Review: Otterbox Defender Case for the BlackBerry Curve 8330

When it comes to me carrying around my BlackBerry, I have never been too big of a fan of cases for the Curve 8330. I have always used the regular BlackBerry hostler, just because I don’t trust my Berry in my pocket.

I received an Otterbox Defender Series Case from the fine people at Otterbox, and I think they have changed my mind about cases for my Berry.

The case is made of three different layers .Layer 1 is a thermal formed protective clear membrane to safeguard screen and keyboard against scratching as well as dust and dirt.  Layer 2 is a Hi-impact polycarbonate shell, and Layer 3 is a Silicone skin absorbs bump and shock which makes it remain in place.

Putting the phone in the case was kind of tricky at first with all the different layers, but once I put it in the case it fits very well.  The case does not take away from my typing speed and it still feels good in my hands.  The case has a flap on the side that hides your USB hub and headphone jack so that they don’t get dirt in them at all, but the flap doesn’t interfere with charging the blackberry.  The screen protector protects against scratches very well.

The phone also comes along with a holster, for those of us blackberry users that don’t like to put it in our pockets.  As for the holster it acts just like the BlackBerry holster, as it locks your phone when in place, and your in-holster profile settings still work.  It takes a little force to get the phone out of the holster, but you get use to it.

Overall the Otterbox Defender Series Case is a must have for Blackberry users who are looking for a good case.  You can find it in our Store for 44.95 in either black or yellow.

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Purchase the Otterbox Defender Case for the BlackBerry Curve 8330