention "Design"77 positive47 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the design of the cell phone case. Some mention it has a great appearance and feels good in the hand, while others say it doesn't look as good when compared to the Otter box and the screen cover is icky.

    "...It has a great appearance and feels good in the hand.Fit and finish are top notch, as to be expected from Otterbox...." Read more

    "...after Apple sent me the free bumper I ordered. The bumper is very minimalist so I can still appreciate the phone's good looks and the quality..." Read more

    "...* The screen protector part of it slightly reduces the brilliance of the Retina Display. It adds a 'crystal-ish' artifact to the screen...." Read more

    "...First the good stuff.This is a handsome case. None of those neon colors and hideous bubbles popping out like the previous gen case...." Read more

    234 customers mention "Bulkiness"63 positive171 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the bulkiness of the cell phone case. They mention it adds extra bulk to the phone and makes it harder to get into their pockets. Some say it clings a bit to their pockets.

    "...It's bulkly and ever so slightly nerdy, but I'm not going to lie, it's handy for me to use on longer calls and while listening to music and..." Read more

    "...Indeed, it does add some extra bulk to the phone, but honestly once getting used to it is not too bad...." Read more

    "...The holster is build like a tank, yet very light weight. It ain't breaking soon.-..." Read more

    "...because of the rubberized skin, it obviously will be difficult to pull out of your pocket (plus too... it wont slide out easily...)..." Read more

    Idiot-Proof Cover
    5 out of 5 stars
    Idiot-Proof Cover
    I had an Otterbox for my iPhone 3G that I loved. But my timing was off. I bought it AFTER I cracked the screen (it dropped out of a loose phone pocket on my backpack strap -- see my review of the ivar ZUG backpack), and only a week BEFORE I was allowed to upgrade to the iPhone 4. So I took the old Otterbox case back to the store and bought a new one here online. I love the case for the 4 as much as the case for the 3G.I will upload side-by-side pics so you can see the difference between the two (I think someone has already done that here). The most astonishing attribute is that even though the iPhone 4 is smaller than the 3G, the cases for both are approximately the same size. This detracts from the novelty of having a smaller, sleeker phone. I still appreciate the water-resistance, the screen protector, the way pet hair and crumbs can be easily blown off, and the peace of mind that comes with this case. I have heard other reviews state the rubber hole covers are tedious to put back in place. It may take a little longer, but I would hardly call it an inconvenience. It just involves more tucking instead of simply snapping it back into position. I haven't dropped it since I've only had it a day, but I will update this review if the inevitable dropping yields a broken phone despite all this protection. It feels mighty sturdy, has all of the phone's bells and whistles in mind, and it seems like the kind of case Steve Jobs would put on his iPhone.
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    Top reviews from the United States

    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2011
    Over the past few years I've owned an iPhone 3G, 3GS, and now own the iPhone 4. I've also owned a handful of decent cases to protect the considerable investment I put into each phone (great phone - not cheap). Each case has certainly protected the phone from drops, dings, scratches, and most wear. Lately, though, I'd been increasingly concerned about protecting my iPhone 4 from atrocities and the iFrogz case that was on it wasn't reassuring me much.

    Enter the OtterBox. I wasn't aware of the brand until my boyfriend mentioned looking into one for his Droid 2 Global. He claimed the brand is known for making some of the best phone cases on the market, so of course, I had to check them out. I found this case on Amazon, which happened to be at a great price, fast shipping, etc. After having the case on my phone for a couple days, I'm impressed.

    Out of the box the case can appear a bit confusing. The case consists of a hard inner shell with a flexible gripping "skin" over top of it. You need to peel off the skin to reveal the hard shell, click apart the shell, then drop the phone into it. I highly recommend wiping your phone off with a microfiber cloth before placing it in the hard shell - the shell has a screen protector built in and the last thing you want is random dust or pet hair stuck to the screen under the case. Put the phone in the shell, click it closed, then fit the stretchy outer membrane back over the shell. You'll notice there are various "flaps" built into the flexible skin to protect the silent on/off switch, headphone jack, and charge at the base. And as a response to previous reviews stating the hole for the "headphone jack" is incorrectly placed - the built in hole is NOT for the headphones, it's actually for the small noise-cancelling function at the top of the phone. This needs to be exposed for proper phone use. To use headphones, just keep the protective flap up.

    The assembled case is sturdy, protects my phone, and gives me more peace of mind. I use the phone for personal and work use and it goes with me everywhere, even while running. This case is so much better than any I've previously owned. There's no area of the phone that's left unprotected or vulnerable - save for maybe the speakers at the base, but you can't exactly cover them.

    The only real negative - and this is just nitpicking - is the flap at the base of the phone that protects the charge port is tricky to reattach into the case. It's designed this way so that it stays VERY well and protects the port once attached. It's just difficult to place at first.

    As an aside, the case also comes with a holster/belt attachment that the case can click in and out of. It's bulkly and ever so slightly nerdy, but I'm not going to lie, it's handy for me to use on longer calls and while listening to music and multitasking around my home.

    If you are concerned for the welfare of your heavily used iPhone like me, I highly recommend this case!
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2011
    For the money, this Otterbox Defender case for the iPhone 4 is a great buy. I previously used this model case for the iPhone 3GS and was very pleased with the protection. This case is well built and will not disappoint. The added fish scale texture to the back of the case improves the grip substantially. It has a great appearance and feels good in the hand.

    Fit and finish are top notch, as to be expected from Otterbox. The cutouts around the camera, flash, speaker, mic, top mounted noise canceling mic, and earpiece are all well laid out and nicely cut and trimmed.

    The rear cover piece has a nice added feature to the inside. Installed is a thin layer of felt to help protect the finish of the phone. It feels like this adds to the snug fit when installing the case around the phone. Provides a very secure fit.

