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Update: I dont recommend you get this, the gel one at the bottom of this post is decent.
Finally recieved my case: "Black Rubber Hard Cover Case For Google HTC Nexus One" Link to store/ebay.
Pros:
1) cost: $3.55 shipped
2) fits better in my hand. The phone was too thin and slippery earlier
3) still fits in the sleeve. Very tight fit. Update: don't need/use the sleeve anymore.
Cons:
1) The edge where the two halves snaps together is not as seamless as I hoped. Not too visible but you can feel the sharp edges when you hold it.
2) Its harder than I expected. It wont provide much shock-cushioning if I drop it.
3) Shipping took 20 days.
Update: 5/7/10
-Dropped it a few times after using it and it protected the phone. The case splits open when dropped.
-I don't feel/hear the "clink" sound the uncovered phone makes when placed on hard surfaces.
-I'm saving a lot of time by not using the sleeve. The sleeve is not needed with this. (I have a screen protector too)
-The grip of the phone is excellent.
Update: 6/2/10
- the smooth finish on the case is just a thin layer. underneath is brittle, shiny black plastic.
- my case has lost a piece on the top right and that part does not hold together very well. Maybe one of the drops cracked it..
- ordered a gel case from amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003343AR0
nice. I have one something like this but it doesnt come up so much to the trackball.
Two reasons I will never consider putting my N1 in such a case:
Poor heat dissipation. The phone can get warm with heavy use. In a rubber case it WILL get hot, especially during warm weather. Add to that the confines of a pocket and trouble can easily follow. The screen can crack from heat alone, without any external pressure.
It won't fit into the car dock.
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Two reasons I will never consider putting my N1 in such a case:
Poor heat dissipation. The phone can get warm with heavy use. In a rubber case it WILL get hot, especially during warm weather. Add to that the confines of a pocket and trouble can easily follow. The screen can crack from heat alone, without any external pressure.
It won't fit into the car dock.
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1) I have a setcpu profile set at 49C
2) Fits perfectly in my ebay car mount
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1) I have a setcpu profile set at 49C
2) Fits perfectly in my ebay car mount
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1) So it underclocks the CPU when it gets too hot? Nice, I never thought of doing that with SetCPU.
2) I should've been more specific. It wouldn't fit into the Google's official Car Dock. I paid $55 for that thing, so I'll be damned if I don't use if because of a case
yes it underclocks when it gets hot.
I understood what you meant, thats why I used "mount" instead of dock
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1) So it underclocks the CPU when it gets too hot? Nice, I never thought of doing that with SetCPU.
2) I should've been more specific. It wouldn't fit into the Google's official Car Dock. I paid $55 for that thing, so I'll be damned if I don't use if because of a case
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Of course you can use it, all you have to do is remove the case. When you are done put the case back on the phone. It may "seem" like a lot of work but it really isn't not that bad at all.
I will never understand why people insist on putting hideous ugly cases on their slim and sexy phones. The iPhone suffers from this and so does the Nexus.
You DO realize these phone are designed and tested to be carried as is, right?
Cases are worthless and make your phone ugly and bulky :-\
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I will never understand why people insist on putting hideous ugly cases on their slim and sexy phones. The iPhone suffers from this and so does the Nexus.
You DO realize these phone are designed and tested to be carried as is, right?
Cases are worthless and make your phone ugly and bulky :-\
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You do realize your feet are designed for walking barefoot right?
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You do realize your feet are designed for walking barefoot right?
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ROFL!
GldRush98, I also hate putting stuff on the phone for "safety" purposes, but you gotta do it for resell/longevity purposes. I got the case-mate gelli one, but that rubber one of yours looks nicer britoso. On second though, nah!
I absolutely hate having to use a case and a screen protector, but I do it for the resale value. My blackberry got trashed and a case and screen protector would have netted me $300+ for resale.
I believe its even more important for the N1. IMO the N1 will hold more value for longer than your average smart phone. Although I have no data to back that up.
