Otterbox has been in business since 1996 and is located in Fort Collins,Colorado. I have been using a couple different product lines of theirs for the past few months and am proud to present my first review that features the Defender Series case for the Blackberry Storm 2 9550 Smartphone. Here is the product rundown followed by me review:
* Compatibility - Accommodates the BlackBerry Storm2 9550/9520 smartphones ONLY.
Features:
* Layer 1: Thermal formed protective clear membrane. Protects keypad against scratching, as well as dust intrusion
* Layer 2: Hi-impact polycarbonate shell for an added guard against drops and shocks
* Layer 3: High quality silicone skin to absorb bump and shock
* All buttons are fully functional through the case
* Sound is transmitted through case
* Silicone plugs provide access to all ports
* Added bump, drop, and shock protection
* Includes holster style ratcheting belt clip
* Acoustic vents on speaker phone and headset speaker
* Isolation foam on microphone
Dimensions (case only): 4.72" x 2.90" x .83"
Weight (case, without phone): 1.82 oz.
Please note* This particular case is not waterproof and does not protect against water intrusion. I have been using this case personally since the end of December and find it to be the best case on the market for the Storm 2. The build quality is beyond strong and though the case adds a slight bit of bulk it never felt cumbersome. The overall design is solid and still looks very nice. The only annoyance I found with the case is when I chose to use the mini USB cable when the phone was in the holster case as this caused the plug to be bent slightly due to the clip. The protective membrane for the keys never hindered functionality. I had no problem installing the protective screen shield either and it still shows no signs of scratching or damage. The acoustic vents were perfectly designed and I never experienced any complications when talking or listening.
Overall this excellent case provides superior protection for the Storm 2 with a strong build that still keeps a pleasing design aesthetic. I have only had one experience where I dropped the phone when in the case and both were are still in perfect working condition with no signs of damage. I would suggest you head over to Otterbox.com before making that trip to Best Buy to purchase an inferior, yet similar priced case.
