If you’re the type of person that climbs rocks on the weekends to “relax” after pounding a hammer, or a jack hammer, all week, and you own an iPhone, then we’ve just found the perfect case for you, bud. OtterBox’s Defender will do just that, protect and defend your iPhone like a good LA cop should. (Please, no wise cracks.) Keeping all your ports from the elements and the phone itself well protected, you’ll feel safe taking calls and using your finger to navigate without issue on the Defender. Read our review and see what our worker-man the construction guy, Josiah, thought about it!
Remember the Sony Walkman Sport series of the late 80′s? You know, the ones that could handle some water, dust, and even a long drop from your belt? Well, that same kind of protection is here for your iPhone plus that nod to the Sony yellow of The Wedding Singer years from OtterBox.
Released this week, OtterBox has premiered its first iPhone case that it calls “skin on steroids”. The Defender Series, in either yellow or black, keeps your iPhone protected from the elements such as water, dust, and drop and shock. With a unique scratch-resistant polycarbonate membrane to protect the face of the iPhone, all touch functions are still available to the user without the need to remove the phone from the semi-rugged case. Three Donaldson Acoustic Vents keep the front speaker, bottom speaker and microphone protected from dust and moisture without intruding on the sound.
“Traditionally our OtterBox for iPod line has been completely rugged, but when the iPhone was introduced we wanted to offer an option that paralleled the look of the device while still providing protection from drops, dust and scratches,” said Curt Richardson, CEO of Otter Products, LLC.
If your looking for those really insane rugged cases OtterBox is known for, don’t worry, those will be ready just in time for the holidays.
“This semi-rugged design is a new adventure for us and now we can meet the needs of consumers who want the most rugged protection as well as those who just need a safeguard from day-to-day mishaps,” explains Richardson.
OtterBox starts shipping the cases Friday at $49.95 each. You can order direct from OtterBox now.
Imagine designing a rugged case that completely seals a device, such as a Smartphone, from water, dust and dirt. Now add the challenge of providing sound transmission through the microphone and speaker openings without compromising protection. Impossible?
Several months ago, OtterBox engineers faced this very dilemma. Donaldson Acoustic Vents proved the ideal solution for ensuring optimal sound quality while increasing the device protection offered by OtterBox.
Donaldson’s acoustically transparent filtration vents seal microphone and speaker openings on OtterBox Smartphone cases from everyday elements. The vents serve as effective barriers to contaminants such as hairspray, oils, perspiration and water. They also reduce wind noise and minimize frequency transmission loss. The vents’ ability to withstand temperature fluctuations makes them perfect for OtterBox customers who operate in harsh work environments like construction, engineering and military.
“Donaldson Acoustic Vents are superior in quality, and their acoustical properties are great for sound transmission throughout the OtterBoxes,” said Jason Thompson, Mechanical Engineer. “They also provide an IP54 rating for water protection, which safeguards devices from splash and heavy rain.”
So how do they work? Donaldson Acoustic Vents adhere over sound openings at the top of the case for the speaker and at the base of the microphone. Through a pressure-sensitive adhesive ring, the vent securely fastens to the inside of the opening to withstand extreme environments.
“The competitive price point and quality of the Donaldson vents made our selection decision an easy one,” said Thompson.
“Donaldson engineers have been creating solutions to contamination issues for more than 90 years, and we’re excited to partner with innovative companies like OtterBox in increasing the value of their products through effective contamination control,” commented Peggy Herrmann, VP of Disk Drive, Semiconductor, Fuel Cell, and Venting Solutions at Donaldson Company, Inc.
OtterBox also uses standard Donaldson Filtration Vents for OtterBox Rugged Laptop Carrying Cases, which provide an IP67 rating for complete water protection.
Hey, if you’re looking to really protect your iPod nano, then you may want to read our resident reviewer Tom Jones’ thoughts of the OtterBox nano case.
Tom’s a machinist by day (no, he doesn’t sing in Vegas) and is around a lot of stuff that could wreck his iPod. With the OtterBox, he was tempting fate by completely forgetting about his dirty hands and changing tracks or pausing the current selection. Or how about all that oil and coolant that could get on his nano? Well, you’ll have to read his review to find out…plus the shower “scene” will surely crack you up. 
