Armor X Waterproof Phone Case for Note 8 Review
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The employ example for a smart phone for a contractor pretty much implies that the phone is going to encounter a lot more abuse than average; the implication that follows is that a solid, waterproof/dustproof/drop-proof instance is an imperative. Either that, or a very understanding insurance program...
The lack of seals on the case is a deal-breaker when information technology comes to ruggedized cases. Because of that, I've gravitated towards the ArmorX case, and ordered one for $59.99. They ship from Red china, and while customer service is first-class with that company, the delay inherent to shipping led me to learn a cheapie Lanwow case from Amazon for $21.99 while I waited for the ArmorX. The Lanwow waterproof case is a pretty good value for the money, and appears to maintain the water- and grit-proof integrity that I wanted. If yous're looking for something to put your phone in while doing something that would require that sort of protection, I'd advise it.
What's interesting is that when the ArmorX case showed up, it appeared to be a note-for-note re-create of the Lanwow case, which I found somewhat abrasive. Closer examination shows, however, that the ArmorX version has a bit more in the way of internal bumpers around the buttons, and information technology has different moldings for grips on the sides of the case. Who copied who, or what the exact provenance of these 2 cases are, I can't say, but they're basically very like: A front half that the phone drops into, with a full plastic screen protector, and a back that has the o-ring seal in information technology. Port access is virtually identical, and you're going to have a bunch of fun prising the S-Pen out of its happy piddling dwelling house, unless you've got some nice, long fingernails. So far, both cases seem to be very like in format, with flexible plastic backs and very similar screen protectors. I'm pretty happy with them, although I sort of wonder virtually the price on the ArmorX--The value the visitor placed on it for customs was $12.00.
Overall, the sound quality hasn't suffered at all--Both cases let y'all to hear the speakers quite well, and nobody has complained near what's coming from my end. After I have a bit more fourth dimension with this case, I'll update this, simply and so far, so good.
Time will tell, and I'll update on this instance. Several others on Amazon seem very like in design, to the betoken where I wonder whether or not the same company is producing them.
I am also somewhat dubious every bit to the protection and immovability factor, what with the flexible clear plastic back. I'd have preferred something a bit more than substantial, but you go what you become with this design. A thicker and stiffer dorsum wouldn't allow it to flex enough for it to seal properly.
As is, the case isn't that much bigger than the phone, appears to protect it well plenty, and fits into the Nighttime-ize XXL Clip Case Hardshell Holster. Between the two, I think I'll exist able to go on this telephone protected and working damage-gratuitous in a fairly harsh environment.
Ultimately, however... I'm probably going to shell out the $300.00 or so for a Juggernaut example, once they're available, and telephone call it expert. A thousand-dollar telephone needs solid protection around my workplace, and the investment is more than than worth it.
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Proficient evening, I wanted to ask you what are the main defects of this case ?? The photos with the flash are perfect ?? The sound that the interlocutors perceive, is it perfect or low? When we speak, practise we perceive "eco"? Thanks in accelerate.
And then far, I've constitute no major defects or game-stoppers with this instance. The pictures taken with information technology are more than than adequate, the flash works, and the audio is fine, without repeat.
Overall, I call back this is a good, solid design. Information technology works with a Samsung wireless charger, although it does make placement a bit finicky. Also, removal of the on-phone stylus may exist a bit of an issue, but since I more often than not use some other stylus for working with it, due to my preference to a larger size, I personally don't have a trouble with that fact.
I retrieve this is an splendid case, for what it is. I'm however likely to movement over to Juggernaut, should they ever get a Notation 8 example out on the market, but that'due south due to a desire for having something as bombproof and durable as possible.
Phone manufacturers are really missing a bet, by not edifice really well-ruggedized designs in the kickoff identify. The old Casio yard'Zone phones had a market place niche, and it'southward one that hasn't really been filled to anyone's satisfaction.
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Recently upgraded my Galaxy S4 to a Note eight, and since I'thou a contractor, well... Felt the need for a solid instance that is both dustproof and waterproof. My S4 has spent its life in a Seidio Obex case, and I've managed to go along it fairly pristine because of that fact.The use example for a smart phone for a contractor pretty much implies that the phone is going to see a lot more abuse than boilerplate; the implication that follows is that a solid, waterproof/dustproof/drop-proof case is an imperative. Either that, or a very understanding insurance programme...
The lack of seals on the example is a bargain-billow when it comes to ruggedized cases. Considering of that, I've gravitated towards the ArmorX instance, and ordered one for $59.99. They ship from Mainland china, and while client service is excellent with that company, the delay inherent to shipping led me to acquire a cheapie Lanwow case from Amazon for $21.99 while I waited for the ArmorX. The Lanwow waterproof case is a pretty practiced value for the money, and appears to maintain the water- and dust-proof integrity that I wanted. If you're looking for something to put your phone in while doing something that would require that sort of protection, I'd suggest information technology.
