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It is no secret that we here at BBGeeks love the product put out by the OtterBox team. We have taken a look at quite a few of the OtterBox cases in the past and profiled some of them for you right here on the site.
The only device we do not have in house to test on is the BlackBerry Storm (and Pearl flip) so once in a while we catch ourselves neglecting the device and not highlighting the solutions that are handy for Storm owners.
Today we rectify that situation by bringing you the first of a great product line from OtterBox for the BlackBerry Storm.
Be sure to read all the way to the end for a surprise for one lucky Storm owner.
Introducing the OtterBox Defender Series case for your BlackBerry Storm
The Defender Series from OtterBox is a lightweight (2.86oz) solution to preventing damage from dings and scratching, not to mention the occasional dropping of your BlackBerry Storm.
Despite the light weight of the protective case, the Defender actually provides 3 layers of protection.
- The first of the three is is a clear membrane that sits over top of the Storm’s SurePress touch screen. This membrane is specifically designed to provide maximum protection while not interfering with the functionality of the touch screen itself.
- The second layer of protection you get with the OtterBox Defender Series for the Storm is a high impact Polycarbonate shell. This is similar to the shell of other Defender Series models and provides a high level of security for much of the external surface of your device.
- The third and final layer of protection offered by the OtterBox Storm case is a silicone skin that is meant to absorb any kind of shock impact the device is exposed to when it is dropped, or knocked against something while in a pocket or bag.
That is quite a bit of protection for your Storm. If you are prone to damaging your phones, whether due to recklessness or just heavy wear and tear, the OtterBox Defender Series for the Storm is just what you need. Simply take the five minutes to wrap it up tightly in the above described layered protection and you will no longer have to worry that this bump might be the last.
Of course, despite all the protection offered, the OtterBox Storm case is not water proof and it will not protect your device in the event that you leave it in a puddle of beer water or take it over Niagara falls on an inpromptu barrel ride.
Putting together your OtterBox Storm Defender Case
As described above, the Storm Defender case is made up of three pieces. Wrapping your Storm in the protective casing is a simple process.
- Give your Storm a good cleaning, making sure to wipe off any grease, dust or film on your screen before inserting into the OtterBox case.
- Separate the individual pieces of the Storm casing from OtterBox and set your Storm into the Back portion of the casing.
- Clip the front portion of the Storm casing into place so that your Storm is now wrapped in a hard shell.
- Wrap the entire hard shell with the shock absorbing silicone skin.
There you go. Your Storm is now housed in one of the strongest cases available for purchase. Rest assured that you are now protected from the majority of bumps and scrapes your device could potentially be exposed to on a daily basis.
Conclusion
Despite not having a Storm to test this case out on, I can make a solid suggestion to BlackBerry Storm owners to at least take a look. The case itself is very light weight and does not add too much bulk to the Storm design. The protection offered by OtterBox is always stellar and with the Defender case design you can still access all of your ports and the touch screen with no interference at all.
If you could wrap your Storm in 3 layers of protection and ensure that a careless incident involving a bike messenger, a runaway Monster Truck and a flock of Seagulls couldn’t even put a scratch on your baby . . . why wouldn’t you?
The Surprise!
The kind folks at OtterBox have sent me one OtterBox Defender Series case for the BlackBerry Storm and one Heavy duty belt clip designed specifically to fit the Storm Defender case. I would like to give this package away to one luck Storm owning BBGeek.
To enter yourself and be eligible for the prize drawing simply leave a comment below and tell us why you love your BlackBerry Storm and why you could use a brand new OtterBox Defender case and clip.
The deadline for eligible comments will be Thursday June 25th, 2009 at 2pm EST. The post will be updated once the winner is chosen and we will notify you by email to get your mailing address.
Good luck everyone!
Announcing the Winner of the Storm OtterBox defender case and Heavy Duty Belt clip
Thank you kindly to everyone who left a comment on this post in an effort to win one of these fantastic cases for the Storm. Your comments were insightful and really show how much the Storm has changed the way some people look at their phones. Clearly they are becoming more of an extension of ourselves rather than just simple gadgets laying about the home.
We are proud to announce that the winner (selected at random by another office employee) of the OtterBox Storm contest is none other than:
KarynC
KarynC has been notified by email of her winning status.
To all those die hard BBGeeks who left comments but did not win this time, rest assured that we will have plenty more of these mini contests in the future along with some really high powered prize packs.
Again, thank you for entering and thank you for your participation in making BBGeeks the best destination for BlackBerry info online!
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43 Comments ↓
I love my storm for the simple fact that the keyboard is amazing
I love my browse capabilities. The case I have tends to
Pick up lot of crap when you put it down. I have been looking for
A better one and the otterbox looks awesome. Thanks
BB Geeks.
