We do not present to you
plus the hullsOtterbox, onevery year tests their new
productionadapted to the latest iPhone.
After
an ultra light, transparent and inexpensive shell seen in this test ago
a few days, it is a thicker shell, available in
two-tone or black versions and aiming for much greater protection of the
machine that has passed into our hands. However, it should be noted that this is not
not the shellthe most protective of the Otterbox range, on
the headDefenderin a few days for the version
full shell!
Onward then to the discovery of the hullOtterbox Defender pour
iPhone 5:
Presentation
The packaging allows you to see the shell and especially its colors since
Otterbox now offers different colors to brighten up its ranges
traditionally offered only in black there are still a few
years.
The one tested today is red and black, knowing that other colors
are available as white, green, blue, purple or pink.
Are provided: a rigid plastic shell (red in this case),
a gray soft plastic part and a screen protector with its card
application and its cloth.
Setup is quick and easy: just slide in the iPhone
in the flexible gray part, then clip the rigid protection using
above.
The whole thing fits perfectly, and gives a good feeling of protection
against falls and shocks.
Utilisation
Once in place, the handling, of course changed, is good.
The whole thing loses the finesse of the iPhone 5 but offers very good hold
under the fingers.
The volume and power buttons are protected, as are the
Lightning and headphone jacks:
The switch to vibrate mode, the Apple logo and the cell/flash
of the camera remain accessible and unprotected. No problem during
shooting or use have been encountered.
In addition to protecting the corners, back and sides, a border
flexible of a good size is provided above the screen, it should
help prevent glass breakage in the event of a fall on the front side. She
is beveled to avoid getting in the way when you want to reach the screen on
the sides or in the corners.
The material used for the flexible part seems to have evolved compared to the
versions from previous years, with a less "rubber" appearance and a little more
rigid. It's better for storing in pockets, it attracts less dust and
will certainly be more resistant over time.
Conclusion
Otterbox continues with this 2012 version of the Commuter series in the
continuity of last year's models. Protection remainsvery
good while offering a homogeneous wholealthough using two
different types of materials. The grip is pleasant while the
design is of course only aimed at those who wish to protect their machine
by accepting to lose its aesthetic side.
- The Otterbox Commuter case for iPhone 5
is sold here at Amazon.fr(at the price of 26.5 euros during
writing this test)
- on the
site the Otterbox
Also read:
i-nfo.fr - Official iPhon.fr app
By : Keleops AG
founder of the site. Computer engineer and Internet specialist where he has held various positions of responsibility, Laurent has been passionate about mobility since the arrival of "PDAs" in the 90s. Journalist for 4 years for the magazine Team Palmtops (Posse Presse) and author of several books on the iPad published by Pearson.
