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OtterBox Defender Case for BlackBerry Curve 8300 Series (Black)

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OtterBox Defender Case for BlackBerry Curve 8300 Series (Black)

(222 customer reviews)

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P10109773

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The OtterBox(tm) for BlackBerry(r) Curve(tm) Defender Series(tm) is a fully interactive case that enables complete usability of the trackball and camera. All surfaces of the BlackBerry(r) are fully covered at all times, yet the user still has full access to all ports via convenient silicone plugs. Sync and charge your BlackBerry right through the case!

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Product Details

Product Length:	10.0 inches
Product Width:	5.75 inches
Product Height:	2.5 inches
Product Weight:	0.11 pounds
Package Length:	8.3 inches
Package Width:	5.1 inches
Package Height:	1.8 inches
Package Weight:	0.35 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 222 reviews

Features

3 LAYERS OF PROTECTION!
First, a thermal formed clear membrane that protects the screen
Second, a hi-impact Polycarbonate shell
Lastly, a Silicone skin to absorb bump and shock
This case WILL FIT the 8300, 8310, 8320 and 8330 BlackBerry Curve models.

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: 4.5

( 222 customer reviews )
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47 of 48 found the following review helpful:

OtterBox is the A10 Warthog of BB cases! Sep 13, 2008 By Michael St James
I just received a replacement BB Curve from Verizon. I had carried my original in a standard-issue soft belt case that can be purchased just about anywhere. It's made for RIM, and has a little oval silver medallion on the security strap with "Blackberry" engraved on it. One day, sticking my BB back into the case, I inadvertently stuffed the strap in with it. In the next hour of walking, getting in an out of the car, etc., that little engraved medallion gouged a fugly deep pattern of scratches into the screen. Also, I found that the Curve's finish is extremely susceptible to scratches and dings, not from misuse, but from day-to-day handling. For instance, the rear of the case is, well...curved! Resting on my desk between calls had worn some fine scratches into the silver finish.

Anyway, I wanted to protect my replacement Curve, so I researched HD protective cases, and settled on the OtterBox in basic black (no Bumble-Bee look for me, thanks.) I bought one at a GREAT price on Amazon, and received it about a week later.

Let me tell you, this is the BEST case I have ever owned for any mobile device! I found a review on YouTube that demonstrated installation, and that decided me. Some of the comments posted there ridiculed the guy for buying a case that they perceived as being bulky, ugly, and industrial looking, complaining that it ruined the sleek fashion profile of the Curve. OK, well, I didn't buy the BB to improve my fashion image. It is a business tool to me and gets constant use all day every day. The OtterBox is all but bullet-proof, encasing the Curve in a hard shell which is then sealed and cushioned by an outer soft silicon skin, which is then further encased in the snap-in belt holster. I elected NOT to use the provided flexible transparent combination screen-keyboard-back membrane. I need the full tactile experience of the keyboard, and the membrane seemed better suited to use in a thunderstorm than to how I use my device. The remaining components of the case protect my BB to an extreme degree. I've had it and have been using it now for about three weeks, and I LOVE this thing! The outer silicon skin improves the grip in the hand and helps prevent the BB sliding off the console in the car. All BB buttons are usable through raised ribbed buttons in the silicon skin. The screen and keyboard are recessed enough into the hard shell and silicon skin to protect them against all but the most direct impact damage, and the holster carries the device screen-inward so that it's fully covered. The belt holster does contain the standby magnet the BB needs to conserve power.

This is a high-quality, beefy, no-nonsense, industrial-design case. If you want to make a fashion statement, buy ring or a Rolex. If you want maximum protection for your BB Curve, buy the OtterBox!

26 of 26 found the following review helpful:

This is a *MUST HAVE* for your BB Curve Jul 27, 2008 By D. A. Dewitt "Missourian"
This is a must have item to protect your Blackberry Curve. The Otterbox Defender provides fantastic protection from drops, rain, dirt, spills, scratches and dirty hands. Your Blackberry is completely enclosed, with the exception of the trackball. All the buttons work THRU the case. Typing is not impaired on the QWERTY keyboard. The included holster is wonderful, holding your BB with the screen facing in so it is protected and has the magnet to put yor blackberry into "sleep mode".

If you purchase this product, you will not be disappointed.

14 of 14 found the following review helpful:

Holds up to the toughest terrain. Including on my flak vest in Iraq. Nov 16, 2008 By EOD Tech "Just waiting for the coming zombie apocalypse..."
This little case is absolutely awesome. I take my blackberry with me everywhere, for notes, reminders, and the like. I got this case because I knew I was going to be taking my BB curve through hell and back, and the otter box has CERTAINLY held up to the task! I've dropped it, kicked it, drug it through dirt, dust, mud, pouring rain, etc. The case has lived up to all my expectations, and exceeded them, except for one.
The film that covers the camera takes away from the quality of the camera. A thin piece of plexi-glass attached to the hard case, instead of the thin membrane that goes over the camera, would have given this item all 5 stars. As is, I give it a 4.5. I've never had the phone fall out of the holster, and I don't have any dust or dirt on the inside of the case. This baby will outlast armageddon.
On one note though, I would NOT recommend taking your phone through extremely wet areas. Although this case has protected against mud, and heavy rain, it is in no way water proof. There is felt which goes over the speakers, to keep dust out, so the phone is not completely encapsulated.

12 of 13 found the following review helpful:

Great case, bad echo Jun 13, 2008 By Carl S. Hyde "Tech Guru"
I bought the Otterbox for my Blackberry Curve. Installation was simple and I really liked the level of protection it gave to my BBerry. However. every time I called someone they said there was a bad echo on the phone and they kept hearing themselves talk a few seconds delayed. I called my BBerry from my home phone and had the same problem. I tried all the adjuctments the phone had to offer and finally called my provider and they offered to replace the phone. I took off the Otterbox to send the phone back and made a few calls and no echo reported. I put the Otterbox back on the the echo was back. So I returned the Otterbox for a refund. I'm disappointed it didn't work out because I have used Otterbox covers for years to protect many electronic devices I have owned and they are top notch products.

5 of 5 found the following review helpful:

great product, amazing durability May 05, 2008 By cinnamon
This item was shipped promptly by means of UPS. Arrived professionally packaged in original product box. Instructions were great for assembly, has a smart design that will protect the phone from bumps, dust, and light water mist. When following the recommended instructions for installing the silicone screen and key shield, there are very few bubbles if any on the screen. The silicone is molded specially for the keys, fits perfect making it easy to use the keyboard. There is a hole cut out for the trackball, again, perfect fit. The plasic belt clip holster it comes with acts like the original Blackberry holster as far as "in holster" setting. I am verry satisfied with this product, it surpasses my expectations.

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