The OtterBox Defender Case for BlackBerry Curve 8520 and 8530 offers your BlackBerry nothing but the best in protection. All features, keys and ports are accessible through the case, providing you with a unique, interactive safeguard. Sound transmits through the OtterBox for both the receiver and the speaker, while your camera and flash are fully usable through a thin polycarbonate window. This case comes with a ratcheting belt clip for added carrying convenience!

Compatible with BlackBerry Curve 8520 and 8530
Ideal for frequent travelers, business professionals and everyday enthusiasts. Three protective layers provide bump, scratch and drop protection:
Layer 1: Thermal formed protective clear PVC membrane to cover the keypad. Clear PC sheet to cover the screen. Protects against scratching and dust intrusion (layer optional depending on the level of ruggedization desired)
Layer 2: Hi-impact polycarbonate shell for an added guard against drops and shocks
Layer 3: High quality silicone skin to absorb bump and shock
Full access to all keys, ports and functions
Clear membrane provides scratch, dust and water protection
Hi-impact Polycarbonate skeleton
Silicone skin to absorb bump and shock
Full use of trackpad and camera
Light Weight case only weights 3.02oz.
Every button and port and covered and protected without compromising usage
Water resistant agains light rain or splash (not for under water use)
Comes with a matching holster that's just as durable as the case
Rotating belt clip on holster
Supports Sleep Mode function - BlackBerry goes into Sleep Mode when it is in the holster
Case measures 119 x 72 x 23 (4.68" x 2.82" x .91")

Features

• Semi-rugged, fully-interactive case that enables complete usability of the phone
• Shields your phone from dust, dirt and drops in a thin yet protective design
• (1) Clear membrane, (2) Hi-impact Polycarbonate skeleton, (3) Silicone skin to absorb bump and shock.
• Complete access to all functions without removing the case
• Compatible with BlackBerry Curve 8520 and 8530

User Reviews

This case adds the most protection to a phone of any case I've seen in a long time. My husband has this for his Blackberry. It does add quite a bit of bulk to the phone, but trust me it's worth it. The phone is protected from top to bottom, front and back. It is super durable, and has a separate hard and soft rubbery cover. -- Great case

Purchased to protect my work phone, it is very well thought out. It fits my phone perfectly. It not only has the soft rubber outer shell, but also a hard plastic inner shell. If you want you phone to stay skinny, and small, this is not the product for you. If you want to really protect your investment, this phone case IS for you. The belt clip holds on hard, but I accidentally sat wrong in someones car, and the belt clip broke away. I discovered it is designed to break away under excessive pressure, and then to snap right back together again. I think this is a very good product. -- SOLID!!!!

I have had numerous types of cells and cases but this one is wonderful got nice feel on the outside of the case does not slip out of your hands and the keyboard and screen coverings are wonderful they do not change to feel of the keyboard I have recommend this case to all my friends especially if they have kids or husband that are hard on phones. I know that this case is water resistant as well that is normally not a issue for our family but nice to have that just in case. I have ruined more than one keyboard with diet coke spill.


JB -- cell phone case (otter box)

this would have been a 5 had i not needed to remove the microSD card from my blackberry a couple times, so the inconvenience of having to remove the whole case was kind of a pain. The rest of it however is amazing. I've had a few other cases for phones but this was by far the most expensive but the best. I've dropped my phone a few times already and you'd never know it. this thing is great.. i'd prefer a better holster but this is really easy to use and i can quickly grab my phone when i need to no matter how tight the space i'm in... -- great

I got this for my BB and love it. A little bulky for some people but this thing can handle a beating. Everything is covered from top to bottom. -- Must Have

Tags: blackberry curve, business-professionals, camera-light, case-measures, frequent-travelers, holster-case, layer-3, light-rain, protective-layers, pvc-membrane, water-protection, water-use

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