Recently my family and I went on a long cruise, and this time not in a car! Cruises are great, once you arrive at the dock you are already on vacation. They are especially great if you have a cruise terminal close by, in our case NYC. Cruises are not really about getting anywhere, well maybe the Catalina bar for the martini contest, but other than that there is a considerable amount of just sitting around relaxing.
For me this involves reading, watching video and some writing (writers never take off) and for all that I have my trusty iPad. However, getting on a ship or any kind of water craft puts all of our electronics at risk from what insurance vendors call “liquid damage.” Have any kind of liquid damage to your phone, tablet or any other guaranteed or insured electronics and all bets are off.
I wanted to be sure my iPad would come back in the same condition that it started in, so I began to look around for a case that would really guarantee that no rain, wind, wave or Jack Daniels-on-the-rocks would damage it. My starting requirement was a case that would let my iPad be underwater, not just a quick dip but an extended amount of time. What good is a waterproof case that only works for a minute? What if the iPad falls into a pool and I don’t notice for 10 minutes? What if a wave sweeps away my towel while I’m enjoying a swim? I shouldn’t have to carry a stopwatch incase of a water emergency, I want a reasonable length of time to react to the situation.
The NuuD Lifeproof case
I had a lot of trouble believing that the concept of the Lifeproof Nuud case was viable. The front of the iPad is left open, only the back and sides are encased. However after I saw the founder of the company serve his kids a sundae on the screen of his iPad, I began to believe. After I listened to Billy Joel for 10 minutes under 8 inches of water in my own kitchen sink, I was a confirmed convert. That was without headphones by the way, the music came right out of the built-in speakers and worked it’s way through the water. Lifeproof found a way to waterproof the speakers without affecting their sound (they're better when they're not underwater, though).
The Lifeproof Nuud concept is pretty simple, the screen is glass and is already waterproof so why cover it up? It’s the rest of the device that we need to worry about. The benefit of this approach is that the iPad remains completely usable, the screen is not covered by anything so the touch interface remains the same and the video quality is the same.
About the case
The lifeproof case is basically a frame and back for the iPad, although you can get a pop-on front cover if you like. The “secret” of the case is two rubber seal gaskets that mate perfectly with the front glass of the iPad and the plastic of the case itself. The case snaps together firmly, so once it’s on it takes some considerable pressure to get it off again. But it’s not a “slip-in” case, it’s a sturdy defensive measure for an expensive piece of equipment.
The case comes with a special test cover, users are asked to put some paper towel in and then seal the case the first time using only the test cover, not their iPad. Then the case is submerged with some weight to hold it down for an hour (I read notes from one reviewer who left it underwater for 8 hours without any water getting in). Check the paper towel for any moisture and if it’s completely dry go ahead and seal up your iPad. This test made me feel a lot better about risking my stuff. If the case does fail the test, Lifeproof will send you a new one. Every Lifeproof case is tested before it's sold as well.
Unlike most tablet cases the Lifeproof case doesn’t add a lot of bulk, that’s really nice because what’s the point of having a sleek device and then stuffing it in a big case? The only way to get any water into the case would be to get it wet while the charging port is open. The charging port has it’s own waterproof seal as does the headphone port. Lifeproof supplies a waterproof headphone adapter that won’t let any liquid in while your using it.
Using the iPad in the Lifeproof case
Cases are meant to accentuate a device, not make it harder to use. Some cases add stands, or places to keep papers or just provide some extra level level of protection. Most “waterproof” cases are really only “water resistant.” Which is fine as long as a certain amount of the danger is reduced. I don’t expect a waterproof case to work 6 miles down in the Marianas trench, but it should be more than equal to the end of the kiddie pool. I also will only trade so much convenience for protection, if the “waterproof” case weighs 20 pounds and requires special magic gloves to use my iPad, I would rather leave it at home.
The beauty of the lifeproof case is that it doesn’t change the way you use the iPad. It’s a rugged case that will absorb a serious drop and from my personal testing allows you to read, watch a video or even do your email half immersed in a boiling hot tub. You can take pictures underwater with the camera or just out in the snow. The case makes using a delicate iPad anywhere much, much safer. Stuff it in your backpack, slam it into the back seat and pour soda all over it or use it as a tray for sandwiches and then rinse it off in the sink. The only change in using the iPad is that it’s slightly thicker, everything else is the same. The same great touch interface, the same amazingly clear screen and the same amazing versatility.
Bottom line
The Lifeproof case for the iPad isn’t cheap, $130 and there are a lot of fakes out there. If you’re not spending that kind of money, it’s not a Lifeproof. As always you get what you pay for. Nothing is indestructible, but the Lifeproof cases are about as close as we’re going to get. I’ve swum with mine, showered with it, hot tubbed and I really enjoy rinsing it off in the sink. Especially to the horrified looks of the uninitiated. I trust it completely. They are a worth while investment if there are kids around, you plan to travel or you just want really serious protection for an expensive investment. Lifeproof makes cases for iPhones and iPods as well. These are worth the money, highly recommended.
