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review via AppleTell » iPhone/iPod touch/iPad by Aaron Kraus on 3/4/12
Provides: Protection for your iDevice from water, dirt, and other 'bad
for your electronics' stuff
Developer: Dry Corp.
Compatibility: All iPhone/iPod Touch models, many Android phones,
cameras with fixed (non-moving) flush-mounted lenses
Price: $29.99
Available: Now
The more indispensable smartphones become in our everyday lives, the
more inconvenient their shortcomings become. We are not dry and clean
at all times, so the mandate that our phones never touch water or get
dirty often proves difficult—you may get caught in the rain or have an
accidental splash despite your best efforts, and losing a $200 phone is
kind of a drag. Enter the DryCase, a vacuum-sealed waterproof case for
iPhone/iPod Touch (and its bigger brother, the DryCase Tablet for
iPad). These cases provide perfect protection, guaranteeing not only
that your device stays dry, but the screen, camera, and audio out
remain useable.
Pump It (out)
DryCase is not the only maker of dry bags for protecting for
electronics; with the proliferation of touch screens, many companies
now offer clear plastic dry pouches that allow you to see and use your
device without removing it. DryCase's distinguishing feature is the
vacuum seal, which (literally) sucks, pressing the clear vinyl against
both the front and back of your device. Without air bubbles, you are
guaranteed better interaction with your iPhone's screen, and you can
even use the camera with only a slight loss of clarity. The vinyl is
heat-stamped and thick enough to stand up to casual scratching, and it
is even possible to use the speakerphone through the case, though both
parties will sound muffled. Note that the case works best on
touchscreen devices—the vacuum seal may cause any physical raised keys
on the front of a phone to be pressed (volume buttons, etc. on the side
are usually fine).
To use the DryCase, there are two swivel clasps at the top that roll
outwards to open. Slide your device in from the top and position it as
needed; if you use the included armband and want to take photos,
remember to line up the camera above the armband. The clasps at the top
rotate back inwards to seal up, then you attach the vacuum bulb and
squeeze to pump out all the air.
The DryCase works best with a naked phone or one with a soft case; hard
cases may cause air pockets where they protrude out from/above your
device. A waterproof headphone-out jack is located on the bottom of the
case, so there is a cable permanently attached inside the bag. Tests
proved it is best to plug this in and then position it away from the
device, otherwise it leaves a small air pocket which defeats the
purpose of the vacuum seal.
Take It Anywhere
The DryCase includes a choice of buoyant armband or lanyard (both
removable), so you can pick the right method of carrying for the
activity at hand. The lanyard does not provide buoyancy, so it is a
better choice in situations where you are unlikely to drop the device
in deep or moving water. The armband is buoyant enough to keep an
iPhone 4S at the surface of the water, so if you drop it in a river,
lake, etc., you are able to retrieve it. It is a large, padded velcro
affair comfortable enough for wearing all afternoon but snug enough to
stay in place during vigorous activity like paddling a kayak.
All DryCases are tested underwater overnight, ensuring they will cradle
your iDevice in protective dryness. A handy self-test mechanism is
built into the DryCase by means of the vacuum seal—after you pump all
the air out, the instructions recommend observing the encased device
for 10 minutes for any sign of air getting in. If no air can get in to
fill the vacuum, no water can get in, either.
Although obviously not a case for everyday use, those of us with a
passion for outdoor activities will find DryCase an indispensable form
of protection for our iDevices when used for any of the following:
- Jogging in the rain
- Taking an iPhone kayaking/canoeing/hiking/biking to use for GPS or
emergency contact (it protects against mud splatters just as well as
water)
- Using an iDevice or cellphone at the pool or beach
- Reading an iBook while in the bathtub
- Singing in the shower (with DryCase' DryBUDS waterproof headphones)
Appletell Rating:
Buy the DryCase
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