I have tried just about every kind of case/holster out there to use on my Sam Browne, and have never found the perfect one until now. OtterBox Defender Series cases are rugged and can easily withstand the abuse of day to day use in Emergency Services.
The case is available for almost all current BlackBerry devices, and comes in either all black, or a black/yellow combination. Most of you are familiar with the OtterBox cases already, but in case you aren't, here is some info about them:
The OtterBox for BlackBerry Defender Series will offer your device the ultimate safeguard, with a slim and sophisticated look. Three layers wrap your phone in pure, 100% guaranteed protection.
A plastic, Thermal-Formed sheet covers your screen and keys. Next, a strong Polycarbonate shell caresses your BlackBerry and gives added protection against drops and bumps. Finally, a Silicone skin wraps around everything to absorb shock. Slim, sleek and stylish, this case is of superior quality.
The actual case itself is phenomenal. It is very easy to assemble and offers great protection. I personally did not use the plastic sheet over the screen and keyboard of my BlackBerry Bold. New with the design for the Curve 8900, is that the screen protector is built in to the case, and now the plastic dust sheet only goes over the keyboard. I like that option much better, and I hope Otterbox continues this trend for all future cases. However that's the great thing about this case, you can still have
superior protection to your BlackBerry even if you choose not to use
all three layers of protection.
I won't go much more into detail about the case itself. It has been reviewed many times on CrackBerry, and you can check out those links here for the Curve 8350i, Curve 83xx, and Storm.
As mentioned previously in the blogs, the OtterBox Heavy Duty Belt Clip is now available in the CrackBerry Store. It is made from the same material as the standard OtterBox Defender Series holsters, but has a new clip engineered especially for utility belts up to 2.25" wide. The new clip has full swivel functionality, and is no longer spring assisted, and that helps to keep it slimmed down.
Once I received the new holster, I immediately put it to use and was extremely satisfied with it. I normally carry my BlackBerry on the front of my duty belt, and I used to have to constantly adjust it throughout my shift to keep it from falling off my belt. More than once, it has taken a plunge to the ground. Luckily, the OtterBox provided the protection needed to prevent any damage. Now, I can carry my BlackBerry worry-free with the heavy duty belt clip. Once put in place, it doesn't come off without using two-hands. It stays right where I want it. I can rotate the clip in both the horizontal or vertical position, and know that my BlackBerry is safe and secure. This is the perfect case/holster combination for anyone in the police, fire, EMS, or security professions.
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The one thing I never liked about the Bownes are those shoulder straps, just too annoying, Nice case though. Do you carry it in the Otter all the time? or is it convenient enough to just pop it in and out for your tour of duty?
Its great to see such a wonderful product for law enforcement. I myself am a police officer and I use my Blackberry Storm daily... i just don't know how I ever got by without it! I'm not in uniform every day but when I am in full duty gear I have just used my cargo pocket due to the lack of cases that interchange with the duty belt. I'm going to have to give that case a try for when I'm in uniform. Thanks for the review and photo. I hope to see more and more police officers and EMS personell using Blackberrys in the future.
I tried to talk our department into switching our duty phones to Blackberrys with no luck.....I'll just keep trying!!!
If you work for a PD that pays for Data Plans, God Bless You. Maybe if you show them these cases and how rugged they make BBs, they might change their tune.
There's also a pouch from the company "Rip Off" (http://www.ripoffs.com/hand.htm) that has a belt clip that fits over a duty belt, I use it on mine and work perfectly, also puts the BB to standby when it's in the pouch to. The 83xx pouch they have fits the 89xx, and 9000 as well but the 9000's top sticks out a little bit
I work in the Security field and also have the Otterbox. I couldn't imagine using anything else and even use it wile off duty. Very tough and reliable!
Yep sign me up, would love that app!
Tmobile had this same exact case posted on their website for $0.00 last week for the 8900. it was an error on tmobile website. all you had to pay was shipping. It's kind of bulky but definitely gets the protecting job well done. I love mine.
I have one; best case I ever bought to protect my phone. 100% protection.
I use a DURUS case made for a Motorola Minitor 4 pager on the front of my duty belt. Works like a charm! And doesn't add bulk to my phone to take off, etc. I would recommend it!
Where would I find the link for this? Does the Defender come with the heavy duty belt clip or is it purchased separately?
