Waterproof Case by DryCASE
The DryCASE waterproof case is a fantastic way to protect your device from water damage while remaining functional. Using a simple vacuum seal, it stays waterproof up to 100 feet and allows your device to be used to take photos or even listen to music. It does have some minor flaws, but is a must have accessory.
This protective gear comes neatly packaged with a few main parts:
When used together, these items make it easy and safe for any electrical device to be used around water. When testing the case, I mainly used an iPhone 4S, which fit perfectly. I also tried it with a digital camera and generic mp3 player. The versatility of this case is great, as you can see that it will work with a variety of products that you own.
Within the packaging, a small card was including stating that the item was "Tested underwater overnight". This gave me greater peace of mind and really shows the seriousness of the product.
The installation of the product was fairly easy. The included instructions are: Slide in the device, lock the closure shut and pump out the air. After these three steps you can go ahead and use your device in and around water.
This process was fairly easy to do. I took my time positioning the iPhone before taking the air out, as it will stay put once properly installed. I found it hard to remove all of the ripples of plastic when removing the air, but it didn't prove much of a problem.
The kit includes an air pump that can be used to seal the case. If you're out and about, simply suck the air out which is just as easy.
Since trying out this case, I've found it to work as described when in contact with water. I was able to use the touch screen of the iPhone well, and no water got into the case.
You can see the case in action over at YouTube.
Overall I tested the case for around 15 minutes in the water and everything was fine.
DryCASE have put some thought into the design of the case, as it remains waterproof and protective while not adding a huge amount of bulk. It's small and compact and looks good. The accessories included are detachable and can be used only when required. It feels very sturdy and well-made, which is a must for a product protecting your valuable electronics.
When using the phone with the case on, most functions work as normal. The touch screen is usable, while having a few ripples of plastic over the top. Although this occurs, I'm sure the plastic could be smoothed out to be completely flat with a bit of effort. Refer to the picture below to see this.
The buttons on the iPhone still work, while the sleep/awake button became a little hard to press. This is the same for the home button, but it is expected as the air is removed so the "click" feelings are removed. When used in conjunction with DryCASE's waterproof earphones, the AUX jack also works really well.
The armband included also makes the iPhone able to float in the water, which is great if you use the case and need it to stay afloat. This feature comes in the package with the case itself.
When attempting to use this case with my generic mp3 player, it worked well. The headphone sound was great and I had no problems. With a digital camera however, I found it difficult to take pictures with the case on as the camera button was hard to press and the lens was not able to fully expand.
This would vary depending on the device you have, but I my experience with the case wasn't so good when I used my digital camera.
I find this product from DryCASE to be one of the best accessories available for the iPhone. Although it does work with other devices, it may be a bit of a hit-and-miss. The protection that it provides is great, and when used in conjunction with the waterproof earphones the experience is made even better.
I would defiantly recommend this product to anyone, as it provides great protection and can be used over and over again. DryCASE also make a similar case for tablets such as the iPad. Although I have not tried this, I would assume it is very similar, only with a larger size.
For more information on the product and where you can purchase it, follow the link below.
http://store.drycase.com/DryCASE-Waterproof-phone-camera-and-music-player-p/dc-13.htm
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