Review: OtterBox Commuter TL for iPhone 3G/3GS
For anyone who doesn’t know me I’m pretty rough on my electronics, and when I got my iPhone I knew it would be just a matter of time before getting beat up, unless I protect it. Previously I’ve had OtterBox cases to protect my BlackBerry, but I’ve never used one on my iPhone. In the past I’ve used OtterBox cases for on my BlackBerry Bold, Storm, and Tour so it only seemed right to give it a shot on my iPhone 3GS. For those of you that don’t know OtterBox provides three different style cases for the iPhone, depending on the level of protection you’re looking for. I decided to test out the one in the middle called the Commuter series, which features a silicon skin wrapped over by a hard protective plastic shell. The Commuter TL cases for iPhone come in a 7 different colors, including the white and blue ones seen in this review.
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he Commuter TL Series has been designed to ensure that you never have to go without protection, or style. Both the charger port and headset jack on the iPhone get covered by a rubber plug to ensure dirt, dust and pocket lint don’t get in there. The side volume keys are also covered by the silicon skin, with raised buttons so you know what your pressing. One of my favorite parts about the Commuter Series is that OtterBox has left a circle cut out for the Apple logo on the back on your iPhone, and has the clear plastic shell cover it to ensure protection still. Yet again another example of protection and style in one. The only thing that doesn’t get covered on the this case is the camera lens and ringer switch. I recommend checking out the gallery below for lots of live shots of these cases in action so you get the point. Just in case you were wondering what colors OtterBox offers the Commuter TL series in. They’ve got black, blue, lime green, purple, red, white, and yellow.
Final Thoughts:
I say this with nearly any OtterBox case, but you simply can not go wrong. The OtterBox Commuter TL brings style with several different color options, and just the right amount of protection. I like the hybrid mix of silicon skin, and hard plastic shell. I’m also looking forward to OtterBox’s new Commuter TL shells which will allow you to replace the standard clear plastic shell with colored ones to mix and match. I recommend this case to anyone looking for great protection, and doesn’t want to sacrifice style and size. The Commuter TL Series is at a great price point of under $30, and will make a great present this Holiday season.
Where to Buy and Pricing:
The Commuter TL Series is priced great in my opinion at $29.95 each. You can purchase it directly from OtterBox.com and take your pick of colors from there. The Accessorize Mobile Shop carry’s a wide variety of OtterBox cases, however we don’t have the Commuter TL Series for the iPhone in-stock just yet. On another note OtterBox now ships internationally! Check out their site for more details on that.
Pros:
- Provides just right amount of protection
- Great color options available
- Lots of grip
- Includes screen protector in box
- Great price
Cons:
- Bottom lip of silicon skin doesn’t like to rest flush (not huge issue)
- Screen protector could be a little higher quality
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