OtterBox rolls out new iPod, iPhone cases

OtterBox today rolled out two new series of cases for Apple's iPhone, iPod touch, iPod classic, and iPod nano. The company's Defender series includes slim, rugged cases designed to keep Apple gadgets out of harms way without compromising style. The cases provide complete interaction via polycarbonate shells that snap together to safeguard the device within, while membranes protect the screen of every device as well as the iPod's click-wheel. A silicone skin encompasses the entire case as well, providing additional protection from drops and bumps. Defender cases are priced at for Apple's iPods, while Armor cases are priced at $50 for iPod touch and iPod classic vs. $40 for third-generation iPod nano (pricing for iPhone cases was unavailable).

A second set of cases, dubbed the Armor series, are designed to safeguard iPhones as well as iPods against rain and dirt. The cases feature a polycarbonate shell and impact-absorbing rubber inside to cradle the gadget within. The Armor series of cases cover click-wheels on iPods and screens on all devices with a thin, scratch-resistant polycarbonate membrane. Armor cases for iPod touch and iPod classic are priced at $50 each.

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