Reviews for Apple iPhone 4 Bumper - Black

I got this for free during the Antennae Gate scandal. It worked fine for a while, but the rubber disintegrated out of nowhere. It started separating on the back down by the bottom. And for no reason other parts of the back started to break down badly. It would be much better if they used a longer lasting rubber like silicone.

15 of 18 people found this useful

Bought this case (black) and have had it for a month now and love it. It does not scratch the metal bands on the side of mine. Last time I checked steel is harder than plastic. I've taken it off multiple times to either use my Lifeproof case at the pool or to clean it. It's very easy to clean and reinstall. My iPhone has dropped on the pavement from 4 feet and no damage was made to the top corner or the screen when if finally hit. Just use common sense when using and keep clean and you'll be happy with it. I can't comment on the other colors losing their color though. Old and new chargers work fine!!

9 of 9 people found this useful

Great concept, but scratches the top and side of the phone. Also, is falling apart after only 4 months.

25 of 27 people found this useful

Really like this case. I liked the design, so I picked it up. But more than the look, I really like the way this case feels on my iPhone 4.

21 of 23 people found this useful

The bumper was probably one of the nicest and sleekest looking cases out there so I bought one myself. But it only lasted me for 1 month, the plastic part of the case had snapped in the bottom and I was upset so I bought another one because I did actually like it but the same thing happened again :(

32 of 38 people found this useful

I actually like this product. Minimum casing mixed with perfect protection. So why did I ditch this product? Simple.

Everyday when I need to charge my iPhone I would have to REMOVE the bumper in order to do so. The bottom cut out on the bumper is NOT wide enough to fit the iPhone charger. Whether if it's an official charger or not. Makes me wonder why Apple design a cutout in the first place when you can't even access it with the bumper on.

Conclusion: HORRIBLE DESIGN FLAW

14 of 18 people found this useful

I used this case for a year on my iPhone 4, carried in my pocket.

The look is awesome but the case permanently scratched the metal band surrounding the phone, as well as the volume and sleep buttons. I always carried the phone in a very clean pocket so the matter remains in the bumper itself.

Apple needs to put a thin later of silicon or something around the entire inside of the case.

38 of 40 people found this useful

I used this case for a year on my iPhone 4, carried in my pocket.

I'm giving it only 2 stars because the case permanently scratched the metal band surrounding the phone, as well as the volume and sleep buttons. I always carried the phone in a very clean pocket devoid of anything else, and removed the case and cleaned it with a brush and soapy water every month or two. Yet somehow, the phone was scratched.

Other than this, the case is great. It is not intended to provide heavy-duty protection, and never claimed to -- but still, I've dropped the phone three times to no ill effect, and the glass remains free of scratches. It's just the right amount of sticky, and is very low-profile without hiding the visual appeal of the phone.

Apple needs to put a thin later of silicon or something around the entire inside of the case. Then I'd buy it in a heartbeat for my iPhone 4S.

29 of 32 people found this useful

It's almost perfect. The buttons rattle when the phone vibrates

7 of 10 people found this useful

It

- protects the edges completely
- fits snugly
- has the proper acces to volume & sleep wake buttons, probably the best for any case.
- looks good
- shows the beauty of the iphone glass back.(I have a black 4s)

I dont know why this bumper does not get great ratings.

20 of 21 people found this useful