    As compared with the 3GS case, there is no air pocket or bubble to deal with. The window of this case provides a crystal clear view of the screen.

    The bottom flap provides generous room for the charging cord or other add on devices. This is improved over the 3GS model case.

    All the buttons have a very positive feel and do not require excessive force to actuate.

    Other Thoughts:

    Before installing this case on our iPhone 4, my wife and I had the issue of losing signal when held in our left hand. So far, this case has solved that issue and we no longer have dropped calls or signal due to hands contacting the antenna, specifically at the lower left corner of the phone.

    After over a year of solid use with our 3GS phones in the Otterbox defender case, they looked brand new and I was able to sell them for more than what I originally paid. I expect to get the same results with this iPhone 4 Defender case.

    Thank you Otterbox and keep up the good work!

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    Sorin Atanasiu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un carro armato in molti sensi della parola
    Reviewed in Italy on June 12, 2013
    L'iPhone diventa un carro armato in molti sensi, se volete una custodia "slim" non fa per voi. Se cercate una soluzione robusta e multiuso questa è ideale. Il clip da cintura/borsa offre una ulteriore protezione per il video dell'iPhone.
    PS: Due voli di schermo da oltre un metro e il telefono non ha battuto ciglio
    JOSE MIGUEL PEREZ MARIN
    5.0 out of 5 stars ES TAL Y COMO LO ESPERABA
    Reviewed in Spain on February 20, 2013
    TODO OK, HA RESPONDIDO A LAS EXPECTATIVAS Y EL PRECIO ES EL MEJOR. ASÍ QUE SOLO PUEDO HABLAR MUY BIEN DEL PRODUCTO Y DEL SERVICIO YA QUE LLEGO EN 5 DÍAS.
    Thomas L.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr gut, jedoch 3 Vorschläge für Verbesserung des Case
    Reviewed in Germany on December 30, 2011
    Die Hülle selber ist gut und macht einen dichten und stabilen Eindruck.
    + Alle Buchsen sind mittels leicht öffen- und schließbarer Abdeckung geschützt
    + Clip Halter gut in der Handhabung, ist drehbar und kann per Clip am z.B. Gurt oder Gürtel befestigt werden
    + Bedienung und Displaysichtbarkeit durch vordere Klarsichtfolie in keiner Weise eingeschränkt.

    - Die vodere Folie ist fest und wenn die defekt ist, hilft nur ein Kompletttausch der Schale
    - Die Folie überdeckt auch den IR Sensor, damit ann das I-Phone nicht immer "erkennen" wenn man es am Ohr hat und es kommt nicht immer zur Touchabschaltung beim Telefonieren. Manche APPs, die auf den IR Sensor zugreifen um z.B. festzustellen ob das I-Phone sich in einer Tasche oder mit dem Display nach unten (Sleep Wecker) befindet können nicht zuverlässig arbeiten. Dies hat sich aber mit einer kleinen Skalpellklinge beheben lassen. einfach die Folie am oebersten Längsloch vorsichtig aufschneiden. Leider ist dies nicht Werksseitig realisiert.
    - Es ist zumindest nach meiner Suche kein Original Zubehör KFZ Halterung verfügbar.
    Maxime Hilmoine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Impeccable !
    Reviewed in France on November 25, 2011
    Je cherchais une housse intégrale pour mon Iphone 4 tant pour protéger l'écran que la coque. J'ai finit par jeter mon dévolu sur ce modèle après avoir traîné un bon moment sur le web. Et au final je ne suis pas déçu, l'installation est ultra simple et l'appareil est très bien protégé ! Les boutons restent tous très accessibles, le son passe toujours aussi bien. Quand à l'écran il répond sans hésitation ... Bref pour moi un must !!!
    Scale70
    5.0 out of 5 stars For complete iPhone protection - look no further
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 2, 2011
    I had the Otterbox Defender for the 3GS and loved it. It was the perfect solution to provide maximum protection against children playing with the device and it being knocked around in a backpack during outdoor sports etc. I only had two issues with the previous Defender - the silicon skin became a little baggy over it's year of use - being taken on/off a few times, and the covers over the buttons were not held in very tightly.

    I'm pleased to report that both of these issues seem resolved on this new Defender. From my early experiences, this seems an almost perfect case if you want your phone completely protected from normal daily life.

    The two part hard shell with integral screen protector is exquisitely manufactured and fits the phone exactly. The inside of back part has now been lined in a soft fabric so your phone is even better protected inside. The outer silicon also fits beautifully and i've found that the button covers close very well and don't come open by mistake (which some others have reported?). I guess a slight negative here is that the camera hole is no longer covered by clear plastic (presumably to improve the camera and flash performance) and neither are the holes at the bottom for the mic and speaker, which are bigger and therefore more slightly exposed than on the 3GS. I guess this will only really bother you if you need the phone COMPLETELY sealed from heavy dust or similar.

    Crucially with this new Defender, they have solved the water marking effects you got on the previous version as the built in screen protector 'stuck' to the phones screen. This new case doesn't show any of these artefacts at all.

    The belt clip has been re-designed and is much more user friendly. It's not something I use regularly but is useful to add a plastic shell OVER the screen during some activities - perhaps if you had the phone in your rucksack whilst mountain biking or snowboarding etc. The belt clip can also double as a stand which is useful if you want to use the phone as an alarm clock or watch a film on it etc.

    Yes, these cases do make the device a little bigger and somewhat 'military' looking but personally I like the extra grip they provide and it can be useful that your phone doesn't actually look like an iPhone!

    If you want your iPhone looking pristine 1 year later (as my old 3GS did!) then look no further.