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"LifeProof n\u00FC\u00FCd for iPhone 5\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLifeProof n\u00FC\u00FCd Waterproof iPhone 5 Case Under Water\nWe also dropped the phone into a sink full of water.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLifeProof n\u00FC\u00FCd Waterproof iPhone 5 Case Cover with Screen Opening\nThis patent-pending opening seals hard against the iPhone 5 glass.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLifeProof n\u00FC\u00FCd Waterproof iPhone 5 Case Semi Clear Base\nThe base is mostly clear plastic. It has a rubber gasket and a clear glass lens for the camera.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLifeProof n\u00FC\u00FCd Waterproof iPhone 5 Case Base with Power Cover Latch\nThis latch snaps closed to seal the power port and lock the front and back together.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLLifeProof n\u00FC\u00FCd Waterproof iPhone 5 Case Base and Top\nThese two pieces snap together securely.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLifeProof n\u00FC\u00FCd Waterproof iPhone 5 Case Audio Port\nThis port cover screws in securely. Note that the home button is in the same spot and just as easy to use as the real thing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLifeProof n\u00FC\u00FCd Waterproof iPhone 5 Case Waterproof jack\nThis special jack ships with the case and screws into the audio jack to form a watertight seal.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLifeProof n\u00FC\u00FCd Waterproof iPhone 5 Case Jack in iPhone 5\nThe iPhone 5 in the case with the jack screwed in.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore so than the people we know, our phones are our real constant companions. We take them everywhere. Think I\u2019m kidding? In a recent survey, 75% of Americans admit to taking their phones into the bathroom. A lot of those phones get dropped on the floor, or worse, into the toilet.\nThese phones need protection \u2014 from us. LifeProof (now owned by former rival Otterbox), has been making waterproof phone cases for a while, but its latest device, the N\u00FC\u00FCd for iPhone 5 case, performs a new trick. It\u2019s waterproof without a screen cover. In other words, nothing comes between your finger and the iPhone 5's retina display screen.\nSEE ALSO: 10 Tidy iPhone Cases to Replace Your Wallet\n\nLifeProof pulls this off by using one of the iPhone 5\u2019s built-in features, the Gorilla Glass, as a sealing agent. There are two seals \u2014 silicon affixed to the plastic frame and a rubber gasket right behind it \u2014 pressed hard against the glass screen to create a watertight seal, without blocking any portion of the display or impeding functionality.\nNaturally, I had to give this a try.\nHands On\nPersonally, I\u2019m not a fan of iPhone cases. The iPhone 5 is a beautiful, svelte phone. I do not drop my phone, so I never felt the need to cover up its good looks with something that expresses my personal style or a bulky number that offers protection from every possible dangerous contingency. Exceptions to this rule include the Olloclip case that allows me to use both the company\u2019s iPhone add-on lenses and a tripod mount.\nAnother reason I hate these cases is the bulk. The LifeProof N\u00FC\u00FCd, however, impressed me. Despite the fact that it's waterproof and drop-resistant up to 6.6 feet, the case weighs just 1.3 ounces. It adds some bulk to the thin iPhone 5 frame, but not too much \u2014 14 millimeters in height, 11 millimeters in width and about an additional 6 millimeters in thickness. That certainly changes the way the phone feels in my pocket, but I consider it on the border of livable.\nPutting on the case on is easy. It\u2019s comprised of two parts: the front, which has a large, open window for the display, and the enclosed back. The audio jack seal screws into the base. I found it easier to put the case on if you remove it from the N\u00FC\u00FCd case first.\nThe two halves snap together tightly; prying them apart takes a few fingernails and a bit of strength. On the outside, you still have access to all of your iPhone 5 buttons. Despite the fact I was pressing on rubber, I didn't feel as though I had to push extra-hard to activate buttons, like the Power volume controls (which isn't true for some cases I've tried). The Ring/Silent toggle is the one exception. Though I could press it one way or another and even feel the vibration through the rubber case, I wasn\u2019t always sure if I was pushing too hard or not hard enough -\u2013 a small price to pay, though, if the phone was truly sealed.\nThe case includes a latch to which I could access the lighting charging port. To the left is a small port for the microphone, and opposite sits a larger channel for the speaker. Despite the waterproof covering, the audio came through loud and clear.\nThe gray/black and semi-clear plastic case (also available in white) is nothing to ogle over, but perhaps that\u2019s the point. It aims to protect but otherwise gets out of the way. If you're looking to make a fashion statement with your cellphone case, this is not the protection for you.\nInto the Water and Onto the Ground\n\nLifeProof provides a dummy iPhone 5 with every new case to test in water before exposing your own iPhone to the world of water (the N\u00FC\u00FCd is rated for submersion up to 6.6 feet). I skipped that, stuffed my iPhone 5 inside the case, filled a sink with water and dropped it in. Then, I ran the phone under water multiple times. In every instance, the phone came out dry as a bone. The unprotected screen was wet, but there had been nothing covering it. Plus, it can\u2019t be hurt by Mother Nature\u2019s liquid element, anyway. During these tests, I did learn one interesting fact: Capacitive touch screens do not respond to touch under water.\nIf you want to take underwater photos, use the covered volume up button. In my tests, the images looked fine, which is mostly thanks to the N\u00FC\u00FCd cover\u2019s anti-reflective glass lenses on top of each of the iPhone 5\u2019s two camera lenses.\nI also took every chance I had to drop the LifeProof N\u00FC\u00FCd-bearing iPhone 5 onto counters and floors (both carpeted and tiled) from up to 6 feet. Since the case is not entirely rubberized, the drops always sounded pretty bad, but my iPhone 5 was unharmed. Obviously, the lack of a screen cover means the screen is completely unprotected. If I want to protect it from scratches, though, I can install the optional scratch protector (included).\nProtection like this does not come cheap. LifeProof's N\u00FC\u00FCd for iPhone runs at $89.99 (An equally-priced N\u00FC\u00FCd for the Samsung Galaxy S3 arrives later this month.) That's about $30 more than Griffin Survivor Catalyst Waterproof Case for iPhone 5. Unlike the N\u00FC\u00FCd, the Griffin case more or less seals the entire phone in clear plastic. Otherwise, it's roughly the exact same size as the N\u00FC\u00FCd.\nSo why spend nearly $90 for the LifeProof N\u00FC\u00FCd? First of all, it's utterly unique in the marketplace. No other waterproof case boasts a no-compromises access to the screen. Secondly, unlike the Griffin, it looks like it's made for your pocket (and your everyday life), rather than for the beach. The design and craftsmanship are top notch and the case holds up on all its promises.\nYes, I wish it was cheaper, but then again, who can put a price on the cost of protection and piece of mind?\nImage by Mashable"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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