Rec'd My Lieproof Today
I rec'd my lifeproof case today
First of all the pre-order process was a pain I have to say. When you pre-order you are given a choice of shipping methods. Of course the usual (Overnight) (2 Day) and standard. However !!! What you dont know until you order it and they send you a confimation email is that it will take 2 WEEKS to process ??? Of course initially when I ordered mine I chose 2day delivery then discovered I had to wait 2 weeks and 2 days. Unprofessional and very misleading IMO.
After sending a email saying I was not happy how they managed to "Trick" me into paying the additioanl monies for 2day delivery when it wasnt even going to be processed for 2 weeks, they finally sent a response back (After they ahd already processed my shipment) Saying the following
"We are glad that you have ordered with LifeProof! As far as ETA on the product goes, your LifeProof case will be ready for shipping within the next week or two and you will receive an email with delivery information when your order ships. If you use an upgraded shipping method, it will take effect once we actually ship your product, so you will receive it on your doorstep sooner than it would have reached you with standard shipping.
If you would like us to remove your expedited shipping method, please reply to this email within the next 48 hours."
By this time I already already rec'd my order has shipped statement so that is how long it took for a response. Bad Customer response time too IMO.
OK Anyway enough on the whole pre-order process let's talk about the case itself.
The case is Very thin(ish) for the job it does and the material it is made of feels very good, Slides into a pocket very well without sticking all over the place and I tried to smudge it with greasy fingers (Which all my new cases fall prey to grease smudges after first use) Well I couldnt smudge it.
When you rec' the Lifeproof case there is a website to goto to view the video instructions on how to install it. (See below)
http://www.lifeproof.com\mip4
Although we are all experts at installing cases (I mean how difficult is that) I would still recommend watching the video especially on removing the case.
I like everything about the case with the exception of the screen. They advise you to take your screen protector off (I didnt) and it works fine. They also say there will be a slight bulge of the screen after installing it, this is normal and just press it againt your chest or thight to remove it. (Doesnt work)
The screen (although supposedly scratch proof) is much too shiny for me and very cheap plasticy looking. Not impressed with the screen in the least bit. It does have a slight bulge in the screen, even after resetting it twice (Last time I got most of it out) it still doesnt scream quality when you have a cheap plastic looking screen cover that will actually make clicking noises as you press on it. If your fingers are even slightly sticky from sweat or grease it tends to catch on the screen making even more squeaking noises.
Dont get me wrong, in order for this thing to work, It has to have a screen cover, Just make the specs for how it covers the screen a little tighter and maybe use a glare proof screen cover? just a suggestion Lifeproof.
I made calls with it installed and I did listen to some music on it, the speakers seem to be fine, no noticeable drop in quality or any hissing from the plastic covering the speakers or earpiece.
Fits on the Iphone Extremly well. Solid feeling and no loose parts anywhere on it.
Overall (Since I havent tried to destory it yet I will give it 7 out of 10)
-1 For Cheap Looking and feeling screen
-1 havent tested it yet
-1 Pre-Order Headache
Anyone heard of these LifeProof Cases...
http://www.lifeproof.com/lifeproof-store/apple-cases/iphone-4.
Check out the vid's under the media tab for the underwater video shoots with the phone.
Pretty sweet but da%m $70 bucks for a case is a bit insane.
