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Posted: 3/5/2015 12:52:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I heard that as well about prior generation cases, was curious if the issue got resolved. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You lifeproof guys, do the cases on the new iPhones, do they still muffle the sounds unless you open the charging hatch? I heard that as well about prior generation cases, was curious if the issue got resolved. Just got my wife a 5s and a LP Nuud case 2 weeks ago... muffles like a mofo. It is the price you pay I guess. |
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Posted: 3/5/2015 12:54:59 AM EDT
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Just got my wife a 5s and a LP Nuud case 2 weeks ago... muffles like a mofo. It is the price you pay I guess. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You lifeproof guys, do the cases on the new iPhones, do they still muffle the sounds unless you open the charging hatch? I heard that as well about prior generation cases, was curious if the issue got resolved. Just got my wife a 5s and a LP Nuud case 2 weeks ago... muffles like a mofo. It is the price you pay I guess. My wife and I both have a Nuud on our phones and we can hear each other with zero degradation. My Dad had one that muffled pretty badly, and it turned out to be counterfeit. There are tons of fakes out there, even on amazon, I only buy direct from lifeproof. |
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Posted: 3/5/2015 12:56:14 AM EDT
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iPone 6, Speck case...very minimalist...has saved it a few times...
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Posted: 3/5/2015 12:57:53 AM EDT
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Magpul
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Posted: 3/5/2015 1:00:26 AM EDT
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Newtrent. It's an otter box type case from Amazon on a 6+ was only $20 delivered and as good as the otter box on my old phones and iPad. Love it.
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Posted: 3/5/2015 1:01:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Americans are insulated to the actual cost of a modern smartphone by the shitty monthly payment plans foisted on us. If every American had to plunk down the $700 a phone costs up front nobody would use one without protecting it, well unless you are wealthy enough to not give a damn when you destroy your $700 from a single careless drop. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: 75% of iPhone users want to use a case. 87% of iPhone users use a case. I'm part of the 13% that does not. A ridiculous number of engineering man-hours have been spent trying to make the damned thing as close to nonexistent as humanly possible. Ruining the form factor and usability with a case is like putting training wheels on a Tesla. Americans are insulated to the actual cost of a modern smartphone by the shitty monthly payment plans foisted on us. If every American had to plunk down the $700 a phone costs up front nobody would use one without protecting it, well unless you are wealthy enough to not give a damn when you destroy your $700 from a single careless drop. Speak for yourself, buddy.  (actually, good point)I paid something stupid like $880 for my iPhone 5s, and that was after the iPhone 6 came out. This is why mine wears a lifeproof. My phone took a shit and I was working on call, 24/7. It was regular for me to get called out in the middle of the night. I needed a new phone RFN so I paid full price. As far as muffling the sounds, I do notice it a little bit, It does seem plenty loud though when I watch youtube videos on it. I have the nuud along with a glass screen protector. It's waterproof, and I still get the feeling of glass rather than plastic. My 4s wore a lifeproof with the built in screen protector similar to the fre and I really like the glass better. A friend of mine used a glass screen protector and didn't break it so it must be indestructible.  ETA: I can hear someone talking to me on the phone fine. It does muffle the sound of the bottom speaker a little bit though. A cheap bluetooth speaker works much better than using the iPhone speaker anyways, so it's not a big deal to me. It's the price you pay for it being waterproof.
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Posted: 3/5/2015 1:01:33 AM EDT
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apple leather case
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Posted: 3/5/2015 1:06:55 AM EDT
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Americans are insulated to the actual cost of a modern smartphone by the shitty monthly payment plans foisted on us. If every American had to plunk down the $700 a phone costs up front nobody would use one without protecting it, well unless you are wealthy enough to not give a damn when you destroy your $700 from a single careless drop. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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75% of iPhone users want to use a case. 87% of iPhone users use a case. I'm part of the 13% that does not. A ridiculous number of engineering man-hours have been spent trying to make the damned thing as close to nonexistent as humanly possible. Ruining the form factor and usability with a case is like putting training wheels on a Tesla. Americans are insulated to the actual cost of a modern smartphone by the shitty monthly payment plans foisted on us. If every American had to plunk down the $700 a phone costs up front nobody would use one without protecting it, well unless you are wealthy enough to not give a damn when you destroy your $700 from a single careless drop. It's not a wealth thing, it's a showing proper respect for the $700 computer in your pocket thing. A significant aspect of ownership is lost when you wrap it in a quarter inch of phone condom. |
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Posted: 3/5/2015 1:07:56 AM EDT
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Otterbox Commuter
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Posted: 3/5/2015 1:09:18 AM EDT
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Still on a IPhone 5 here and use the Atlas by Incipio. Pretty much the best case I've seen and used that offers 100% protection.
