There's already loads of waterproof cases. There's Otterbox Armor, DryCase and even Mountain Equipment Coop carries one (my sister uses it for stand up paddle boarding)... What's so special about this one?
There's already loads of waterproof cases. There's Otterbox Armor, DryCase and even Mountain Equipment Coop carries one (my sister uses it for stand up paddle boarding)... What's so special about this one?
Not sure about the Otterbox, but I just looked up the last two and they're basically plastic bags to put your phone in. The one in the video is a form-fitting case. If I ever needed a water-proof case I'd be more inclined to go with something like the EscapeCapsule rather than the others.
The EscapeCapsule offers full complete coverage of every opening. I have not seen any other case that can do this.
The Otterbox Defender is not water proof, and not dust proof. The speaker/ front camera/speaker are not covered. And the soft shell does not stay on if there is any friction (pocket/bag) against the case. Particularly along the edges, and especially around the volume buttons. Also, the docking port cover easily comes open. And it is sticky. Everything sticks to the spongy rubber case.
I had the Defender for 10 minutes, quickly concluded it was not a very good design. It is over-designed. The Otterbox is good for impact protection, but as for protection from atmosphere/elements, it's a bit like having a high tech security system for your home, but having a few windows with no glass and a door with no lock. The Defender is a tad ugly too.
Checked out the Griffin Armor case. Does a better job of coverage, but still leaves openings around speakers, front speaker. Watching the test videos (7 people pass along the same case to each other for testing), the port covers tend to open. And it isn't completely waterproof which means it isn't dust proof. Also, it is bulky and ugly.
The bag solutions are not practical. My solution beats those for practical use- a CrystalClear bag. Archival polypropylene with a resealable glue flap. The 3 13/16 x 5 3/16 size is a pretty good fit. A pack of 25 is under 5 bucks. Keeps dust out, good for rain/splash, doesn't interfere with the touch screen.
I'm backing this EscapeCapsule. It is the closest thing to what I have been looking for- full complete coverage. I am looking for dust protection rather than water protection.
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There's already loads of waterproof cases. There's Otterbox Armor, DryCase and even Mountain Equipment Coop carries one (my sister uses it for stand up paddle boarding)... What's so special about this one?
Just searched the Otter Box site and saw no Armor case series. Google search for Amphibian yielded nothing. The Lifeproof looks simple enough and fully dust/waterproof.
Not exactly loads of products available. I'm happy to go with this new case.
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Otterbox Armor- yikes, that is ugly.
The LifeProof is a nice looking case, not too bulky looking. I've never seen it anywhere.
Amphibian- more design overkill.
I have the Magellan ToughCase, But it won't work that well with the iPhone 4,
It does however work very well with the iPod.
It's waterproof to iPX7, Even boosts the battery life with a built in battery and has GPS technology.
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Enjoy your iPhone or iPod touch on all your outdoor adventures without worrying about damage from environmental elements. Keep your device safe while hiking, camping, sailing, cycling or working outdoors. ToughCase is waterproof to IPX-7 standards allowing your device to be submersed in water (up to one meter for thirty minutes) and shock resistant.
The unique case design allows you to interact with your device while it remains protected from the elements, including the touch screen, hard buttons, and audio headphone jack access. You will find the home and sleep/wake buttons right where you expect them to be. The integrated dock connector unites your iPhone or iPod touch with the ToughCase for power, audio, and GPS. Most importantly, the touch screen is responsive and 100% functional!
The ToughCase comes equipped with a SiRFstarIIII high sensitivity GPS chip set that enhances the accuracy of any location based and navigation app. Improve the GPS accuracy of your iPhone to 3-5 meters (10-15 feet) or add GPS functionality to your iPod touch. The integrated GPS chip set leverages SBAS systems, such as WAAS, EGNOS, and MSAS to improve accuracy in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.
The ToughCase adds an 1840 mAh internal battery that automatically charges your iPhone or iPod touch. Based on your normal use of the device, the ToughCase ˇs battery will double the life of your iPhone or iPod touch.
Take your iPhone or iPod touch to new levels by transforming it into a rugged handheld GPS receiver.
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