Thanks, Be Safe Brother....
man the clip is strong very strong have no fear, it will take a lot of pulling to break it.
Check here:
http://www.otterbox.com/blackberry-curve-8900-series-defender-case
I have tried the Otter box too because I wanted a case that would fit my duty belt. So far I have not found any that have a clip that is long enough to securely fit a standard police belt. The Otter box is no exception. The employees at Verizon tried hard to sell it to me but the clip wasn't long enough to completely close. This allows the clip to slide off of the belt (with the device). Try it first! Also, don't listen to anyone that says "it will be fine!"
The Ripp Offs pouch that I referred to earlier the belt clip fits all the way over and hooks on the duty belt, it reaches all the way around..thought I would mention it as a alternative as well
The Otter case does not come standard with the heavy duty belt clip. Its an add-on product that fits the 2.25" duty belt - available separately.
Thanks, I didn't read the review carefully. The case is pretty expensive already, but 14.95 more for the right belt clip? How about the same price for either size belt clip, your choice. Protection is great, but this case is HUGE and expensive. Definitely not for all cops...
i have bin using otter box since i gotten an iphone then made blackberry my primary phone for all my use, the otterbox for the blackberry is great but one thing i notice after a while or when you choose to change something like a keyboard, the membrane layer of protection that keeps the keys nice and clean can become swollen, stretched or even lift after a few months of use. and it can get annoying as well not fitting as it use to. thats the only fault it really has but it still protects, if your someone who like good looks this is one area you will find a bit not so pretty, but i can deal with that.
I must say that otter box case give your berry a nice firm grip where it dont slip out your hand, i never dropped my phone cause of this but i have broken many cases from sitting in cars, and just wear and tear, otter box support rocks, its alot better than buying a new phone and changing parts all the time. lol
I too have this case for my blackberry bold. I purchased it the same day OtterBox put it on their web site. I have chased many bad guys over fences while wearing this belt clip and my Bold is still working great. I just wish this product was out last year when I had my Curve(s).
First i must say that i am a biggest fan of otterbox, and many-many times i influenced my friends to have one, all my blackberries (was: storm, pearl / now: curve, bold /already stock: jave) are (is a must) covered with otterbox.
But what dissapointed me the most is : otterbox defender for bold, it's so cracky for its front middle plastic (below the lcd) compare to other series, the most tough one and perfectly neat is for pearl, maybe also because its size.
So my bold's otterbox defender broken many times and i glued many times too :)
So otter guys (if i may say), could you please fix that problem (for bold), because tell you the truth i must spare one (while the glue still wet).
And last one, is i dream to have the old one defender series for my old 7290, but no one sell it in my locals :(
Go otter go! you are still my no.1 choice..!
I have had one for both the curve and the storm. I love them a lot. I am a Medic both on a bus and for the SWAT team. The Otterbox has taken a beating and the phone suffers no damage.
Two thumbs up for the Otter box
I may have to try this. It looks like just what I need
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I have had 3 different Blackberries and had an Otterbox case for every single one of them.
Now, I'm not in law enforcement, or a Paramedic or anything remotely cool. But I beat the crap out of my phones. I drop them, throw them (in rage of course), use them as door stops, as bocce balls, pretty much everything. But these cases are pretty much indestructible.
It's always funny when I pull the phone out of the case and it looks mint. And then I sell them and they ask, "You used this for a year?" And the answer is "yes" and if I told them what I did to the phone in that year, they probably wouldn't buy them.
I will say that I went from a Curve to the Bold, and the cases are very different. The Bold Otterbox is not as sturdy, in comparison with the Curve or 8800 series. But don't get me wrong, it can still take a beating.
I've recommended these things since the day I got it, and have yet to meet anyone who wasn't completely satisfied.
(Note: these cases will make the phone more bulky, BUT if you want something to TRULY PROTECT your phone, you have no other choice. Plain and simple).
Just got my Otter yesterday. Was disappointed with color. The box was marked yellow but got black.
However! The product is so good I did not dare return the case for the correct color.
I work in a harsh environment and get Medieval on my phones.
Too scared that I might break the phone waiting for the replacement.
Folks no like...this thing is tough.
So if you want the ultimate in protection. This is it.
No performance problems on the phone experienced.
The holster included is rock solid as well.
Great Buy!!!