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Posted: 3/5/2015 1:17:57 AM EDT
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iPhone 6 Plus with UAG case.
Gold iPhone x Clear case = pimpin' 
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Posted: 3/5/2015 1:20:39 AM EDT
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It's not a wealth thing, it's a showing proper respect for the $700 computer in your pocket thing. A significant aspect of ownership is lost when you wrap it in a quarter inch of phone condom. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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75% of iPhone users want to use a case. 87% of iPhone users use a case. I'm part of the 13% that does not. A ridiculous number of engineering man-hours have been spent trying to make the damned thing as close to nonexistent as humanly possible. Ruining the form factor and usability with a case is like putting training wheels on a Tesla. Americans are insulated to the actual cost of a modern smartphone by the shitty monthly payment plans foisted on us. If every American had to plunk down the $700 a phone costs up front nobody would use one without protecting it, well unless you are wealthy enough to not give a damn when you destroy your $700 from a single careless drop. It's not a wealth thing, it's a showing proper respect for the $700 computer in your pocket thing. A significant aspect of ownership is lost when you wrap it in a quarter inch of phone condom. I'm with you 100%. No case on my 6 Plus, matter of fact I've never used a case since my first iPhone 3G, and I upgrade yearly. |
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Posted: 3/5/2015 2:39:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My wife and I both have a Nuud on our phones and we can hear each other with zero degradation. My Dad had one that muffled pretty badly, and it turned out to be counterfeit. There are tons of fakes out there, even on amazon, I only buy direct from lifeproof. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: You lifeproof guys, do the cases on the new iPhones, do they still muffle the sounds unless you open the charging hatch? I heard that as well about prior generation cases, was curious if the issue got resolved. Just got my wife a 5s and a LP Nuud case 2 weeks ago... muffles like a mofo. It is the price you pay I guess. My wife and I both have a Nuud on our phones and we can hear each other with zero degradation. My Dad had one that muffled pretty badly, and it turned out to be counterfeit. There are tons of fakes out there, even on amazon, I only buy direct from lifeproof. |
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Posted: 3/5/2015 2:45:38 AM EDT
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Magpul. My phone is still intact, so I guess it's effective.
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Posted: 3/5/2015 2:46:24 AM EDT
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My 5S resides in a Rokform.
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Posted: 3/5/2015 2:48:18 AM EDT
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I am using the Slim Armor case from Spigen for my iPhone 5s. So far it has worked great. I have dropped my phone a couple of times and have suffered no damage. http://www.spigen.com/brands/apple/iphone/iphone-5s/iphone-5-5s-case-slim-armor-s.html Same here. Got it at first because it was the only 5S case I could find at the time but I've kept it and it's worked out great. |
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Posted: 3/5/2015 2:50:01 AM EDT
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Otter box Defender for Iphone6. Ivevusedvthem on all of my previous Iphonesvas well as my IPads. I dig em....
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Posted: 3/5/2015 2:50:49 AM EDT
[#18]
Mophie juice pack plus for my iphone 5. Its two years old and falling apart.
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Posted: 3/5/2015 3:05:17 AM EDT
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I have the Lifeproof Fre I think on a 4S. Slim case with great protection. Downside is the case itself isn't very durable and I'm on my third one (Lifeproof replaced both the previous cases for free since they failed before a year was out). The waterproof earphone jack is also a constant pain in the ass since I have lost three of those now.
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Posted: 3/5/2015 3:25:31 AM EDT
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Lifeproof or nothing for me. It's the only one I've owned, but I like it. Doesn't hurt the phone and case were paid for by work. 
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Posted: 3/5/2015 3:37:02 AM EDT
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Lifeproof or nothing for me. Having broken Otterbox Defenders with my 4s, I switched to the Lifeproof and love it. It's a hell of a lot slimmer, but has been much more durable so far. |
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Posted: 3/5/2015 3:48:58 AM EDT
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I have the Lifeproof Fre I think on a 4S. Slim case with great protection. Downside is the case itself isn't very durable and I'm on my third one (Lifeproof replaced both the previous cases for free since they failed before a year was out). The waterproof earphone jack is also a constant pain in the ass since I have lost three of those now. The earphone jack cover is tethered on the 5/6 cases. You lost the adapter or the port cover? |
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Posted: 3/5/2015 4:11:35 AM EDT
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Newtrent case for iphone 6
So far it has been a great case for the money, I used to be a diehard otterbox guy too. |
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Posted: 3/5/2015 4:14:49 AM EDT
[#24]
Otterbox Defender
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Posted: 3/5/2015 4:25:56 AM EDT
[#25]
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Lifeproof or nothing for me. This. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 3/5/2015 5:31:34 AM EDT
[#26]
I've had every iPhone and every Magpul case. I stick with Magpul and recommend them. Price is excellent, too.