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I will never understand why people insist on putting hideous ugly cases on their slim and sexy phones. The iPhone suffers from this and so does the Nexus.
You DO realize these phone are designed and tested to be carried as is, right?
Cases are worthless and make your phone ugly and bulky :-\
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I have ACCIDENTALLY dropped 2 iphones and shattered screens in 3 yrs with NO case. Both times it was in my lap when i got out of the car. Both times i had a case for it, but wanted the sexiness that particular day. Not a long drop at all. After putting an ugly bulky otter box on it, i've actually thrown it across the room numerous times to show how durable it is. I do agree they are sexy without the case. But sometimes a hideous case to save yourself a few hundred bucks (or more) is a great idea. To say you could "never understand why" and "Cases are worthless" insinuates you might be quite slow and need descriptive answers or examples so you CAN "understand why." understand now? oh and some cases are actually quite sexy, otterbox NOT being one of them. Case-Mate has some nice ones with different color rubber inserts. 3 people today told me my phone matched my shirt lol
updated the OP.
Updated the OP again. Recommend you do not order this hard case.
Posted a link to an amazon gel case I just ordered. <$3 shipped
First of all, sorry if theres an existing topic about this.
Which one suits you? The Defender or the Commuter and why? For me I "think" the Commuter will suit me because I'm not the ones who does it hard , But the downside for me is that Commuter series got a lot of problems, like the rubber part became loose and the hard case often gets a crack without doing anything harsh(e.g: some people broke it while removing the hard case just to clean it, some people said it cracked without doing a thing!). So about the Defender series they said it is very attractive to dust and the screen protector makes the screen difficult to look at sometime, the worse of all is the Bulkiness. So.. Need some opinions here, "Thanks" in advance!
Hello , you can find same otterbox thread here . I've bought defender in march , no problem to use my phone everyday , my DHD is really in safety with it ...
I use the commuter and love it. The little plastic piece by the power button broke from the amount I press it. It was a bummer but I cut it off a bit and I don't notice it now.
I like this case because it keeps the phone protected without adding a ton of bulk. It also keeps the camera lens from scratching from setting the phone down on its back.
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Well, many many thanks to both of you guys. It gave me more options.. So..
1 - Commuter
1 - Defender
I love my commuter. Not too bulky, can still change the battery within a reasonable amount of time. Still feels like I could throw my phone at the wall without damage (Not going to try).
I find the commuter is not too bulky and feels like it will protect the phone from most things. But I seem to use it less now since i rarely seem to drop my phone, though I may soon (hopefully not though) regret that soon.
Commuter here, broken part of the plastic casing though so off to there website now to see if I can get spares..
My Commuter case looked so good.
I bought one to protect the phone, of course.
It cracked right between the speaker on the back, and the rubber area between the power button and volume rocker switch.
It did this while either adjusting volume or hitting power. I've never compressed the case much, its either in my pocket or gently put down flat on a surface. It's never been dropped, and I only had it for a month and a half at the time.
It sucks because the case seems like a sure fire winner for protecting my phone, then this issue happens after a month and a half. I think I'll go get a refund from Telus, because I'm not going to get another that'll end up having the same problem.
I might get the defender for when I go up to the cottage, though, however I'm pretty disappointed so far with the reliability of this case.
I've got the defender and so far i am satisfied albeit its really bulky.. XD
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I ordered Otterbox Commuter when they dropped in price and I'm really satisfied.
My phone doesn't drop often but it's just a safer feeling that I have when handling it.
I really recommend it because it's not as bulky as the Defender series.
I'm using Commuter for my DHD and I pretty happy with it! Not too bulky and it make my DHD look more rugged. Now I dont have problem to put it on any table or surface because I dont have to worry the back case and camera lense will scratch.
I have used the commuter for the last 11 months. It has saved my DHD from my destructive 4 year old many times.
