Seidio Obex Waterproof iPhone 5 Case - Page 7

thenumbersrbad · Feb 4, 2013, 10:03 PM

Wish the Griffin case was out already, it's the best looking to me lol

Was supposed to be out late January but no dice yet

icecrystal23 · Feb 5, 2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by thenumbersrbad

Wish the Griffin case was out already, it's the best looking to me lol

Was supposed to be out late January but no dice yet

Catalyst Lifestyle keeps saying "very soon" on their Facebook page...

wmflyfisher · Feb 5, 2013, 08:56 PM

Received the obex today in the mail. So far this thing is light years beyond the life proof. I really like it so far. I don't mind the flaps at all as long as they hold up. I'm very happy with it.

mwashbush · Feb 5, 2013, 08:58 PM

I like the lifeproof

fishmd · Feb 6, 2013, 06:41 AM

Anyone who has this case, have you noticed that the bottom right corner of the case might not close fully when the phone is in it? This is what is happening with mine and I can't seem to figure out why. It won't stay latched there. My phone does not have anything on it. No stickers/protectors. Anyone else have this too?

Cubano21 · Feb 6, 2013, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by fishmd

Anyone who has this case, have you noticed that the bottom right corner of the case might not close fully when the phone is in it? This is what is happening with mine and I can't seem to figure out why. It won't stay latched there. My phone does not have anything on it. No stickers/protectors. Anyone else have this too?

Mine is not doing this. Call customer support, there not like LP you will get a real life person quick. They will help you.

Hooterville · Feb 6, 2013, 08:40 AM

The latches are very small and weak on the Obex and after you open and close the case a few times the case will no longer stay closed.

A friend said he had to call Seidio for a replacement because of this design flaw and they are sending him a new case.

I didn't have my Obex long enough to find this out on my own, this is second hand information.

HiddenPuppy · Feb 6, 2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by fishmd

Anyone who has this case, have you noticed that the bottom right corner of the case might not close fully when the phone is in it? This is what is happening with mine and I can't seem to figure out why. It won't stay latched there. My phone does not have anything on it. No stickers/protectors. Anyone else have this too?

Mine seemed to do that at first and now it does not do it anymore. I wonder if it is a process of the foam inside getting settled in.

thenumbersrbad · Feb 6, 2013, 12:00 PM

Try snapping that side of the case first. Kind of like angle it on first and then do the rest of the case.

Mine seemed to do that at the beginning too but it doesn't anymore

Cubano21 · Feb 6, 2013, 12:03 PM

Possibly air in the case that needs to get out. Try opening the charge port with the rubber piece out and press the case and screen a little to get the pressure out.

fishmd · Feb 6, 2013, 01:35 PM

Thanks for some of the recommendations. I will have to try some stuff and see. If it doesn't work, I can always send back to Amazon easily enough. Interesting that others seemed to have it, but that it got better. Makes me wonder about the foam inside the case as well. As I said, it is only an issue when the phone is in the case.

RichardC300 · Feb 6, 2013, 02:06 PM

If water can't get in the case, how does sound get out of the case?

puppers · Feb 6, 2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardC300

If water can't get in the case, how does sound get out of the case?

A membrane film. Do not ask how it works, but it does.

Bugeyeblue · Feb 7, 2013, 01:07 AM

Question for you obex owners, is it hard to pull down the notification bar with this case on? Just watched a couple videos and it looks like the case blocks the top of the screen a little bit where you would swipe down to see the notification center.

HiRisk · Feb 7, 2013, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeyeblue

Question for you obex owners, is it hard to pull down the notification bar with this case on? Just watched a couple videos and it looks like the case blocks the top of the screen a little bit where you would swipe down to see the notification center.

No problems here.

Bugeyeblue · Feb 7, 2013, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by HiRisk

No problems here.

Thanks, just ordered one. I'll report back here when I get it installed and try it out.

HiRisk · Feb 7, 2013, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeyeblue

Thanks, just ordered one. I'll report back here when I get it installed and try it out.

Made this just for you:

Bugeyeblue · Feb 7, 2013, 02:11 AM

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Made this just for you:
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Haha! Awesome, thanks.

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Has anyone had the mute switch cover open up unintentionally? Just want to make sure it isn't a problem. I'm pretty sure my case will be getting wet once in a while.
Also, does the charger get pushed aside at all while charging by the flap? It looks in the videos like it might damage the charging port over time.

Cubano21 · Feb 7, 2013, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeyeblue

Haha! Awesome, thanks.

