Reviews for Apple iPhone 4 Bumper - Black

The idea of this bumper is to protect your iPhone without taking away too much from how the phone should look & feel. I spent ages deciding between this bumper and a pouch (similar to what I used for my 3GS). I decided to go for the bumper as I wanted to be able to take the phone out of my pocket and answer instantly without messing around trying to get it out of a pouch (there is also the risk of taking it out of a pouch and then dropping it). The black bumper goes very well with the black iPhone (which is what I have).

Pros:

- Protects the phone if dropped on even surfaces (unintentionally tried & tested!)
- Screen is not covered so easy to use with one hand (no messing trying to get out of a pouch)
- The volume & sleep buttons work perfectly
- No need to remove the bumper to charge
- Rubber trim stops it sliding (eg. on your cars dashboard)

Cons:

- Does not protect the screen or back of the phone
- Headphone port only allows Apple headphones
- Rubber trim can make it difficult to get the phone out of your pocket (as this wears it becomes easier, maybe took the first 2 months)
- Bumper needs to be removed to use an iPhone dock
- Not cheap for what it is

My friend got a fake bumper from China. It lasted about a month. The plastic just broke and the volume buttons did not work properly so paying the money for the real deal is probably worth it.

Would I buy another one? Yes

The bumper has worked extremely well for me since the iphone 4 came out. However, in the past month or so the rubber around the glass is chipping and peeling away. I am going to replace it with the exact same bumper because I liked it so much. The problem now is that it is difficult to find in phone shops... they all have cheap plastic bumpers so I will have to order online from apple.

This is by far the best iphone 4 case that I have bought to date. It helps with the antenna issue and also provides you with protection for the phone in case you ever drop it. This is also the by far the thinest case that is out on the market which helps keeping the iphone 4 slim. Other case such as theincase and Griffen make the iphone 4 chunky and ugly where as the bumper as stated make it a fashion accessory and keeps it slim.

i have dropped my phone several times and the bumper has saved it on many occassions as it adds a couple of mm between the phone screen from any other surface

Nice 1 Apple

I've always used the bumper since receiving it as part of the free case programme. It's stylish, protects the front and back from scratches and I find the iPhone much easier to grip with the bumper on. I was a bit annoyed to find most earphones don't fit in the small hole in the bumper, nor does the old bulkier USB leads when charging. The bumper has also caused a fair few scuffs all around the metal casing of the iPhone, though it's not a big issue as I can't imagine using it without the bumper on.

The bumper does get looser over time and eventually a few weeks ago, started to split at the bottom. I took it to the Apple Store and was given a free replacement with no quibbles - great customer service from Apple.

The replacement bumper is much better than the original. The earphone and bottom connector holes are now bigger, meaning it can accomodate all earphones and the old charger lead now fits.

My experience is different to almost everybody else's it seems...

I love mine. It fits perfectly, is still intact after six months of (very) heavy use, hasn't scratched anything, and makes the iphone so much easier to handle. Maybe i just got lucky...

I have mine since they launched the free program for it. I don t have any problem with it at all. I like it even.
No sign of tear and no scratches on the phone. I think is worth it.

First of all, this bumper has saved my phones life many a time. The edges of the bumper stick out infront and behind of the phone, to stop the screen or the back of the phone from making contact with a surface WHEN you drop it. It doesn't add much bulk, protects the phone great and looks good.

Only 2 issues are : the rubber parts at the top and bottom of the phone are easily bent away from the phone which means that dust etc. can collect easily (you also need to take off the case once every few weeks to give the phone a good wipe over, as alot of dust gets caught in there.)

2nd issue was when i removed the bumper and found black marks on the steel band of the phone. At first i thought it had scratched it but after a minute or so of cleaning, it eventually came off.

This case if definately worth the money as it looks good, doesnt add bulk and will save your iphones life - just what its supposed to do!