iPhone 4 waterproof case

Bruce · Joined: 07 Dec 2004 Posts: 174

Do you guys have any suggestions for a waterproof case for skiing with an iPhone? I could imagine finding the navigation features and camera useful.

climbhoser · Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 5:01 pm Post subject:

Pelican
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xtremsnow · Joined: 04 Jan 2005 Posts: 664

http://www.otterbox.com/apple-iphone-cases/apple-iphone-cases,default,sc.html

as good as your gong to get or find

climbhoser · Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 5:05 pm Post subject:

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climbhoser · Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 5:12 pm Post subject:

Yeah, I LOVE the Otterboxes, don't get me wrong...but just want to make sure the OP knows they are not waterproof. Unfortunately, true waterproofness requires that it be un-usable to a certain degree while in the case. The Pelican at least has a cable port so you can still use headphones/Siri on the 4S.
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Randy · Joined: 06 Dec 2004 Posts: 3807 Location: The Death Star

Won't any truly waterproof case make using the touch screen problematic ?

How about a Ziplock quart freezer bag? (and blue tooth headphones)

climbhoser · Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 5:47 pm Post subject:

rsireland3 · Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 6:06 pm Post subject:

I'm mixed on otterboxes. I went and dropped the big bux for a defender series for my atrix. I'm a clutz and very hard on electronics. However, i find the case to be too cumbersome and bulky. I don't like it. And i don't like the built in screen protector. too hard to get it to look nice, requires the 'powder trick'. I bought some pre-cut stick on screen protectors and go without the Box. anyone want it?
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climbhoser · Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 6:08 pm Post subject:

To be honest, with the Gorilla Glass I don't even see a need for a screen protector. I've used my Samsung Fascinate "naked" for over a year and it doesn't have a single scratch. Oh yeha, and I'm rough as hell.
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rsireland3 · Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 6:20 pm Post subject:

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jimmyihatetoregister · Joined: 07 Dec 2004 Posts: 312 Location: BO/CO

Zip lock bag will work. You can get a really heavy duty one at REI. I'm on my 2nd iphone now, seems to work for me. While I am skiing with the hippies and kansas folk at Eldora.

Kingtutbutt · Joined: 07 Dec 2004 Posts: 42

I dropped my Otter Box clad Four into a jacuzzi the day after I got it. Jumped in, fished it out as quickly as I could and it's worked fine ever since.

LouEyez · Joined: 31 Jan 2011 Posts: 61 Location: Switzerland

Best Iphone 4 waterproof case is from H20 Audio
http://www.h2oaudio.com/store/shop-by-ipod/shop-by-iphone.html

you can even get the headphones and swim with it..I love mine Smile

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