January 11th, 2013

Destroy All The iThings

shatterediphone

Big guys like Samsung, Sony and LG use the Consumer Electronics Show to simply show off to one another, whereas the little guys (including case makers) are actually trying to conduct business — attract buyers, ink deals, and grow their company.

This makes the iLounge of CES a double-edged sword. We can only get so excited about a phone or tablet case. At the same time, it gives me the… → Read More

October 14th, 2011

Some Retailers Say iPhone 4 Cases Will Fit The 4S, Others Don’t

iPhone 4S cases

Well, this is a bit curious.

We’re all well aware that a phone such as the iPhone 4S requires a case. It’s just too damn precious and costs way too much to go unprotected, but the best cases are often expensive. That said, I’m sure many iPhone 4 owners were hoping to keep their old case when upgrading to the iPhone 4S, but if OtterBox is your go-to case brand, think again.

OtterBox iPhone… → Read More

June 16th, 2011

Get You An Otterbox For Your Xoom

How to protect your precious Motorola Xoom? Put an Otterbox around it. Really, it’s a good idea if you don’t mind a little bulk. I found that the one for iPad was sturdy, practical, and worth every penny if your device will be exposed to peril. Their new Defender case for the Xoom costs $90. Now you just have to figure out how to put the damn thing on (it takes a while). → Read More

May 13th, 2008

Otterbox rugged case for Samsung Q1 Ultra UMPC

Otterbox of Fort Collins, Colorado now has tough-as-nails cases for the Samsung Q1 Ultra line of UMPCs. It costs $80 and comes in your choice of yellow or black. What’s nice about the case is that “all I/O ports, navigation keys and the camera/webcam are fully accessible,” a common problem with rugged cases. The case itself consists of three layers (silicone skin, polycarbonate… → Read More

January 24th, 2007

Otterbox Announces Two New Blackberry Cases

Blackberry users know the elements are out to get you and your precious communication device. So you’ll be happy to know that Otterbox has announced two new water-resistant, rugged Blackberry cases. The Otterbox 1930 and 1931 are designed to take the ultimate ass-kicking so your Blackberry can stay completely intact. They may not be the prettiest cases on the market, but they’ll get… → Read More

November 29th, 2006

Otterbox Your 2G Nano

Another day, another iPod case. However, this one’s from Otterbox, which specializes in cases to do more than just prevent some scratches. The new 2G iPod nano case features an airtight seal for keeping out all Mother Nature has to offer, including full water protection. And it’s rugged design protects your nano from falls and scratches. It’s not exactly slim, so if you’re… → Read More