iPhone Case?

[Hunters Pa]

So i am finally joining the 21st century and got an iPhone 5s. Need advice on a waterproof case.

[Cadillyak]

I have a lifeproof case and have been happy with it. I know there are some that have had bad experiences, but I haven't as of yet. They have pretty good customer service as well. Another thing to think about is floatation. I purchased the life jacket for my case and am satisified. Waterproof is one thing, but if you drop it over the side of the yak, you better have it teathered or give it the ability to float. Just my two pennies. The fingerprint scanner doesn't work well with the case, but who needs fingerprint recognition anyway.

[ptn]

+1 on lifeproof case. Only put it on when I hit the water. It's bulky but does it's job. The plastic screen on the case sometimes gets annoying to press since you have to put actual pressure to touch the iphone screen.

Pros: Easy to take on and off. Pictures are pretty clear with it on. Keeps water from the iphone. Sounds are ok with case closed. Have to open the bottom somewhat if you don't want the mic muffled when you have a call.

Cons: Doesn't float when the phone is in it, bulky, somewhat annoying screen, no fingerprint scan, no padding on inside and straight onto plastic.

[momo fish]

The new ones have fingerprint scan. I have one and always use it when on the water or at beach. Love it as it's best out there but I'm sure it could be improved. And buy a flotation case! Almost dropped mine in the water and you would be surprised how easy it is to drop in water.

[jorluivil]

I have the Galaxy S3 Lifeproof case......................so far so good.

Same pros and cons as the guys above.

[MissileTM]

I have the Lifeproof case and Lifejacket. Love it. Only issue is using the touch screen with wet fingers. Does not work that great, so I use my bluetooth headset and let SIRI take care of making calls for me.

I imagine if you were to tip and try to use it to make an emergency call with a wet screen you could have a huge problem without a headset, but that's what I carry my UHF/VHF radio for.

[Dannowar]

I've filmed a full on squid float with my life proof case no problem. 100 percent submerged. Never had a problem until I blew the seals off with compressed air, then they sent me a brand new one.

[AirborneYak]

I've been wanting to do this, but I'm not sure how it will work in saltwater.
http://www.liquipel.com/shop/treatment/treat-my-phone/

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[chxh8me]

Optrix case.
I've been down ~15 feet taking video with it. No problem. More expensive than Lifeproof, but more shock resistance and depth capability. And you can get several accessories for it, should you choose.

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by AirborneYak

I've been wanting to do this, but I'm not sure how it will work in saltwater.
http://www.liquipel.com/shop/treatment/treat-my-phone/

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I thought about doing this before I purchased my Lifeproof case but decided against it. My main reason for this is due to the fact that once you replace a damaged or lost phone you will have to send it to get it coated, that's an additional $60 on top of the $60 that you already paid which does not include the $100 that you'll be paying to have your phone replaced.................that is if you have insurance on your phone.

Disclaimer: Liquipel applies a preventative coating designed to aid in the event of accidental liquid exposure, and assumes no responsibility for water damaged devices. Liquipel does not recommend your device ever come in contact with liquid.

[Hunters Pa]

Thanks! Ordered the lifeproof and lifejacket

[ful-rac]

good choice!

[AirborneYak]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

I thought about doing this before I purchased my Lifeproof case but decided against it. My main reason for this is due to the fact that once you replace a damaged or lost phone you will have to send it to get it coated, that's an additional $60 on top of the $60 that you already paid which does not include the $100 that you'll be paying to have your phone replaced.................that is if you have insurance on your phone.

Disclaimer: Liquipel applies a preventative coating designed to aid in the event of accidental liquid exposure, and assumes no responsibility for water damaged devices. Liquipel does not recommend your device ever come in contact with liquid.

I agree with you about getting it coated every time you replace a phone. Itll get pricey especially if you're a cluts like me. I just don't like something so bulky in my pocket and this is why my phone is usually case less. I'll be doing the liquipel treatment in the near future. I'll you guys know how it works out.

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[addicted2sp33d]

I use one of those snack-sized double-seal ziplock bags, and leave a little extra air before sealing it up. A tiny bit of air inside a sealed container provides much more buoyancy than you think.

The phone still fits inside the PFD pockets, and is 100% waterproof even if you capsize in the surf at La Jolla and you/waders/PFD/everything gets soaked... don't ask how I know. I use a separate bag for my car keys/keyfob so they don't scratch up my phone.

It's cheap, and all the speakers/ports/gaps are protected. The touch-screen and speakers still work, at least it does with my MotoX, so you can listen to tunes while you're out on the water - just not with earbuds.

[Linglifter]

Ive had 4 life proof cases and every time the rubber around the volume control wears out and leaks! Be care fule and always test it before submersion.

i highly recommend this one!
www.snowlizardproducts.com/cases

Sl extreme 5 solar powered

[chxh8me]

I've got a hardly used lifeproof case for a iphone 4 if anyone wants to buy it.

[ful-rac]

Another thing that's worth mentioning is that there are a lot of counterfeit lifeproof cases out there that are even sold on amazon. You can usually tell when it costs $20 or $40 bucks. Yes it's too good to be true. The counterfeit ones have a lot of problems, and you will likely end up damaging your phone. Genuine lifeproof cases are around $80 bucks, usually bought from bestbuy or directly from lifeproof.

[chxh8me]

Originally Posted by ful-rac

Genuine lifeproof cases are around $80 bucks, usually bought from bestbuy or directly from lifeproof.

Or from chxh8me for $30, who bought his directly from Lifeproof at the Fred Hall show 2 years ago, used it for a couple months, then bought an iphone 5 and no longer needed it, upon which it has been sitting in a drawer for over a year.

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by Cadillyak

I have a lifeproof case and have been happy with it. I know there are some that have had bad experiences, but I haven't as of yet. They have pretty good customer service as well. Another thing to think about is floatation. I purchased the life jacket for my case and am satisified. Waterproof is one thing, but if you drop it over the side of the yak, you better have it teathered or give it the ability to float. Just my two pennies. The fingerprint scanner doesn't work well with the case, but who needs fingerprint recognition anyway.

This isn’t the first time I’ve heard of Lifeproof owners having issues with the rubber buttons. Personally, I’ve never had that issue and I keep my phone in front pocket when it’s not in use or while I’m driving. The first case that I bought was exchanged due to a small crack right near the headphone plug, I’m guessing it must have cracked while I was opening/removing the case to clean it. As far as everything else goes, I haven’t have the rubber plug for the headphones or the little door that you have to crack open to charge the phone.

[Linglifter]

http://www.snowlizardproducts.com/ca...d-battery.html