Sidebar Sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

Catalyst Case

T

tanariogo

macrumors newbie
Original poster
May 10, 2013
9
0
There is NO POSSIBLE WAY i got mine first!
I live in Puerto Rico and shipping takes an extra week for anything! I ordered it yesterday, as soon as I saw the email. It seems I jumped the gun and didn't check the other thread about the case, I didn't get the discount/coupon 15% off.
I am currently 10:30 into my 30:00 water proof test.
The case looks really good. Much better than the others I have seen. I made a call on it...
Duh, dunh dun!
it wasn't good. there was a big lag to my wifes phone and she couldn't really understand me. Even with the charging flap down. At least that trick works on the life proof.
The packaging and manual seems pretty legit. The manual is bigger than the one that comes with my car! (just kidding, almost though!)

----------

it seems my pics are too big....let me see here
 
Last edited:
Ok, stop teasing us! I just got my ship notice this evening. Can't wait to read your thoughts on it!
 
pics
 

Attachments

  • IMG_7381_2.jpg
    IMG_7381_2.jpg
    42.6 KB · Views: 779
  • IMG_7382_2.jpg
    IMG_7382_2.jpg
    41.2 KB · Views: 767
  • IMG_7383_2.jpg
    IMG_7383_2.jpg
    41.1 KB · Views: 774
  • IMG_7384_2.jpg
    IMG_7384_2.jpg
    28.4 KB · Views: 760
  • IMG_7386_2.jpg
    IMG_7386_2.jpg
    21.9 KB · Views: 752
more pics
 

Attachments

  • IMG_7387.jpg
    IMG_7387.jpg
    30 KB · Views: 760
  • IMG_7388.jpg
    IMG_7388.jpg
    27.6 KB · Views: 773
  • IMG_7390.jpg
    IMG_7390.jpg
    13.7 KB · Views: 757
  • IMG_7391.jpg
    IMG_7391.jpg
    14.7 KB · Views: 745
The case is definitely a bit bigger than my speck that I have had since I got the phone. It doesn't FEEL any bigger than any of the lifeproof that I have felt. It looks to be of good quality. The touch screen works very well, though I have not tested it wet or under water yet. My thirty minute leak test went well. No leaks. I put cotton ball thingies my wife had inside. I don't think there is a need. I think Qtips would work better anyway. As I mentioned earlier, talking may be a bit of a pain. Audio sounds pretty good out of the speaker.
Again...there is no way I was the first.....

----------

Overall I dig it.
I think it is the best option out there now. I think it would have been better 3 months ago, before I shattered a phone, but what do you do?
It looks good. I only wish it came in that kickstarter edition color of the 4. I'd buy that in a flash, even though I have this one. and I'm CHEAP!

Haven't had a drop test yet...who knows how long that will take.
 
Best looking case I have seen.
I have not taken it under water yet. That will come in a couple of weeks, and by then you guys should have yours too.
I have made exactly 2 calls on the phone since I got the case. The first one was in my house right after I put the phone in the case. My wife could hear stuff, just not make out what I was saying. the other call was last night and my wife couldn't hear a thing. nothing. she hung up on me.
Also I had a 2 foot drop test on accident. no damage. I know my old bumper case would have handled it fine, and saw much worse, this case was fine.

I don't think this case solved the talking issues that the other waterproof cases are having. I do think this case looks the best. Hope you guys get yours soon!
 
Also I don't like the bump on the bottom of the screen. It is right at the very bottom and makes the buttons in safari difficult to use.
 
Playing real racing with the case I noticed a couple things.
The gas doesn't always work right. I'll be turning, then all of the sudden stopping. Same with turning. Turning fine then all straight.
Even doing this post on the phone. The buttons and keys seem a bit klunkier. Auto correct is happening more and more and it is overall less sensitive.

----------

That last post got all jacked up because of the case (really because I didn't pay attention after the case messed part of it up). But you guys get the idea.
 
tanariogo said:
Best looking case I have seen.
I have not taken it under water yet. That will come in a couple of weeks, and by then you guys should have yours too.
I have made exactly 2 calls on the phone since I got the case. The first one was in my house right after I put the phone in the case. My wife could hear stuff, just not make out what I was saying. the other call was last night and my wife couldn't hear a thing. nothing. she hung up on me.
Also I had a 2 foot drop test on accident. no damage. I know my old bumper case would have handled it fine, and saw much worse, this case was fine.

I don't think this case solved the talking issues that the other waterproof cases are having. I do think this case looks the best. Hope you guys get yours soon!
Click to expand...
So best "looking" case, but not fully functional? I'm not sure I could put up with the screen being as clunky as you say in other posts. The call quality is discouraging as well.
 
No clue how you got yours first lol...I'm in Orlando, FL and ordered it within minutes of receiving the email lol.

I hope the calls and touch screen are workable...because I'm really liking the concept of this case. It says in the manual that if you have audio problems at first, the iphone software will start to correct it to make up for the pressure differences/background noises (with its noise cancelling I assume). We shall see!
 
Took my first pic with the case on. No difference in quality.

Tried playing my racing game again. This case makes that difficult, so the wife will be happy.
 
Dang - still out of stock....Was hoping to get my husband one for Father's Day for his fishing/boating adventures....
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom
Back