Source: http://www.dailyrecord.com/story/tech/personal-tech/domesti-tech/2013/04/25/ipad-and-the-hot-tub-perfect-together/19917633/
Visit us: http://energyhousefresno.com/
from energyhouse http://energyhouse.livejournal.com/34626.html
For me this involves reading, watching video and some writing (writers never take off) and for all that I have my trusty iPad. However, getting on a ship or any kind of water craft puts all of our electronics at risk from what insurance vendors call “liquid damage.” Have any kind of liquid damage to your phone, tablet or any other guaranteed or insured electronics and all bets are off.
I wanted to be sure my iPad would come back in the same condition that it started in, so I began to look around for a case that would really guarantee that no rain, wind, wave or Jack Daniels-on-the-rocks would damage it. My starting requirement was a case that would let my iPad be underwater, not just a quick dip but an extended amount of time. What good is a waterproof case that only works for a minute? What if the iPad falls into a pool and I don’t notice for 10 minutes? What if a wave sweeps away my towel while I’m enjoying a swim? I shouldn’t have to carry a stopwatch incase of a water emergency, I want a reasonable length of time to react to the situation.
The NuuD Lifeproof case
I had a lot of trouble believing that the concept of the Lifeproof Nuud case was viable. The front of the iPad is left open, only the back and sides are encased. However after I saw the founder of the company serve his kids a sundae on the screen of his iPad, I began to believe. After I listened to Billy Joel for 10 minutes under 8 inches of water in my own kitchen sink, I was a confirmed convert. That was without headphones by the way, the music came right out of the built-in speakers and worked it’s way through the water. Lifeproof found a way to waterproof the speakers without affecting their sound (they're better when they're not underwater, though).
The Lifeproof Nuud concept is pretty simple, the screen is glass and is already waterproof so why cover it up? It’s the rest of the device that we need to worry about. The benefit of this approach is that the iPad remains completely usable, the screen is not covered by anything so the touch interface remains the same and the video quality is the same.
About the case
The lifeproof case is basically a frame and back for the iPad, although you can get a pop-on front cover if you like. The “secret” of the case is two rubber seal gaskets that mate perfectly with the front glass of the iPad and the plastic of the case itself. The case snaps together firmly, so once it’s on it takes some considerable pressure to get it off again. But it’s not a “slip-in” case, it’s a sturdy defensive measure for an expensive piece of equipment.
The case comes with a special test cover, users are asked to put some paper towel in and then seal the case the first time using only the test cover, not their iPad. Then the case is submerged with some weight to hold it down for an hour (I read notes from one reviewer who left it underwater for 8 hours without any water getting in). Check the paper towel for any moisture and if it’s completely dry go ahead and seal up your iPad. This test made me feel a lot better about risking my stuff. If the case does fail the test, Lifeproof will send you a new one. Every Lifeproof case is tested before it's sold as well.
Unlike most tablet cases the Lifeproof case doesn’t add a lot of bulk, that’s really nice because what’s the point of having a sleek device and then stuffing it in a big case? The only way to get any water into the case would be to get it wet while the charging port is open. The charging port has it’s own waterproof seal as does the headphone port. Lifeproof supplies a waterproof headphone adapter that won’t let any liquid in while your using it.
Using the iPad in the Lifeproof case
Cases are meant to accentuate a device, not make it harder to use. Some cases add stands, or places to keep papers or just provide some extra level level of protection. Most “waterproof” cases are really only “water resistant.” Which is fine as long as a certain amount of the danger is reduced. I don’t expect a waterproof case to work 6 miles down in the Marianas trench, but it should be more than equal to the end of the kiddie pool. I also will only trade so much convenience for protection, if the “waterproof” case weighs 20 pounds and requires special magic gloves to use my iPad, I would rather leave it at home.
The beauty of the lifeproof case is that it doesn’t change the way you use the iPad. It’s a rugged case that will absorb a serious drop and from my personal testing allows you to read, watch a video or even do your email half immersed in a boiling hot tub. You can take pictures underwater with the camera or just out in the snow. The case makes using a delicate iPad anywhere much, much safer. Stuff it in your backpack, slam it into the back seat and pour soda all over it or use it as a tray for sandwiches and then rinse it off in the sink. The only change in using the iPad is that it’s slightly thicker, everything else is the same. The same great touch interface, the same amazingly clear screen and the same amazing versatility.
Bottom line
The Lifeproof case for the iPad isn’t cheap, $130 and there are a lot of fakes out there. If you’re not spending that kind of money, it’s not a Lifeproof. As always you get what you pay for. Nothing is indestructible, but the Lifeproof cases are about as close as we’re going to get. I’ve swum with mine, showered with it, hot tubbed and I really enjoy rinsing it off in the sink. Especially to the horrified looks of the uninitiated. I trust it completely. They are a worth while investment if there are kids around, you plan to travel or you just want really serious protection for an expensive investment. Lifeproof makes cases for iPhones and iPods as well. These are worth the money, highly recommended.
Source: http://www.dailyrecord.com/story/tech/personal-tech/domesti-tech/2013/04/25/ipad-and-the-hot-tub-perfect-together/19917633/
Visit us: http://energyhousefresno.com/
from energyhouse http://energyhouse.livejournal.com/34626.html
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