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Nest Case for iPhone
Nest Case for iPhone
This durable iPhone case is more than just a protective cover for your mobile device. It also doubles as a stand that lets you watch movies or photos without having to hold it in your hand. The one time I tried to use my iPhone to watch a movie on an airplane before using this case, I leaned it against the armrest. Of course, I dozed off and found the phone had slipped in between the seat cushion!
The Nest case features openings on the side to allow for the ringer or audio volume to be adjusted without removing the case. There is enough room for even your thumb to push the buttons. Openings for the power switch, charging ports, and speakers are also present and wide enough to access without difficulty.
Another solid feature that I appreciate is that the case wraps all the way around the phone protecting the front of the screen as well. Many iPhone cases that I have tested do not cover the front edges, which puts your screen in danger if it unluckily falls face first to the ground. Guess what, mine did! I have three cracks on the screen as a result. The Nest case would have prevented that.
To use the display stand, simply remove the phone from the case and place it into the side grooves. It sits at a 55 degree angle. Cases are available for both the iPhone 3 and 3GS and iPhone 4. The iPod touch has its own set of cases for various models. All of which are affordably priced at www.NestCases.com or www.Amazon.com
This plastic case serves multiple purposes since it allows the business traveler to listen to music or watch movies while using a laptop. It also allows parents a hands-free entertainment option while they are taking care of kids on a long flight.
I especially like that the material on the back allows me to tape my business card to the case (in the event that I lose my iPhone). Often times, the material of the case is too rubbery to allow tape to stick to it. This exceptional case allows travelers to multitask without worrying about dropping or losing their mobile device in transit.
Posted by Ramsey in Business Gear, Travel Light on October 24th, 2011
Pelican i1015 Smart Phone Case
It wasn’t until my friend dropped her phone into Lake Union that I came up with a great use case for Pelican’s i1015 iPhone case. It’s not that there’s anything wrong with the case, nope, it’s sturdy, waterproof box with a headphone jack, a carabiner, and slots that I suppose you could run a belt through. You put your phone in voice control mode, plug in your headphones, and seal the case around the phone. Now, your phone is protected from weather, falls, being smashed in your pack, whatever. All good. I was just having a crisis of imagination around what scenario I would need this level of protection for my phone. Then my friend dropped her phone into the lake. “Oh, that’s it!”
The Pelican i1015 Smart Phone case offers serious protection for your phone when you’re worried about the elements. If you’re doing a dusty road trip or going boating for the day or you’re heading to the beach, this will keep your phone clean, dry, and from getting trampled on by beach volleyball hotties. My headsets have a “activate voice control” button on them, so I was able to use the phone without taking it out of the case — but just so it’s clear, no, you can’t access the touch screen controls (controls of any kind that aren’t voice activated) when the phone is in the case.
A couple of possibilities… you’re a mad snowboarder who takes some falls. The case will keep your phone from getting crushed in your pack or pocket. You’re going boating and you need to have your phone on deck but there’s spray and you want to keep it dry. You’ve got your tunes while horseback riding. (Cue America’s “Horse with No Name.) Actually, it might be kind of cool if you’re doing voice memos of your crazy outdoor adventure… you’ve got your headsets on and you’re recording, meanwhile, you’re in a squall. You’re soaked but your phone is totally dry.
I’m curious. You tell me, why don’t you? What are you doing that needs mad protection for your phone? And if you’re that person, you can get your Pelican i1015 Smart Phone Case either from Pelican or from Amazon for just over 20 USD. Or check prices at Backcountry.com
Turns out John put this thing to the Ultimate Torture Test. See the results here.
Posted by Pam in Adventure Gear, Business Gear on April 15th, 2011
Digital Foci Genuine Leather Hard Shell iPhone Case
Thud. Crack. #$%! Those are the sounds and subsequent words (in chronological order) of a person who drops their iPhone and knows immediately that their several hundred dollar investment just fell to pieces…literally. While iPhone cases should be a no-brainer, I have gone without one for a year. Until the day that mine fell on the floor and cracked right where my ear is when using it.
The trickery of the iPhone case has always beleaguered me. I refused to pay $20 for a piece of rubber at the cell phone store. Later, I discovered you could buy the same case for $1 on Ebay. That should tell you something about the quality of it. But, when I learned about and tested the Navjack designer iPhone cases distributed by Digital Foci, I became an instant fan.
There is more to these cases than just cheap rubber. I sampled a couple of their cases with my favorite being the Genuine Leather Hard Shell. The authentic leather surface has an elegant look and is sturdier than the traditional casing. Plus, no two cases are the same as the pattern and stitching on the leather varies for each. Even the most intricate details like the interior of the casing were considered when the case was produced so as to provide extra cushioning to protect from damage. Cutouts for the buttons are well-designed making it easy to use the phone when the case is on it. I have an iPhone 3G, but Digital Foci also produces cases for the iPhone 4G.
Another option is the Carbon or Glass Fiber case produced from 100% real carbon or glass fiber material, which makes it one of the most durable cases while also measuring in at one of the thinnest. The lightweight nature eases any effort to carry it with you in a purse or briefcase, which is very important for the frequent business traveler.
