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OtterBox Impact Case for Bold 9700
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Technical Details
- Durable silicone case in black for BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphones
- Added protection against bump and shock
- Open access to headphone jack, sync/charge jack (mini USB), speakers, microphone, sensors and camera
- Camera button, side programmable buttons, mute and volume buttons accessible through silicone pass-through buttons
- Backed by 1-year warranty; not tested or recommended for water protection
Product Details
Product Weight: 0.13 pounds
Shipping Weight: 0.13 pounds
Model: RBB1-9700S-20-C5OTR
Manufacturer: Otterbox
Sales Rank: 920
Customer Reviews
Good durable case,
by Kellygirl, 2010-08-30
This case is good and quite durable. The product was shipped fast and arrived in a timely manner. I will buy from them again and use the same brand of case for my phone.
Great Case - very durable & GREAT Price!,
by T. Psyhogios, 2010-08-28
Excellent case - can't get more durable than Otterbox. Quick ship too. Easy install and good fit. All buttons, camera, screen, etc. are accessible and speakerphone still has great usability with this thick case installed. Came with screen protectors too. What a deal!
Great inexpensive case for your Bold 9700,
by J. Sarte, 2010-08-07
I recently acquired a Bold 9700 and while I like the included holster, I wanted something that could protect my phone on those days I didn't want something clipped to my side.
I originally purchased one of the RIM branded soft rubber cases at retail price (around 10 or 12 dollars I believe) at a local cellular store. This case wasn't bad but I felt didn't offer the level of protection I wanted. For the price, it also didn't come with a clear screen protector which I had to pay extra for.
Being the type of person that isn't satisfied until it's right, I started doing some research online. I came across the Otterbox product line on Amazon and saw that there were three cases made for the 9700. The first one I looked at was the Commuter. It was nice, no doubt about that but I didn't like the two piece design. The Defender on the other hand was definitely rugged, but overkill for my needs. I work in an office, not a construction site. Having ruled out both Commuter and Defender cases, the last I looked at was this one, the Impact.
From the description and photos, it looked like just the product I wanted. It wasn't too bulky but had cushioning in all the right places. It also came with clear screen protector. The price was also very reasonable compared to its more expensive counterparts. I ordered one and Amazon had it shipped to me in a couple of days.
Upon receiving the case, I looked at it closely and it's certainly well made. The quality is by far superior to the more expensive RIM branded case, plus offered better protection. The Impact case also fit the 9700 extremely well. The speaker and microphone holes were cut perfectly, as well as the access ports for the 3.5mm headphone jack and charging socket.
One thing that I didn't like about the RIM case was that it felt loose when it was on the phone. The Otterbox Impact on the other hand enveloped my Blackberry like a well-formed glove with very little play. Inserting and removing the phone was easy, but the case was also reassuringly snug. This phone won't slip out of the case during a fall, that's for sure.
I normally don't review the products I purchase on Amazon, but I felt compelled to write something good about this case. For around 10 dollars before tax and shipping, I don't think there's a better product out there. The included screen protector is a nice addition as well.
If I could only say one negative thing about the Otterbox Impact, it's that the screen isn't protected should the phone hit something hard at an angle. However, that problem is inherent to all case designs like this, regardless of whether or not it's made by Otterbox or another company. The screen protector that's included in the box will help prevent scratches on the LCDs surface, but will not protect it from impact. If you're looking for something that does, then the Defender or any other case that features a hard screen protector is what you need.
In conclusion, the OtterBox Impact is a fantastic case for your Bold 9700. It's relatively inexpensive and very well made. I highly recommend this product.
Great protection for the price,
by Robby Roberts, 2010-06-08
I'll basically just echo what others have said....
PROs:
-Very Durable
-The textured back keeps the phone form sliding around on the car console.
-Feels better in my big, "Bear Paw" hands
-Does not muffle the sound, or block the camera, screen or the keyboard
-Looks great on the phone
CON's
-A little hard to get on and off if you have to do a battery pull.
-The Added bulk keeps it from fitting in the stock belt case (I've yet to find one that it does fit.)
-Lint/Pet hair?Dust magnet. Put it's nothing a quick wipedown with a damp cloth, or a "Wet nap"/baby wipe won't fix.
-The side buttons are a little bit harder to press. This is good and bad as it does help prevent the accidental pressing of them.
Great Case, Slow Shipping,
by Randy Savage, 2010-06-07
Bought this case as well as the commuter both are great. If you are in a hurry to get it for your new phone you might look elsewhere to buy it as I'm in seattle and it took about two weeks to get in the mail.