We’re a big fan of Otterbox products. Their reputation for no-nonsense protection with cases that are tough, waterproof and built to last is well known and proven.
My clumsy hands and often gadget crammed backpack meant protection was essential. When I first saw the Defender 3G I’ll confess I was less than enamoured. Hiding a design classic such as the iPhone under the protective shell of the Otterbox case just seemed wrong.
Otterbox have tipped their hat to the Apple Design ethos by also incorporating a little window on the rear so that you can see the Apple Logo. Well actually they may have done this because the logo is mirrored for use when taking self portraits with the camera but it does allow you to show you have a white 16GB model if you’re that way inclined!
The Otterbox iPhone 3G Defender case consists of a two-piece hard plastic shell (front and back) with built-in screen protector, a soft rubber armour ‘wrap’ and a holster with dual purpose rotating belt-clip.
As with some other phone products Otterbox offer, this is neither sold as nor intended to be waterproof. It is a ‘protective’ case only so don’t go swimming with it.
The holster is worthy of special mention here. As with other Otterbox products, the iPhone clips into the holster screen inwards for added protection. The belt clip rotates 360º and has a lip on it to ensure it cannot slip off your belt.
But what is especially useful is the clip can be locked in the ‘open’ position. You can then insert the iPhone ‘screen out’ and use the holster as a stand in landscape format when watching videos etc, very handy!
It all works very well, ensures your prized possession is protected and if you use the iPhone as a Video player then the stand solution is just the ticket.
