LifeProof case for the iPhone 4S Comment
Take your iPhone along, wherever life may take you. The
LifeProof iPhone case delivers the highest level of waterproof, shock-proof, dirt-proof
protection in an incredibly low profile - a mere 1.5mm increase to each
edge!
While at the most recent Show Stoppers event, I had the opportunity
to check out the LifeProof case for iPhone 4S (and iPhone 4). Protection
is always key for any of our beloved electronics, and whether you are a
mountain biker, a swim lover, or a karate king trying to keep your
iPhone protected while doing your favorite event is a struggle -- until
you meet LifeProof. The folks at LifeProof have spent a lot of time
(over two years) designing this case, and a whole lot of money (over two
million dollars) into making sure that their product was the best to
hit the market.
Whether in rain, snow, ice, dirt, sand, or any other horrid condition
you can think of with your device the folks at LifeProof know that
their case can protect your device without you needing to take any
additional precautions. So, does the case really hold up to its name?
Let's take a look at some video action and check out some more images of
the case on the device.
Pretty impressive stuff, huh? Not just everyday would you trust a
case enough to just toss it in a tank of water, or drop it from six feet
onto the ground without cringing in fear of what damage was just done
to the device. We know, you understand that it can keep the device
protected, but you want to know how much bulk it adds to your device,
and if it is comfortable in the hand, right? Well, short answer, yes --
and let's take a look at why.
Personally I always fear the super protective cases because I know
you need to add bulk to protect, and often times companies love to go
overboard with the bulk, and it makes holding the device feel unnatural,
and it no longer comfortably fits in your hand and pocket, but this
case is different, very different. Adding only 1/16 of an inch, or
1.5mm, and adding less than an ounce of weight, to say the case is
surprisingly small would be an understatement.
Featuring a two piece snap together design the case fits very snug
over the device, making getting the case on and off a bit of a struggle,
but that is their intentions for the waterproof seal that the case
offers. The top piece includes an attached scratch resistant and
waterproof screen protector that still allows for complete operation of
the touch screen, and with the waterproof seal around the edge of the
case you don't have to worry about any dirt or dust getting under there.
The headphone jack is sealed by a screw in cap that can be removed
and they include a headphone extension that screws in for those of us
who wish to use their headphones will keeping the device protected. The
charging port is covered by a flip down piece that seals very tightly.
The cut out will allow chargers to be plugged in to the device without
the removal of the case, and LifeProof also offers a dock extender that
plugs into the charging port and allows the device to be docked with the
case on.
Overall the case does an extremely good job at protecting the device
while adding minimal bulk to the slim profile of your iPhone 4S (or
iPhone 4). The look of the case is quite plain, but they do offer a few
different color selections such as black, white, pink, and purple, and
the color covers the complete device, including the front so you can
make it appear as though you have a totally different color iPhone than
you really do!
Giveaway
We are giving away our review unit; it was used slightly (don't worry
it isn't the one in the test video!) and it is in near perfect
condition. Simply leave a comment letting us know what kind of abuse you
put your iPhone through that requires LifeProof to protect it.
The
LifeProof case is designed to provide protection against every-day
hazards: it is waterproof, dirtproof, snowproof & shockproof. In
compliance with military specifications, the LifeProof features a full
IP-68 rating against water and dust and was tested to resist drops from
6.6ft on all surfaces & edges. In addition to the security and
protection that the LifeProof will provide your iPhone with, it also
allows great freedom on your part. The LifeProof can follow you
anywhere, from the highest mountains, covered in snow to the
swimming-pool or ocean and even underwater (supports a 6.6ft depth).
While one could expect a bulky design for such a tough case, the
LifeProof manages to fit all these robust characteristics in a
beautiful, ultra-slim & impressively refined design. Indeed, the
LifeProof adds only 1/16 to the thickness of the phone, when measured
from the center of the phone and the case by itself weighs less than an
ounce. Finally, the LifeProof provides this additional security without
the least drawback in terms of phone functionality. The double AR-coated
optical glass lenses provide crystal-clear photo and video quality. The
LifeProof is even designed to improve the bass and mid-frequency
speaker response by utilizing the back of the case as a sub-woofer for a
richer, fuller sound. The
LifeProof case for iPhone 4 & 4S is the
perfect everyday companion for your iPhone and will resist all every-day
hazards like no other case can. Other colors available: Black / Pink /
White / Purple
