OtterBox Impact Skin for BlackBerry Bold Review

OtterBox cases have been the way to go for the most rugged mobile accessories for some time, but ever since their Defender Series lineup, they’ve been scaling down for a slightly more relaxed clientele. Who needs to send a text while they’re skydiving anyway? The Impact Series is OtterBox’s slimmest product to date, moving them down from the case to skin category. Generally speaking there’s not much to rubber skins, but the Impact Series has a lot of distinct characteristics that set it apart – namely extra protection around the corners by way of additional internal supports. Still, it’s OtterBox’s first go at a skin and they’ve got a few things to learn for future devices.

OtterBox 1938

By OtterBox ($12.95)

Overall –

Features
OtterBox 1938 Accommodates BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) Bold smart phone devices
• Open access to Sync/Charge jack (also accomodates a mini USB)
• Sound is transmitted through case
• Coring on inside corners of skin adds extra strength and protection
• Added bump and shock protection
• Form fitting to the BlackBerry device
• Camera and program buttons are openly accessible

Environmental Protection
Bump and Shock – Provides protection against minor impacts
Note: Case does not protect against water or dust. Will provide some added protection against bump
and shock. Not intended for protection against water.

Additional Information
Colors
•1938-20: Black
Weight (Case Only)
• 0.6 oz.
OtterBox 1938 Dimensions (case only)
• 4.55 in long
• 2.77 in wide
• 0.73 in thick

Pros

• Good corner protection
• Nice grip
• Solid style

Cons

• Poor LED/speaker coverage
• Distracting mold lines
• No holster

Photo gallery of the Impact Series OtterBox for the BlackBerry Bold on the next page!