Torture Test - Lifeproof Case Vs. Rocky Creek - Review

[MaLifeTtT]

every1,s talking how it still works, but i aslo want to know did it do any damage to the outter phone?..... i not only want it to work, i also got a case to keep the looks!!!!

[Lancekkilmer]

@MaLifeTtT Not ding, scratch, dent, or crack. So far I've had 2 iPhones (4/4s) in it and they both have been 100% when I took them back out. I still haven't found a better case.

[minifast8807]

how did you attach the string to it?

[Lancekkilmer]

@minifast8807 I used a similar method to trussing meat i.e. lots of loops and knots. I've since built an aluminum tripod mount for the phone that has a loop built-in, I realized how easy I could loose the phone when I threw it for that video.

[whoopee94]

The sound is a little muffled

[Lancekkilmer]

@whoopee94 That's one of the draws backs, but not a deal breaker for me

[Indyj666]

It's very good I have one for my 4s it's stronger than a otterbox defender mines done very good

[Lancekkilmer]

@Indyj666 I haven't been able to find one that even matches the durability of this case

[bedpanjw]

5 stars for the method of testing. This case looks awesome!

[Lancekkilmer]

@bedpanjw Some tests ARE fun!!!

[modermike04]

I bought me one @BestBuy! Now I don't have to worry about spilling @Coors Light on my iPoop!

[vulcan045]

The first gen lifeproof case the screen thing does affect typing cause u have to press down harder cause its a loose pocket of air jus press it against ur chest BUT the bew 2nd gen case for iphone 4/4s doesnt have any problems with the screen its a perfect case

[Lancekkilmer]

@vulcan045 I had to do the little scrape modification to my case when I upgraded from 4 to 4s. I haven't used the "official" 4s case yet.

[swaimygirl]

Great review! I LOL at how hard you flung the phone! :) I'm getting my first iphone, and doing more than my fair share of reading/watching reviews. Hope you don't mind answering a few questions! 1.) Does the screen affect your ability to type? 2.) When you say it affects the ear speaker, can you hear at all? Or is it just muffled? Finally, I'm interested b/c I'd like to swim in the pool and listen to music. Have you had it under water for a long period of time? Thanks so much!

[Lancekkilmer]

@swaimygirl Congrats on the new iPhone! 1. It does affect the typing slightly, but not enough to cause any problems. 2. I can still hear just fine through the speaker, it's just a bit muffled 3. I have not tried to listen to it under water, but they do have a headset and adapter for doing just that. Good luck and thanks for watching

[sbpin0yb0y91]

@Lancekkilmer well if you open the port at the bottom its a bit louder but thats it awesome case just bought it

[Lancekkilmer]

@sbpin0yb0y91 That's what I do when I'm listening to music or using speaker phone.

[ace4slo]

when you put it into the water i wanna pee because the sound

[Lancekkilmer]

@Illr3ptar It doesn't seem like it would be as durable as the survivor case but so far mine has 100% protected my phone. Much less bulk and far easier to use, dealing with the video camera cover on the survivor is a pain so I love that the LifeProof has just a lense. When my survivor case wears out on my iPad I'll probably replace it with a LifeProof case as well. I rate LifeProof #1 with survivor case a close but not so waterproof 2nd.

[Illr3ptar]

Awesome. I have the griffin survivor it's great for protection but I don't like how bulky it is in y pocket and I want something water proof. How does life proof protection/durability compare

[volks1234]

Cool just ordered one

[Lancekkilmer]

@volks1234. This case has been beat pretty good and still no scratches. This case is still my number one pick for the IPhone.

[volks1234]

How's the screen of the case are there scratches on it?

[threekill28]

is it still responsive on the corners of the screen cause i like how its not that bulky but is it longer?

[Lancekkilmer]

@threekill28 I haven't had any responsiveness issues, even at the edges. It's maybe 1/4-1/2 inch longer. It basically feels like the phone doesn't have a case.

[Lancekkilmer]

@bigman2101983 Way better. My Otterbox was bulky and the flaps didn't stay secure. I didn't trust it.

[Jeronwong]

lol you threw the phone really hard

[Lancekkilmer]

@Jeronwong I felt pretty confident after watching all the other videos of people beating the tar out to theirs. It's a tough case.

[DanielHeusburgh]

That's awesome, but, is it better than Otterbox cases?

[Lancekkilmer]

@DanielHeusburgh Yes. I had an Otterbox case before the Lifeproof and didn't really like it. Otterbox isn't waterproof , the rubber flaps don't stay very secure, and it's bulky. My wife has Otterbox on hers and the front plastic screen came unglued. I'm not a fan. If I didn't have Lifeproof I'd probably have Griffin Survivor case on it. I have a Survivor case on my iPad and really like it. It's not "waterproof", but it's extremely resistant and very durable.

[Mikenopolis]

@Lancekkilmer Griffin Survivor suck JUST because of that camera plug flap. love the slimness of Lifeproof, wish I didn't already buy an Otterbox since that money could've gone to a lifeproof!

[Lancekkilmer]

@Mikenopolis I wouldn't saw the Survivor sucks but I definitely agree that flap could use some re-engineering for easier use. At least make those "grips" long enough human fingers can actually grip them.

[Mikenopolis]

@Lancekkilmer since the screen portion is only protected by that thin plastic membrane do you feel that it may be to exposed? I tore off the screen from the Otterbox and kept my full screen shield on my phone so dust don't get trapped.

[Lancekkilmer]

@Mikenopolis I think it's about as protected as a touch screen can be and still function properly and be waterproof. I think that's a good idea with your screen. You might try to make some sort of rubber or similar material seal to go around the seam between the screen and case so dust doesn't slide under that lip and get in behind the phone. A different case I had did that and ended up scratching up the back of the phone.

[tritan1]

ok, I keep reading the audio is quite shooting videos and talking on the phone. have you seen this?

[Lancekkilmer]

@tritan1 Talking/hearing is toned down. I use the ear buds a lot of the time. As far as recording it seems to be fine so far. The only real problem I've had is it can overheat the phone (no damage, it just stops recoding), it's only happened to me when I was filming the bugout bag video, it was extremely hot and I was in the direct mid-day sun. It was hot. But I'm happy and have no plans to put any other case on my phone.

[Zachadude1]

 Maybe you can lol

[bluemoonconstruction]

Does the touchscreen work okay with a hard cover?

[Lancekkilmer]

@bluemoonconstruction The screen cover isn't really hard, more flexible than I imagined. It's just as responsive as any other case I used. I don't have any problems using the phone with this case on it. I'll be interested when they released the iPad 2 model.

[milogy08]

A waterproof case for the iPhone...it's about time