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Do you remember that crazy mud run I did last week? Not only was it a chance for me to step out of my comfort zone, but it was a perfect opportunity to play with my new toy – a LifeProof iPhone case.
When I heard Pauline talk about her new LifeProof iPhone case, I was floored. It’s waterproof, snowproof, shockproof, and dustproof. Oh, and mudproof. It’s not a sleeve that you put your phone in – it’s a case. And it’s a case that’s no bigger than the case I usually have on my phone.
LifeProof means BeccaProof. They should just rename the product. Somehow, I haven’t killed my iPhone yet – It’s a miracle, actually. I use my phone while cooking, exercising, walking, doing dishes, giving baths… you get it.
Now, I didn’t run the entire race with my phone in my hand. I alternated between holding it, taking photos, and clipping it to my shirt.
I had to wipe it clean quite a few times, too.
I wasn’t nervous about the phone at all during the run, because I knew the case was waterproof.
I knew that because I water tested it.
This is my LifeProof case before I put my phone in it. I assembled it and, as the LifeProof manufacturer tells you to do before you use it, I water tested it. It sat under the bowl (to weigh it down), under the water, for an hour. When I pulled it out and looked inside, I knew I could trust it with my life phone.
Knowing that the case had withstood water for an hour was a big part of me trusting it to protect my phone during the run.
It also had everything to do with me trusting it to protect my phone when Michael brought it in the pool.
That’s right.
In the pool.
That’s my little fish trying to take a photo underwater. I say trying because at that time, we didn’t know the magic secret to taking an underwater photo with the LifeProof case. We know it now.
The water acts like a big hand putting pressure on your phone screen, so it’s impossible to take a photo by pushing the shutter button. I found out (rather quickly after I tweeted about my issue the next morning) that when the camera is turned on, your volume buttons act as a shutter button. Also, you could take a video underwater and then take screenshots of your phone replaying the video. I’m dying to try both ways to take underwater photos. Unfortunately, we turned the pool heater off and I can’t talk the boys into going in again until the water warms up. I see this case getting a lot of use this summer!
The LifeProof case comes in 2 parts, and feels deceptively thin (which is a good thing!). It’s shown here with the clip (you can purchase that separately). There are covers for your charging port and headphone jack, making the case completely airtight. I talked on the phone with the LifeProof case on, and had absolutely no issue hearing or being heard. It amazes me that sound can get through clearly, but water can’t.
Can you see how slim the case is? The clip is the black part that adds a little bit of bulk.
I have to tell you – I’m amazed with this case and the customer service the company has provided thus far. They are active on facebook and twitter, and quickly answer any questions you may have. Also, their YouTube channel has plenty of videos to watch that will tell you about the product.
LifeProof was kind enough to offer a free case to one of you! Leave me a comment telling me:
1. What you would do with a LIfeProof case
and
2. Which color you would choose: pink, purple, white, or black
You can leave up to 2 comments, and I’ll count each one as an entry.
{psssttt… Pauline is giving away a LifeProof case, as well… go enter!}
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If you feel inclined, I would love if you tweeted about this giveaway:
Enter to win a WATERPROOF @LifeProof iPhone case from @BeccasCrazyBoys : bit.ly/HnTjyK
Or shared it on facebook:
My friend Becca is giving away a @LifeProof waterproof iPhone case! Enter here: bit.ly/HnTjyK
The tiny print: I received a free LifeProof iPhone case to review, and one to give away to a reader. As always, I will never recommend a product that I wouldn’t recommend to my own mother. I am impressed by this case, and hope you will be too! Giveaway will close next Friday, April 13th (my lucky day!) whenever I can peel the boys off of the ceiling and get them into their beds – probably around 9pm.
