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Review on Lifeproof FRĒ Waterproof Case IPhone Cell Phones & Accessories and Cases, Holsters & Clips by David Richardson

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Hard waterproof case but cannot use basic phone functions

Case I have to give a thumbs down. Pros: Feels solid, looks good, feels good, phone fits snugly in case, easy to install and passed the first water resistance test in my sink before using it with my phone. Yes, the touchscreen does require some extra pressure when tapping or typing, but that's acceptable to me given it's a waterproof case. Cons: 1. Opening the charging port allows dust particles to get between the phone and the screen protector, which is annoying but to be expected with a sealed case.2. People I speak to say they can't hear me well, but it's a waterproof case so I could live with that.3. (Serious problem!) The proximity sensor doesn't work properly in this case and is a deal breaker for me. Half the time after I make a call and take it off my face to use the number pad or speakerphone or end the call, the phone won't wake up no matter what I do. The other half of the time it wakes up but none of the touchscreen functions respond and I can't end the call. I don't need to check email or surf the web in bad weather, but I need to be able to use phone functions.

Pros
  • One year trial period
Cons
  • Newer model could be selected