I have always liked silicon skin cases for my BlackBerry devices, but have always preferred hard cases over them for their protection. The one complaint I have against silicon cases are how hard they make it to slide your phone in and out of your pocket. Hard cases usually add a good bit of bulk and can make it difficult to press some buttons. With the Commuter series of the OtterBox for the Bold 9700, you get the best of both worlds.
Since I bought my Platinum case for my Tour, I haven’t looked back. The only true contender to that case would be this Speck case. The reason behind that is because of the hard plastic cover over the screen. I have always seemed to like hard, plastic snap-on cases but hate how they wear out over time. Speck seems to have found the answer to this problem.
It has a “latch” style flap on the bottom rather than it being a snap-on all the way around. So the snap-on part on the top is not really snapped on. It’s placed in the correct grooves then the bottom is latched, avoiding any issues with wear from excessive changing of cases. It also comes with a sturdy hard plastic holster, with a swivel belt clip. The only draw back that I have found with the holster is that the phone slides into it, rather than snapping in. This, throughout the duration of about five hours of use, has resulted in quite a few micro-scratches down the front of the screen cover.
Thanks to the great folks at RIM, we’ve been given a BlackBerry Bluetooth Headset HS-500 to give away to our loyal readers! Here’s the product description:
The BlackBerry Bluetooth Headset HS-500 fits comfortably in the ear, allowing users to keep in touch on their BlackBerry (or other Bluetooth-enabled phone) while keeping both hands free to pay a toll, sip their coffee and most importantly, steer the car! The headset integrates with third party GPS mapping applications, providing turn-by-turn directions without ever having to check a map. It lets users hear and be heard clearly even in noisy settings with automatic volume control and noise cancelation. The headset features one-touch calling and multi-function button control features like answer, end, mute and voice dialing. The HS-500 is available at ShopBlackBerry.com for $79.99.
So in a nutshell, you’re getting an $80 headset for free, thanks to RIM! Click through for the specific rules, and good luck! The contest will close on Friday at 11:59 PM EST, so be sure to get your entries in!
Thanks to the great folks at OtterBox, we’re giving away a case! The best part? OtterBox is letting you choose which case you want (with a limit of up to $50)! I’ve always been impressed with their cases, and I’m happy that we’re able to give one away on BBerryDog!
For more information on their cases, check out my review of the Commuter Case for the BlackBerry Tour.
Update: Congratulations to Mandy Harmon (@xMandyHarmon) for winning the BBerryDog OtterBox case contest! Don’t worry, there are plenty of contests coming in the near future, so be sure to check back!
Adding to the Fuel Case lineup, Case-Mate has launched a unit designed specifically for the BlackBerry Tour. Perfect for the on-the-go traveler, the unit offers 7 additional hours of talk time, 20 hours of standby time, and a rotating belt clip. The unit retails for $79.99, but can be had for $74.95 here. For those that travel frequently (or if you’re like me, for those that forget to charge their phone every now and again), it’s a must-have accessory.
Via: CrackBerry