The retail price for these NavJack designer cases ranges from $19.95 to $49.95 (they are on sale directly at the Digital Foci web site), which makes sense considering the design and effort put into them. Makes me glad I never forked over for that cheap rubber one from the cell phone store. It’s true, we must spend money to save money in the long run when trying to protect expensive electronic devices. These NavJack iPhone cases distributed by Digital Foci make me glad that I waited to do just that.
Posted by Ramsey in Business Gear, General Gear on March 21st, 2011
Update: OtterBox Cases Protect Valuable Gear
I’m pretty fanatical about protecting my gear on the road. After all, I’ve spent so much I’m afraid to add it up made a considerable investment in travel gear and want to protect that investment.
The folks at OtterBox get it right with the best protection I’ve found for my iPod Touch. The company is rolling out updates for its popular Defender series and also previewed a new Tandem Series at 2010 International CES.
I used an earlier version of the Defender case on my Touch, but had a little trouble with what looked like an oil slick while using the touchscreen. There were workarounds, but the latest version performs perfectly right out of the box.
Before trying OtterBox, I was using a leather case that looked nice but didn’t provide much protection, along with a separate screen protector. The Defender case does it all with three layers of protection. There’s a hard plastic case that snaps around the device, a built-in screen protector and a silicone case that fits around the outside.
It’s all designed to protect the Touch from drops, scratches, dust, shocks and bumps—but not water. And it does that without adding a lot of bulk. The Defender case is actually about the same size as the leather case I was using before, with little protection from the knocks on the road. And the silicone cover gives your hand a secure grip when holding it.
The touchscreen on the Defender case works just as it should—responsive like the screen protector isn’t even there. There are silicone plugs to protect all the ports on the Touch, such as the docking plug and earphones. And, to show the thoughtfulness in the design, there’s a hole in the back of the silicone portion of the case so it doesn’t hide the familiar Apple logo.
The Defender Series for the iPod is compatible with the second- and third-generation Touch. OtterBox also offers other cases for the iPod Nano and Classic, iPhone and other phones, smartphones and PDAs.
The Defender case for the iPod Touch retails for $29.95, a reasonable price compared to the cost of breaking an iPod or scratching the screen. It comes in black only and is available directly from the manufacturer or from Amazon.
Meeting and corresponding with some of the folks from OtterBox, it’s easy to tell they have a commitment to quality. I’ll give the latest Defender case five out of five stars for protecting my gear from the many bumps in the road while traveling.
Posted by JohnG in Business Gear, General Gear on May 17th, 2010
Protecting Your Gear: OtterBox Cases
Because travel gear can involve a sizable investment, I like to protect mine from unexpected bumps, scratches and grime. Finding the right case has always been a challenge, with many hours spent in store aisles and searching online.
So when a friend told me how well an Otterbox protected her smartphone, I had to find out more. The folks at Otterbox sent me a case to try on my iPod Touch and I quickly became a believer. This is one serious and well-made case.
I chose the Defender case, which has a three-layer design. There’s a patented, thin membrane that covers the screen, but doesn’t get in the way. You can still use all the touch gestures, but the screen is protected from scratches, fingerprints and dust.
But OtterBox goes beyond just protecting the screen. There’s a high-impact polycarbonate shell, or skeleton, that snaps around the entire player. Then the third layer is a silicone skin that wraps around to cushion any bumps and shock.
The silicone skin also gives me a better grip on the Touch, making it less likely to slip out of my hand.
And OtterBox does an excellent job of staying out of the way. Besides not interfering with use of the screen, there’s a hole near the top for the speaker and silicone plugs that allow easy access to the charge and sync port and the headphone jack.
The only thing that doesn’t work on the iPod Touch with the Defender case is auto brightness. No great loss, though. I turned off auto brightness soon after getting the player because I didn’t like the feature.
Don’t expect it to protect your iPod from a swim in the lake, though. The Touch Defender case does not protect against water, though OtterBox does offer a line of waterproof boxes. But for other types of abuse and hazards, it should stand up well.
The one annoying thing about this case is what appear to be air bubbles—some describe it as looking like an oil slick—that can form between the protective cover and the screen. The company’s Knowledgebase suggests one way to get rid of the problem is to also use an anti-glare, matte-finish screen protector, which involves additional cost. I tried a non-matte screen cover and it didn’t help.
Otterbox also suggests, with a link to a YouTube video, a way to get rid of the “oil slick” using baby powder. It sounds simple. But any solution that takes a 10-minute video to explain isn’t all that simple.
The company recently upgraded its Defender case for the iPhone, so the “oil slick” appearance should not be an issue for that model.
The Touch Defender case retails for $29.95. OtterBox cases are available direct from the manufacturer and at many online stores.
My colleague, Kara, recently tried a different model from the OtterBox line for her new Blackberry. The company also unveiled its new Tandem line recently at 2010 International CES and we’ll check out and review those cases in the weeks to come.
OtterBox makes cases for dozens of popular music players, iPhones and other smartphones, PDAs and GPS units, in colors ranging from black to pink. If you can work around the “oil slick” effect on the Defender iPod and iPhone cases, it’s a wise choice to protect your valuable gear and keep it working longer.
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Posted by JohnG in General Gear, Travel Light on January 19th, 2010
