Otterbox Goes DIY, Sort of, with Build Your Own Case Program

We all know that Otterbox makes pretty much the best cases on the market today, the you gotta admit the color selection is a bit limited and well they all look the same. Otterbox has decided to do something about that and they’ve just launched a build your own program, or actually it’s a design your own program where you can customize a Defender series case to your own liking and have it shipped to you. At the moment you can only do it for a dew versions of the iPhone and the Galaxy S III, but hopefully it will catch on and they’ll add more phones later. Sounds like a good idea to me!

OtterBox^® fans can create the ultimate customized Defender Series^® case for the Apple^® iPhone^® 4/4S, iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy S III by choosing from a multitude of different color combinations only on OtterBox.com.*

The Defender Series provides superior protection with a unique multi-layered construction:

A built-in screen protector guards against scuffs, scrapes and smudges while still maintaining touchscreen sensitivity

Two-piece polycarbonate shell snaps together to form a snug fit

Outer silicone slipcover wraps around the inner shell to create a solid defense against mishaps such as bumps, drops and shocks

Holster style belt-clip accommodates the device in any direction; face the touchscreen outward for quick access or face it inward for ultimate protection

“More choices for more customers,” OtterBox President and CEO Brian Thomas said. “Choose from 35 combinations of Defender Series polycarbonate and silicone for the iPhone 4/4S, 72 for the iPhone 5 and 42 for the Galaxy S III.”

For more information on the OtterBox Defender Series Build Your Own program, visit www.otterbox.com.

Additional Information for the OtterBox Defender Series:

Environmental Protection:

• Drop and shock – protection against drop, bump and 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

Dimensions (case only):

• iPhone 4/4S: 4.88 in (124.12 mm) x 2.71 in (68.91 mm) x 0.66 in (6.76 mm)

• iPhone 5: 5.32 in (135.12 mm) x 2.75 in (69.90 mm) x 0.64 in (16.18 mm)

• Galaxy S III: 5.88 in (148.84 mm) x 3.47 in (88.14 mm) x 1.41 in (35.81 mm)

Approximate Weight (case only):

• iPhone 4/4S: 1.83 oz (52.06 g)

• iPhone 5: 4.00 oz (114.00 g)

• Galaxy S III: 4.64 oz (131.54 g)