what does the bumper protect the phone from
1429009
Falls lol. When it falls it does a rolling motion. So when you pick up your phone it didn't be cracked or anything.
1429010
Nothing really. As you can kind of see in the picture, these cases only cover the sides of your phone. There's no back. It took over 2 months for me to receive them also. FYI.
1429011
The bumpers mostly protect the corners of the phone. It is not as protective as a sturdy case, but it will protect a phone if it is dropped
1722284
It's really great at keeping the back and sides protected and provides enough of a bumper that if you drop it face first, the cover keeps the screen away from the floor. Hope this helps!
1821145
Do you mean a protective case? If so, no. This goes over the phone only. It does cover the bumper and the back of the phone, so your phone will be protected. unlike other hard cases this case is secured by 2 small screws, so if you were to drop it, it won't go flying apart. On the inside of the case there are strips of i guess insulation to make the fitting nice and snug. hope that helps. or take a look at this one. helped with the reception. http://amzn.com/B00DS1CT9S
892706
Hi. I'm just another customer, but I have the case. The way it's made, you couldn't keep the bumper on by itself. The soft bumper goes on, then the outer ring, which is hard plastic, goes over it and secures it. It looks really good, but you do still have to be a bit careful because you can knock it off more easily than a full case.
1411431
The back is protected as well. It is a plastic case for the back and a bumper for the sides and front. Very well made.
1632958
It's hard shell around the phone and rubber outsole. I really like it. I have drop my phone whole lot of times and don't have a single scratch on it.
920498
The bumper is really flimsy part! Its a two part case. First goes the rubber part that wraps around like a normal case then u put on the bumper. There is a place where the bumper fits in and the only part close to screen will be the lip from the rubber case. Once the bumper is on the case it looks awesome and helps pressing the buttons. I think there is also reviews on youtube.
2018533
a screen protector will help protect my phone from getting scratched by my keys or loose coins in my pocket whereas a bumper case would not do that
479093
It has the rubber gasket feel that covers the phone, then a hard plastic that goes over the rubber. The plastic is stiff and molds the to phone. It has protected my phone from my three year old who likes to play games, then throws my phone.
2135801
It's just the blue and black bumper - nothing in the middle where the phone is. It's like a really good Apple bumper.
209540
TPU generally is a stiff rubber about half way between hard shell and silicone. This is a nice bumper but if you have a skin on your phone it could get pushed up a bit around the corners. Remember a bumper doesn't cover the back.
863944
It's raised just enough so the screen won't touch if you lay it down but overall it's a very sleek and protective bumper. I highly recommend it.
1593659
Yes, there is a bumper on the front of the screen. Just enough to protect the phone from falls and not so much that it interfers with screen protectors.
1188790
Most of the case is a shiny plastic that can be slippery but on the four corners there are rubber bumpers that provide grip. The hard plastic also has molded ridges on the sides to increase grip. I have never had a problem dropping the phone.
412768
Loretta,It is a thin, clear hard plastic that is integral with the top half of the hard plastic "clam shell" that totally encloses the phone. Then this clam shell gets placed into the soft outer shell that leaves the viewing surface exposed. This construction is what drew me to the Defender. Hope this helps. :)
101193
Not at all, it's an aluminum bumper, not rubber. As with any other bumper (and most cases), depending on the use you may see dirt where the front/back of the phone meets the bumper.
1740091
So far, this case has done its job of protecting my cell, and of staying put (my cell has about 5 months now). It is a skin made of TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane), which is a material like a thick ruber. It covers the back of the cellphone, and kind of cushions it. A screen protector is essential, don't forget to apply one to the screen!