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Otterbox Preserver Waterproof case

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I just saw this today.

I'm really curious as to how they were able to bypass the touch id

looks really promising, just wished I didn't purchase my Spigen Glas.Tr and applied it already :(

I'm also wondering how the sound quality is, as we all know what it's like with waterproof cases

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More INFO:
http://www.otterbox.com/Preserver-S..._apl20-iphone-5s_color=R3&start=4&q=preserver
 
Jesla said:
Cool a Lifeproof case for the 5s…….now I can replace my Fre.
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Otter box bought Lifeproof but it's weird because based on their comments, it would appear that they are working on their own waterproof case to support touch ID

So I don't think Lifeproof made this, but may be part of the design.

I'm curious to know what they come up with.
 
Does it have an integrated screen protector? Without one this is sadly a no-go for me.
 
Warcake said:
It's a waterproof case. Of course it has one. Also, you can see it on the site. Seriously.
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Maybe you should get informed before talking down to people. There's the well-known waterproof "nuud" series from Lifeproof, that does NOT have an integrated screen protector. And by the way, Lifeproof got bought by Otterbox.

Here's the Lifeproof nuud for the iPhone 5 (NO screen protector):
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And here's the new Otterbox Preserver for iPhone 5:
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Also nowhere on the Otterbox Preserver for iPhone 5 site does is say anything about a screen protector, the word "screen" does not appear once.

Now, please tell me again that the Preserver MUST have an integrated screen protector, JUST because it's a waterproof case. Seriously.
 
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Anyone know if the lifeproof 5 cases work with 5s flash/camera? If not will have to wait for this OB.

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mike1111 said:
Maybe you should get informed before talking down to people. There's the well-known waterproof "nuud" series from Lifeproof, that does NOT have an integrated screen protector. And by the way, Lifeproof got bought by Otterbox.

Here's the Lifeproof nuud for the iPhone 5 (NO screen protector):
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And here's the new Otterbox Preserver for iPhone 5:
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Also nowhere on the Otterbox Preserver for iPhone 5 site does is say anything about a screen protector, the word "screen" does not appear once.

Now, please tell me again that the Preserver MUST have an integrated screen protector, just because it's a waterproof case. Seriously.
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Again the 3rd photo on their site with no phone in looks like it has a screen protector and a hole for the home button. Have a look.
 
Robster3 said:
Again the 3rd photo on their site with no phone in looks like it has a screen protector and a hole for the home button. Have a look.
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Sure, it might have one, but it doesn't have to have one. On the iPhone 5s product page it might look like it has a screen protector in one of the pictures (but nothing mentioned in the text), but on the iPhone 5 product page it doesn't:

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So there will be a 5 and 5s one? i would prefer the 5 for my 5s if the camera works. i dont use touch id.
 
Robster3 said:
So there will be a 5 and 5s one? i would prefer the 5 for my 5s if the camera works. i dont use touch id.
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Looks like the opening for the flash is big enough on the iPhone 5 case. Should be the only possible incompatibility, unless Otterbox was overly precise in their home button implementation (shape and depth are a little different on the 5s). Since the iPhone 5 case is already in stock it won't be too long until we find out.
 
mike1111 said:
Looks like the opening for the flash is big enough on the iPhone 5 case. Should be the only possible incompatibility, unless Otterbox was overly precise in their home button implementation (shape and depth are a little different on the 5s). Since the iPhone 5 case is already in stock it won't be too long until we find out.
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I can't find the 5 case on their site. Are you saying its already for sale? Ok found it.
 
Otterbox doesn't mention a screen protector in any of the Preserver Series descriptions (but it does mention it for the Armor)... But then there's the press release:

The built-in screen protector guards the vibrant display from scratches without inhibiting touch sensitivity.
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http://media.otterbox.com/press-rel...nes-get-seriously-waterproof-new-otterbox-pro

So, thankfully it has a built-in screen protector. Even though I'm not too happy about the plastic ring around the home button reaching into the screen area, now I'm intrigued. Any word on availability anywhere? Otterbox's site only says "soon", but sometimes press people give tech sites more information...
 
mike1111 said:
So, thankfully it has a built-in screen protector. Even though I'm not too happy about the plastic ring around the home button reaching into the screen area, now I'm intrigued..
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To me, that is an unforgivable flaw. The pictures Do seem to show that the plastic ring around the touch is sensor extends into the screen area.
 
i'm really interested in this for the iphone 5.

looks like the bottom has the rubber port covers just like the otterbox armor which is so much more convenient than the screw-in adapter that the lifeproof uses. my lifeproof adapter makes my headphones constantly skip (seems like the connection comes in and out) when i'm walking or working out at the gym and it's driving me nuts.

would really appreciate reviews/comments when someone finally gets their hands on one. thanks!
 
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