RE: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection
Otterbox just announced today the preserver series of cases that are water proof. I don't know when they'll be out, but they will cost $89. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 7:26 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection Hi Wren, I don't agree with the person who said the Lifeproof case is a nice case. It is not bad, but I bought one for my 4S a couple of years ago and while it does offer good protection (as does the Otterbox Defender) it find both the case and the belt clip is too bulky for my taste and daily use. I also find the audio is slightly distorted when the phone is properly in my case with the headphone jack cover screwed in and it's a pain in the neck to unscrew this and make sure I don't lose it every time I decide I want to quickly plug in my headset. I guess it would be OK if somebody used a Bluetooth headset/earpiece with it as their preferred way to use a headset, but I just happen to like the apple Earpods better than any Bluetooth headset I have seen and tried so far. I usually don't bother screwing in the plug unless I really need that complete waterproofness and using their waterproof headset connector is also not a good solution because if you use it you can only use a headset. Lastly, my Lifeproof case has not been used all that much, but the little door that you close and snap into place after you made sure the case is properly sealed all the way around is now starting to come off and at this point my case would be no longer waterproof. I just noticed this last week when I collected all my 4S accessories as I am getting ready to sell my unlocked 4S 64 Gb am I have to call Lifeproof today and see if they would consider this a warranty. In conclusion I would say that if you really felt you needed a waterproof case then the Lifeproof case is OK, but I would certainly check out other options before I bought one for my 5S. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lea Langley Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 3:46 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Cc: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection Hi have you considered the life proof case? It goes completely around the phone and is waterproof. There is a little door that you open with your fingernail to recharge the phone, and there is a little screw that you have to undo to get your headphones. The person who has one says it is easy to do and the case has a screen protector and a slimmer than the OtterBox case. God bless, Wren PS I have not seen it yet, but I do plan to buy a 5S sometime in the future, and I will consider this case it is $79 at Best Buy, and it is from what I understand a very nice case and you can purchase either an armband separately or a belt clip separately or both if you are like me. Smile. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 14, 2013, at 10:44 PM, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote: Hi Ron, Npot sure if you have home owners insurance, but while I bought Apple Care for the peace of mind, I also added my iPhone to my homeowner's policy. This meant I had to provide the serial number and it is very specific, it costs me about $30 a year more on my home's insurance policy with $0 deductable specifically for the iPhone. This means even if it is stolen I would get 100% replacement value. My homeowner's policy is underwritten by Wawanesa her e in Canada. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Pelletier Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 7:38 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection Hi Kelly, I just bought my 5S on Thursday. I didn't like the Otter Box case because it was so bulky and also because some of my friends had nothing but trouble with the trap doors that kept breaking. I had a leather case to go on my belt so I put on my phone a protector that covers all around and the back. I think they called it the Fiber 21 or something like that. The material is some form of fiber that is supposed to distribute the shock if you drop the phone rather than taking the shock only where it hit. I also got an insurance that covers absolutely everything including dropping the phone in the toilet. There is a deductible of $250 to replace the phone for a new one. Considering that the 5S 32 gig in Canada is almost a $1000.00 phone when you add the taxes, I think its well worth it. The insurance is $10.00 a month Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kellie and my lab pack Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 9:26 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection Hey all
Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection
The life case for the iPhone 5s, will be ready to sale at the middle of November. - Original Message - From: Robin Frost To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 11:23 PM Subject: Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection Hi, I concur the outer silicone covering is much improved in the otterbox defender for the 5s and the accommodation for the fingerprint reader doesn’t seem to have caused any degradation in the built in screen protector in my opinion. I think this time out they did a great job in its design. Robin From: Kliphton --- Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 9:09 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection I admit they did drop the ball with the 4, the rubber bumper surrounding the case got flimsy to quick and warn fast. But they really improved it with the 5, and even better with the 5s. Especially with access to the finger print reader, it is sit away from the hole so it doesn't get pushed easily. And the bumper casing is much much tougher. Also, the head phone jack cover is in line with the actual plug, so there is no adjusting for it. I heard the life proof case doesn't allow access to the finger print reader. Haven't seen one, so can't confirm this. But I also don't want to pay 80 bucks for a case, JMO that is a bit high for my liking. Kliphton (iMessage )kliph...@icloud.com-Email kliphton@outlook.com (Twitter,Instagram,foursquareSkype) kliphton72 [Text only] 914-820-2298 (Personal blog-read at your own risk!) http://kliphskorner.wordpress.com On Oct 15, 2013, at 2:46 PM, Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com wrote: Hi, I'd like to say that I purchased a black case of this type for my silver iPhone 5s and do like it very much. The built-in screen protector seems to be better than those offered by Otter box, although admittedly I haven't seen the iPhone 5 version of the Defender Otterbox cases either. I wasn't impressed with their iPhone 4 version and so went away from Otterbox. I loved the 3G/3GS versions, but feel they dropped the ball with the 4. In any case, this case from Ballistic is working out nicely. I don't have access to the finger print reader of the home button but that hasn't been an issue yet for me. Knowing me and the way I am, I'll most likely be getting another case to try out. This is what I do after all, and so will be happy to try out something which protects the phone as well and still offers access to the finger print scanner. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos If you're having a bad day, just remember in 1976 Ronald Wayne sold his 10% stake in Apple for $2,300. It is now worth $59,565,410,309. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 10/14/2013 9:44 AM, Kelly Pierce wrote: In January, I bought a Ballistic Hard Core case for my iPhone 5. This was shortly after the consumer electronics show. At that time, many of the vendors who sold rugged and durable electronic equipment to the military and construction industry were just beginning to offer iPhone cases for the consumer market. Their products were going to be introduced this summer. My case is better than the Otterbox because it sandwiches the iPhone tightly between two very hard pieces of plastic, exposing the screen with a screen protector. This encases the iPhone completely and visually the device likely won’t be recognized as an iPhone. This sort of defeats the purpose of a golden iPhone though. I understand it is elegant and sparkling. On the other hand a toddler could pick up my iPhone in a Hard core case and give it a forceful toss without damaging it. It is a little bulky, but I have the protection of something virtually indestructible. Otterbox cases clamp the iPhone into place, which can wiggle and scratch the glass of the screen. Also the sides of the iPhone are much more exposed than on the Ballistic iPhone case, which encases the iPhone completely between a form fitting upper and bottom layer. Consider the hard core case but also the new cases from the rugged device companies. Kelly On 10/14/13, Lois Butterfield lbutterfield...@gmail.com wrote: I got the commuter and didn't like it. It was a loose enough fit that the phone would slide closer to the top, which made it hard to open the portals in the bottom to get to things. I ended up with an S TPU case that is clear. If I want more protection, I put the phone with case on inside a wallet or other slide-in case that I can clip to what I'm wearing. It also fits in most phone pockets in purses. I have the commuter to fall back on should I ever want that protection. This set-up works well for me, but I am very careful