Why I love my BB Storm? Dilbert Says it Best for me:
http://www.dilbert.com/fast/2009-03-10/
I need the case because I am headed to Vegas for my birthday in a month, and need to protect it from long list of activities planned.
The storm is the greatest smartphone ever invented. Now I can stay in touch with everyone via phone, email, facebook, twitter check the weather, my bank account, take awesome pick and even listen to music….I’ll never be without my Storm!!!
My storm really needs a case, I have dropped it a few times and it needs help
My Storm is the first thing I check in the morning, and the last thing at night. It gets bumped around a lot when it is in my pocket, so I would love to keep it safe with an OtterBox!
work in medical field am a lil ruff and just need to protect my life and my bb is just that my life
I love the Storm’s huge screen compared to other Blackberry smartphones I have had.
An OtterBox would let me browse on that huge screen in far more environments than I can now!
I got my BlackBerry Storm about two months ago as my first cell phone (and finally made the leap into the 90s!). I’d fought against getting a phone for years but there was a deal too hot to pass up.
I don’t go anywhere without my phone now. My friends laugh that it’s always with me (little do they know that it vibrates under my pillow at night as I sleep with it, too).
However, this little addiction keeps me in contact with them via the many apps, such as yahoo messenger, AIM and facebook, as well as email the browser for other internet sites. I can respond to them whether for an impromptu lunch or a ride across town to pick up their car.
In short, I love my BlackBerry Storm because it helps me keep in contact with everyone I want to hear from. I even talk to my mother more often since I’ve had it.
I’ve had a silicone cover since I bought my bb and I have some complaints about it–it picks up lint from my pocket, it makes it difficult to slide my bb in & out of my pocket, it’s already torn in one corner. Though I enjoy how it is slightly sticky and can cling to things at an angle (and I don’t need the level app to know that it’s heavily inclined), I’m ready for something more impact resistant since I’ve already dropped it once (luckily it bounced off the top of my shoe first) and, being how klutzy I am, I know I’ll drop it again. The belt clip will keep my bb out of my pocket, securely attached to my hip and protect it from the ubiquitous lint.
I love my Storm for the touchscreen, world phone capabilities and music over bluetooth.
I need an Otterbox being the 24 on call guy. That means even when I am on vacation I need to have the phone with me at all times. pool side and beach side currently fill me with dread. I think the Otterbox might solve that issue for me.
I love my Storm since it’s the first phone I’ve had that I can actually see the screen without having to squint! I’ve only had it for two weeks but I wouldn’t trade it for any other phone at this point – apps or not!
If I want to level a bookcase, I don’t need a $600 phone and an app, I need a $10 level. ;)
I just wish I could find a decent Texas Hold’em app like I had on my old LG 8100.
Oh, man, I really need one of these!
I love how I am able to Multi-Task using the storm, be it writing email, surfing, updating calendar and of course talking on the phone at the same time. The ability to take it with me to the gym while listening to Pandora is priceless. The Otterbox case will definitely help me out in my day-to-day use with the wear-n-tear I go through.
I love my storm. Since i bought it it has improved my organizational skills, while making me work less because i am always fiddling with it. I work in a wood shop and would love to use the otterbox to protect my storm.
I love my Storm for its browsing capabilities. When I’m out shopping, I check different web sites to compare prices on items I want. And the OtterBox would let me look so much cooler when I’m doing such geeky activities. Plus it would keep my phone from getting scratched up in my purse. I really hope you’ll pick me, since I never win anything and you could change my luck and make my day! Thanks BB Geeks! (from a LOYAL Twitter follower!)
i love the storm very much…. i use it everyday for work…everything from twitter (ubertwitter) to facebook even my storm saber… i love all of the apps…. the otterbox case would be very useful for me….
Hook me up with one please. I have a blackberry storm and I’m a iphone hater.
This case seems amazing! Of course…getting a free one would be way better. Thanks for this contest, and review!
I love my blackberry storm it’s probably the best piece of technology I have ever owned. The BB Curve got me in the Storm made me a BB user for life!
I am getting my Storm from work next week! My First Blackberry! FINALLY! I would love a case like this to keep it clean from DAY ONE!
Thanks!
Rick
I love my Storm, and this is about the best protection u can get for it.
i got my storm when it first came out and i love it. i fell in love with blackberry with the 8830 but this just blows it away. the software updates that have been put out have really turned around the storm into a great phone. as a business traveler i have plenty of tools that make my days walking in the airports much easier.
There can’t be a storm out of a OuterBox case, and mine feels a bit nude without one!!!
I love my storm this is by far the best phone I’ve ever owned. Everything I’ve always wanted to do from the convenience of my phone, I can now do. I especially love staying connected via Twitter, Facebook, and being able to check my Gmail. I’m in the Navy and the harsh environment of the Submarine is not kind to my storm. This case would be awesome to have.
