Reviews for Apple iPhone 4 Bumper - Black

I got tired of bulky cases of which I have had many trying them out. Granted, I have never dropped my 4S with any case, so I can't say if this case provides the same protection as others. In light of that, the Apple bumper looks fantastic, fits tightly on phone, as close to carrying it "naked" as you can get, yet still provides drop protection and has a good grip. The wife has a 5 and would love to have one, but it's not availiable. If you are rough on your phone, maybe choose another. My favorite case so far.

I bought this from the 5th Avenue Apple Store 1 Year ago and I only used it on my iPhone 4S. I have to admit it is a little bit bulky but really does protect it from falls and hits.

Everyone agrees that the iPhone Bumper is well-made, leaves all functions accessible, makes the phone more comfortable to hold, helps it stay put on inclined surfaces especially, etc, but there are also some complaints that make no sense to me:

[Complaint 1] No protection for the glass face and back. The raised rubber edge actually provides excellent protection to the entire device, including front and back, against impacts with flat surfaces - desks, floors, etc - which would seem to be the main hazard. It's no help at all, of course, if you smack the glass against a small convex object (a car's bumper, similarly, is no help, eg, if you drive into a truck's lowered tailgate). Lots of protection with a very small footprint, I think.

[Complaint 2] The bumper scratches the antenna-frame. After more than a year, there are no scratches on the frame of my iPhone, and I don't how there could be: stainless steel is very tough, and could not be scratched by plastic. If some sand-like abrasive were caught under the bumper the frame might get scratched, but if you blame this on the bumper, then you should also credit the bumper with protecting the screen form trapped sand, because it doesn't cover the screen!

I bought the black bumper and I love the look and feel of it. It has a minimalist design and fits snugly onto the phone. It is really grippy so it doesn't slide all over tabletops. It is a little pricey, but it is worth it. I bought a white one too.

I've had this since the iPhone 4S came out. At first glance, it seems like minimal protection. However, I've had my phone fall out of my hands onto the street a few times and I've always been relieved to see it bounce around with no scratches. About a year ago, someone tried to steal my phone and after they realized they wouldn't get away, they threw the phone about 10 feet in the air and 15 yards away against an irregular stone building. After it bounced off the building and hit the ground, they smashed the phone with their boot before running away. Aside from a small gash on the side of the bumper, there was only a tiny cosmetic scratch about a half an inch long on the back of the phone itself. The metal frame of the phone and glass front were completely unharmed. For $30, this is well worth having to protect your phone from drops without a bulky case.

I've tried others covers which I couldn't stand after a week, I found them to be bulky, hefty, and slippery plus I like to put my iPhone in a shirt pocket or pant pocket. I hate belt clips.

After 2 years of use on my iPhone 4, it finally needs replaced. I guess 29.00 is not a bad cost to protect a $600.00 phone. What I like the best about my bumper, is it STICKS to surfaces like glue including cloth. It's never slipped out of my shirt pocket and my friends are amazed when they compare their case to the bumper for slipping or sliding on a surfaces (including glass & paper) thats not absolutely horizontal. No wonder they need a bullet proof case! I also find my iPhone with the bumper far more lighter and compact with the bumper compared to the cases I've tried or seen being used by my friends. Note: In two years my iPhone has never been dropped!

I can understand why a woman would find the bumper not lasting very long being carried in today's purses (which are like small suit cases). The bumper would take a higher degree of abuse rubbing against so many other objects.

I believe the bumper is a highly effective product for the right use.

I love this case. Here's why: it is a bumper so most of the phone is still visible. Also, the buttons are still metal. The bumper wraps around the front and back of the phone so I can set it down without fearing it will get scratched. Finally, it provides enough protection to keep the phone safe. I dropped my phone with the bumper on. Although there are a few signs of the drop on the bumper, the phone it self is in pristine condition. I love this bumper. I was hesitant to buy it because people said it starts to look bad and scratch your phone - neither of which have happened to me.

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.

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

I have had the bumper for three weeks now and I just read the previous posts about how its scratching their phone, I can’t find how it can do this unless one removes the bumper continuously....So far its done its job for my Iphone. As far as the after market issue, well, when you buy after market products, chance is it may not work on genuine products for it. If you value your phone, buy genuine APPLE products!