If you own a BlackBerry smartphone, chances are you won't want it to get bumped, battered and scratched. The trouble is, day to day life can be hard going on any smartphone, bashed around in your handbag or pocket, dropped, sat on and otherwise abused by the trials and tribulations of your working day.

That's why BlackBerry accessories such as protective cases should be a vital item on your shopping list if you are the proud new owner of a BlackBerry smartphone.

Otterbox offer a range of protective cases for smartphones, including the iPhone and BlackBerry ranges.

The entry level BlackBerry Bold 9700 Impact Case is an affordable silicone cover that will protect your BB 9700 from drops, knocks, bumps and scrapes. While this is an entry level product, even at the most basic level you can see the Otterbox quality, as the specialised inner coring at the back and corners of this case absorb impact forces and dissipate them away from the smartphone.

Your touchscreen can also be protected by a self-adhesive screen protector that will enable you to use the phone without getting annoying smudges or, worse, a scratch on the screen.

The Otterbox BlackBerry Bold 9700 Impact Case costs just £15 inclusive of VAT – a valuable investment to protect your precious device.

Stepping up a level, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 Commuter Case offers robust protection in a snug, stylish case that means your smartphone remains easy to slip into your pocket.

The stylish design is a three-part incorporating a screen protector, polycarbonate shell and silicone wrap, giving you complete peace of mind that your phone will stay protected.

At just £29 including VAT, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 Commuter Case is perfect protection for your smartphone.

If you own a BlackBerry Storm 9500, the BlackBerry Synthetic Pocket (the original style of case for many BlackBerries) is a form fitted case with added protection for the camera lens.

The Synthetic Pocket fits snuggly around your Storm 9500 and protects it from bumps and drops, while still enabling easy access to your smartphone. Just give it a soft tug and it will slide out smoothly.

The BlackBerry Storm 9500 Synthetic Pocket costs just £17.62 inclusive of VAT.

If you have a BlackBerry Pearl 9100 or 9105, the BlackBerry Swivel Holster not just protects your smartphone, but also features technology that helps to preserve battery power and also clips on to your belt for easy access and carrying around.

The BlackBerry Pearl Swivel Holster costs just £15.28 including VAT.

For the full range of smartphone accessories including protective cases, visit Clove Technology online.