Next up in our series of iPhone case reviews is the OtterBox for iPhone Defender Series. OtterBox is well-known for offering extremely rugged, often waterproof cases for everything from laptops to smart phones, PDAs and iPods.
The Defender Series is touted as having bump, drop, and dust protection, and, while not waterproof, will provide protection against rain and other precipitation. Otterbox also has an Armor series for the iPhone, which is even more rugged: completely waterproof, dust-proof, and drop-proof.
The MSRP for the Defender case is $50, with the Armor series coming in at $70. The average iPhone case costs around $25-35. Will the substantial difference in price be worth the extra protection that the Defender offers?
First Looks
The OtterBox case comes in two separate parts, the first a tough plastic shell that you put the phone into. Once the phone is in that durable case, a silicone cover slips over the plastic to provide a softer surface, both for grip and to absorb shock.
It also comes with a good holster that clips on a person's belt, which I will discuss later.
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