Tech on the Go: Otterbox Commuter and Commuter TL iPhone Case Review

Editor's note
This is a second review in our newly introduced "Short Attention Span" reviews. This review deviates from our usual in-depth approach but offers you the same standard of testing.


OtterBox Commuter and Commuter TL
The iPhone is arguably one of the most iconic devices ever produced. Even if you do not like Apple [or the iPhone] you have to give them credit for the way they have marketed the device. Since this is one of the most common smart/entertainment phones on the market it has created a small microcosm of aftermarket accessories and products. One of the biggest if the iPhone case, here the number of manufacturers seem to be falling all over themselves to create… well the same identical product. But in this sea of monotony there are a few that stand out. One that we have talked about before is Otterbox; the maker of the Defender for iPhone [3G and 3G S]. They have a nice line of cases for the iPhone and many other PDAs and smart phones. Today we are taking a look at a pair of new offerings, the Otterbox Commuter and Commuter TL to see if they live up to the Otterbox name.

Packaging
The Commuter and Commuter TL come in easy to open thin [and clear] plastic case. These are designed to be lined up on self-pegs for easy display.

 

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Both allow for excellent product visibility, and offer more than enough information on the outside to let you know exactly what you are getting. Inside each package Otterbox has included the case, a screen protector and instructions on how to get everything together without making a mess.

 

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There is a down side though, after you are done with the packaging it is not reusable and ends up in the trash. If you are lucky though you can get this into a recycle center and not let it end up in a landfill somewhere.