I decided on the commuter over the defender as the defender was really large and the commuter wasn't that much larger in my hand. Actually I think it makes the DHD easier to grip.
I couldn't recommend the commuter highly enough.
i've got the defender, have demonstrated it's drop protection (by dropping it of course) many times to friends etc. no cracks
have also dropped it a few times by accident, and no problems whatsoever, it does sound painful when it hits the floor though!
i'd recommend this case any day, the bulkiness is worth it, it does protect it really well. I peeled my screen protector off it straight away.
I've got the commuter.
The silicon is great (allthough it's ripped apart at the micro-usb port).
The shell on the other hand doesn't like being dropped to often and really hates it when you take it off your phone. Got cracks in all four corners and one of them became really really long after some time. Fixed it with a lot of superglue but it's sadly not made to last very long.
i have the commuter for several months now. it was the best buy since my DHD. doesn't make the phone much heavier/thicker. but i think it feels better in my hand when holding it. i really love it. also the silicon covering the plugs is a pretty great idea.
i can't confirm the low quality and possible cracks my pre-posters mentioned. i'm not having any of them.
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i can't confirm the low quality and possible cracks my pre-posters mentioned. i'm not having any of them.
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It was fine for almost a year.
And it's saved my phone multiple times from being damaged in drops.
So don't get me wrong, i really like it!
But the cracks are there...
I know this is an old thread but I just wanted to add in that I love my defender series. I thought it was "just nice to have" until I dropped it out of my pocket on a busy street without knowing, and watched a car drive over it once I turned around.
You'd think that it would be crushed even with a nice Otterbox case... but I'd have to say "Nope" because when I picked it up off of the street the box and the phone were still in MINT condition. Best piece of plastic I've ever purchased.
h4rex said:
could someone tell me the differences between the original and the fake product?
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did i miss something? which fake are you talking about?
h4rex said:
could someone tell me the differences between the original and the fake product?
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Not too sure, more than likely you will get what you pay for. Stick to the original
Dlog said:
It was fine for almost a year.
And it's saved my phone multiple times from being damaged in drops.
So don't get me wrong, i really like it!
But the cracks are there...
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didn't got you wrong m8 just wanted to mention, that i don't have them. maybe i'm just lucky
I have looked around and havn't found one that was made just for the epic. I did find one that stated it was for the epic but on the picture it showed a fascinate. It seems like the Droid X one will fit, especially with my Active X case still on, but I wanted to ask before I made a purchase. So which armband do you use for your epic?
Duct tape that ***** to your arm bro.
What kind of exercise? I find armbands too restrictive for weightlifting. Ziploc bag + pocket = win.
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I have looked around and havn't found one that was made just for the epic. I did find one that stated it was for the epic but on the picture it showed a fascinate. It seems like the Droid X one will fit, especially with my Active X case still on, but I wanted to ask before I made a purchase. So which armband do you use for your epic?
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This is what I use. I also have the Active X case. It is a tight fit and trying to actually use the touch screen is nearly impossible, but it does hold the phone and once I've got Pandora running, I just set it and forget it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HZO0TG
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What kind of exercise? I find armbands too restrictive for weightlifting. Ziploc bag + pocket = win.
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why use a ziploc bag and a pocket???? why not just a pocket?
CrfEpic4g said:
why use a ziploc bag and a pocket???? why not just a pocket?
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Moisture has caused issues with peoples' (or their girlfriends') phones.
Arm Band
juliocmorales93 said:
I have looked around and havn't found one that was made just for the epic. I did find one that stated it was for the epic but on the picture it showed a fascinate. It seems like the Droid X one will fit, especially with my Active X case still on, but I wanted to ask before I made a purchase. So which armband do you use for your epic?
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I personally use Tune Belt. It fits the phone snugly, protects it from moisture, and fits your arm nicely (There is an optional band extender for a dollar more that you can get if you've got diesel biceps)
I've had it for several months and its worked out great. I got it from Amazon for 17.95. Go there and search for Tune Belt and click on the one that says it fits Droid, Droid Incredible, and others. Thats the one I have.
