Rugged iphone cases

[DT86]

I know there have been a few threads about how little some folks use their cell but I use mine for everything from email, checking the local radar during hay season and calling the GF to order lunch. :licking:

I don't have a iphone as of yet, but I am eligible for a upgrade and know good and well I'll need a good case. It needs to stand up to everyday abuse on the farm such as dust, moisture and even a few hundred drops onto hard surfaces. The more I search online the more choices I find and the more confused my little mind gets.

So does anyone have any experience with any of these or others. And what are your thoughts about them? I know they are all expensive but so is a new iphone.

Griffin Technology

Lifeproof

Otterbox Defender

 

[roughneck266]

Never used the first two, but its pretty hard to beat the otterbox. Used them on the last three phones. None have had a scratch on them after years of abuse. Not cheap, but as in most other things you get what you pay for.

 

[kf4uda]

I have the Otterbox Defender. I got it when I got an iphone 4s about 3 months back. It seems to be a very tough case. I have dropped my phone a couple of times without any damage to the phone or the case. Like you said they are not cheap but neither are the phones.

 

[Casco1]

Check Amazon.com for any cell phone accessories. I just ordered two chargers for my IPod 2 cords and AC chargers for $7.96 + free shipping. Awhile back I bought accessories kit for our cells. Car charger, hard case, soft belt case and window protectors this was $6.35 per set + free shipping. The quality is decent and at these prices you can buy a spare and still save $$$ over phone store prices.

 

[DT86]

Wow those responses were fast, must be raining where yall are too!

Check Amazon.com for any cell phone accessories.

I hear ya, my buddy got his Otterbox Defender on Amazon for $20!

 

[Solo]

I'm all for the Otter Box. I've had them on 3 BlackBerry's. Very nice case. No damage at all to the phones even after the beating I give them.

Solo

 

[sfloggie]

Same here on Otterbox. I have had it on my iPhone for a year.

It has been dropped and in pocket with keys and coins. Very rugged. It makes the iphone a larger footprint in your pocket or hand, but you can feel safe with it on your iphone.

 

[MoKelly]

I also recommend the Otterbox. My son (16) broke his screen within 3 months of getting the phone. He just had a normal back case. We got the screen fixed and got him the Otterbox. He didn't like it as it is larger and "not cool". But, it works and so far so good on damage to the phone.

16 year old boys are not known for their care in handling things or their ability to avoid dumb things.

MoKelly

 

[roughneck266]

I also recommend the Otterbox. My son (16) broke his screen within 3 months of getting the phone. He just had a normal back case. We got the screen fixed and got him the Otterbox. He didn't like it as it is larger and "not cool". But, it works and so far so good on damage to the phone.

16 year old boys are not known for their care in handling things or their ability to avoid dumb things.

MoKelly

Not known for buying their own phones either lol!

 

[logdog]

I had the griffen case. That thing was a beast! It fully enclosed the phone and provided covers for every outlet on it. It sealed so well you had to remove the bottom plug to hear the speaker. I dont think you could damage the phone by dropping it from reasonable heights (from the top of the sears tower? Sure.)
However the big complaint I had and why i quit using it is it makes the phone twice a thick and maybe a half inch to an inch longer and wider. The rubber coating that makes it so easy to hold on to also makes it pull everything out of you pocket when you remove it.

 

[s219]

Everybody I know who has the same requirements you wrote about got the OtterBox case, so it seems to be the go-to product to get.

I don't use a case for normal parts of the week (office, home, etc) but do slide the iPhone into a neoprene pouch for any sports or outdoor work.

 

[JD230511]

I work in a paper mill. Dirty and dust all over the place. I have the otter box defender. As do most of the guys I work with at the mill. But a few of the them have a otter box defense series. It's suppose to be military grade. Water tight seals for opens. I have seen the at Walmart but always out of stock.

 

[kf4uda]

I saw in one of replies about sliding the phone in and out of a case. Don't plan on doing that with the Otterbox Defender. I bought my case from an AT&T store. The little girl that waited on me put my phone in the case for me (very kind of her). I had a problem with that first phone and AT&T had send me another one. I liked to have never figured out how to get the case a part and reassemble it with the new phone. I hope nothing ever happens to this phone.

 

[DT86]

Well looks like the Otterbox is winning. Is that because they are more available or...? I hope somebody can chime in on the Lifeproof.

 

[MoKelly]

Not known for buying their own phones either lol!

Yes --- very true. Mom is a softy in this matter.

MoKelly

 

[Bilko]

I had a otter box with my blackberry for over 2 years and the phone looked new when I took it out. Got the I phone 1.5 years ago with otter box and same thing. I would recommend the otter box to anyone. I work in a shop, my garage, outside you name it and never had one problem...

 

[ddobson]

We don't have those but thought I would offer up that I bought the better half an ifrogz case(luxe original) at the att store. It really takes the beating that otherwise would have been felt by the phone itself. It's been dropped on the garage floor, knocked off the kitchen counter and just keeps the phone going ....

 

[impdaddy]

I have the Ballistic case for my iphone. It is also a beast w/screen cover etc. I have dropped it from at least 6 feet with no problem. No experience with otterbox but the Griffon is also good.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[DT86]

ifrogz? Ballistic? Now you guys are gonna make it even harder on me. :thumbsup:

 

[missingstexas]

The company I work for has close to 200 iPhones and every phone we provide comes with the otter box defender. I do dislike it's bulk but it does it's job. I used an otter box commuter and an otter box reflex on my personal phones and had luck with them. They are much slimmer.