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List Price : $49.95 Price : $25.62
List Price : $49.95 Price : $25.62
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OtterBox Defender Series for Apple New iPhone, Glacier.Environmental Protection:The Defender Series iPhone 5 case provides added protection against drop, bump and shock but is NOT protective against water.- OtterBox Defender Series for Apple New iPhone, Glacier
OtterBox Defender Series Case for iPhone 5 - Retail Packaging - Glacier Reviews
OtterBox Defender Series Case for iPhone 5 - Retail Packaging - Glacier Reviews
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197 of 207 people found the following review helpful
 Balanced review after testing it for a day with iPhone 5,
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This review is from: OtterBox Defender Series Case for iPhone 5 - Retail Packaging - Black (Wireless Phone Accessory)
I got my iPhone 5 today (through carrier sources) though it's yet to be activated and the first thing I did naturally was put the Otterbox Defender case on it. I had the Defender for my 3GS and it protected my phone all these years. Didn't have the iPhone 4/4S so I can't compare it to that. Quick impressions so far:PROTECTION - Protection wise, the iPhone 5 Defender is at par with the 3GS. Industrial grade protection with complete coverage. Same concept and overall design, though the silicone feels slightly thicker and more solid in the 5. The silicone has a matte finish compared to the smooth finish in the 3GS, which hopefully should help avoid dust and lint - this was the only drawback with the 3GS case, it needed cleaning frequently. BUTTONS/PORTS - Power and volume buttons are covered with silicone shaped like the buttons themselves. No problem pressing either of these buttons with the silicone. The headphone jack, charging port, and silent button have... Read more |
91 of 95 people found the following review helpful
Outstanding protection with definite drawbacks, 
This review is from: OtterBox Defender Series Case for iPhone 5 - Retail Packaging - Black (Wireless Phone Accessory)
Summary: If you're looking for the best protection for your iPhone 5 right now, this is the case you're looking for. The fit on the iPhone 5 is superb, and the peace of mind it will bring you is worth the cost of entry if protection is the utmost priority. The case makes some compromises to afford you that protection, which could be a dealbreaker if you're not totally onboard with a bulkier case. I'll detail those below.Installation: Installation is a breeze if you've ever used an OtterBox case before (I hadn't). The best way to start is to open up the tab on the upper left corner by the volume controls, then pull the silicone bumper off the case with your fingertips. Things are easy from that point on.
Durability: Rock solid. I field tested this in NYC over the weekend, and the case acquitted itself very well. Wasn't at all worried about it, and minor bumps and the usual commuter jostling while trekking around the city were no match for this case. I haven't... Read more
103 of 117 people found the following review helpful
Mixed feelings about this,
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This review is from: OtterBox Defender Series Case for iPhone 5 - Retail Packaging - Black (Wireless Phone Accessory)
If you're looking for something to protect your phone while it bounces around the bottom of your Jeep, this is the case for you. It looks so tough, in fact, I bet you could run over it with a car--though I won't be testing that theory with mine. LolBUT-- it is HUGE. And it is HEAVY. With this case on, the iPhone 5 is bigger than the 4. And the case sits so high off the screen (like the screen is in a level ditch) and so close to the edge of the screen, it makes it really uncomfortable to do basic tasks. Like write an Amazon review. Or text, email, play games...
It's exceedingly annoying.
I would have kept this case despite the size and weight if not for the screen real estate intrusion.
For me, it's a major deal breaker.
Getting something else.
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