Hope it works for you as good as it worked for me.
I use
http://www.amazon.com/iArmbands-Arm...D8N4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1312484053&sr=8-2
It fits great! I have been using mine for about 8 months. It is a little beat up but still fine. I run 3 miles 4 times a week. I took a exacto knife and cut a little square of plastic out of the bottom so i could use the buttons. Works great for me!
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This is what I use. I also have the Active X case. It is a tight fit and trying to actually use the touch screen is nearly impossible, but it does hold the phone and once I've got Pandora running, I just set it and forget it.
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Thanks for this, but this is actually the one I found on amazon that stated it was for the epic but has a picture of the captivate. I don't mind taking the case off every morning to go running but I just feel better knowing that the Active X case will be doing its job while I'm being active. So how tight of a fit is it, I currently have a cheap walmart one that ripped after the 4th day, even without the case, it was meant for an ipod though
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I personally use Tune Belt. It fits the phone snugly, protects it from moisture, and fits your arm nicely (There is an optional band extender for a dollar more that you can get if you've got diesel biceps)
I've had it for several months and its worked out great. I got it from Amazon for 17.95. Go there and search for Tune Belt and click on the one that says it fits Droid, Droid Incredible, and others. Thats the one I have.
Hope it works for you as good as it worked for me.
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This does seem like the best one out there, but how do you put the phone into the armband? I ask because my current armband has a little opening a little bit before the top of the phone as most armbands do but while I'm running I seem to sweat so much that it actually starts building up. Mostly due to the fact that I force the phone into the armband which stretches it out and opens the little cut into a huge inch thick whole. Also do you use it with only the phone or with a case on?
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It fits great! I have been using mine for about 8 months. It is a little beat up but still fine. I run 3 miles 4 times a week. I took a exacto knife and cut a little square of plastic out of the bottom so i could use the buttons. Works great for me!
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I thought about this armband the most since it seems to be the biggest in size. What worries me is the opening, my current armband lets the sweat go into the phone and the opening is right where the camera is at this could prove a big problem later on. I also run 3 miles 4 times a week but have had to stop recently because I just don't enjoy running as much without endomondo running in the background telling me my distance and spotify playing my favorite tunes. Does your phone take in any moisture after your run?
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I use
It fits great! I have been using mine for about 8 months. It is a little beat up but still fine. I run 3 miles 4 times a week. I took a exacto knife and cut a little square of plastic out of the bottom so i could use the buttons. Works great for me!
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I thought about this armband the most since it seems to be the biggest in size. What worries me is the opening, my current armband lets the sweat go into the phone and the opening is right where the camera is at this could prove a big problem later on. I also run 3 miles 4 times a week but have had to stop recently because I just don't enjoy running as much without endomondo running in the background telling me my distance and spotify playing my favorite tunes. Does your phone take in any moisture after your run?
i've tried out many different bands for my epic.
i can't speak for other exercise, but for running, i find the belt clip to be the best choice. i don't know how others do it, but having something as bulky(relatively) as epic around your arm... as you swing your arm for miles and miles... it does get quite bothersome.
having your phone by your waist, it minimizes movement of the phone as you run.
think about it, your waist vs your arm. which one moves more as you run?
it really works well.
just my 2c
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i've tried out many different bands for my epic.
i can't speak for other exercise, but for running, i find the belt clip to be the best choice. i don't know how others do it, but having something as bulky(relatively) as epic around your arm... as you swing your arm for miles and miles... it does get quite bothersome.
having your phone by your waist, it minimizes movement of the phone as you run.
think about it, your waist vs your arm. which one moves more as you run?
it really works well.
just my 2c
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I'm another Tune Belt user and I've been satisfied. Not a profuse sweater, but never had the moisture problems. One problem with the belt clip option is that it will hurt your bluetooth performance particularly for heart rate monitoring, which is my main reason for taking the phone on the run.
just to clarify, i use a belt clip holster... just a regular one.
