Reviews for Apple iPhone 4 Bumper - Black

I am a minimalist when it comes to protective covers for the iPhone 4. I like the bumper design. It gives good protection if the phone is dropped, plus it leaves the beauty of the iPhone 4 intact for all to see. Also, I don't have an issue with the glass getting scratched. The bumper has raised edges that recess the glass about 3/32 of an inch. I don't like enclosing it in a case, or degrading the great display with protective film. I think a case and/or film defeats the purpose of purchasing a beautiful IPhone.
However, I do agree with one reviewer who said the bumper's rubber edge deteriorates over time. If, like me, you are constantly using a pocket to store your iPhone, then the rubber around the plastic frame will only last about a year before the rubber starts to dry out and tear. My wife's IPhone 4 bumper is now 20 months old and doing fine. I threw my bumper away after about 12 months. I have since cracked both the front and back displays and just recently replaced them both myself.
Lesson learned. After I finish writing this review, I am going to order another IPhone 4 Bumper just like I had before.

Another over priced low quality product from apple. This case cost me £26 and all it has done is scratched my iphone. All it is is a rectangular piece of plastic i bought a bumper case and 4 screen and back protectors from ebay for £2.75.

This product is rubbish, the colour fades within a month. Do not recommend.

This is a replacement for an original version which had worked well
This newer verse has a rigid plastic on the bottom where the charger would be inserted which is uncomfortable in normal use.
I've had to change the way I hold the phone it's that uncomfortable which is ridiculous
I will buy a different case next time

Great example of the genius of Apple design. Harder plastic rim around the edge takes the brunt when you drop your iPhone and soft rubber rim on both sides protects glass on front and back more than you would ever imagine. My current Bumper shows very little wear after about a year except the tiny scratches on the corners from iPhone being dropped. The price is a bargain for what you get. My advice - buy the "Bumper" and don't look back.

Looks great but I've had myne about 6 months and the bottom is cracked and the rubber is comming off at the top where it touches the plastic next to the headphone port. And it also scratches the stainless steel... But other than that it's a great case:)

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.

Must admit I thought at £20+ that it seemed expensive at the time. However 20 months on and it's only in the last couple of weeks that the rubber has split to the extent that it needs replacing. Took the bumper off the first time since I put it on and not a scratch to be seen around the sides of the phone!

Works well in combination with the apple screen protector as the bumper just covers the edges of he protector, meaning it hasn't peeled since I put it on at the same time I got the bumper.

I agree that it limits the choice of headphone jacks etc.

My reasoning when I bought it was why have one of the smartest looking phones available and cover it in a bulky plastic case? Will be buying another for 20 more months of phone protection.

I have the white iPhone 4S, and just bought the green bumper from Apple. It's great. It fits perfectly, looks good, and doesn't really push up my screen protector. It's the best case I've had , for sure would recommend it

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