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Otterbox iPod Touch 4th Generation Defender Series Case

Got an iPod Touch 4th Generation? We've got a case for that! The Defender Series iPod Touch 4g case is a tough and rugged case, ready to handle all of the drops, scratches and dents that come with having a sweet, slim device. Three layers will help to keep your touch as shiny and new as the day you opened the box! About our Defender Series: An innovative three layer design protects your iPod touch from bumps, drops, scratches and dust while keeping your device fresh as new.
Average Customer Rating:
4.362 out of 5
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102 out of 116(88%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Customer Reviews for iPod Touch 4th Generation Defender Series Case
Review 1 for iPod Touch 4th Generation Defender Series Case
Overall Rating: 
5  /  5
5  /  5

Amazing!!

Date:June 7, 2013
Kayjay
Protection: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
Design: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
Quality: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
The warranty for otterbox is great!!! The Customer service was outstanding!!! They helped me right away!! I have dropped my device several times and it kept it safe. I will keep buying their products for my devices and recommend their products to anyone who needs a case for a device!!
Pros: High quality, Durable
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 2 for iPod Touch 4th Generation Defender Series Case
Overall Rating: 
5  /  5
5  /  5

I LOVE the warranty!

Date:April 17, 2013
RonD
Protection: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
Design: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
Quality: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
There are other cases out there, but there's nobody with the kind of customer service that you get from OtterBox! If anything ever goes wrong, they do their best to make it right.
Pros: High quality, Durable, waranty
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 3 for iPod Touch 4th Generation Defender Series Case
Overall Rating: 
5  /  5
5  /  5

Love This!!!!

Date:April 11, 2013
Themslovebug90
Age: 18-24
Gender: female
Protection: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
Design: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
Quality: 
4  /  5
4  /  5
I had the version of the defender case before this one and it protected mi iPod very well. I bought I almost a year ago and I love it. Yesterday the silicone ripped ( it's a year old and the rip is in a spot that takes a lot of wear and tear) I submitted the form online and sent the pictures and they are sending me a replacement. Great customer service.
Pros: High quality, Durable
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 4 for iPod Touch 4th Generation Defender Series Case
Overall Rating: 
5  /  5
5  /  5

Survived the Washing Machine

Date:February 10, 2013
ActiveDad
Protection: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
Design: 
4  /  5
4  /  5
Quality: 
4  /  5
4  /  5
My six year old son's iPod recently made it into the washing machine and went through the full cycle. When it came out he was devastated, and so was I at the prospect of buying another. We took the iPod out of the case and while a little damp it did not seem wet. We dried it off, and let it sit for a few days. Plugged it in to charge and it turned on. Unbelievable.... No moisture under the screen, nothing.
While I am sure a little bit of luck was involved with all the plugs being in etc., I am sure that any other case would not have provided that level of protection.
Thanks Otterbox.
Pros: Durable
+4points
9out of 14found this review helpful.
Review 5 for iPod Touch 4th Generation Defender Series Case
Overall Rating: 
1  /  5
1  /  5

Ipod Touch Screen Cracked Anyway

Date:January 21, 2013
tamara4
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Age: 45-54
Gender: female
We bought our daughter this case because she had cracked her screen before. We paid to have it fixed and purchased the Otterbox and immediately put it on in the store when we picked it up from being repaired because we didn't want to risk a crack again. Everyone says you can drop it, etc. etc. and that is not true. We are not even sure what happened--nothing unusual but this morning we looked at her Ipod Touch and there was a 3-4" crack on her screen under her Otterbox protector. I have sent a request form Otterbox to see if they will cover the cost to have it repaired yet again. I would not recommend this to anyone.
Cons: Not durable
-16points
3out of 22found this review helpful.
Review 6 for iPod Touch 4th Generation Defender Series Case
Overall Rating: 
5  /  5
5  /  5

best case ive ever had

Date:January 15, 2013
Farmboyz
Protection: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
Design: 
4  /  5
4  /  5
Quality: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
ok I have had this case for about 3 months. We have about a 17 acre farm so my iPod lives a pretty hard life on gravel drive ways and I take it hunting.one time I dropped it from the 15 foot stand and it DID NOT CRACK. so all in all its a really tough case.i would totally recommend this to a friend so...
Pros: High quality, Durable, great for farm use, case fits tightly, cool looking
Cons: rubber case hard to get off
0points
6out of 12found this review helpful.
Review 7 for iPod Touch 4th Generation Defender Series Case
Overall Rating: 
1  /  5
1  /  5

