Would You Buy One ?

[darsky]

I was vacationing in South East Asia over Christmas and noticed many people had these water proof holders for their cell/smart phones and tablets. They are plastic based products with velcro, water/rain resistant and not expensive. After returning home and doing a bit of homework including a visit to an Apple store-I see that there is nothing here that is comparable.

They would be great for outdoor use-in the rain,by the pool or in a boat.

I am looking to maybe import and sell them here. Any opinions?

[Acountdeleted]

In a heartbeat. In my line of work my phone gets slimy, sandy and overall beat up but I need to have it on me. Anything to keep it protected.

[Terry]

if the price was right

 

you bet

[Jigger]

Ziplock bag

[davew3]

carefull Darsky, there are lot's of different covers out there now.

 

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1. EscapeCapsule

The Kickstarter product has received an overwhelming response, so your pre-order may take awhile. But the high impact polycarbonate case looks worth it.

Price: $69.99

 

[Rod Caster]

Water resistant isn't water proof... not sure I would trust water resistant with my $500 device.

 

I thought I saw something at wholesale sports or cabelas that was similar, but I could be mistaken.

[Roy]

My opinion Darren is that I would have kept my mouth shut and would have done a little market research.

[Angler management]

You can buy a life-proof case at almost any phone store and bestbuy. I think they cost $60 and are "water-proof"! They are slimmer and better looking then otterbox. And about the same price. My best friend owns one for his iphone5 and has taken countless underwater pics with it already.

[Luke V.]

I have a life proof case for my 4s. It is water proof.

Only good until it reaches 2m of depth.

Only thing I don't like about it is that there is no way to attach a lanyard to hook to my wrist. I'm afraid of dropping it

[Christopheraaron]

Ya, lots out there. Here's the one I have, sound works fine, can use touch and its waterproof, one drawback is that it can be tricky to take the phone out and put it in, if there was one that went in a bit easier that would be great.

 

http://cascadedesigns.com/e-case

[danbouck]

I have a lifeproof for my iphone now. It's 100% waterproof

[moxie]

Apple? Nothing but a state of mind. Electronics have become more disposable than ever. The line between needs and wants has become so blurred most of us have been all but blinded. Buy cheap phone, phone breaks, buy new phone. Just more unnecessary junk. Wouldn't even waste a Ziplock bag, especially on an iPhone.

Edited February 26, 2013 by moxie

[Rich]

Apple? Nothing but a state of mind. Electronics have become more disposable than ever. The line between needs and wants has become so blurred most of us have been all but blinded. Buy cheap phone, phone breaks, buy new phone. Just more unnecessary junk. Wouldn't even waste a Ziplock bag, especially on an iPhone.

Oh thats relevent information about your opinion. Thnx

[BassMan11]

A simple no would have sufficed.

Hahaha that's what I was thinking.

[kemper]

I have a lifeproof for my iphone now. It's 100% waterproof

Careful, a friend of mine dunked his in the Saugeen in a lifeproof case, and it was toast!

[Luke V.]

Must not have been in correctly. I have shot underwater video and taken pics with my life proof.

There are very specific instructions on how to install the case. Must be inspected after being dropped etc

And the manufacturer does say its good only to a certain depth. 2 metres

[registerfly]

plenty of different ones at mec as well.

[mike rousseau]

Life proof even make an iPhone life jacket... Lol

 

 

http://www.lifeproof.com/shop/us_en/iphone-4s-4/lifeproof-lifejacket/

[mike rousseau]

I just put my phone and wallet in Tupperware when I'm in my boat....

[lew]

About the only time I need to worry about my phone is in the boat and I just toss it into a dry bag if it's gonna get wet.

[Luke V.]

Thanks for the link Mike! I didn't know they had been released yet!!!

[Reelaction]

Here is a link to the phone I use and never need to worry about it getting wet or droping it.

 

Check out the website. I have abused (I meant owned) this phone for 6 months and it is rugged.

http://www.sonimtech.ca/products/xp5520bolt.php

 

It is made by Sonim and offered by Bell. Rogers also carries a different phone by Sonim.

 

I know it doesn't have all the fancy apps of I phone or crackberry, but if you play or work in rugged conditions.....nothing beats it.

 

By the way... I am in no way affiliated with Sonim, just love the product

[porkpie]

A simple no would have sufficed.

He just doesn't have one..... Lol! My IPhone has pretty much replaced my laptop for me!

[moxie]

A simple no would have sufficed.

Can't do that Sin. It's not in my cynical nature. Hows this. If I was as plugged in to the gills and distracted as most of the world seems to be these days I might be inclined to buy a life preserver for my electronic device, that will last until......the next new and shiny one hits the shelves? Better?

[moxie]

He just doesn't have one..... Lol! My IPhone has pretty much replaced my laptop for me!

There is a certain level of convenience to having certain devices but really now, who thinks it makes any sense to watch the world go by on a 4" screen? Have a family member that is quite the tech guru and he too was one of the duped until he realized long ago Apple was more cult than substance.

 

 

They also announced they are giving back the better part of 100 Million dollars to people that may have paid too much for i-tunes downloads. Me have a sneaking suspicion a few i-zombies have awakened from their i-slumber and and are on to the i-ruse perpetuated by this hollow giant and the realization apple products have been caught up to and it should only be a matter of time until they are surpassed. Everyone knows an apple with a bite out of it will eventually rot away, don't they? Heck even i-know that.