RE: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection
Hi Sieghard, The insurance I have on my apartment would cover the iPhone but I have a $500 deductible because, when I had a $250 deductible with full replacement value, it was costing me an arm and a leg. Even if I wanted to put the iPhone on my apartment insurance, it would cover theft but it wouldn't cover loss, accidental drop or water or snow damage. In the country where you live, the snow is fluffy and white. In a big city like mine, the snow is full of salt, black and very slushy. You drop your phone in that and chances are its finished. A friend of mine ruined one when he got out of a taxi last winter and his phone fell on the ground in that slush. Another reason why I bought the insurance from Bell is that you can cancel it at any time but you can't purchase it later. It has to be purchased with the phone. If I get brave, I could cancel in a few months after the Winter but I don't think so. Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kelly Pierce Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 7:39 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection Ron, When I obtained my first iPhone last year, I went back to the Apple store where I bought it and checked out their cases. The Apple store had several leather cases that came across as sophisticated and functional. They would fit inside a suit jacket perfectly without leaving a bulge or being so heavy the case makes the jacket hang awkwardly as the heavy duty cases do. I'm so glad you found a case that offers the protection from a drop, shows off the 5s elegance and gives the protection you need. I too bought a private insurance plan. Rob at Today in iOS has said repeatedly that Apple Care does not include water damage. Now that I am insured until 2016, I have thought a little bit about the issue. As a blind person, I have become mindful about the proper care and use of the tools I use for my independence. When I was without a computer for a few days when I spilled a glass of water on the keyboard, I learned a lesson to be careful and to set up systems for handling liquids around electronic devices. I avoid taking the iPhone into a bathroom or kitchen. I also put it into a sealed Ziploc bag if I am going to be around a swimming pool, beach, or in a small boat. I learned the last idea from the guys who carry their firearm everywhere down here in the states. The problem is with wet hands or small splashes that can really do damage rather than having the item dunked in water. Kelly On 10/15/13, Lea Langley wrenlang...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Hi have you considered the life proof case? It goes completely around the phone and is waterproof. There is a little door that you open with your fingernail to recharge the phone, and there is a little screw that you have to undo to get your headphones. The person who has one says it is easy to do and the case has a screen protector and a slimmer than the OtterBox case. God bless, Wren PS I have not seen it yet, but I do plan to buy a 5S sometime in the future, and I will consider this case it is $79 at Best Buy, and it is from what I understand a very nice case and you can purchase either an armband separately or a belt clip separately or both if you are like me. Smile. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 14, 2013, at 10:44 PM, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote: Hi Ron, Npot sure if you have home owners insurance, but while I bought Apple Care for the peace of mind, I also added my iPhone to my homeowner's policy. This meant I had to provide the serial number and it is very specific, it costs me about $30 a year more on my home's insurance policy with $0 deductable specifically for the iPhone. This means even if it is stolen I would get 100% replacement value. My homeowner's policy is underwritten by Wawanesa her e in Canada. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Pelletier Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 7:38 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection Hi Kelly, I just bought my 5S on Thursday. I didn't like the Otter Box case because it was so bulky and also because some of my friends had nothing but trouble with the trap doors that kept breaking. I had a leather case to go on my belt so I put on my phone a protector that covers all around and the back. I think they called it the Fiber 21 or something like that. The material is some form of fiber that is supposed to distribute the shock if you drop the phone rather than taking the shock only where it hit. I also got an insurance that covers absolutely everything including dropping the phone in the toilet. There is a deductible of $250 to replace the phone for a new one. Considering that the 5S 32
RE: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection
Hi Ron, I assume it depends on your insurance underwriter and my suggestion was just that, a suggestion people can check out. I went up to a $5,000 deductable on my house insurance since I used to have a $1,000 deductable, but my premium kept going up even though I never had a claim. Anyhow, I figured even at $1,000 the insurance is not much good if something which is up to $1,500 or so gets stolen and if the place happens to burn down having a $5,000 deductable on a $300K home + all the content won't make much difference any more, either. Anyhow, my iPhone insurance is a separate rider which only raised my premium by about $30 or $35 a year and for that particular item I have a $0 deductable for theft, loss or breaking it. Having said that, I also bought the $99 Apple Care since the insurance I have via my home is not really a replacement for the extra year of warranty you get with Apple Care and how easy going Apple is. I had my iPhone 4S replaced twice in the last half year and the second time was just last week when my iPhone 5S shipped which means I now have a completely unused, never activated and unlocked 4S 64 Gb to sell. That fact alone probably gets me $100 more for the phone than if it was a 2-year old 4S and when I bought Apple Care for the 4S 2 years ago it was only $79 instead of the $99 I paid now, 20% less, not a bad price hike, eh? Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Pelletier Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2013 8:49 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection Hi Sieghard, The insurance I have on my apartment would cover the iPhone but I have a $500 deductible because, when I had a $250 deductible with full replacement value, it was costing me an arm and a leg. Even if I wanted to put the iPhone on my apartment insurance, it would cover theft but it wouldn't cover loss, accidental drop or water or snow damage. In the country where you live, the snow is fluffy and white. In a big city like mine, the snow is full of salt, black and very slushy. You drop your phone in that and chances are its finished. A friend of mine ruined one when he got out of a taxi last winter and his phone fell on the ground in that slush. Another reason why I bought the insurance from Bell is that you can cancel it at any time but you can't purchase it later. It has to be purchased with the phone. If I get brave, I could cancel in a few months after the Winter but I don't think so. Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kelly Pierce Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 7:39 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection Ron, When I obtained my first iPhone last year, I went back to the Apple store where I bought it and checked out their cases. The Apple store had several leather cases that came across as sophisticated and functional. They would fit inside a suit jacket perfectly without leaving a bulge or being so heavy the case makes the jacket hang awkwardly as the heavy duty cases do. I'm so glad you found a case that offers the protection from a drop, shows off the 5s elegance and gives the protection you need. I too bought a private insurance plan. Rob at Today in iOS has said repeatedly that Apple Care does not include water damage. Now that I am insured until 2016, I have thought a little bit about the issue. As a blind person, I have become mindful about the proper care and use of the tools I use for my independence. When I was without a computer for a few days when I spilled a glass of water on the keyboard, I learned a lesson to be careful and to set up systems for handling liquids around electronic devices. I avoid taking the iPhone into a bathroom or kitchen. I also put it into a sealed Ziploc bag if I am going to be around a swimming pool, beach, or in a small boat. I learned the last idea from the guys who carry their firearm everywhere down here in the states. The problem is with wet hands or small splashes that can really do damage rather than having the item dunked in water. Kelly On 10/15/13, Lea Langley wrenlang...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Hi have you considered the life proof case? It goes completely around the phone and is waterproof. There is a little door that you open with your fingernail to recharge the phone, and there is a little screw that you have to undo to get your headphones. The person who has one says it is easy to do and the case has a screen protector and a slimmer than the OtterBox case. God bless, Wren PS I have not seen it yet, but I do plan to buy a 5S sometime in the future, and I will consider this case it is $79 at Best Buy, and it is from what I understand a very nice case and you can purchase either an armband
Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection
Hi have you considered the life proof case? It goes completely around the phone and is waterproof. There is a little door that you open with your fingernail to recharge the phone, and there is a little screw that you have to undo to get your headphones. The person who has one says it is easy to do and the case has a screen protector and a slimmer than the OtterBox case. God bless, Wren PS I have not seen it yet, but I do plan to buy a 5S sometime in the future, and I will consider this case it is $79 at Best Buy, and it is from what I understand a very nice case and you can purchase either an armband separately or a belt clip separately or both if you are like me. Smile. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 14, 2013, at 10:44 PM, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote: Hi Ron, Npot sure if you have home owners insurance, but while I bought Apple Care for the peace of mind, I also added my iPhone to my homeowner’s policy. This meant I had to provide the serial number and it is very specific, it costs me about $30 a year more on my home’s insurance policy with $0 deductable specifically for the iPhone. This means even if it is stolen I would get 100% replacement value. My homeowner’s policy is underwritten by Wawanesa her e in Canada. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Pelletier Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 7:38 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection Hi Kelly, I just bought my 5S on Thursday. I didn’t like the Otter Box case because it was so bulky and also because some of my friends had nothing but trouble with the trap doors that kept breaking. I had a leather case to go on my belt so I put on my phone a protector that covers all around and the back. I think they called it the Fiber 21 or something like that. The material is some form of fiber that is supposed to distribute the shock if you drop the phone rather than taking the shock only where it hit. I also got an insurance that covers absolutely everything including dropping the phone in the toilet. There is a deductible of $250 to replace the phone for a new one. Considering that the 5S 32 gig in Canada is almost a $1000.00 phone when you add the taxes, I think its well worth it. The insurance is $10.00 a month Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kellie and my lab pack Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 9:26 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection Hey all, so I finally placed my order for a gold 5s and am waiting, probably not so patiently, for it to arrive. it is going to be a while. *lol* While I wait, I have been trying to read up on possible case options. I find that many say they work for the 5, but no mention of the 5s. I assume this is do to the finger print sensor. I am curious on what cases are out there that offer excellent protection for the phone. everyone seems to be promoting the otter box, however, that is what I currently have for my 4s and it has not lived up to expectations. I like the Otter box concept and would like to know are there any other cases out there, which are similar. I want the phone completely encased and to include a built in screen protector. Also, I don’t want the case to be any bulkier then the Otter box. Slimmer is better. My husband is thinking of just getting one of the leather cases from apple for his phone but I don’t think that will be sufficient protection for my liking. Thoughts, opinions and ideas would be appreciated. Kellie, guide Loki and retired July -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators
Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection
Ron, When I obtained my first iPhone last year, I went back to the Apple store where I bought it and checked out their cases. The Apple store had several leather cases that came across as sophisticated and functional. They would fit inside a suit jacket perfectly without leaving a bulge or being so heavy the case makes the jacket hang awkwardly as the heavy duty cases do. I’m so glad you found a case that offers the protection from a drop, shows off the 5s elegance and gives the protection you need. I too bought a private insurance plan. Rob at Today in iOS has said repeatedly that Apple Care does not include water damage. Now that I am insured until 2016, I have thought a little bit about the issue. As a blind person, I have become mindful about the proper care and use of the tools I use for my independence. When I was without a computer for a few days when I spilled a glass of water on the keyboard, I learned a lesson to be careful and to set up systems for handling liquids around electronic devices. I avoid taking the iPhone into a bathroom or kitchen. I also put it into a sealed Ziploc bag if I am going to be around a swimming pool, beach, or in a small boat. I learned the last idea from the guys who carry their firearm everywhere down here in the states. The problem is with wet hands or small splashes that can really do damage rather than having the item dunked in water. Kelly On 10/15/13, Lea Langley wrenlang...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Hi have you considered the life proof case? It goes completely around the phone and is waterproof. There is a little door that you open with your fingernail to recharge the phone, and there is a little screw that you have to undo to get your headphones. The person who has one says it is easy to do and the case has a screen protector and a slimmer than the OtterBox case. God bless, Wren PS I have not seen it yet, but I do plan to buy a 5S sometime in the future, and I will consider this case it is $79 at Best Buy, and it is from what I understand a very nice case and you can purchase either an armband separately or a belt clip separately or both if you are like me. Smile. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 14, 2013, at 10:44 PM, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote: Hi Ron, Npot sure if you have home owners insurance, but while I bought Apple Care for the peace of mind, I also added my iPhone to my homeowner’s policy. This meant I had to provide the serial number and it is very specific, it costs me about $30 a year more on my home’s insurance policy with $0 deductable specifically for the iPhone. This means even if it is stolen I would get 100% replacement value. My homeowner’s policy is underwritten by Wawanesa her e in Canada. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Pelletier Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 7:38 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection Hi Kelly, I just bought my 5S on Thursday. I didn’t like the Otter Box case because it was so bulky and also because some of my friends had nothing but trouble with the trap doors that kept breaking. I had a leather case to go on my belt so I put on my phone a protector that covers all around and the back. I think they called it the Fiber 21 or something like that. The material is some form of fiber that is supposed to distribute the shock if you drop the phone rather than taking the shock only where it hit. I also got an insurance that covers absolutely everything including dropping the phone in the toilet. There is a deductible of $250 to replace the phone for a new one. Considering that the 5S 32 gig in Canada is almost a $1000.00 phone when you add the taxes, I think its well worth it. The insurance is $10.00 a month Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kellie and my lab pack Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 9:26 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection Hey all, so I finally placed my order for a gold 5s and am waiting, probably not so patiently, for it to arrive. it is going to be a while. *lol* While I wait, I have been trying to read up on possible case options. I find that many say they work for the 5, but no mention of the 5s. I assume this is do to the finger print sensor. I am curious on what cases are out there that offer excellent protection for the phone. everyone seems to be promoting the otter box, however, that is what I currently have for my 4s and it has not lived up to expectations. I like the Otter box concept and would like to know are there any other cases out there, which are similar. I want the phone completely encased and to include a built in screen protector. Also, I don’t want the case to be any bulkier then the Otter box. Slimmer
RE: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection
I have ordered the Life Proof case because I'm going to take up rowing and thought it would be a good one for that. I'm not worried about the headphone part of it as I will most likely use Bluetooth when I need headphones. I can't wait to see the size and how it functions. Take care, Lois From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lea Langley Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 6:46 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Cc: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection Hi have you considered the life proof case? It goes completely around the phone and is waterproof. There is a little door that you open with your fingernail to recharge the phone, and there is a little screw that you have to undo to get your headphones. The person who has one says it is easy to do and the case has a screen protector and a slimmer than the OtterBox case. God bless, Wren PS I have not seen it yet, but I do plan to buy a 5S sometime in the future, and I will consider this case it is $79 at Best Buy, and it is from what I understand a very nice case and you can purchase either an armband separately or a belt clip separately or both if you are like me. Smile. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 14, 2013, at 10:44 PM, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote: Hi Ron, Npot sure if you have home owners insurance, but while I bought Apple Care for the peace of mind, I also added my iPhone to my homeowner's policy. This meant I had to provide the serial number and it is very specific, it costs me about $30 a year more on my home's insurance policy with $0 deductable specifically for the iPhone. This means even if it is stolen I would get 100% replacement value. My homeowner's policy is underwritten by Wawanesa her e in Canada. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Pelletier Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 7:38 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection Hi Kelly, I just bought my 5S on Thursday. I didn't like the Otter Box case because it was so bulky and also because some of my friends had nothing but trouble with the trap doors that kept breaking. I had a leather case to go on my belt so I put on my phone a protector that covers all around and the back. I think they called it the Fiber 21 or something like that. The material is some form of fiber that is supposed to distribute the shock if you drop the phone rather than taking the shock only where it hit. I also got an insurance that covers absolutely everything including dropping the phone in the toilet. There is a deductible of $250 to replace the phone for a new one. Considering that the 5S 32 gig in Canada is almost a $1000.00 phone when you add the taxes, I think its well worth it. The insurance is $10.00 a month Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kellie and my lab pack Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 9:26 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection Hey all, so I finally placed my order for a gold 5s and am waiting, probably not so patiently, for it to arrive. it is going to be a while. *lol* While I wait, I have been trying to read up on possible case options. I find that many say they work for the 5, but no mention of the 5s. I assume this is do to the finger print sensor. I am curious on what cases are out there that offer excellent protection for the phone. everyone seems to be promoting the otter box, however, that is what I currently have for my 4s and it has not lived up to expectations. I like the Otter box concept and would like to know are there any other cases out there, which are similar. I want the phone completely encased and to include a built in screen protector. Also, I don't want the case to be any bulkier then the Otter box. Slimmer is better. My husband is thinking of just getting one of the leather cases from apple for his phone but I don't think that will be sufficient protection for my liking. Thoughts, opinions and ideas would be appreciated. Kellie, guide Loki and retired July -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails
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Hi Wren, I don't agree with the person who said the Lifeproof case is a nice case. It is not bad, but I bought one for my 4S a couple of years ago and while it does offer good protection (as does the Otterbox Defender) it find both the case and the belt clip is too bulky for my taste and daily use. I also find the audio is slightly distorted when the phone is properly in my case with the headphone jack cover screwed in and it's a pain in the neck to unscrew this and make sure I don't lose it every time I decide I want to quickly plug in my headset. I guess it would be OK if somebody used a Bluetooth headset/earpiece with it as their preferred way to use a headset, but I just happen to like the apple Earpods better than any Bluetooth headset I have seen and tried so far. I usually don't bother screwing in the plug unless I really need that complete waterproofness and using their waterproof headset connector is also not a good solution because if you use it you can only use a headset. Lastly, my Lifeproof case has not been used all that much, but the little door that you close and snap into place after you made sure the case is properly sealed all the way around is now starting to come off and at this point my case would be no longer waterproof. I just noticed this last week when I collected all my 4S accessories as I am getting ready to sell my unlocked 4S 64 Gb am I have to call Lifeproof today and see if they would consider this a warranty. In conclusion I would say that if you really felt you needed a waterproof case then the Lifeproof case is OK, but I would certainly check out other options before I bought one for my 5S. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lea Langley Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 3:46 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Cc: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection Hi have you considered the life proof case? It goes completely around the phone and is waterproof. There is a little door that you open with your fingernail to recharge the phone, and there is a little screw that you have to undo to get your headphones. The person who has one says it is easy to do and the case has a screen protector and a slimmer than the OtterBox case. God bless, Wren PS I have not seen it yet, but I do plan to buy a 5S sometime in the future, and I will consider this case it is $79 at Best Buy, and it is from what I understand a very nice case and you can purchase either an armband separately or a belt clip separately or both if you are like me. Smile. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 14, 2013, at 10:44 PM, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote: Hi Ron, Npot sure if you have home owners insurance, but while I bought Apple Care for the peace of mind, I also added my iPhone to my homeowner's policy. This meant I had to provide the serial number and it is very specific, it costs me about $30 a year more on my home's insurance policy with $0 deductable specifically for the iPhone. This means even if it is stolen I would get 100% replacement value. My homeowner's policy is underwritten by Wawanesa her e in Canada. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Pelletier Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 7:38 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection Hi Kelly, I just bought my 5S on Thursday. I didn't like the Otter Box case because it was so bulky and also because some of my friends had nothing but trouble with the trap doors that kept breaking. I had a leather case to go on my belt so I put on my phone a protector that covers all around and the back. I think they called it the Fiber 21 or something like that. The material is some form of fiber that is supposed to distribute the shock if you drop the phone rather than taking the shock only where it hit. I also got an insurance that covers absolutely everything including dropping the phone in the toilet. There is a deductible of $250 to replace the phone for a new one. Considering that the 5S 32 gig in Canada is almost a $1000.00 phone when you add the taxes, I think its well worth it. The insurance is $10.00 a month Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kellie and my lab pack Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 9:26 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection Hey all, so I finally placed my order for a gold 5s and am waiting, probably not so patiently, for it to arrive. it is going to be a while. *lol* While I wait, I have been trying to read up on possible case options. I find that many say they work for the 5, but no mention of the 5s. I assume this is do to the finger print sensor. I am curious on what cases are out
Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection
Hi, I'd like to say that I purchased a black case of this type for my silver iPhone 5s and do like it very much. The built-in screen protector seems to be better than those offered by Otter box, although admittedly I haven't seen the iPhone 5 version of the Defender Otterbox cases either. I wasn't impressed with their iPhone 4 version and so went away from Otterbox. I loved the 3G/3GS versions, but feel they dropped the ball with the 4. In any case, this case from Ballistic is working out nicely. I don't have access to the finger print reader of the home button but that hasn't been an issue yet for me. Knowing me and the way I am, I'll most likely be getting another case to try out. This is what I do after all, and so will be happy to try out something which protects the phone as well and still offers access to the finger print scanner. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos If you're having a bad day, just remember in 1976 Ronald Wayne sold his 10% stake in Apple for $2,300. It is now worth $59,565,410,309. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 10/14/2013 9:44 AM, Kelly Pierce wrote: In January, I bought a Ballistic Hard Core case for my iPhone 5. This was shortly after the consumer electronics show. At that time, many of the vendors who sold rugged and durable electronic equipment to the military and construction industry were just beginning to offer iPhone cases for the consumer market. Their products were going to be introduced this summer. My case is better than the Otterbox because it sandwiches the iPhone tightly between two very hard pieces of plastic, exposing the screen with a screen protector. This encases the iPhone completely and visually the device likely won’t be recognized as an iPhone. This sort of defeats the purpose of a golden iPhone though. I understand it is elegant and sparkling. On the other hand a toddler could pick up my iPhone in a Hard core case and give it a forceful toss without damaging it. It is a little bulky, but I have the protection of something virtually indestructible. Otterbox cases clamp the iPhone into place, which can wiggle and scratch the glass of the screen. Also the sides of the iPhone are much more exposed than on the Ballistic iPhone case, which encases the iPhone completely between a form fitting upper and bottom layer. Consider the hard core case but also the new cases from the rugged device companies. Kelly On 10/14/13, Lois Butterfield lbutterfield...@gmail.com wrote: I got the commuter and didn't like it. It was a loose enough fit that the phone would slide closer to the top, which made it hard to open the portals in the bottom to get to things. I ended up with an S TPU case that is clear. If I want more protection, I put the phone with case on inside a wallet or other slide-in case that I can clip to what I'm wearing. It also fits in most phone pockets in purses. I have the commuter to fall back on should I ever want that protection. This set-up works well for me, but I am very careful with my phone. It doesn't get dropped. Take care, Lois From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Isaac Hebert Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 9:41 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection You can get the otterbox commuter series at amazon. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 14, 2013, at 8:26 AM, Kellie and my lab pack pebbles...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all, so I finally placed my order for a gold 5s and am waiting, probably not so patiently, for it to arrive. it is going to be a while. *lol* While I wait, I have been trying to read up on possible case options. I find that many say they work for the 5, but no mention of the 5s. I assume this is do to the finger print sensor. I am curious on what cases are out there that offer excellent protection for the phone. everyone seems to be promoting the otter box, however, that is what I currently have for my 4s and it has not lived up to expectations. I like the Otter box concept and would like to know are there any other cases out there, which are similar. I want the phone completely encased and to include a built in screen protector. Also, I don't want the case to be any bulkier then the Otter box. Slimmer is better. My husband is thinking of just getting one of the leather cases from apple for his phone but I don't think that will be sufficient protection for my liking. Thoughts, opinions and ideas would be appreciated. Kellie, guide Loki and retired July -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com
Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection
