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Image Gallery: OtterBox Commuter and Commuter TL Series for the iPhone 3G/3GS

By matthewmiller November 1, 2009, 10:40 AM PST

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Image Gallery: OtterBox Commuter and Commuter TL Series for the iPhone 3G/3GS

OtterBox Commuter and Commuter TL Series for iPhone 3G/3GS

OtterBox Commuter and Commuter TL Series for iPhone 3G/3GS

OtterBox is known for their protective case designs and they recently released a couple of products for the iPhone 3G and 3GS that offer protection with style. These two cases use the best of silicone with a touch plastic protective shell. Each case comes with a screen cover to protect the front of the iPhone while the case protects the sides and back.

Image Gallery: OtterBox Commuter and Commuter TL Series for the iPhone 3G/3GS

Commuter Series retail box

Commuter Series retail box

Retail packaging of the Commuter Series

Image Gallery: OtterBox Commuter and Commuter TL Series for the iPhone 3G/3GS

Back of Commuter Series box

Back of Commuter Series box

Box view of the Commuter Series retail packaging.

Image Gallery: OtterBox Commuter and Commuter TL Series for the iPhone 3G/3GS

Included screen protector

Included screen protector

You will find a screen protector inside, along with an application card and simple directions. The screen protector is self adhesive and easy to install.

Image Gallery: OtterBox Commuter and Commuter TL Series for the iPhone 3G/3GS

Two parts of the case

Two parts of the case

An inner silicone piece fits over your iPhone, with a hard plastic shell covering the back and sides.

Image Gallery: OtterBox Commuter and Commuter TL Series for the iPhone 3G/3GS

OtterBox Commuter Series in hand

OtterBox Commuter Series in hand

The case adds very little to the iPhone so you don’t sacrifice much in size to use the case.

Image Gallery: OtterBox Commuter and Commuter TL Series for the iPhone 3G/3GS

Back of the Commuter Series

Back of the Commuter Series

An OtterBox logo appears on the back. There is an opening for the Apple logo on the back as well.

Image Gallery: OtterBox Commuter and Commuter TL Series for the iPhone 3G/3GS

3.5mm headset jack cover

3.5mm headset jack cover

A rubber plug fits over the 3.5mm headset jack to prevent dust and dirt from penetrating into the open port.

Image Gallery: OtterBox Commuter and Commuter TL Series for the iPhone 3G/3GS

Ringer switch and volume buttons

Ringer switch and volume buttons

There is an opening for the ringer switch and rubber protrusions allow you to control the volume through the case.

Image Gallery: OtterBox Commuter and Commuter TL Series for the iPhone 3G/3GS

Lower rubber iPhone plug

Lower rubber iPhone plug

There is a large rubber plug that fits over the bottom iPhone connection port. As you can see there are also openings for the speakers on the bottom.

Image Gallery: OtterBox Commuter and Commuter TL Series for the iPhone 3G/3GS

Uncovering the bottom port

Uncovering the bottom port

You can see the rubber piece covering the Apple iPhone port.

Image Gallery: OtterBox Commuter and Commuter TL Series for the iPhone 3G/3GS

OtterBox Commuter TL Series retail box

OtterBox Commuter TL Series retail box

A view of the Commuter TL Series retail packaging.

Image Gallery: OtterBox Commuter and Commuter TL Series for the iPhone 3G/3GS

Back of the retail packaging

Back of the retail packaging

The back shows the front of the iPhone in the case and lists the features of the case.

Image Gallery: OtterBox Commuter and Commuter TL Series for the iPhone 3G/3GS

Two parts of Commuter TL Series case

Two parts of Commuter TL Series case

The Commuter TL Series also has a silicone piece and plastic piece. The review unit was clear and black, while there will soon be 7 available color options for your iPhone 3G/3GS.

Image Gallery: OtterBox Commuter and Commuter TL Series for the iPhone 3G/3GS

Back covering the Apple logo

Back covering the Apple logo

One reason I like the Commuter TL over the Commuter Series is the protective plastic cover over the Apple logo. I don’t want my casing scratched at all so want this covered up.

Image Gallery: OtterBox Commuter and Commuter TL Series for the iPhone 3G/3GS

Upper left of the Commuter TL Series

Upper left of the Commuter TL Series

There is an opening for the ringer switch, a cover/plug for the 3.5mm headset jack, and protrusions for controlling volume.

Image Gallery: OtterBox Commuter and Commuter TL Series for the iPhone 3G/3GS

Lower part of the case

Lower part of the case

A rubber plug is in place for the bottom Apple iPhone connection port and stereo speakers.

Image Gallery: OtterBox Commuter and Commuter TL Series for the iPhone 3G/3GS

OtterBox iPhone retail boxes

OtterBox iPhone retail boxes

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OtterBox Commuter TL in hand

OtterBox Commuter TL in hand

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