The lines at the Boston Apple Store on Friday were impressive waiting for the doors to open at 8:00 AM.  Customers were lined up waiting to purchase the new iPhone 3G and witness firsthand the marketing slogan “ Half Price Double the Speed” . At  8:05 AM,  articles were already popping up on the internet asking “ is the new iPhone 3G worth it” ?  There seems to be a huge debate if the phone and the new service plans that were rolled out with the iPhone 3G are any better than the original version.  While  I have not had my hands on the newest model I will say our phones and email inbox are full of questions on when new cases for the Apple iPhone 3G will become available.    The answer is simple if you are looking for something waterproof there are options.

If you familiar with the OtterBox Defender Case and its impeccable track record sadly you will have to wait for OtterBox to complete its design and construction.    As of Friday when the iPhone 3G launched,  OtterBox has confirmed they will have a case but there is no set time frame on when it will become available to customers.   The OtterBox Defender Series iPhone case has a history of being one of the best cases on the market.  Not only is the price reasonable and comparative to other cases it is packed with performance and protective features.  Do not work their engineers and designers are hard at work and should have something soon.    If you would like to get more information on the OtterBox case and preorder the newiPhone 3G Defender Caseact quickly. All preorders from DryPodsOnline receive a special price and Free Shipping.

On a second note,  if you need a waterproof case immediately there are options ready to purchase now.  These cases are not specifically designed for the iPhone 3G they will easily fit the new phone and offer premium protection against water, dirt and dust.  These soft style waterproof cases easily accommodate the dimensions of the new iPhone 3G and offer a safe waterproof environment .   Both DryPak and AquaPac build cases are made from a ultra durable material that is 10 times stronger than vinyl called TPU (Thermo-plastic-polyurethane).   TPU is a amazing material that will allow you full access to the touch screen, and the controls of the phone plus the material conducts sound almost perfectly.  This will allow users to hear and respond to conversations with only a 5 % loss in volume.    If you think you want to use your iPhone as an iPod to listen to music while running or wherever you may need the added water protection both companies make a waterproof MP3 cases.  These cases have a standard 3.5 mini stereo jack thermally welded to the case which provide a water tight seal to your device.  The mini jack will use any standard size headphones and the DryPak waterproof caseis packaged with a pair of waterproof earbuds and hands down is one of the best values offered.   The only caveat is the iPhone 3G will need an adaptor to accommodate for the larger apple jack size for the microphone headset that comes with the iPhone.  The best part of these soft style cases is the waterproof rating.   Both the DryPak and the AquaPac Case will go down to a depth of 15 feet which in some cases is 5 times greater than others on the market.

So in to wrap things up, if you’re looking to take your iPhone 3G to work-out or out on the water you have immediate options.  If you’re looking for a daily use case that offers the best in screen and bump and bang protection you will just have to wait until the OtterBox Defender comes out.  Please DO NOT purchase any of the original iPhone cases as Apple has changed the dimensions of their latest iPhone.  The new iPhone 3G dimensions are 4.5 by 2.4 by 0.48 inches (115.5 by 62.1 by 12.3 mm) which is just a tad different than its predecessor.

Hope this information helps you pick the right case and keep coming back as we get more information