LifeProof Announces Delays in Delivering its iPhone 5 Case - Page 2

ChrisCW11 · Oct 11, 2012, 11:50 AM

They discovered that putting the case on the iPhone 5 would scratch and dent it so they needed to make the new case out of softer materials, like whipped air.

Fresh Pie · 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by aneftp

Lifeproof cases are for who live active style. My friend bikes 50-100 miles on the weekend. In Florida especially during raining season. Life proof is a saver if you are on a long bike ride.

Life proof is not for everyone.

That sounds vaguely like an antidepressant ad.

GekkePrutser · Oct 11, 2012, 04:58 PM

Wow this thing looks great - if your daily life includes close quarters combat

I think I'll just stick with my neoprene pouch.

JemTheWire · Oct 12, 2012, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by appleguy123

Family had these for their 4S's cannot hear them rough the microphone. Not recommended.

Ditto. I also had trouble hearing people clearly due to the protection over the earpiece.

I tried to get used to it, but couldn't. Lifeproof were good enough to give me a full refund, including P&P. So hats off to them.

rogerbarrett · Oct 12, 2012, 07:43 AM

Yes, but i hope new Iphone will not have the same issue. I'm talking about map and other bugs. :|

ghostlyorb · Oct 12, 2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by iChrist

Or you can use a plastic bag. It will look better too.

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And cheaper

rcappo · Oct 12, 2012, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JemTheWire

Ditto. I also had trouble hearing people clearly due to the protection over the earpiece.

I tried to get used to it, but couldn't. Lifeproof were good enough to give me a full refund, including P&P. So hats off to them.

There is a way to fix it. The mesh screen can get bent with air pressure changes. You have to blow on it to push it back into shape.

I wonder how long it will take them to make the white version... I hope it is out by December.

I love my case for the 4S, and I mount it to my bike and take it kayaking with me. I do think they need a car mount though.

ahbe · Oct 12, 2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rcappo

There is a way to fix it. The mesh screen can get bent with air pressure changes. You have to blow on it to push it back into shape.

I wonder how long it will take them to make the white version... I hope it is out by December.

I love my case for the 4S, and I mount it to my bike and take it kayaking with me. I do think they need a car mount though.

Ditto on the car mount, especially with turn by turn directions standard now. I was even thinking of modifying a bike mount to work in the car.

FieldingMellish · Oct 12, 2012, 10:09 PM

This kind of case is on par with those glasses specialized for gamers. There are so many kinds of holders for a phone to keep it from getting wet or banged around, instead of putting it in this Robocop-looking vault of a case. It's like a phone that's been immersed in Carbonite.

rearviewmirror · Oct 14, 2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by iChrist

Or you can use a plastic bag. It will look better too.

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Doesn't work, a friend of mine did this and his phone was swimming in condensation after a few hour ride. The best is a waterproof case or something that breathable that protects the phone.

Herdfan · Oct 14, 2012, 07:06 PM

I understand that some people don't understand that some of us actually use our phones for work. No phone, no work! So we need good protection against all kinds of hazards. So for those who only use their phones to browse the internet and make plans with friends while sipping latte's at Starbucks, then a simple bumper case is fine.

But for the rest of us, we need protection.

With that said, I had a Lifeproof for my 4, but now have an Otterbox for my 5. I hated the original Otterbox for the 4 as the rubber constantly peeled up. No so with the new case and I like it. Will wait and see on the new Lifeproof.

Consultant · Oct 15, 2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Macist

My other half has a terrible habit of just smashing up her phones or dropping them in to water. I just have no idea how she destroys them like she does.

I got her one of these for her 4s. It's a bit of an aggressive-looking thing but it does the job and her phone is holding up well!

Dropping in "water" means phone in back pocket -> TOILET.

14thegipper · Oct 16, 2012, 10:19 AM

Great for the beach - can play Kadima with it and not worry about sand or water

hamkor04 · Oct 16, 2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by icecrystal23

I don't think they were announcing a delay.. they were just giving people a much-needed update on their progress.

marketing skim? interesting this sh**ty "ads" how big profitable to MR?

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Originally Posted by ChrisCW11

They discovered that putting the case on the iPhone 5 would scratch and dent it so they needed to make the new case out of softer materials, like whipped air.

haha

apkbass · Nov 8, 2012, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Aidan5806

I love what LifeProof does but I cant deny the fact that their cases are arguably the least ergonomically i have ever used. If they solve that problem, then they will be the best case maker, bar none.

And if they solve the price problem...btw, I wouldn't be expecting to find you on here...AIDAN...

Aidan5806 · Nov 8, 2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by apkbass

And if they solve the price problem...btw, I wouldn't be expecting to find you on here...AIDAN...

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ChrisCW11 macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2011	Most likely They discovered that putting the case on the iPhone 5 would scratch and dent it so they needed to make the new case out of softer materials, like whipped air.
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GekkePrutser macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ireland	Wow this thing looks great - if your daily life includes close quarters combat I think I'll just stick with my neoprene pouch. __________________ Macs: Mac Mini i5 2.5 Ghz w/Radeon GPU 16GB 2x128GB Crucial M4 SSD; MacBook Pro Retina 13", 2.5Ghz, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Mobile: iPhone 4 16GB, iPad (3rd gen) 32GB WiFi, iPod Shuffle 3G
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Oct 12, 2012, 07:43 AM	#30
rogerbarrett macrumors regular Join Date: May 2012	Yes, but i hope new Iphone will not have the same issue. I'm talking about map and other bugs. :\|
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Oct 12, 2012, 10:09 PM	#34
FieldingMellish macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2010	This kind of case is on par with those glasses specialized for gamers. There are so many kinds of holders for a phone to keep it from getting wet or banged around, instead of putting it in this Robocop-looking vault of a case. It's like a phone that's been immersed in Carbonite.
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Oct 14, 2012, 07:06 PM	#36
Herdfan macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2011	I understand that some people don't understand that some of us actually use our phones for work. No phone, no work! So we need good protection against all kinds of hazards. So for those who only use their phones to browse the internet and make plans with friends while sipping latte's at Starbucks, then a simple bumper case is fine. But for the rest of us, we need protection. With that said, I had a Lifeproof for my 4, but now have an Otterbox for my 5. I hated the original Otterbox for the 4 as the rubber constantly peeled up. No so with the new case and I like it. Will wait and see on the new Lifeproof.
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Oct 16, 2012, 10:19 AM	#38
14thegipper macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2012	Great for the beach - can play Kadima with it and not worry about sand or water
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