Doesn't stop the ipod from cracking the screen

Date:January 9, 2013
reallifeperson23456789
Protection: 
1  /  5
1  /  5
Design: 
3  /  5
3  /  5
Quality: 
1  /  5
1  /  5
The Ipod Touch 4th gen defender doesnt work to stop the screen from cracking. For a $60 case it doesnt stop the cracking of the screen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALL I LIKE ABOUT IT IS THE DESIGN ON THE SLICONE
Pros: nice design
Cons: Low quality, Not durable, doesn't stop the screen from cracking
-14points
0out of 14found this review helpful.
Review 8 for iPod Touch 4th Generation Defender Series Case
Overall Rating: 
1  /  5
1  /  5

Otterbox Defender For Ipod Touch 4g

Date:December 13, 2012
otterboxfan9877
Protection: 
1  /  5
1  /  5
Design: 
1  /  5
1  /  5
Quality: 
2  /  5
2  /  5
Well when I recieved my ipod touch 4th gen, the only thing I could think about was buying an otterbox for it, too bad I was wrong, first this case is not protective I dropped this thing from hand one night and it land on its back I figured nothing was wrong but when I picked it up the the screen had a bit of discolorization to it, so second this thing just looks really bad the design is horrible looking, and I was not impressed at all, third the screen protector has a rainbow effect that looks horrible, I hope you enjoyed the review I was not happy with this case at all!!!
Cons: Low quality, Not durable, bad design
-12points
0out of 12found this review helpful.
Review 9 for iPod Touch 4th Generation Defender Series Case
Overall Rating: 
1  /  5
1  /  5

Not very good.

Date:December 1, 2012
catlover11
Age: Under 18
Gender: female
Protection: 
2  /  5
2  /  5
Design: 
1  /  5
1  /  5
Quality: 
1  /  5
1  /  5
The otterbox defender ripped constantly and i had to buy a new one. when i first bought my ipod the case ripped in like 2 months. so i got a new one. it ripped in 3 months. i accidentaly dropped my ipod on carpet and the screen broke. now pieces are falling out. i refuse to buy otterbox again.
Cons: Not durable
-7points
0out of 7found this review helpful.
Review 10 for iPod Touch 4th Generation Defender Series Case
Overall Rating: 
2  /  5
2  /  5

Not as good

Date:October 30, 2012
HrtNSol
Location: columbus, OH
Age: 45-54
Gender: female
Protection: 
2  /  5
2  /  5
Design: 
2  /  5
2  /  5
Quality: 
1  /  5
1  /  5
I've owned 3 defender series cases for iPod touch. The first were very durable (2nd/3rd generation). Everything fit very snug with little to no room for foreign particles to get in. The outside layer (rubberized) was very protective and fit tightly. Now that I have the 4th generation, I immediately ordered a new defender case. And when I received it, I was very disappointed. The quality of the 3rd gen is no longer there -- the outside rubberized covering is very flimsy -- it almost comes off when I reach in my purse to get it out. Also, the outside doesn't fit tightly around the shell and I cannot even lock the port protection in place -- always open.
Pros: Durable
Cons: Low quality, allows dirt etc to creep in
0points
4out of 8found this review helpful.
Review 11 for iPod Touch 4th Generation Defender Series Case
Overall Rating: 
5  /  5
5  /  5

Nice Case!!!