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Has anyone had the mute switch cover open up unintentionally? Just want to make sure it isn't a problem. I'm pretty sure my case will be getting wet once in a while.
Also, does the charger get pushed aside at all while charging by the flap? It looks in the videos like it might damage the charging port over time.

Nope, and nope. Everything stays closed and there is no pressure on the charge cable what so ever.

Bugeyeblue · Feb 7, 2013, 08:47 AM

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Nope, and nope. Everything stays closed and there is no pressure on the charge cable what so ever.

Thanks for the replies. Can't wait to get mine now. I took off the insurance from my account recently and feel like this will kind of be a security blanket.

HiddenPuppy · Feb 7, 2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeyeblue

Haha! Awesome, thanks.

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Has anyone had the mute switch cover open up unintentionally? Just want to make sure it isn't a problem. I'm pretty sure my case will be getting wet once in a while.
Also, does the charger get pushed aside at all while charging by the flap? It looks in the videos like it might damage the charging port over time.

No problem on either, I did have that issue with the Otterbox Denfender, puts a lot of pressure on the charging cable, did not like that at all. The Obex is great!!

Bugeyeblue · Feb 7, 2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HiddenPuppy

No problem on either, I did have that issue with the Otterbox Denfender, puts a lot of pressure on the charging cable, did not like that at all. The Obex is great!!

That issue with my defender is the reason I asked... Glad you knew exactly what I was talking about. Thanks.

HiddenPuppy · Feb 7, 2013, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeyeblue

That issue with my defender is the reason I asked... Glad you knew exactly what I was talking about. Thanks.

Glad to be of help, I love the Obex and the way it feels, don't have the impression I am holding a brick.

Bugeyeblue · Feb 7, 2013, 10:11 AM

Can someone post a picture of a side view of the case? I can't find one online anywhere and I'm curious how those humps in the back look from the side.

fishmd · Feb 7, 2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeyeblue

Can someone post a picture of a side view of the case? I can't find one online anywhere and I'm curious how those humps in the back look from the side.

I think there are some earlier in this thread with comparisons of this case with other cases as well.

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Feb 4, 2013, 10:03 PM	#151
thenumbersrbad macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2008	Wish the Griffin case was out already, it's the best looking to me lol Was supposed to be out late January but no dice yet
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Feb 5, 2013, 08:56 PM	#153
wmflyfisher macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2010	Received the obex today in the mail. So far this thing is light years beyond the life proof. I really like it so far. I don't mind the flaps at all as long as they hold up. I'm very happy with it.
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Feb 5, 2013, 08:58 PM	#154
mwashbush macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2013	I like the lifeproof
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Feb 6, 2013, 06:41 AM	#155
fishmd macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunny South Florida	Anyone who has this case, have you noticed that the bottom right corner of the case might not close fully when the phone is in it? This is what is happening with mine and I can't seem to figure out why. It won't stay latched there. My phone does not have anything on it. No stickers/protectors. Anyone else have this too?
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Feb 6, 2013, 08:40 AM	#157
Hooterville macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2012	The latches are very small and weak on the Obex and after you open and close the case a few times the case will no longer stay closed. A friend said he had to call Seidio for a replacement because of this design flaw and they are sending him a new case. I didn't have my Obex long enough to find this out on my own, this is second hand information.
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Feb 6, 2013, 12:00 PM	#159
thenumbersrbad macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2008	Try snapping that side of the case first. Kind of like angle it on first and then do the rest of the case. Mine seemed to do that at the beginning too but it doesn't anymore
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Feb 6, 2013, 12:03 PM	#160
Cubano21 Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2012	Possibly air in the case that needs to get out. Try opening the charge port with the rubber piece out and press the case and screen a little to get the pressure out.
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Feb 6, 2013, 01:35 PM	#161
fishmd macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunny South Florida	Thanks for some of the recommendations. I will have to try some stuff and see. If it doesn't work, I can always send back to Amazon easily enough. Interesting that others seemed to have it, but that it got better. Makes me wonder about the foam inside the case as well. As I said, it is only an issue when the phone is in the case.
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Feb 6, 2013, 02:06 PM	#162
RichardC300 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Chapel Hill, NC	If water can't get in the case, how does sound get out of the case?
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Feb 7, 2013, 01:07 AM	#164
Bugeyeblue macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2011	Question for you obex owners, is it hard to pull down the notification bar with this case on? Just watched a couple videos and it looks like the case blocks the top of the screen a little bit where you would swipe down to see the notification center.
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Feb 7, 2013, 10:11 AM	#174
Bugeyeblue macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2011	Can someone post a picture of a side view of the case? I can't find one online anywhere and I'm curious how those humps in the back look from the side.
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