I think the title says it all ... but seriously OtterBox is the way to go.

I got a BlackBerry Bold 9700 Commuter Series Case at WES (just by going to the booth and asking politely) and I wasn't sure if I would actually use it ... but it was swag and I wanted one.

I got the case put the screen protector and 2 part case on the device and haven't looked back. Having used a Bold 9000 for year and then going to the 9700 it was a bit of an adjustment from the big device...

I'm a fan of any application which makes my day easier; turning my phone in to a light sabre or lighter does not make my life easier, applications which integrate seemlessly with existing platforms on the other hand makes a massive difference to my working day. Gwabbit is exacly that sort of application.

For those unfamiliar with Gwabbit, here's a brief introduction taken directly from their website:

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Vendor: Rove IT
Software: Mobile Admin
Version: 4.2



Assuming you haven't found yourself living under a rock for the last few years, Rove IT has often found a place on our devices and in our hearts - not to mention atop practically every industry "Best Of..." list for BlackBerry software....