I like the holster/case that came with my Bold 9700, and whenever I'm near water/sand, I use my waterproof case for extra protection.
I especially like the magnet in the OEM BlackBerry case that allows e-mails/texts to auto-open when you pull the BB out, when you've just received and e-mail/text.
for a long time I would go nekkid... but after hearing sooo many horror stories of people dropping their BB I got paranoid and grabbed me the OtterBox Commuter. I'm sooo shocked that I luv this extra sense of protections. Not too heavy, or bulky and it makes my BOLD look like a BOLD!
I honestly hate cases! I went about a week after getting my bold, and spoiling it like a baby. No case on at all. I love how much lighter and more sleek it is without one.
But, I grew so paranoid and now have a hard silicone case that fits the tour.
These cases are the only ones I truly like because I feel they are the smallest, and don't look too bulky on it.
I lucked into Best Buy last week and picked up a Platinum case and holster combo for my Tour. We found it also fits the Bold. The material has a nice feel, protects reasonably well, and doesn't interfere with my keyboard like my acrylic case did. It's made by Seidio, snd was clearance priced for $7.99. I got mine in black, and found a Dark Silver one for my wife's Tour.
With my job as a commercial driver, no protection is begging for trouble.
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I lucked into Best Buy last week and picked up a Platinum case and holster combo for my Tour. We found it also fits the Bold.
It does fit the Bold, but a tiny modification needs to be done - the case's cutout doesn't really line up with the phone's USB port. Someone in the 9650 forum did a really nice, clean job by using an X-acto knife though.
Right now I have a skin, but I'm liking the Otterbox Impact series (the $17) one they have here and on Amazon....Anybody have any luck with these? they look terrific, but I haven't seen any reviews specifically on THIS Otterbox case...I wanted to see before I pulled the trigger and ordered one.
I have a Otterbox defender i know it bulky but i have been through quite a few cell phones so i knew i need a good case for my BB. Btw the case is great.