I admit they did drop the ball with the 4, the rubber bumper surrounding the case got flimsy to quick and warn fast. But they really improved it with the 5, and even better with the 5s. Especially with access to the finger print reader, it is sit away from the hole so it doesn't get pushed easily. And the bumper casing is much much tougher. Also, the head phone jack cover is in line with the actual plug, so there is no adjusting for it. I heard the life proof case doesn't allow access to the finger print reader. Haven't seen one, so can't confirm this. But I also don't want to pay 80 bucks for a case, JMO that is a bit high for my liking. Kliphton (iMessage )kliph...@icloud.com-Email kliphton@outlook.com (Twitter,Instagram,foursquareSkype) kliphton72 [Text only] 914-820-2298 (Personal blog-read at your own risk!) http://kliphskorner.wordpress.com On Oct 15, 2013, at 2:46 PM, Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com wrote: Hi, I'd like to say that I purchased a black case of this type for my silver iPhone 5s and do like it very much. The built-in screen protector seems to be better than those offered by Otter box, although admittedly I haven't seen the iPhone 5 version of the Defender Otterbox cases either. I wasn't impressed with their iPhone 4 version and so went away from Otterbox. I loved the 3G/3GS versions, but feel they dropped the ball with the 4. In any case, this case from Ballistic is working out nicely. I don't have access to the finger print reader of the home button but that hasn't been an issue yet for me. Knowing me and the way I am, I'll most likely be getting another case to try out. This is what I do after all, and so will be happy to try out something which protects the phone as well and still offers access to the finger print scanner. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos If you're having a bad day, just remember in 1976 Ronald Wayne sold his 10% stake in Apple for $2,300. It is now worth $59,565,410,309. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 10/14/2013 9:44 AM, Kelly Pierce wrote: In January, I bought a Ballistic Hard Core case for my iPhone 5. This was shortly after the consumer electronics show. At that time, many of the vendors who sold rugged and durable electronic equipment to the military and construction industry were just beginning to offer iPhone cases for the consumer market. Their products were going to be introduced this summer. My case is better than the Otterbox because it sandwiches the iPhone tightly between two very hard pieces of plastic, exposing the screen with a screen protector. This encases the iPhone completely and visually the device likely won’t be recognized as an iPhone. This sort of defeats the purpose of a golden iPhone though. I understand it is elegant and sparkling. On the other hand a toddler could pick up my iPhone in a Hard core case and give it a forceful toss without damaging it. It is a little bulky, but I have the protection of something virtually indestructible. Otterbox cases clamp the iPhone into place, which can wiggle and scratch the glass of the screen. Also the sides of the iPhone are much more exposed than on the Ballistic iPhone case, which encases the iPhone completely between a form fitting upper and bottom layer. Consider the hard core case but also the new cases from the rugged device companies. Kelly On 10/14/13, Lois Butterfield lbutterfield...@gmail.com wrote: I got the commuter and didn't like it. It was a loose enough fit that the phone would slide closer to the top, which made it hard to open the portals in the bottom to get to things. I ended up with an S TPU case that is clear. If I want more protection, I put the phone with case on inside a wallet or other slide-in case that I can clip to what I'm wearing. It also fits in most phone pockets in purses. I have the commuter to fall back on should I ever want that protection. This set-up works well for me, but I am very careful with my phone. It doesn't get dropped. Take care, Lois From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Isaac Hebert Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 9:41 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection You can get the otterbox commuter series at amazon. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 14, 2013, at 8:26 AM, Kellie and my lab pack pebbles...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all, so I finally placed my order for a gold 5s and am waiting, probably not so patiently, for it to arrive. it is going to be a while. *lol* While I wait, I have been trying to read up on possible case options. I find that many say they work for the 5, but no mention of the 5s. I assume this is do to the finger print sensor. I am curious on what cases are out there that offer excellent protection for the phone. everyone seems
Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection
Hi, I concur the outer silicone covering is much improved in the otterbox defender for the 5s and the accommodation for the fingerprint reader doesn’t seem to have caused any degradation in the built in screen protector in my opinion. I think this time out they did a great job in its design. Robin From: Kliphton --- Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 9:09 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection I admit they did drop the ball with the 4, the rubber bumper surrounding the case got flimsy to quick and warn fast. But they really improved it with the 5, and even better with the 5s. Especially with access to the finger print reader, it is sit away from the hole so it doesn't get pushed easily. And the bumper casing is much much tougher. Also, the head phone jack cover is in line with the actual plug, so there is no adjusting for it. I heard the life proof case doesn't allow access to the finger print reader. Haven't seen one, so can't confirm this. But I also don't want to pay 80 bucks for a case, JMO that is a bit high for my liking. Kliphton (iMessage )kliph...@icloud.com-Email kliphton@outlook.com (Twitter,Instagram,foursquareSkype) kliphton72 [Text only] 914-820-2298 (Personal blog-read at your own risk!) http://kliphskorner.wordpress.com On Oct 15, 2013, at 2:46 PM, Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com wrote: Hi, I'd like to say that I purchased a black case of this type for my silver iPhone 5s and do like it very much. The built-in screen protector seems to be better than those offered by Otter box, although admittedly I haven't seen the iPhone 5 version of the Defender Otterbox cases either. I wasn't impressed with their iPhone 4 version and so went away from Otterbox. I loved the 3G/3GS versions, but feel they dropped the ball with the 4. In any case, this case from Ballistic is working out nicely. I don't have access to the finger print reader of the home button but that hasn't been an issue yet for me. Knowing me and the way I am, I'll most likely be getting another case to try out. This is what I do after all, and so will be happy to try out something which protects the phone as well and still offers access to the finger print scanner. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos If you're having a bad day, just remember in 1976 Ronald Wayne sold his 10% stake in Apple for $2,300. It is now worth $59,565,410,309. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 10/14/2013 9:44 AM, Kelly Pierce wrote: In January, I bought a Ballistic Hard Core case for my iPhone 5. This was shortly after the consumer electronics show. At that time, many of the vendors who sold rugged and durable electronic equipment to the military and construction industry were just beginning to offer iPhone cases for the consumer market. Their products were going to be introduced this summer. My case is better than the Otterbox because it sandwiches the iPhone tightly between two very hard pieces of plastic, exposing the screen with a screen protector. This encases the iPhone completely and visually the device likely won’t be recognized as an iPhone. This sort of defeats the purpose of a golden iPhone though. I understand it is elegant and sparkling. On the other hand a toddler could pick up my iPhone in a Hard core case and give it a forceful toss without damaging it. It is a little bulky, but I have the protection of something virtually indestructible. Otterbox cases clamp the iPhone into place, which can wiggle and scratch the glass of the screen. Also the sides of the iPhone are much more exposed than on the Ballistic iPhone case, which encases the iPhone completely between a form fitting upper and bottom layer. Consider the hard core case but also the new cases from the rugged device companies. Kelly On 10/14/13, Lois Butterfield lbutterfield...