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i'm not sure if i purchased mine from this particular guy, but it looks the same as that one.
also, i have HxM bluetooth heart monitor, and have not experienced any different reading when i wear the phone on the waist or the arm.
the only negative thing about a belt clip holster is that you need to fasten your running shorts... but i do this normally anyway, so not much of a loss for me.
I use a belkin - I think it's for an iphone. It's a snug fit, but I can get it all the way in so that the top hole closes around the phone and I don't have to worry about it popping out. I did have a couple instances where the position on my arm caused the neoprene to bump the volume buttons, but rotating it slightly seemed to fix that problem. The touch screen is difficult to use, but not impossible... I'm not sure about fitting a case inside of it though? Oh, and in order to use the headphones, just stick the phone in upside down ;-)
[edit] and i do apologize that I didn't notice this post was from september...
I'm sure everyone has moved past this since it was posted 4 months ago, but I thought I should mention it for anyone listening. Im a long distance runner (30+ miles a week) but lift a couple of days a week as well. My holster of choice is the Amphipod Runlite Airstretch Hydration belt. it has a zip close pocket for IDs and keys, a velcro close pouch for my Epic, and removable water bottles. Very comfortable.
Sorry I cant direct link, but I haven't posted much. More of the lurker type
Thanks to user blackout720 and his contest, I won a free case from Verus and chose the Iron Bumper in clear/titanium silver.
First off, this things looks and feels fantastic. I love that it doesn't change the overall appearance of the phone that much, but I think that the titanium silver bumper looks even better than the shiny silver of the phone. I'm using it in combination with front and back skins from Skinomi, and my phone is no longer a smudgy mess, but still looks true to its roots.
I will say, as others have reported, that the unyielding aluminum is INCREDIBLY difficult to get on. My fingers hurt by the end, and I was honestly worried that I was going to damage my phone. I don't know if I'll ever get the thing back off again without cutting it, as some have done.
The buttons feel great, but I wish they were just a touch lower in profile.
The lip on the front is minimal, but enough to hold the screen off of a flat surface. It doesn't feel "in the way" when using the edge of the screen of the home button like the Otterbox Commuter did. Small feet at the corners hold your camera up when that side is down.
I get some weak signals both at work and at home normally, so I can't yet speak to the claims of the aluminum bumper degrading signal strength. I don't have any trouble with GPS, though, as I navigated my way through Cincinnati with it on yesterday with no trouble. I'll continue to keep an eye on signal, GPS and battery over the next few days, though.
Hey,flu. Are the buttons mushy or clicky?
I'm not 100% sure of the difference, but I'd consider them clicky.
Thanks for the review.. You stumble on this via Slickdeals? Haha
I ordered mine the other day, still waiting for it. I did the Iron Shield version though.
No, blackout720 posted here that Verus was having a contest through him for 5 people to win a free case. I was one of the winners.
I can't say that I've seen any problems with signal with the Iron Bumper case on my phone. I would imagine that the surest sign of signal issues would be failed weather updates and increased battery usage, but everything is going smoothly, and when I'm not actively using the phone, it continues to drain a steady 1-2% per hour.
My experience
I also picked up this case from a slickdeals post.
Strangely I didn't have too much difficulty installing or removing the case, just had to line it all up correctly and sqeeze like crazy. I did have a huge drop in signal strength. I measured the dB before and after installing the case about 5 times at different locations and every time was the exact same result. I believe it was a -15 or -20db decrease, which equated to 1-2 bars of strength. My other complaint was with the lack of grip the case provided.
Overall it was a beautiful case that offered good protection for it's size. Unfortunately I had to return it because of the signal loss issue.
I will most likely be going to best buy tomorrow to get a lifeproof for my g5, but I'm curious on the speaker and if it's f effected and if so how much? When/if (only is speaker is murdered) I get it I can also answer questions if you guys have any.
