OtterBox Bold Commuter Case for BlackBerry 9700 – Black
Posted by Notcot on Mar 31, 2010 in Handhelds & PDAs |
Product Description
It's protection without the bulk. The exposed silicone corners dissipate impact away from the device for additional bump and shock protection and the smooth outer layer allows the case to easily slide into your pocket or purse. All buttons are fully functional through the case and the audio jack and charge port are accessible through silicone plugs.Includes: Self-adhering clear protective film, microfiber cleaning cloth and installation card.
- Accommodates the BlackBerry Bold 9700 Series ONLY.
- All buttons are fully functional through the case
- Exposed silicone corners dissipate impact away from your device with added bump and shock protection
- Silicone plugs provide access to audio jack and charge port
- Self-adhering clear protective film, cleaning cloth and installation card included
Any case has to be a compromise between protection and phone functionality, you do need to see the screen and press the buttons. I think OtterBox have got it right. The fit is perfect, and it’s worth mentioning that the outer keyboard lock, standby, and camera buttons remain functional.
The flexible silicon component of the case is far less tacky than others I have tried, so it does not gather so much pocket lint.
The hard shell prevents the silicon from being pulled off as you pull the phone from your pocket, something that happens far too easily with the Blackberry skin.
It actually looks very good on the phone, as if it were part of it rather than an accessory.
Grip is hugely enhanced, a bare 9700 is very easy to let slip from your grasp, without in any way obstructing use.
Protection cannot be assessed without the type of experiment I am not prepared to do, but I do feel more comfortable that if my Berry hits the deck it will probably survive.
Overall a very good product, if on the pricey side. I am certain that if you buy this you will be pleased with it, hence my five stars.
Rating: 5 / 5
It’s easy to fit, it’s also snug on the phone, and the hard “clamshell” case just pops on easily on top. Perfect. And it provides protection. What more do you want?
Rating: 5 / 5
I am a gas man and my phone does take a bashing. This is gucci kit. Protects well without being bulky. It also doesn’t look out of place when I’m out – scrubbed-up and generally being the all-round original lounge lizard.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is the best case I have ever seen for a Blackberry. It is sleek, sturdy and stylish and looks like it is a part of the phone itself. I like the fact that it is matt black too. A bit pricy but highly recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5
Having seen many other cases on various websites and stores I stumbled upon this one for the Bold 2. I have previously owned an Otter Box case for a HP Jornada many years ago and knew they were solid items.
Superfast delivery from FoneM8store.
Screen protector is the best I have seen for any phone/PDA.
The soft gel case then fits snug and is then strapped in with the hard shell plastic case which provides the protection.
All the phone buttons/functions are still easy and no extra weight is added to the phone.
I would have no hesitation recommending this case for the bold 2 or any otter box case (even for the iPhone) as they offer the best protection. It is a tough call between this and the Otterbox Defender (OtterBox Bold Defender Casefor BlackBerry 9700 – Black) case but if you don’t need a belt clip (and extra weight) then this is perfect.
This is worth the few extra pounds to stop your phone getting damaged.
Rating: 5 / 5