Date:September 12, 2012
WhiteAndNerdy18
Protection: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
Design: 
4  /  5
4  /  5
Quality: 
4  /  5
4  /  5
I got this case just a few days ago and it's nice compared to the 2011 version of this case. Except for the buttons are hard to push the buttons down. Still over all protection. Over all great case. Love otterbox!
Pros: Durable, great look
Cons: hard to press buttons
+11points
11out of 11found this review helpful.
Review 12 for iPod Touch 4th Generation Defender Series Case
Overall Rating: 
5  /  5
5  /  5

Great Job Once Again Otterbox!

Date:September 8, 2012
bluemarshmellows
Age: Under 18
Gender: female
Protection: 
4  /  5
4  /  5
Design: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
Quality: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
I bought the defender series Otterbox for my iPod touch and I was totally satisfied with it! Actually I love to just drop my iPod for the heck of it because it won't break. However one day I dropped it (on accident) and the screen hit a rock. Now there isn't a scratch, crack, or dent on the iPod itself, but there is a little dent in the screen protecter at the site where the rock hit it. The dent is tiny and not really noticeable so I won't complain about it. I own the case in viola and while I love that color scheme, I adore all the new colors Otterbox has released! I will defiantly be purchasing another case!!
Pros: High quality, Durable
+2points
10out of 18found this review helpful.
Review 13 for iPod Touch 4th Generation Defender Series Case
Overall Rating: 
1  /  5
1  /  5

Silicone deteriorates, rips, and plastic breaks

Date:September 1, 2012
Reviwer5501
Location: Galloway, NJ
Age: 35-44
Gender: female
Protection: 
1  /  5
1  /  5
Design: 
1  /  5
1  /  5
Quality: 
1  /  5
1  /  5
One time, when I bought the case for my 2 sons and my 1 daughter, the daughter's case (White/Black) had ripped. she had it for 2 years and it scratched her iPod touch. Even the silicone is crummy.
Cons: worst silicone, must do better, not military grade
-8points
4out of 16found this review helpful.
Review 14 for iPod Touch 4th Generation Defender Series Case
Overall Rating: 
5  /  5
5  /  5

Great case

Date:August 27, 2012
boblikesfood86
Location: Fredericton NB
Age: Under 18
Gender: male
Protection: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
Design: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
Quality: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
This is a fantastic case for my iPod touch. I really wanted this case and I finally got it a few days ago. It has already withstood a few bumps and drops. The built in screen protector is really fantastic and I would reccomend this case to a friend.
Pros: High quality, Durable, built in screen protector
+14points
14out of 14found this review helpful.
Review 15 for iPod Touch 4th Generation Defender Series Case
Overall Rating: 
5  /  5
5  /  5

Good Protection

Date:August 4, 2012
Niall
Location: Brampton, ON
Age: Under 18
Gender: male
Protection: 
4  /  5
4  /  5
Design: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
Quality: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
While this case isn't the most protective out there, it is much more protective than most. I like this case because of the quality of the material and the design, it sure feels like it would save my iPod during a fall, but it is also stylish (can't say that about the more protective one) and comfortable to hold. With this case I can easily plug in any headphones or plug into the audio jack, others I have tried you can only fit the Apple ear buds into the jack, another plus for me is the openings for the light sensor and the Apple logo. The screen protector is so well designed you can barely notice it, and it hardly takes away from the Retina Display. Overall this is a well made case that will protect your iPod quite well, I will be sure to buy OtterBox products again!
+12points
12out of 12found this review helpful.
Review 16 for iPod Touch 4th Generation Defender Series Case
Overall Rating: 
4  /  5
4  /  5

Love this case(older version)