Youtube review!
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Youtube review!
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For a 80 dollar price the case feels extremely cheap. I had it for a couple days but returned it. first case failed water test bottom port doesn't "seat" but is sealed by the pressure of clipping it together. (probably the most likely fail point), The screen protector sits too far from the screen you have to apply pressure for the screen to work. It's also difficult to swipe down from the top. There's thin sheets covering the camera and finger print scanner not sure how well they will hold up over time. As far as sound the back has a gap as well creating a vibrating effect when using the loud speaker. It's not hideous but quite annoying just the same. I didn't record any sound but chanced are that may be distorted as well. But some people may like the rattling sound of the speakers since lifeproof is calling it their sub woofing system lol. But this is just an opinion. You may like it.
I got one... I got it for functionality, as a machinist everywhere in my work area is oily including the air.
As mentioned above it does have a cheap feel to it. Mines passed the water test and that's what I was MOST interested in.
Touch navigation is flawless for me even with oily hands.
I was pleasantly surprised that the speaker/fingered print sensor/mic worked at all. Though output from speaker defiantly wasn't hifi. When I purchased I planned on always being connected on Bluetooth. After realizing that I could hear without headphones Bluetooth is now a option not a necessity.
Bottom line... If you spend time in wet environments it's a capable case up for task. If aesthetics is your goal go another direction.
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Got mine at worstbuy the same day I upgraded to the G5. I'm usually dubious of screen protector/all in one type cases. Plus, I have giant fingers, so that was a concern also.
I can happily report that so far I have not run into any issues with this case.
Notification drawer slides down with ease, sound isn't affected too much, touch is all but the same as w/o the case.
It just adds a little bulk to the phone (but that's expected with these types of cases). Otherwise, no complaints. Well worth the 79.99 investment.
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lifeproof will be great , if you do not mind to pay for 80 dollars
I like mine. It failed the water test the first time around so I sent in for another that works well. The only issue I have is using headphones. For some reason it thinks I'm sending voice commands when I don't even have a mic on my headphones. Sometimes it works great other times I get regular OK Google interruptions and the music will pause/unpause itself when placing the phone in my pocket.
EDIT: I'm actually going to return mine now. Or at least sell it. I do not trust this thing to be waterproof. Whenever I used it in the bathroom while I'm taking a shower (it just sits next to the sink... like 5 ft from the shower even) I notice water vapor trapped inside between the screen and protector the next day. This is the 2nd one I've noticed this with & the 2nd one even passed my initial water test, unlike the first. I don't trust this USB port cover to ever be waterproof and the issues with the headphone jack are just an icing on the cake.
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I like mine. It failed the water test the first time around so I sent in for another that works well. The only issue I have is using headphones. For some reason it thinks I'm sending voice commands when I don't even have a mic on my headphones. Sometimes it works great other times I get regular OK Google interruptions and the music will pause/unpause itself when placing the phone in my pocket.
EDIT: I'm actually going to return mine now. Or at least sell it. I do not trust this thing to be waterproof. Whenever I used it in the bathroom while I'm taking a shower (it just sits next to the sink... like 5 ft from the shower even) I notice water vapor trapped inside between the screen and protector the next day. This is the 2nd one I've noticed this with & the 2nd one even passed my initial water test, unlike the first. I don't trust this USB port cover to ever be waterproof and the issues with the headphone jack are just an icing on the cake.
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The case is water proof. Not steam proof. Steam is a vapor not a liquid like water.. Steam can easily get past almost any waterproof product
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clninja said:
The case is water proof. Not steam proof. Steam is a vapor not a liquid like water.. Steam can easily get past almost any waterproof product
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Damn, someone should tell their customer support so they can tell dummies like myself haha. My phone got soaked in a camelbak related mishap the other day (works fine, got completely drenched while on. water in the battery compartment and everything) so I've been using the lifeproof since then. Their customer support is very nice and hassle free though.