Dream Bigger and Do More with OtterBox for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 Smartphone

Online, January 15, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Fort Collins, COLO. - Do more with the new OtterBox Defender™ Series case for the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9700 smartphone. For extreme users, the OtterBox Defender Series provides a rugged solution so a picture can be snapped above tree line, a call can be made on a crowded subway or a text can be sent from a sandy beach.

Three layers of unbeatable protection combine together offering a safeguard against bumps, shock, drops, dirt and dust:*

Layer 1:

* Thermal formed protective clear membrane over keypad. Protects against scratching, as well as dust intrusion (layer optional depending on the level of ruggedization desired).
* Hard-coated PC screens protect display screen, camera and flash from scratching and dust intrusion.

Layer 2: Hi-impact polycarbonate shell.

Layer 3: Durable silicone skin to absorb bump and shock.

Features of the Defender Series case include acoustic vents on the headset speaker, a foam sound-isolating ring over the microphone, silicone plugs over the ports to provide easy access and a holster style swivel belt clip to get things done hands-free.

Do more without fear of damage or destruction by protecting with the OtterBox Defender Series case for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone.

OtterBox Defender Series for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone:

Environmental Protection:

· Drop and shock - protection against drop, bump & shock

· Water protection - not tested or recommended for water protection

· Dust intrusion - dust does not enter in a sufficient quantity to interfere with satisfactory operation of equipment

Colors:

· Layer 2: Black (polycarbonate)

· Layer 3: Black (silicone)

Dimensions (case only):

· 4.59" (116.65 mm) x 2.77" (70.27 mm) x 0.87" (22.12 mm)

Approximate Weight (case only, including layer 1):

· 1.39 oz (39.4 g)

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Note:

*Defender Series case NOT protected against water. Will provide some added protection against drop, bump and dust.

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