A few weeks ago I wrote up my BlackBerry Curve Impressions and heard from Chad Atchison from OtterBox. I'd never heard of them before but he said:
I work for a company called OtterBox and we make cases for several smart phones, including the Curve - I actually have one sitting on my desk right now. Anyway, if you're worried about dropping it, etc., I could probably convince our PR girl to send you a free sample.
So I had a quick look at their site and decided to go for it.
About a week later, a BlackBerry Curve Defender Case arrived and it'd been dutifully protecting my BlackBerry ever since then. The thing has been through moving stuff in a storage unit, daily use at home, a week in the Nevada desert, flying in light airplanes, hiking in Yosemite, and random stuff in between.
I'm very impressed with this rugged little case. It strikes a great balance between protection and usability. The plastic keyboard cover does a good job of keeping stuff out of it while still making it easy to type on (well, as "easy" as a blackberry sized keyboard can be). Clearly this is a well thought out and tested design. If you're looking for a case to protect your BlackBerry or other smart phone from the elements, check out OtterBox. I think it'd be worth the money if you want to keep the phone in good shape for a long time.
Posted by jzawodn at June 24, 2008 11:32 AM
Should the title not have been "OtterBox Blackberry Case Quick-Ass Review"?
While I have been desperately looking for a good case as well, $50 plus shipping seems steep for a phone that I got for free on Amazon.I guess the saving grace is that they have a "warranty for life"
Is the track ball covered with a membrane too, or better yet how does this cover limit its functionality if at all?
I'm with Tom - the "Our PR Girl" anachronism jumped out at me as much as the stylish case...
The trackball is not covered. It nicely stays out of the way.
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My lab puppy got hold of mine, Blackberry survived, case did not. Will this be covered under the warranty?
Looks like scuba series from blackberry :) good choice Jeremy
Was using this same case for my blackberry. People who called were receiving a lot of feedback. I would not recommend this to anyone using the Blackberry 8350i.