My Storm is my extra brain. When I travel, my biological brain is frazzled, fried, and overstressed. My Storm is calm, and reminds me at the airport which gate to walk toward, and tells me how much time I have. I can check my email, make calls, and download things I need to read. Then, when the plane takes off and we reach altitude, I can relax and listen to a podcast or some good music, and read my fave blogs. And all on a pristine, very large screen. Nice!
I’ve had my Storm for a couple months now. My husband finally convinced me to upgrade phones since he got a BB through work. With having kids, it’s great to be able to use the Storm to keep track of their activities on the calendar, take pictures w/o having to tote around an extra camera and have games to keep them busy in a restaurant or doctors office. The OtterBox case would be a great comfort when I let them play games (I’m always worried they’ll drop it!), and will let me leave my purse at home since I don’t have a clip for mine now. My huge purse doubles as my BB case!
Love the Storm, not a fan of the latest update. I need this case before I damage my phone.
The Storm is so much fun to mess with. It might not run right 100% of the time, but there are plenty of ways to experiments with new software and make it do what you want. I recently broke my Incipio case by it falling out of my pocket. I could really use an OtterBox Defender Series case to replace it.
Pick me. I bought the Incipio feather case but everytime. I had to remove the battery it would crack. After 3 exchange I ask for my money back.
I got my storm only a few days ago june the 21st (my birthday)It’s still perfect no scratches ect and i would love to keep it that way as im always outdoors so i would like to keep it clean
I love my blackberry because I can get all my email keep in touch with my friends and family and keep updated with twitter berry from anywhere when im in the car when im camping or when im at school
I waited in line for my Storm the day it was released, and I have loved it ever since! I use my Storm for all areas of my life! I track my daughter’s softball stats on it and use it for all of my email both work and personal as well as my calendar and my Twitter and Facebook updates, my Storm is my life! The OtterBox case would be great for keeping it safe on the softball field, and for all of the many hours of use that my Storm goes through each and every day in and out of my purse, pocket, and equipment bag! My last case broke so right now my Storm is naked!
I love the Storm because of SureType. Without it, I would not go for a touch screen device. And I need the OtterBox because if anything were to happen to my Storm, I wouldn’t be able to afford a new one.
Sorry, I meant SurePress.
Quite simply my storm ROCKS. And every rocky storm requires a little love and protection.
I love my storm. I don’t think I can function normally without it.
The last few months of having the storm has made me more connected and accessible to all who may need me. I have been able to better serve clients, and keep in better touch with friends. This phone (computer with phone capabilities) has probably saved at least 1 business relationship already.
One of the greatest fears i have had since day 1 was keeping my storm safe. I have tried the basic plastic case, the silicon skin, and the armored belt holster, but i have not felt than any adequately protected the new extension of me. This new OtterBox looks to be the answer i have been looking for.
I love my storm so much. I do so many things with it on a daily basis and on top of that I don’t have a pc at work so my blackberry is the only way I get all my info. To not have it protected with such an awesome case would be ridiculous. I need this case
I love my storm and would love to try out the protection that the Otterbox would give!!
I’ve had the storm since feb and I love it. Only downfall is with my job I have to work outside in the elements from time to time, would love to have a case like this to protect it.
The Storm, why do we love thee? The large screen for reading tweets, amazing clicky keyboard for sending tweets, and the uber wonderful BB push email so my Mom will send emails straight to my phone rather than call me all day in my cubical. Oh, and that calendar thing so I’ll show up closer to on time. Now why would I need a an Otterbox Defender? So I can go out and send my boss emails without worrying about what’s going to happen when I throw the phone in anger over his emails.
Cool case, but looks a bit bulky. Either way I would not turn it down.
I love my BlackBerry Storm. Use it for work and personal use from email to weather to Twitter and many other things. My Storm has proven to be invaluable and definitely a great purchase. I could use the OtterBox case for my Storm because I am in and out of tight places all day at work and fortunately have not scratched or damaged it yet and would prefer not to. The OtterBox would help prevent me from doing that.
Thanks for your consideration.
Nice Case….lets check er out…
I have had my Storm for less than 24 hours now and I haven’t been able to put it down. I went to sleep late last night and woke up early this morning. I’m tired, but in love with this device. And this is my first BlackBerry. I must say that I am a BB user for life now!
I have loaded a ton of music in it; I’ve installed a few Google apps; I have several browser bookmarks filed; I’ve loaded all of my Google contacts in it; and I’ve set ring tones. I’ve also signed up for BB user groups and forums, and–as can be evidenced here–I have searched for BB blogs to increase my knowledge of this awesome phone/PDA/lifeline.
One thing I really need now, though, is the protection offered by that cool surprise giveaway.
Thanks for considering me for the prize!
Jono Martin
Rookie but Devoted BB User!
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