@gmail.com wrote: I got the commuter and didn't like it. It was a loose enough fit that the phone would slide closer to the top, which made it hard to open the portals in the bottom to get to things. I ended up with an S TPU case that is clear. If I want more protection, I put the phone with case on inside a wallet or other slide-in case that I can clip to what I'm wearing. It also fits in most phone pockets in purses. I have the commuter to fall back on should I ever want that protection. This set-up works well for me, but I am very careful with my phone. It doesn't get dropped. Take care, Lois From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Isaac Hebert Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 9:41 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection You can get the otterbox commuter series at amazon
Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection
You can get the otterbox commuter series at amazon. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 14, 2013, at 8:26 AM, Kellie and my lab pack pebbles...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all, so I finally placed my order for a gold 5s and am waiting, probably not so patiently, for it to arrive. it is going to be a while. *lol* While I wait, I have been trying to read up on possible case options. I find that many say they work for the 5, but no mention of the 5s. I assume this is do to the finger print sensor. I am curious on what cases are out there that offer excellent protection for the phone. everyone seems to be promoting the otter box, however, that is what I currently have for my 4s and it has not lived up to expectations. I like the Otter box concept and would like to know are there any other cases out there, which are similar. I want the phone completely encased and to include a built in screen protector. Also, I don’t want the case to be any bulkier then the Otter box. Slimmer is better. My husband is thinking of just getting one of the leather cases from apple for his phone but I don’t think that will be sufficient protection for my liking. Thoughts, opinions and ideas would be appreciated. Kellie, guide Loki and retired July -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection
I use a Mophie juice pack plus for my 5S. Once you realize that the bottom bit has to be pulled off before inserting the 5S ( which I didn't - with fraught consequences before my sighted partner rescued me!), it is brilliant even though it does not state it is for the 5S. The whole of the front including touch sensor is uncovered so no problems there. Harry What we call I is just a swinging door which moves when we inhale and when we exhale. It just moves; that is all. (Shunryu Suzuki) On 14 Oct 2013, at 14:26, Kellie and my lab pack pebbles...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all, so I finally placed my order for a gold 5s and am waiting, probably not so patiently, for it to arrive. it is going to be a while. *lol* While I wait, I have been trying to read up on possible case options. I find that many say they work for the 5, but no mention of the 5s. I assume this is do to the finger print sensor. I am curious on what cases are out there that offer excellent protection for the phone. everyone seems to be promoting the otter box, however, that is what I currently have for my 4s and it has not lived up to expectations. I like the Otter box concept and would like to know are there any other cases out there, which are similar. I want the phone completely encased and to include a built in screen protector. Also, I don’t want the case to be any bulkier then the Otter box. Slimmer is better. My husband is thinking of just getting one of the leather cases from apple for his phone but I don’t think that will be sufficient protection for my liking. Thoughts, opinions and ideas would be appreciated. Kellie, guide Loki and retired July -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection
I got the commuter and didn't like it. It was a loose enough fit that the phone would slide closer to the top, which made it hard to open the portals in the bottom to get to things. I ended up with an S TPU case that is clear. If I want more protection, I put the phone with case on inside a wallet or other slide-in case that I can clip to what I'm wearing. It also fits in most phone pockets in purses. I have the commuter to fall back on should I ever want that protection. This set-up works well for me, but I am very careful with my phone. It doesn't get dropped. Take care, Lois From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Isaac Hebert Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 9:41 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection You can get the otterbox commuter series at amazon. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 14, 2013, at 8:26 AM, Kellie and my lab pack pebbles...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all, so I finally placed my order for a gold 5s and am waiting, probably not so patiently, for it to arrive. it is going to be a while. *lol* While I wait, I have been trying to read up on possible case options. I find that many say they work for the 5, but no mention of the 5s. I assume this is do to the finger print sensor. I am curious on what cases are out there that offer excellent protection for the phone. everyone seems to be promoting the otter box, however, that is what I currently have for my 4s and it has not lived up to expectations. I like the Otter box concept and would like to know are there any other cases out there, which are similar. I want the phone completely encased and to include a built in screen protector. Also, I don't want the case to be any bulkier then the Otter box. Slimmer is better. My husband is thinking of just getting one of the leather cases from apple for his phone but I don't think that will be sufficient protection for my liking. Thoughts, opinions and ideas would be appreciated. Kellie, guide Loki and retired July -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection
In January, I bought a Ballistic Hard Core case for my iPhone 5. This was shortly after the consumer electronics show. At that time, many of the vendors who sold rugged and durable electronic equipment to the military and construction industry were just beginning to offer iPhone cases for the consumer market. Their products were going to be introduced this summer. My case is better than the Otterbox because it sandwiches the iPhone tightly between two very hard pieces of plastic, exposing the screen with a screen protector. This encases the iPhone completely and visually the device likely won’t be recognized as an iPhone. This sort of defeats the purpose of a golden iPhone though. I understand it is elegant and sparkling. On the other hand a toddler could pick up my iPhone in a Hard core case and give it a forceful toss without damaging it. It is a little bulky, but I have the protection of something virtually indestructible. Otterbox cases clamp the iPhone into place, which can wiggle and scratch the glass of the screen. Also the sides of the iPhone are much more exposed than on the Ballistic iPhone case, which encases the iPhone completely between a form fitting upper and bottom layer. Consider the hard core case but also the new cases from the rugged device companies. Kelly On 10/14/13, Lois Butterfield lbutterfield...@gmail.com wrote: I got the commuter and didn't like it. It was a loose enough fit that the phone would slide closer to the top, which made it hard to open the portals in the bottom to get to things. I ended up with an S TPU case that is clear. If I want more protection, I put the phone with case on inside a wallet or other slide-in case that I can clip to what I'm wearing. It also fits in most phone pockets in purses. I have the commuter to fall back on should I ever want that protection. This set-up works well for me, but I am very careful with my phone. It doesn't get dropped. Take care, Lois From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Isaac Hebert Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 9:41 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection You can get the otterbox commuter series at amazon. