hookerdown Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 I upgraded my S3 to an S4 over the weekend and I am looking to buy a waterproof case for it.When I bought my S3 about 3 years ago I got the Otter Box Defender and was not impressed at all. I went through 2 Defenders and 2 Commuters in that time frame. Neither are waterproof but lucky for me they are water resistant.I checked oniline reviews on the Deidio OBEX and Lifeproof's fre and nuud. All had mixed reviews. Not sure if there are others on the market.Considering the cost of a case I want something that will do the job and that will hopefully last a couple of years.Does anyone have any experience with waterproof cases, or suggest any others?Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 I am not sure if they have them for Samsung but my life proof case has saved my iPhone a few times. I've dropped the phone in the lake, dropped gym weights on it, left it in a snow bank. The case is destroyed but the phone is still mint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 I have been using a life proof for iphone for the last 2 years. They replaced if twice under warranty. The seals failed, only because the audio was so bad on the originals that I had to take the case off all the time unless I was out fishing. This causes premature wear. The second replacement they sent me had all the bigs worked out. You can here well, and the case hasn't been off in over a year. They finally got it right. I would now buy again if I changed phones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Good luck Im still searching for an s5 case and there isnt alot of options. I do believe i just seen a lifeproof case for s4 at walmart last week, $79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 another vote for lifeproof...I have an iphone 5 with the waterproof case and the floating lifejacket...definitely paid for itself a few times I would get the nuud model without the screen protector, easier to use the touch screen I found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryW Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 I too am looking for a place that has cases for my Samsung S5 - hopefully something with a fish theme. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 I have been using a Lifeproof Fre for my Iphone 5 since I got the phone about 2.5 years ago. The first case failed at the audio mute button about 3 months ago but Lifeproof sent a replacement case at no charge and no hassle. I had to get the phone battery replaced earlier this year and the Apple techy said he has not seen a 2 year old phone in better condition. I would definitely buy another one but there are a few limitations that may also be present with the Samsung version. First of all, the headphone jack requires the use of an adapter which is included with the case, but does necessitate you bringing the adapter wherever you go. There is a workaround by using Bluetooth headphones or getting a bluetooth receiver. Secondly, the thickness of the case does not allow me to use many (perhaps any) of the docking stations out there. The Apple charging cables (and some other manufacturers) work fine but the docking stations don't fit. Probably less of an issue with a Samsung phone since there are fewer Samsung docks on the market. Sound quality when on the phone is better with this newer case. Keep in mind that the touchscreen doesn't work when wet so taking pictures/videos requires a workaround. When shooting underwater with an Iphone, the volume buttons work to start/stop photo/video recording. Obvious pros - drop the phone and it should survive. Waterproof in case your phone takes a dip. If you have kids, also makes cleaning greasy fingerprints off the screen really easy. I will try and post an underwater video I took last month in the next day or so. I also have the Nuud model for my Ipad. Works great. Worry free especially with a 4 year old. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Another vote for lifeproof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Found this for the s5's out there. Good reviews and great price. Im gonna try this one out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 My daughter still uses my old lifeproof for iphone 4 and if done properly it is indeed waterproof. Not that id recommend it but she uses hers is the shower to belt out one direction tunes lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Shearer Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 If the previous recommendations have not made up your mind, I too have the Lifeproof case, and will buy no other. Their warranty assistance is excellent. Jon summed it up perfectly with the pros and cons. Spend the money, get the Lifeproof. No regrets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Here is the video I mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlybri Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) very cool video thanks for sharing as for the case I have a Heavy Duty Otter box for mine, however it is NOT waterproof, but it has saved my phone more times then i can count and has he battle scars to prove it, but my phone is fine Edited February 15, 2015 by DynamicBear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Water proof phone case, multi-fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Water proof phone case, multi-fit. No lie I use one case or not when out and about. Same goes for my wallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bacon Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) My daughter still uses my old lifeproof for iphone 4 and if done properly it is indeed waterproof. Not that id recommend it but she uses hers is the shower to belt out one direction tunes lol What don't you recommend? Using the phone in the shower; or, using it to play One Direction tunes? Edited February 15, 2015 by JohnBacon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 What don't you recommend? Using the phone in the shower; or, using it to play One Direction tunes? Haha pick your poison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookerdown Posted February 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 I bought the Seidio ONEX from Amazon. I ordered it Thursday afternoon and it arrived on Friday. Looks great so far. Went ice fishing on Simcoe, and no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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