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Lifeproof cases

Discussion in 'Technology' started by tim allan, Jan 19, 2014.

  1. Jan 19, 2014 at 2:24 PM
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    tim allan

    tim allan [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Are they really that good? I'm worried about impact damage
     
  2. Jan 20, 2014 at 12:35 PM
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    cynicalrider

    cynicalrider #NFG

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    Mine is close to a year old, love it. Waterproof and only sign of wear so far is a piece of the rubber outer being chipped.
     
  3. Jan 20, 2014 at 12:37 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    Love mine , i'm a carpenter and it's in my pocket or my belt all day , no problems
     
  4. Jan 20, 2014 at 5:47 PM
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    Nirvana

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    Mine took a 4 foot drop onto the asphalt last night with not even a mark. Look online and you can get them for vastly cheaper than in store, I just wasn't about to let my $700 phone walk around naked even with insurance. Definitely worth it.
     
  5. Jan 20, 2014 at 5:48 PM
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    zopperman

    zopperman LED & HID positive

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    I had a cheap knock off that worked, till I dropped it and it shattered into 5 pieces. I'd pay the money for a name brand one from a reputable source.
     
  6. Jan 20, 2014 at 5:49 PM
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    hogeyphenogey

    hogeyphenogey Back in a Tacoma

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    I am a buyer for a retail company and we sell them. I have a demo for my iPad. Awesome stuff. Better than Otterbox.
     
  7. Jan 20, 2014 at 5:51 PM
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    04trd

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    weather techs, 20precent tint, leveling kit, back flip bed cover, rhino liner
    Get one. It's amazing. I'm a heavy equipment operator and this thing gets dusty muddy wet and my I phone still looks brand new
     
  8. Jan 20, 2014 at 5:55 PM
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    AR15xAR10

    AR15xAR10 AR10 is 5 ARs better

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    I've dropped mine against the side of my truck and caught it.

    I've dropped it on to a hardwood floor from about 3.5 feet and it was fine.

    My only problem is the bubbles in the screen cover. Can't see them when the screen is on but they look stupid when looking at the dormant phone.

    iPhone5s btw

    I also don't like having to screw in the headphone adapter. Its should just plug in. I have no use for waterproof headphones.
     
  9. Jan 20, 2014 at 6:01 PM
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    CMerk

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    I took mine to a Great Wolf Lodge with my 3 yr old son, and took pictures in the water. When I wasn't taking pictures (helping him get around) it was in my pocket underwater. Worked great, and all the pictures came out. I would recommend it to anyone.
     
  10. Jan 20, 2014 at 6:02 PM
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    I completely forgot about this one. I was working on my company truck. A ford service body. And I was greasing the front of it and for some reason I put my phone on the wheel. I forgot about it and started to back up and I felt a thud. That was a big o shit feeling. So I slowly get out and to my amazement my phone was completely fine. It's a good case
     
  11. Jan 20, 2014 at 6:04 PM
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    Have had mine for about 6 months now and love it
     
  12. Jan 20, 2014 at 6:06 PM
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    dropped my phone; broke it
     
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    I think that they are great but have two cons to them. One is the headphone jack, I personally thought it was a pain to need an adapter just to listen to something via audio jack or headphone. The second is about the port for docking. You definitely cannot dock this anywhere with the case on.

    I would personally go with a Talktik or Element case. I love the Sector 5 Black ops Elite from Element at http://www.elementcase.com/Sector-5-Black-Ops-Elite-iPhone-5-5S-Case-p/api5-1023-xxhx.htm. It is will however put a dent in your wallet. The same with Talktik
     
  14. Feb 12, 2014 at 1:07 PM
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    ChamYota

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    worth the 80$ i spent, I have wireless beats headphones so the only complaint(the headphone jack) isn't a problem..

    I've had mine for over 1.5 years and I'm still happy
     
  15. Feb 12, 2014 at 1:15 PM
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    Swank

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    I have one and love it; the only complaint is the little "oil" or "newton" rings that are under the case. They never go away and it gets quite annoying. Other than that, it's a great case
     
  16. Feb 12, 2014 at 1:27 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    Squeezing the sides of the case inward toward the screen sometimes will get rid of it for a while but I agree , probably my only annoyance with my Fre case
     
  17. Feb 12, 2014 at 1:32 PM
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    Swank

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    Yeah I do that but it always comes back within seconds. It's like the screen is sagging in the middle.
     
  18. Feb 12, 2014 at 1:53 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    I've read that people put a dusting of baby powder on the inside of the case screen and that works , never tried it myself
     
  19. Feb 12, 2014 at 1:59 PM
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    Sacrifice

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    ive had my case for almost a year, no complaints at all. waterproof is awesome, but sometimes the iphone screen doesnt recognize your touch when wet/thinks you are touching somewhere else
     
  20. Feb 12, 2014 at 2:00 PM
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    Swank

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    Might give that a try; thanks!
     

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