Why OtterBox iPhone cases are so popular these days ?

[bembol]

These Super Phones cost between $200 to $1,000 so that could be the reason.

*knock-on-wood* the last time I dropped my phone was back in the day with Sony Ericsson W580i, my shorts had a hole and went thru. Big chipped.

Today, my cases are slim basically a back cover with screen protector, waiting for my Nillkin from eBay to arrive. To prevent scratches not drops, so resale value doesn't drop. No pun intended. LOL

[corollace]

it might protect the phone better, but turns out most ugly one as well. I prefer the ultra slim one, this is only for me though.

[igotskill]

it might protect the phone better, but turns out most ugly one as well. I prefer the ultra slim one, this is only for me though.

Slim cases that help protect from keys/minor falls are the best, you guys should really be careful with your phones :\

[kwanyeung20]

i prefer the diary style case... its cheap and protect the phone well. Some of them can even turn into a stand.

[corollace]

Slim cases that help protect from keys/minor falls are the best, you guys should really be careful with your phones :\

Well, it looks like you gave a beautiful woman a very ugly cloth and cover her most pretty parts and try to protect her. I would prefer to buy the $99 apple care instead of this case, just a little more money, then you can really protect your phone if it goes badly. after 2 years, I don't think you will still really care your phone like now. so again, not a good choice for me to buy this case, no point...

[THINKPADT61]

I have a commuter. I prefer Incipio but Otterbox has port covers which was a deal breaker for me. But I hate that the Otterbox has a cutout just for the Apple logo. From my experience quality is crap too... I've had it for less than a year and the plastic cracked, silicone ripped, stained, started peeling and I'm not even hard on it. Had that one replaced and now the silicone is stained and falling apart again on the new one. Now I have to look for my receipt to get it replaced again. At least the customer service is great.

In an ideal world I wouldn't have any bulky case. I'd only have front and back protectors on to prevent scratching. Maybe a nice metal bumper.

I'm going to guess that part of the reason they're popular is because carriers seem to push them. They all have them in their stores and booths (Best Buy etc are the same too). People get their shiny new toy and the sales associate tells them it's the best case and they "have" to get it so they do even if they don't need that kind of bulk and protection.

I had the old Defender for iPhone 4/4s and currently using Defender for iphone 5. They improve the plastic to a harder type and the plastic doesn't come out of place now! A huge improve from previous were I have to constantly refit the plastic in place...

[THINKPADT61]

Well, it looks like you gave a beautiful woman a very ugly cloth and cover her most pretty parts and try to protect her. I would prefer to buy the $99 apple care instead of this case, just a little more money, then you can really protect your phone if it goes badly. after 2 years, I don't think you will still really care your phone like now. so again, not a good choice for me to buy this case, no point...

Apple care will replace accidental drop too? If so, not a bad idea!

[medalgo]

Apple care will replace accidental drop too? If so, not a bad idea!

yeah but it'll cost $50 to get a refurb replacement, and you can do it only two times, why risk it when it costs as much as the case

personally I think the otterbox reflex brings the perfect balance, some like their phone "naked" but so many people have an iphone these days nothing will really make it stand out

[najsaqib]

I think the Commuter series is a nice balance. The Defender series looks to be for people who work in construction or other rough environments. No way does an average person need that much protection for their phone lol.

[aeobikes]

thats not your phone...

well, I'm flattered.

[veesah]

Apple's glass likes to crack on falls and I tend to drop my phone a lot.. I wanted lightweight protection and the reflex series does well for that.. lip on the front, silicon on corners.. great protection/bulk ratio

[BD006]

Why do you people keep dropping your phones??

[aeobikes]

Why do you people keep dropping your phones??

From what I've seen... Just carelessness.

zipperless jacket pockets are easy to slip out or pick pocketed.

Or their parents paid for it, so they just don't treat it like a $500 piece of hardware or comprehend its value.

[napoleon1769]

It's not even waterproof though. For $10 more you can get the Isomething case.

[plucky duck]

We have the commuter case for the iPhone 4 and has offered much peace of mind for the money.