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 14, 2013, at 8:26 AM, Kellie and my lab pack pebbles...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all, so I finally placed my order for a gold 5s and am waiting, probably not so patiently, for it to arrive. it is going to be a while. *lol* While I wait, I have been trying to read up on possible case options. I find that many say they work for the 5, but no mention of the 5s. I assume this is do to the finger print sensor. I am curious on what cases are out there that offer excellent protection for the phone. everyone seems to be promoting the otter box, however, that is what I currently have for my 4s and it has not lived up to expectations. I like the Otter box concept and would like to know are there any other cases out there, which are similar. I want the phone completely encased and to include a built in screen protector. Also, I don't want the case to be any bulkier then the Otter box. Slimmer is better. My husband is thinking of just getting one of the leather cases from apple for his phone but I don't think that will be sufficient protection for my liking. Thoughts, opinions and ideas would be appreciated. Kellie, guide Loki and retired July -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails
RE: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection
Hi Kelly, I just bought my 5S on Thursday. I didn't like the Otter Box case because it was so bulky and also because some of my friends had nothing but trouble with the trap doors that kept breaking. I had a leather case to go on my belt so I put on my phone a protector that covers all around and the back. I think they called it the Fiber 21 or something like that. The material is some form of fiber that is supposed to distribute the shock if you drop the phone rather than taking the shock only where it hit. I also got an insurance that covers absolutely everything including dropping the phone in the toilet. There is a deductible of $250 to replace the phone for a new one. Considering that the 5S 32 gig in Canada is almost a $1000.00 phone when you add the taxes, I think its well worth it. The insurance is $10.00 a month Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kellie and my lab pack Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 9:26 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection Hey all, so I finally placed my order for a gold 5s and am waiting, probably not so patiently, for it to arrive. it is going to be a while. *lol* While I wait, I have been trying to read up on possible case options. I find that many say they work for the 5, but no mention of the 5s. I assume this is do to the finger print sensor. I am curious on what cases are out there that offer excellent protection for the phone. everyone seems to be promoting the otter box, however, that is what I currently have for my 4s and it has not lived up to expectations. I like the Otter box concept and would like to know are there any other cases out there, which are similar. I want the phone completely encased and to include a built in screen protector. Also, I don't want the case to be any bulkier then the Otter box. Slimmer is better. My husband is thinking of just getting one of the leather cases from apple for his phone but I don't think that will be sufficient protection for my liking. Thoughts, opinions and ideas would be appreciated. Kellie, guide Loki and retired July -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection
The iPhone five and the 5S are the same size. So if the case is good for the five, it will also work on the 5S. Sent from my iPhone; please excuse all mistakes On Oct 14, 2013, at 6:41 AM, Isaac Hebert isaac.heb...@gmail.com wrote: You can get the otterbox commuter series at amazon. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 14, 2013, at 8:26 AM, Kellie and my lab pack pebbles...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all, so I finally placed my order for a gold 5s and am waiting, probably not so patiently, for it to arrive. it is going to be a while. *lol* While I wait, I have been trying to read up on possible case options. I find that many say they work for the 5, but no mention of the 5s. I assume this is do to the finger print sensor. I am curious on what cases are out there that offer excellent protection for the phone. everyone seems to be promoting the otter box, however, that is what I currently have for my 4s and it has not lived up to expectations. I like the Otter box concept and would like to know are there any other cases out there, which are similar. I want the phone completely encased and to include a built in screen protector. Also, I don’t want the case to be any bulkier then the Otter box. Slimmer is better. My husband is thinking of just getting one of the leather cases from apple for his phone but I don’t think that will be sufficient protection for my liking. Thoughts, opinions and ideas would be appreciated. Kellie, guide Loki and retired July -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection
Hi Ron, Npot sure if you have home owners insurance, but while I bought Apple Care for the peace of mind, I also added my iPhone to my homeowner's policy. This meant I had to provide the serial number and it is very specific, it costs me about $30 a year more on my home's insurance policy with $0 deductable specifically for the iPhone. This means even if it is stolen I would get 100% replacement value. My homeowner's policy is underwritten by Wawanesa her e in Canada. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Pelletier Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 7:38 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection Hi Kelly, I just bought my 5S on Thursday. I didn't like the Otter Box case because it was so bulky and also because some of my friends had nothing but trouble with the trap doors that kept breaking. I had a leather case to go on my belt so I put on my phone a protector that covers all around and the back. I think they called it the Fiber 21 or something like that. The material is some form of fiber that is supposed to distribute the shock if you drop the phone rather than taking the shock only where it hit. I also got an insurance that covers absolutely everything including dropping the phone in the toilet. There is a deductible of $250 to replace the phone for a new one. Considering that the 5S 32 gig in Canada is almost a $1000.00 phone when you add the taxes, I think its well worth it. The insurance is $10.00 a month Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kellie and my lab pack Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 9:26 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection Hey all, so I finally placed my order for a gold 5s and am waiting, probably not so patiently, for it to arrive. it is going to be a while. *lol* While I wait, I have been trying to read up on possible case options. I find that many say they work for the 5, but no mention of the 5s. I assume this is do to the finger print sensor. I am curious on what cases are out there that offer excellent protection for the phone. everyone seems to be promoting the otter box, however, that is what I currently have for my 4s and it has not lived up to expectations. I like the Otter box concept and would like to know are there any other cases out there, which are similar. I want the phone completely encased and to include a built in screen protector. Also, I don't want the case to be any bulkier then the Otter box. Slimmer is better. My husband is thinking of just getting one of the leather cases from apple for his phone but I don't think that will be sufficient protection for my liking. Thoughts, opinions and ideas would be appreciated. Kellie, guide Loki and retired July -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone
