Reviews for Apple iPhone 4 Bumper - Black

It works well while it lasts. The opening for docking isn't compatible with any older cords (even apple brand accessories) for charging, which means I have to take the bumper off to use my car charger, or sync with my iMac (only the new skinny wall adapter fits into this bumper). As a result, after only a couple of months the bumper began ripping apart at the edges and eventually just totally disintegrated. Not worth $30, but the best option i've seen so far.

13 of 19 people found this useful

At first, the bumper is great. It does protect the phone as it provides a nice cushion along the edges. However, it starts to fall apart very quickly. I've already gone through two, and I am very gentle with my belongings. The edges thin and start to tear away quickly just from everyday use. I would recommend getting another cover, as this one just doesn't do the job for very long.

13 of 17 people found this useful

I've gone through two of these, thinking the first one was defective, but they stretch out and become loose very easily. Look for something more durable.

10 of 16 people found this useful

Was very pleased when I received this for nothing as part of the free case program. But as the months have passed the rubber from the bottom has come apart on both sides as a result of taking the case off and putting it back on. I've also had to carve out a larger hole around the headphone socket as some jacks cannot fit into it properly. The plastic has also become scratched, but this is to be expected.
Aside from this it has done a great job in protecting my phone.

3 of 6 people found this useful

The bumper is really cool by concept and the location of the buttons are a perfect extension from the iphone; it offers minimal protection however and is even abrasive to the aluminum located on the outer rim of the iphone itself. Initially it snugly fits onto the iphone and feel like it was "made for it", but after just a few months of typical pocket wear - you'll find that the rubber is too soft and flimsy and will fall off the frame of the bumper. I'm glad the bumper was free or I would currently be very upset.

9 of 10 people found this useful

Rubber shears off at the bottom, on both sides.

14 of 16 people found this useful

its a great case until it breaks.... ive had 2 now, both of which have broken at the bottom and it is the most annoying thing ever. i even made sure not to take me second one on and off and it still broke. so overall its a great case but breaks way to much. Apple fix that!

13 of 15 people found this useful

Loved the look of the bumper but started to fall apart after 9 months. Scratches the metal band really badly! Credit to Apple for giving me a new phone because of this. Would never use or buy one again, which is a shame cos i loved the look of it.

5 of 7 people found this useful

I had tried a few aftermarket cases for my Verizon iPhone but wasn't really happy with any of them. I was hesitant to throw another $30 down for another case but I have to say I'm really happy I did. It feels like a really good quality product, and I especially like how the power and volume buttons are built-in. I think this actually improves the design of the phone and makes it much more comfortable in hand and prevents it from sliding around when you lay it down in the car. I've only had it for about a week so I can't speak to how well it will hold up, but I haven't seen anything to make me think it won't. Overall i"m very satisfied.

10 of 13 people found this useful

These bumpers look rather cool wrapped around a white iPhone 4 as it complements the black features of the phone (the camera, sensor slit and screen), and I really like the metal volume and sleep buttons that are built into the bumper—nice attention to detail.

However, it does nothing to protect the back of the phone, and it actually reduces compatibility with USB-to-iPod Dock cables and headphones—my Sennheiser PXC-250 headphones' phono jack can no longer be plugged into the iPhone as long as the bumper is fitted (the hole for the headphones needs to be 1 mm diameter larger than it is), and while the USB-to-iPod cable that came with the phone does fit "through" the bumper, a cable that comes Apple's own Universal Dock Kit doesn't. You may need to consider these things before you purchase a bumper... and unfortunately, this may mean you have to see the bumper for yourself before you go and buy one.

A significant problem I found is that the rubber used for the black bumper is rather sticky, making it much more difficult to fit iPod socks over! The rubber is so elastic that they cause the socks to stretch unless you're careful with putting them on or taking them off. On the other hand, if you want more grip thanks to the black rubber, this black bumper is the one to go for.

1 of 1 people found this useful