DryCASE Water-Proof Case for iPhone, iPod, Smartphones, and More (DC-13) Review

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(More customer reviews)I am going to give the DryCase 4 stars, because I believe the 5 is perfection, and this is a great product, but not a perfect product.
Here is what is great about it.
1. It is really, really waterproof. That is my phone in the product packaging. It was underwater for 3 hours as we tried to get the fish to behave.
2. You can use the mic and listen to music with the included cord. Awesome.
3. The price is right. It protects my phone which cost me $300, plus a two year contract. $40 is well worth it.Here is why it does not get 5 stars.
1. It is a bit bulky for my iphone, but this is because it designed to fit a wide range of phones and devices. I only used it when I am in the water or at the beach. It is not appropriate for everyday use. This does mean that it works with all iphone, ipod or other device. I also keep my Credit Card and Id in there when I am on the boat, so I can leave my wallet at home.
2. If you take all the air out of it, you can not use the track ball on an Android G1 or Blackberry. You can leave a little air in it, without compromising the waterproofness, and still use the trackball. Leaving a little air in there also help sound travel (it does not in a vacuum)
I am partial, since I work for the company, but I think this is still an honest assessment of the product.

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Pelican i1015 Black Case With Clear Lid For iPhone Water Resistant Review

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(More customer reviews)This case is great! As with all Pelican products, build quality is excellent. I designed a custom retention system which consists of a length of tensioned webbing running along the back and 2 metal clips to securely and effortlessly strap it to my belt, and a "mini wallet" compartment - which is a folded piece of cardboard tucked in the front between the two foam spacers. I used the cardboard from my iPhone packaging, and centered the package's super cool metallic Apple logo in the viewing area over it's sleek black background.
This case could be better if it had the mini wallet built in so I didn't have to add it, but I am perfectly satisfied with my solution. The headphone storage could also have used much more thought - if you just stuff your headphones in the bottom of the storage area, they will cause you grief by making it difficult to rapidly remove and insert the iPhone without getting attacked by them. I am working on a special "cage" to coil the headphones around before inserting them into the case.
My final complaint with this case is the most serious, and it's a major flaw with the current design. The audio throughput cable has only three wires - not four - so it is impossible to use your iPhone headphone's microphone or music control button when the iPhone is in the case. There is absolutely no excuse for this, and I was very disappointed to find it out. I can't wait for Pelican to release an updated case - or even to just mail me a new cable that I could install once they get this figured out.Update - 2010-09-09:
Pelican has upgraded this product, and the version they are now selling includes a TRRS cable which will allow you to use a headset and control your music while your phone is in the case.
Pelican mailed me a new TRRS cable free of charge, and it works great!
Also, this case will PERFECTLY fit an iPhone 4 with Apple's bumper installed if you take a sharp pair of scissors and trim down the ribs which support the back of the protrusions on the rubber liner against the clear outer shell.
Here's some pics of my modded case:[...]

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Eco Extreme Rugged and Waterproof Case with Built-In Speaker for iPod, iPhone and MP3 Players (Orange model: gdi-aqcse100) by Grace Digital Review

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(More customer reviews)Quick overview. Good speaker Just what i was expecting maybe bettter.
Design- Nice hefty design. I got the orange one very pleased with choice. Not bring orange but a nice dark orange. This way i can see it in the grass but also look cool. The only thing i would change, i knew this going in, would be to put a bigger D-clip on it with some 550 cord. The plastic loop that the current clip uses is kinda small.
Durability- It feels durable and will take some abuse. I have not tested it's waterpoofness but it has a rubber seal and the latches seem strong. They also has a button lock on them which is nice. I would take care on rocks though because it is plastic on the face and back. Plastic is brittle so it way survive a drop on the ground but not on the rocks.
Sound- As expected it's not earbleeding loud but loud enough. It should be fine for a group of people huddling around a table eating or playing cards. I compared it to my other portable speaker its about the same but with more bass. I got this for its waterproofness, size and durability not for the sound. I like that it only needs 3 AA batteries.
If you want a larger speaker that is also water resistant and durable try Sangean U-1 or U-3. They seem like larger and louder sound systems that are tough. But their line ins are on the outside. If you want a fully enclosed unit try the fatbox. but all three are large. I choose Sangean because unlike other rugged sound systems they run off regular batteries not ones for power tools.
Update- For some reason it sounds louder now. it could be the songs. But now i would recommend it for a large group. For personal listening i hardly go over 1/3 turn Also I have noticed that even at max volume i don't hear any distortion, which i did on other portable speakers.

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