Rugged iphone cases

Boiler74 · May 12, 2012

Had on Otterbox on my iPhone 3GS and liked it. Except the rubber on it was a dirt magnet. I guess they changed that rubber, but now it isn't as durable. I have a buddy with an iPhone 4s and he broke two otterbox defender cases. So when I upgraded I looked around and found lifeproof. Was very impressed. It's not bulky, water and dust proof, and the rubber doesn't get all nasty. Sure, the headphone jack is a bit of a pain, but I don't use it that much. The BEST thing about it is the belt clip, sold separately. It LOCKS! Which was another big complaint of the otterbox case. I don't have to worry about my phone coming out anymore. No regrets with the lifeproof case. Sure it's pricey, but I do believe you get what you pay for.

JDgreen227 · May 12, 2012

Have had a number of different cases on my four year old Blackberry bit never an Otterbox. The first two or three I used were an aluminum snap on hard case that did a good job of protection but added bulk and difficulty in using the keypad and trackball. Current case is a snap on Seido that is a very snug fit that adds little bulk but provides excellent protection and a bonus is the rubberized finish that improves my grip. The only real downside I have found to various cases is that if any grit gets inside a case it will quickly mar the finish of your device. For that reason any case I used had to be easily removable for cleaning.

buck12 · May 12, 2012

Boiler74 said:
Had on Otterbox on my iPhone 3GS and liked it. Except the rubber on it was a dirt magnet. I guess they changed that rubber, but now it isn't as durable. I have a buddy with an iPhone 4s and he broke two otterbox defender cases. So when I upgraded I looked around and found lifeproof. Was very impressed. It's not bulky, water and dust proof, and the rubber doesn't get all nasty. Sure, the headphone jack is a bit of a pain, but I don't use it that much. The BEST thing about it is the belt clip, sold separately. It LOCKS! Which was another big complaint of the otterbox case. I don't have to worry about my phone coming out anymore. No regrets with the lifeproof case. Sure it's pricey, but I do believe you get what you pay for.

The rubber covering on the Otter Box 4s case allows the phone to come out of my pocket easier and doesn't seem to attract as much lint.

NHmitch · Jun 2, 2012

I know that this is a few weeks old, But i have the lifeproof case, and I switched from the otterbox case, and the Ballistic case. The ballistic case was by far the toughest, but the lifeproof is completely waterproof, and you can take you phone underwater. I wash my phone off in the sink, and I have dropped into water, and spilled coffe on it several times, and I just put it under the water in the sink, and rinse it off. I had a friend who would talk on his in the shower, and take it into the pool, but for me that is a bit too much. I really don't want to talk to someone while they are in the shower. Great case, and they have replaced my case once for free, after I dropped it from about 12 feet, and I was worried about the watertight seal.

tungularafishcamp · Jun 2, 2012

I too have had good luck with the otterbox, case is beat up now but phone still looks new when I take it out. Have had a couple friends get theirs too wet with the case on and it has caused problems. That is where the lifeproof one shines, had one friend go overboard with his in his pocket and it was fine.

PapaPerk · Jun 3, 2012

Check out Life Proof cases.

westbrooklawn · Jun 3, 2012

Haven't read all the responses, but I will add one big + for the otter box. I am VERY hard on cell phones, and my iPhone has been well protected for over a year and a half with the otter box. You can buy them on Amazon for around $23 last time I checked.

Dogballs · Jun 3, 2012

I have a Drisuit Iphone case. 100% waterproof, rugged as ****, and really well made.

driSuit Endurance Waterproof iPhone Case

DT86 · Jun 5, 2012

I never thought there would be so many replies! I have read each reply and used other peoples phones with the Lifeproof and the Otterbox installed. It looks like I'm going with the Lifeproof simply due to the fact that it is 100% waterproof.

NHmitch · Jun 5, 2012

I am very happy with my life proof after having used all three myself. I have the ottorbox on my ipad, but I have to have the life proof on my iphone, because of the waterproofing. It has held up very, very well, and the only complaint that I would have, is that you have to use the factory charging cable, because that is the only one that fits.