Exradia, a new company headquartered in London, launched today at 3GSM Barcelona. The company has been established to work with telecommunications and wireless technology providers around the world to bring to market products that protect people from the potentially harmful effects of radiation emitted from mobile phones and other wireless electronic devices. Exradia has the sole rights to patented technology proven to prevent the biological effects caused by man-made electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from cell phones and other wireless devices. It is these man-made biological effects that have recently been directly linked to health concerns.
Exradia will be providing a range of products and services for manufacturers, retailers, value added resellers and employers who want to minimise risks to the health of their customers and staff. Exradia’s ‘My Wi-Guard’ technology can be provided through mobile cell-phone and laptop batteries incorporating the technology, co-development of Exradia protected products, technology licensing agreements, own-label products, and ‘My Wi-Guard’ family and business mobile cell phone tariff plans.
The launch is timely given the growing concern around the world that long-term use of mobile phones and electronic devices may create health problems. Jim Lawler, Chief Executive of Exradia says: “Our guardian ‘My Wi-Guard’ technology provides people with the choice of enjoying unconstrained freedom to use these technologies with confidence in a wireless world.”
Recent studies have suggested there might be a link between heavy mobile phone use and certain types of cancer in the head and eye, as well as potential impacts on male fertility. Most major man-made causes of illnesses have taken more than a decade to become apparent. Exradia’s management believe that none of the research undertaken so far addresses long-term use of mobile phones and other wireless technologies. Given this situation, Lawler says; “Our industry should raise its social responsibility standards by applying sensible risk management. Providing people with the choice to protect themselves will ultimately safeguard the health of the industry”.
Lawler’s view of the Exradia ‘My Wi-Guard’ technology is simple – it is the new digital airbag and seatbelt for the 21st century wireless highway.
You lead an active lifestyle, but sometimes Mother Nature gets in the way—unexpected rain, mud, wind, or dust—make it impossible to take your fragile iPod® nano along. With the protective, interactive OtterBox for iPod nano 2nd Generation case, you now can take your music everywhere!
With a completely interactive Click Wheel membrane, enthusiasts can turn up the volume or scroll through favorite tunes even on a run! An airtight seal prevents elements from entering the case and a rugged, drop-proof design cradles nanos from falls and scratches.
Usable with any style headphone, the case accommodates a variety sets. For water-based activities, customers can purchase waterproof headphones online. The OtterBox for iPod nano 2nd Generation fits 2, 4, and 8 GB color nano models.
“We’ve heard some amazing customer stories of people taking their iPods wakeskating, kayaking, snowboarding, and even skydiving in the OtterBox for iPod cases,” said Curt Richardson, CEO of Otter Products, LLC. “The new OtterBox 2nd Generation nano case will allow the same flexibility in any environment.”
A clear design allows the color of the nano to show through and includes a removable neck lanyard and belt clip for easy carrying. Optional armbands also available for added convenience.
For other iPod models, OtterBox offers protection for the nano (1st Generation, black and white), video, photo, shuffle (1st Generation), 20GB and mini. Similar in design and functionality, cases provide virtually indestructible iPod protection.
Otter Products, LLC. offers a complete line of rugged cases for PDAs, Palm® Treo™, RIM Blackberry®, notebooks, Tablet PCs, cigars, Zippo lighters and other valuables.
For more information call 888-695-8820 or visit http://www.otterbox.com. OtterBox, never out of its element!
If you’re looking for some real protection for your Treo, then Otter has something that will fit you just right. The new Otter Box 1920 for the Treo 650 and 700 will protect your precious device from water, dust, and drop protection all in one very nice and easy to use case. You have immediate access to the volume buttons, sync port, touch screen, camera, and it even comes with an external stylus holder. Nice. Director of Innovation Doug Kempel says that you’ll be able to use this case for daily use; however, SvenOnTech must warn you that great protection comes with a great bulk. So, you make the call on the daily use aspect.
If you’re in a nasty work environment were the elements are rampant, like gardening, then you may really want to take a look at the Otter box 1920. It may fit you just right after all.
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