Date:August 3, 2012
artsygirl12
Protection: 
4  /  5
4  /  5
Design: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
Quality: 
4  /  5
4  /  5
I love this case and i have the older version where it has the two pieces to cover the headphone jack and such. I've had it for a couple months and its been dropped very close to the ground and my iPod is fine. I even accidentally spilled a little water over the screen area and water didn't go through so I'm happy with it.
The silicon is starting to tear and the plastic shell does have a crack in it but I use my ipod all the time so that's kind of expected after some use. And it does get kind of dirty but I've gotten used to it
Would totally recommend to a friend and when a new case is needed I will be getting another one!
Pros: High quality, Durable
Cons: gets dirty easily in crevices
+9points
9out of 9found this review helpful.
Review 17 for iPod Touch 4th Generation Defender Series Case
Overall Rating: 
5  /  5
5  /  5

A considerable improvement

Date:July 10, 2012
Randall
Age: 25-34
Gender: male
Protection: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
Design: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
Quality: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
The newest model, available in the current batch of colors, improves nearly everything about the previous model of Defender.
The silicon outer layer is now made out of a thicker, stronger version of the material, that, in conjunction with the new design of the inner plastic shell, stays in place much better than the previous design.
Due to the redesigned shell, the silicon doesn't (can't, really) shift out of place around the home button or the camera holes anymore, and the bottom flap has been redesigned as one piece rather than separate flaps for the dock connector and headphone jack, and stays in place until opened, unlike the previous model of Defender.
The silicon also feels less tacky and doesn't invite dust and dirt into the crevasses like the previous mix of the material did.
It may have taken a few revisions, but if you don't mind a little extra weight and bulk on your iPod and need an all-encompassing protective case, this is for you.
Pros: High quality, Durable, non-tacky, stays fitted
Cons: slightly heavy and bulky
+15points
15out of 15found this review helpful.
Review 18 for iPod Touch 4th Generation Defender Series Case
Overall Rating: 
4  /  5
4  /  5

Protects against weiners

Date:June 16, 2012
EricThe13th
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Age: Under 18
Gender: male
Protection: 
4  /  5
4  /  5
Design: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
Quality: 
3  /  5
3  /  5
Yeah, I know, the title sounds funny.
But what the title means is that my dog, (a daschund) who's chewed just about everything we give to him, even my mom's favourite shoes, bit this thing. He can destroy anything, but OtterBox has somehow found a way to protect my case from him. The protective layer over the screen doesn't even have a scratch on it.
I only have one suggestion: the little flaps that are supposed to protect the USB cable and earphone plugins don't fit well. They come off way too easily and are hard to put back on. Especially the earphone one. Although it is a minor issue I think OtterBox should try to fix this in the future.
I dropped my iPod at a baseball game with a cheap case that I got from a booth in a mall on it, and the screen cracked. I got OtterBox in hopes that it would never happen again, and I think OtterBox can do that for me. Also, it's a really nice-looking case.
Pros: High quality, Durable, weiner-proof
Cons: bulky, flaps don't stay on well
-7points
7out of 21found this review helpful.
Review 19 for iPod Touch 4th Generation Defender Series Case
Overall Rating: 
2  /  5
2  /  5

It wont fit

Date:May 17, 2012
Levii
Protection: 
3  /  5
3  /  5
Design: 
2  /  5
2  /  5
Quality: 
1  /  5
1  /  5
I have the neewest ipod touch! I got the blue defender otterbox, it stretches, and pieces of it chipped off. I was going to buy another one but there are better cases out there.
Pros: nice colors
Cons: stretches, plastic breaks, needs diffrent color plastic
-30points
0out of 30found this review helpful.
Review 20 for iPod Touch 4th Generation Defender Series Case
Overall Rating: 
3  /  5
3  /  5

"durable"

Date:April 29, 2012
katekatkettle
Age: Under 18
Gender: female
Protection: 
5  /  5
5  /  5
Design: 
3  /  5
3  /  5
Quality: 
4  /  5
4  /  5
Really Great when I drooped it, but the bottom tore after a few months, and after about six months the the screen protector came unattached from the plastic. although six months is pretty good, I did purchase another one.
Pros: High quality, Durable
Cons: not long term
-1point
10out of 21found this review helpful.
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