Reviews for Apple iPhone 4 Bumper - Black

great accesory just if it came with a screen protecor for the back it would sell its self!

15 of 23 people found this useful

I really like the way that the black bumper makes the phone look sleek and stealth like. The details are very well executed, the matte rubber of the material on the top and bottom of the bumper transitions seamlessly into the gloss plastic of the outside of the bumper.

The details on the buttons are well executed, and suite the design of the iPhone percectly. The bumper keeps the top and bottom to the phone away from making direct contact from surfaces when laid flat.

The problem with the iPhone bumper is that if any pocket debris becomes lodged between the bumper and the metal 'don't hold it like that' antenna with its beautiful matte finish, the offending debris will deform the surface and make a shiny spot on the surface of the metal.

My solution is to affix pinstripe tape to the metal before installing the bumper.

13 of 19 people found this useful

I recently bought the black bumper for my Verizon iPhone 4. The nice thing about the black Bumper is that it (1) doesn't stain and (2) it has a grippy rubber around the top and bottom, which is really nice so it doesn't slide around. But I was concerned about the small opening on the top for non-Apple headphones. Surprisingly, the small opening worked great for my Beats headphones, even though they have a right-angled jack.

Overall, this product has been better that what I expected. Apple did a great job designing this case to complement their amazing device.

15 of 17 people found this useful

Overall, great look and feel (especially in white) but it isn't a very good case. It doesn't fit my Bose In-ear headphones because the hole is too small. The only headphones I that seem to fit for me are my Bose On-ear and the Apple pair that came with it.

Another thing, the case doesn't fit tight. So when you squeeze your iPhone when you hold it you can feel the case move which makes the case (and my phone for that matter) feel very cheap.

So two stars because it looks great and provides the protection needed (from damage and death grip) but it doesn't fit most headphones and feels cheap.

6 of 10 people found this useful

This is the first review I have EVER done on a product. I just bought this Friday night because I wanted something very slim,sleek, and simple. The only reason I didnt go 5 starts is because I cant turn the vibrate on/off with one hand, I had to sneak my finger in to do so.
This morning I pulled my jeans out from my gym bag and my wallet and phone went flying...I heard the phone hit the CONCRETE FLOOR and thought it was over. I picked my phone up and there was NO damage to it. The bumper paid for itself in less than 24hours.

7 of 8 people found this useful

I have almost every color Apple bumper. I've never had ANY problem with it scratching my phone or scratching other materials. Protects like nobody's business, i.e. dropped my iPhone 4 GSM several times & each time it's kept it in perfect condition. Amazing how just this bumper protects the phone & makes it easier to hold. I don't want a lot of bulk with my phone cover & this is perfect for my back pocket or small purse.

12 of 15 people found this useful

At first, i loved this case. the exact fit, the style, the uniqueness & the Apple made brand. It all felt smooth. And boy did it make my phone look sexy.
Then, I take off the case, only finding out that it scratched the stainless steel band. I was very ashamed. I had done the old "take it out and clean it every week" routine, but i'm guessing that didn't help. Don't get me wrong, it's an excellent case. But to make a single flexible case, only finding out that it may cause scratches & possibly, in the near future, shatter the phone if dropped wrong.. and then charging $29 for a silicone/plastic case? Now that's just crossing the line Apple. It really is.

17 of 19 people found this useful

I loved this bumper when it fits my iphone at the first beginning, and I love the simple design as well...
unfortunately, after it sticked with my iphone for quite a long while, I've found the buttons and the border has been scratched by the bumper buttons when i took it off!!!
the hard plastic buttons on bumper look like fitting very well, but actually they scratched the border and buttons on my iphone as my daily use!!
OMG! why do i need a bumper as it scratches my iphone by itself!!
I'd love to buy other colorful bumpers before i have found this! I will not put the bumper on my Iphone anymore! so disappointed on the design!!
check your phone if you are using bumper as well as me!

17 of 18 people found this useful

When it's new it's good. After a while (6 months) it does wear out and will eventually scratch the antenna edges. Very pricy for what it is but I still like it more that anything else out there. For example I need a new one now and struggling to find one I like as much. For those worried about the back not being protected I wouldn't worry about it. I put the phone in my pocket with keys and the surface of the phone has never scratched. Apple really did a nice job designing this phone to be scratch resistant.

14 of 15 people found this useful

This case is actually quite a lot bether than i expected. But I must say, Apple has a way of overpricing small, "cheap" products.

Even though this case may seem a little bit too expensive, after all, it's just "a little piece of plastic". But, they make a product that does exactly what its made for. And it does it incredibly good, too. The Bumper doesn't cover the screen, neither does it stick remarkebly out of the two beautiful sides of the iphone. It is obviosly made to protect the iPhone from beeing damaged, and I haven't yet experienced any damage, after hitting the ground at least 30 times. Its quite easy to understand why, the Bumper is simply a "bumper". I won't say it reduces the impact, I would rather say that the rubber (don't know if it's correct, but if not so; the plastic) makes it kind of bounce, so that it won't get that big strain it gets when it normally hits the ground.

But then its this thing called design. That Apple has proved they are among the best in the world at. This, one company, has actually made a lot of people forget what bad design looked like, I think.
Well, here's your wake-up call.
I'm sad to say it, but this product surely didn't live up to my expectations, this is not Apple standard, as we're used to. When you unpack the thing, it doesn't look to bad. But when you put it on, your iPhone becomes thick, with soft, round edges. Just like it's just put on some extra pounds.
Another thing that is actually a "problem", is that the silence-button is hard to reach, espesially if you have short nails. I won't go on with a lot of details, but the Bumper will stretch a little bit after you've taken the Bumper on and off a number of times. But, back to the design.

What's really the main problem, is the fact that it is covering the shiny, sharp edges of the phone. It (the sides and edges) is a huge factor of making the iPhone design so beautiful. This is not the problem by itself, but I just don't think the Bumper's design is any good, compared to the original iPhone design, and I think the Bumper ruins the perfection and brilliance of it.
Keep in mind that I have the black Bumper.

So basicly, the iPhone 4 Bumber does exactly what its made for, and good.
It just don't do anything else.

If you'd take my advice, buy another case, or don't buy one at all. Or at least buy one with bether design then this
But don't get me wrong.
The Bumper Is placed around the corners of my iPhone.
But only because it was free.

7 of 12 people found this useful