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Posted: 3/5/2015 5:39:50 AM EDT
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Magpul Same. Bright yellow so I can find. |
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Posted: 3/5/2015 5:49:46 AM EDT
[#28]
Spigen iPhone 5S Slim Armor S. Works great, takes a beating and keeps on trucking along.
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Posted: 3/5/2015 5:54:20 AM EDT
[#29]
Griffin Survivor on both my iPhone and iPad.
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Posted: 3/5/2015 6:17:31 AM EDT
[#30]
For my yrs of smartphone usage, Otterbox has been my go-to case. Got a Magpul a month ago, havent looked back.
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Posted: 3/5/2015 6:27:55 AM EDT
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Not a damn thing. Take care of your belongings and see what happens.
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Posted: 3/5/2015 6:50:42 AM EDT
[#32]
Urban Armor Gear. Magpul phone cases suck, and yes, I had one for my iPhone 5.
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Posted: 3/5/2015 7:00:37 AM EDT
[#33]
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Lifeproof or nothing for me. This. |
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Posted: 3/5/2015 7:07:47 AM EDT
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Magpul |
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Posted: 3/5/2015 7:12:40 AM EDT
[#35]
Otter Box.
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Posted: 3/5/2015 7:25:23 AM EDT
[#36]
None.
I have a 5S. They're pretty rugged, you know. And since I'm getting a different phone roughly every two years, I care not for cosmetic wear. |
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Posted: 3/5/2015 7:27:10 AM EDT
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None. I have a 5S. They're pretty rugged, you know. And since I'm getting a different phone roughly every two years, I care not for cosmetic wear. I've gotten more than $300 trade in on my last two iPhones, because they were immaculate due to the case I used. |
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Posted: 3/5/2015 7:31:42 AM EDT
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I've gotten more than $300 trade in on my last two iPhones, because they were immaculate due to the case I used. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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None. I have a 5S. They're pretty rugged, you know. And since I'm getting a different phone roughly every two years, I care not for cosmetic wear. I've gotten more than $300 trade in on my last two iPhones, because they were immaculate due to the case I used. I get whatever the Apple Store gives. They giveth, they taketh away. But I want to say when we traded in the wife's 5 for a 6, we got a decent amount. Decent enough that I don't remember it as being TOO bad... But seriously. The convenience and handiness of a caseless iPhone, in all its glorious nakedness, is hard to overstate. Add an Applecare plan to that for those genuine LOL WHOOPS moments, and good to go! |
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Posted: 3/5/2015 7:35:40 AM EDT
[#39]
Otterbox Defender - Company supplied phone and case - if I use anything else I'm paying out of pocket for any damage.
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Posted: 3/5/2015 7:38:10 AM EDT
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otterbox defender in one of the camo patterns, iphone 5
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Posted: 3/5/2015 7:39:05 AM EDT
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I used an Otterbox Defender on my iPhone 5 for two years and it worked awesome. It saved my phone more than a few times from drops and so when I got a 6, I bought another Defender. My phone fell out of my pocket a couple of weeks ago and landed on the top left corner....... I had to get my phone replaced and now I just run a Speck Candyshell grip.
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Posted: 3/5/2015 7:54:29 AM EDT
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Not a damn thing. Take care of your belongings and see what happens. A case is how you take care of things. Especially if you're clumsy or use your phone while doing stuff with your hands. |
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Posted: 3/5/2015 7:55:51 AM EDT
[#43]
Mophie Juice Pack on my 5.
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Posted: 3/5/2015 8:33:03 AM EDT
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Otterbox defender ok my 6 they made the defender smaller for the 6. It is no where as bulky as it was on the 4 and the 5
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Posted: 3/5/2015 8:35:42 AM EDT
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I have the same orange and camo Otterbox that everyone else has. I had a Magpul on my old one and loved it.
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Posted: 3/5/2015 8:36:29 AM EDT
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Whatever the top tier Otterbox for the 5 was called before they came out with one compatible with the fingerprint scanner. In a couple weeks i'll have a 6 in a lifeproof.
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Posted: 3/5/2015 8:49:31 AM EDT
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Sassy, but not over the top.
Playful, but oh so practical. It speaks of who I am...and where I've been. Retro-chic.  |
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Posted: 3/5/2015 8:50:11 AM EDT
[#48]
Ballistic Hardcore, but I'm still using an iPhone 4S
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Posted: 3/5/2015 9:21:20 AM EDT
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magpul
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Posted: 3/5/2015 9:35:12 AM EDT
[#50]
LifeProof
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