Seidio Obex Waterproof iPhone 5 Case

Just recieved my Obex case today from Seidio, and all I have to say is WoW! What a difference from the LP case. I know there are a few 4 proof cases coming out, but I wanted to try this one because of the sleek design. They didnt want to take away to much from the thin design of the iPhone 5 similar to the LP case. I have tested the phone against all the issues the Fre had, and NO ISSUES. No buzzing, no echoing, screen protecter is super flush, no oil marks, speaker sounds great, and people can hear me! Here are some pictures I took.

The Boxing:



Otterbox Defender vs Seidio Obex vs LifeProof Fre



Seidio Obex vs Otterbox Defender



Seidio Obex vs LifeProof Fre



The inside of the Seidio Obex





These little dots are what keep the screen from having oil marks. You can see these a little when the screen is on, but not enough to be bothersome.



Ports:





Phone in the case



Check out http://www.seidio.com/obex/ if you want to know more. I will keep everyone updated on how the case does. I am also getting the Atlas when it comes out.

Hooterville said:

Thanks for that review. I'm going to order one now. I can't wait to dump that crappy Lifeproof.

Does the sound come from the back of the case like the Lifeproof? I hope not

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Nope sound comes out of the bottom speaker like it suppose to. The sound is crisp and very clear.

Hooterville said:

Thanks, did they ship out the same day you ordered?

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If you order before12:00pm it ships same day from Texas. I paid overnight which was only $14.25 to Florida.

dakota316 said:

How is the headphone jack done? Is it simply a plug that goes in there or what? I cant really tell. Thanks alot for posting these pics. Thinking of giving this case a try myself.

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I will revise the pictures with a view of the headphone and charge port.

dakota316 said:

Thanks man, appreciate it. Looking forward to them!

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I updated the photo's with the port opening showing.

setty7 said:

awesome! did you do the water test??

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Sure did, I put a piece of paper towel in the case before the water test. Dry as a bone.

Hooterville said:

Is it just a rubber flap that plugs the charge port and headphone jack?

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Yes, but if you look closly they fit deep inside the phone and then the hard plastic flap keeps it secure over the rubber.

Hooterville said:

Cool, I thought there was an extra piece there.
You just cost me $110.00 with this thread.

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You won't be disappointed, what I also like is I can record my kids and sounds is recorded crystal clear. Unlike the LP where is seemed like the recording sounded muffled. Another thumbs up.

orijinal said:

Is the third microphone on the back covered, too?

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It is protected but not muffled. If you look at picture 6 there is room for the mic to work. I own a diesel truck and it is loud inside and I have talked to quite a few people and they can hear me just fine, no loud noise in the background.