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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
Overall – 
Features
OtterBox 1938 Accommodates BlackBerry 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!
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About The Author
Simon Sage
Simon Sage’s education largely surrounded writing, technology and online community, leading him to begin his blogging career at www.BlackBerryCool.com and to quickly discover a vibrant and active community surrounding BlackBerry and mobile technology. In exploring RIM’s platform, he has learned what enterprises are looking for in mobility as well as what makes the innocuous BlackBerry so appealing to them. Recently Simon’s been covering RIM’s gradual move into an already-crowded consumer market, and the impact of burgeoning challengers, such as the iPhone, as well as long-time leaders, like Nokia, on BlackBerry’s advancement. With plenty of content under his belt, Simon will be branching off a bit to see what other smartphone manufacturers are working on while still using BlackBerry as a barometer. At IntoMobile, you can count on his posts being even-handed, well-informed and thought-out.
