Otterbox owes a lot of their fame to their iPhone cases. I have seen them everywhere, and despite the majority of them being pitch-black, they are also easy to recognize; they have that signature-shaped notch near the earpiece. They have also been known for offering superior protection to your phone, with greater resistance to dropping and breaking, and a nice feel in the hand. Well now Otterbox has branched into Android phone coverage, and were kind enough to send me a Commuter case for the Nexus One.
First of all, like the other Commuter Series cases, this one feels pretty solid. There is an inner flexible layer that is black and smooth to the touch. On the outside, a harder plastic shell which wraps around the edges of the inner piece once on your phone. Getting the software layer on isn’t too difficult, and neither is the outer shell that accompanies it. The top and bottom of the case have plug-doors for your headphone jack and USB charging/data transfer port. The power button is also covered with an extended form of the inner layer.
One major drawback for me was the volume button. This, too, is an extension of the inner soft layer, but it fits into an empty notch in the side of the case. While the rest of the case has no issue sliding in and out of your pocket or purse, this volume button seems to get caught quite often. It might be possible that if it was a little less raised than it currently is, it would work better. I’m also not a huge fan of the plugs going into the headphone and USB ports. Since this case is not for waterproofing purposes, I don’t really understand plugging the ports up. I guess it helps keep debris out of them, but they easily remind me of the USB port on the G1 I was using in the past and its little cover. Also note that I ripped that thing off after plugging in the cable a few times because it was terribly annoying.
Like most cases, you will not be able to use this one with the Nexus docking station, since it covers the pin connections with its inner layer. Overall, it is a nice case for those who are rough with their phone and don’t want it getting stuck on their pocket/purse as often as might happen with Otterbox’s less expensive cases. Though, if you just need a protective layer, the less expensive series is still a viable option. I just wish they offered some color choices in either series, like they’ve started with the iPhone cases. Show Android some love!
You can select one of the Nexus One cases here, or just browse all of Otterbox’s cases here.
I’m in my car, in the Verizon parking lot, stealing WiFi from some random person, so I don’t have long before the Feds are on my trail. I just wanted to get these images up.
Here’s what I know:
The phone snaps into a belt clip style holster
The clip can rotate 360 degrees
The holster has a “T” slot, on the clip, that slides onto a “T” fitting(?) (like some GPS/Sat Radio)
That “T” fitting has a ball end that fits into a socket, providing some rotation
The socket is attached to an arm that has two pivot points
The arm is attached to a suction cup (I think it’s too small)
Between the swivel clip, ball & socket, and the pivot points, you should be able to position the device however you please…horizontal, vertical, up-side down, whatever. I believe the price tag said $29.99. I didn’t get a close look. There are other, cheaper, universal solutions on the market, but none are as sleek and form fitting as this one.
I know I’ve already written a post about accessories for the Incredible, but I wanted to show off all of the cases available. In my opinion, the sweetest one is the black/red gradient snap case (seen on the right). However, that cases doesn’t show up on the VZW accessory site. Regardless, check out the other snap cases available right now!
There are several standard snap-on cases, along with two belt clip cases (far left two). Also available are three, leather, pouches.
Verizon lists many other accessories for the device. However, most of them are generic headsets and chargers. I’m excited to see the car and home docks, when they’re released. I’m hoping to get a hands-on with them, once they’re available.
I received a short list of accessories that will be available for the HTC Incredible. Â I like the idea of a ‘factory’ windshield mount. Â I currently use a universal one from Bracketron. Â It does the job, but it’s clunky. Â There’s no mention if this mount activates the Car Panel app on the phone.
One would hope that these will be available on launch day.
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Desktop Charging Cradle with Power Supply
Windshield Mount and Phone Holster Combo (pictured)
I asked my viewers what they wanted and lots of them said they were interested in buying a case, so I went ahead and bought one to review for you guys. I got this case for $8.99 on sale (regular price = $14). I ordered it on Tuesday and it arrived at my doorstep on Thursday. I ordered this case from igonemobile.com/
Otterbox owes a lot of their fame to their iPhone cases. I have seen them everywhere, and despite the majority of them being pitch-black, they are also easy to recognize; they have that signature-shaped notch near the earpiece. They have also been known for offering superior protection to your phone, with greater resistance to dropping and breaking, and a nice feel in the hand. Well now Otterbox has branched into Android phone coverage, and were kind enough to send me a Commuter case for the Nexus One.
I’m in my car, in the Verizon parking lot, stealing WiFi from some random person, so I don’t have long before the Feds are on my trail. I just wanted to get these images up.
I know I’ve already 