What'southward interesting is that when the ArmorX example showed up, it appeared to exist a notation-for-notation re-create of the Lanwow instance, which I establish somewhat annoying. Closer examination shows, all the same, that the ArmorX version has a bit more in the style of internal bumpers around the buttons, and information technology has different moldings for grips on the sides of the case. Who copied who, or what the verbal provenance of these two cases are, I can't say, merely they're basically very similar: A forepart one-half that the telephone drops into, with a full plastic screen protector, and a back that has the o-ring seal in information technology. Port admission is virtually identical, and y'all're going to have a agglomeration of fun prising the S-Pen out of its happy little home, unless you've got some nice, long fingernails. So far, both cases seem to exist very similar in format, with flexible plastic backs and very similar screen protectors. I'm pretty happy with them, although I sort of wonder most the toll on the ArmorX--The value the company placed on it for customs was $12.00.
Overall, the audio quality hasn't suffered at all--Both cases allow you to hear the speakers quite well, and nobody has complained almost what's coming from my finish. After I take a bit more time with this instance, I'll update this, only so far, so good.
Fourth dimension will tell, and I'll update on this case. Several others on Amazon seem very similar in design, to the betoken where I wonder whether or non the aforementioned company is producing them.
I am also somewhat dubious every bit to the protection and durability factor, what with the flexible clear plastic dorsum. I'd have preferred something a bit more substantial, but yous get what y'all become with this blueprint. A thicker and stiffer back wouldn't let information technology to flex plenty for it to seal properly.
Every bit is, the instance isn't that much bigger than the telephone, appears to protect it well enough, and fits into the Dark-ize XXL Prune Case Hardshell Holster. Between the ii, I think I'll exist able to keep this phone protected and working damage-free in a fairly harsh environment.
Ultimately, however... I'yard probably going to vanquish out the $300.00 or so for a Juggernaut example, once they're bachelor, and telephone call it skilful. A k-dollar telephone needs solid protection around my workplace, and the investment is more than worth information technology.
I have never heard of Juggernaut cases before.... looked them up and those are some real cases, but the toll is half that of the phone.
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I have never heard of Juggernaut cases earlier.... looked them upwardly and those are some real cases, but the cost is half that of the telephone.
True, that... But, which is cheaper? A $300.00 milspec case that could probably be dropped out of a C-130 during airborne operations and even so have the phone inside be functional (truthful story related to me by an end-user of one of their products--They used the "notice my phone" app to locate the damn thing on the driblet zone. Instance was scratched, phone inside all the same completely intact...), or buying a new phone every time something happens to it?
They don't make ruggedized phones with Annotation 8 features. And so, the only option is, buy a instance that gives you the durability and ruggedness you demand, while letting Samsung provide the phone...
One of these days, the manufacturers will become their acts together on this, and commencement building phones that aren't fragile little technologic flowers. Something well-nigh like the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-X1, but with state-of-the-art Bone and hardware and an affordable toll...
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Truthful, that... But, which is cheaper? A $300.00 milspec example that could probably be dropped out of a C-130 during airborne operations and still have the phone inside exist functional (true story related to me past an cease-user of ane of their products--They used the "notice my phone" app to locate the damn affair on the drib zone. Example was scratched, phone inside still completely intact...), or buying a new telephone every time something happens to it?They don't make ruggedized phones with Note 8 features. So, the merely choice is, buy a instance that gives you the immovability and ruggedness you demand, while letting Samsung provide the phone...
1 of these days, the manufacturers will get their acts together on this, and start building phones that aren't fragile little technologic flowers. Something nearly similar the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-X1, but with state-of-the-art OS and hardware and an affordable toll...
I really miss Nextel Phones......
Sprint needs to stuff it.- #8
I really miss Nextel Phones......
I go on hoping someone volition start looking at this market segment again, and doing something original. I'd be happy if someone just started edifice their damn consumer phones with an middle towards integrating them with a ruggedized instance, and so built from there. At that place'due south a lot of stuff that'south less than optimal, when you await at how the phones integrate into the cases, which the manufacturers could hands rectify--If they were interested.
Problem is, the market isn't entirely rational. Too many folks want to have their "fashion phones", with all the bling, and too few want the features with the durability. Too, the market for "rugged' is likewise modest and niche-oriented, like with the Panasonic line.
Still don't sympathise why Panasonic isn't marketing the hell out of their ToughPad line of phones, though--If they were available, and reasonably priced, well... I think they'd sell a lot of 'em.
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