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LifeProof Case - Blech - IronMac - 01-01-2014
I mentioned in passing that I was not impressed with my LifeProof for 4S. It came from the store with a small "whorl" in the plastic screen...it looks like the plastic was stretched or deformed somehow in the manufacturing process. You can see it if you hold the case at an angle and it looks like oil on water.
Then, a few months ago, a corner of the case chipped open. Don't know how since the phone is always in a pocket or on a desk. No big deal so I duct taped it.
Now, a good inch of plastic is falling away at the spot where your left thumb sits below the controls.
This is terrible for a case that is less than two years old!
Going to buy an Otterbox later today, methinks.
Re: LifeProof Case - Blech - wurm - 01-01-2014
I don't know if you're interested in alternatives, but I got one of these for my iPhone 4s and am very happy with it. I didn't want to spend $20+ on a case, and this one had great reviews, so for $10 I grabbed one. I also have a slimmer Moshi case, but this Acase will definitely protect it more than the Moshi will.
Re: LifeProof Case - Blech - SteveO - 01-01-2014
Might also check out iSkin Revo. I've used this case on two iPhones since '07 and it's a little more sleek than Otterbox and has imho unrivaled protection and durability.
Re: LifeProof Case - Blech - DeusxMac - 01-01-2014
On my second LifeProof (iPhone 4, now iPhone 5,) and have no complaints.
YMMV
Re: LifeProof Case - Blech - Zoidberg - 01-01-2014
Just get one of these and you're done. Will never go back to more expensive (or cheaper) cases again.
Re: LifeProof Case - Blech - IronMac - 01-01-2014
Whoa! Remarkable generosity from everyone! I just wanted to rant but am floored that others have chimed in with recommendations. Thank you!
Ok, am going to look at the alternatives...want something that is at least water resistant if not waterproof.
Re: LifeProof Case - Blech - C(-)ris - 01-01-2014
Where did you buy your LifeProof case from? Kind of sounds like the quality you would expect from a knockoff.
Re: LifeProof Case - Blech - btfc - 01-01-2014
Lots if reports of counterfeit Lifeproof cases.
http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?topicid=115514
My Lifeproof case has been great!
Re: LifeProof Case - Blech - IronMac - 01-02-2014
My wife bought it from one of the major electronics retailers here in Singapore. From looking at the pics (thanks btfc!), of the case such as the screw and profile shot, the one I have is real.
Re: LifeProof Case - Blech - Robert M - 01-02-2014
Iron,
Lots of viable replacements... Otterbox Defender, Griffin Survivor, a model from Lunatik, and a slew of others. I have a TakTik Extreme from Lunatik for my IPhone 4S. Love it! But, it's expensive. Very expensive.
Robert