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Customer Reviews for LifeProof Case for Apple® iPhone® 4 and 4S - White

LifeProof Case for Apple® iPhone® 4 and 4S - White

Model: LP-iPH4-CS-1-WH-1
SKU: 3133123
UPC: 851919003022
This case features double AR-coated optical glass for clear photo and video quality and protects your iPhone 4 or 4S against damage from water, dust and drops.
Average Customer Rating:
4 out of 5
4.0
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80% of customers would recommend this product to a friend 
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43 out of 54
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Customer Reviews for LifeProof Case for Apple® iPhone® 4 and 4S - White
Review 1 for LifeProof Case for Apple® iPhone® 4 and 4S - White
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Amazing

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Jeffro313
from Woodhaven, MI
on 03/21/2012
What's great about it: everything.
What's not so great: hmm... good question.. can't really think of one complaint off hand.
I've had this case for over 3 months now and haven't looked back.
Yes, its waterproof. Hands down so kick butt to be able to take this underwater and shoot video and pics.
Dropped it many times.. no problems.
trashed it outside. Love being able to run it under the faucet to clean it.
No problems with the touch screen.
Call or voice clarity is great. No problems. Like the case isn't even on.
It's not bulky like other cases. Very slim for the protection that it offers your phone.
This is a case where a company creates a product and knocks it outa the park. It's that good. The is the best iphone case you can get. Hands down, no if's and's or but's..
I would recommend this to a friend!
+20points
24out of 28found this review helpful.
Review 2 for LifeProof Case for Apple® iPhone® 4 and 4S - White

best case ever

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: ferrari888889
from Binghamton,ny
on 05/17/2012
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What's great about it: water proof, lightweight, good quality
What's not so great: special ear bud jack
this is the best case that i have ever used and will probably ever use again. before this case i have been really close to ruining my phone when i was using my (otter box defender). i have spilled stuff near the phone, gotten water on it and finally most of all dropping it. the otter box is good for protecting against dropping but not water so when my old case broke from general wear i had to make the decision on what case to get. as soon as you touch this case you can feel a real difference its not bulky it hugs the phone, so with anyone who hates to put case on their phones cause their bulky heres the answer to that. final the main feature of the phone case is water proofing and i was a little like i don't think it really is going to work however straight from the box (after reading instal papers a must) i dropped it into water and was shocked it really works my phone survived. also drop protection works to.
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 3 for LifeProof Case for Apple® iPhone® 4 and 4S - White

It really is waterproof. I dropped in a ice cooler

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Sirdolemite
from Dallas, tx
on 05/16/2012
What's great about it: Very thin. Very light
What's not so great: Price
I tested it by dropping it in a cooler full of ice and water. Left it there for to minutes, then called. It worked just fine.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 4 for LifeProof Case for Apple® iPhone® 4 and 4S - White

Does what it says

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: turnepf
from Winston-Salem, NC
on 05/16/2012
What's great about it: Everything proof
What's not so great: makes the connector hard to use
- very easy to install
- keeps the phone pristine
- still takes good pictures.
- need to buy a dock extender because most plugs beyond the OEM plug won't work with the case
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 5 for LifeProof Case for Apple® iPhone® 4 and 4S - White

Wows you at first

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: PSUKID28
on 05/04/2012
As soon as a I saw the lifeproof case I immediately bought it. Who wouldn't want a, no pun intended, life proof case? Well the first day I bought it I accidently dropped my phone from about chest height and, the case broke. I then got another and noticed that the sound quality was terrible and the phone speaker wasmuffled heavily. It was waterproof, I put it in a bowl of water and submerge it and my phone was fine. Also, there is a noticeable gap between the screen protector and the screen itself which took away from the responsiveness of the touch screen. I have since returned it and moved on to an Otterbox defender and removed the screen protector and replaced it with a Zagg cover.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
0points
1out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 6 for LifeProof Case for Apple® iPhone® 4 and 4S - White

It works, but be aware of some drawbacks

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: jrmn
from Minneapolis, MN
on 04/29/2012
What's great about it: Easy to put together, makes the iphone shock/water/dirt proof as advertised
What's not so great: Expensive, bulky, and the screen cover bonds with the iphone screen to form a distortion "spot"
I like this product, will continue to use it because it takes away the fear of dropping your iphone, getting it wet, or scratching the screen or back. In other words, it can truly take a beating in this case. However, not surprisingly, it makes the phone rather bulky, and the rubber rim makes it especially hard to get your phone out of your pocket when someone's calling you. The most annoying part, however, is that the clear protective screen, after about a week of use, has formed what looks like an oil spot where the keypad is (where your fingers touch it the most). I've removed the phone and cleaned thoroughly, but can't get it to go away. It doesn't make the phone unusable, it's just an annoying drawback, like you've constantly got a smudge on the bottom part of your screen.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
2out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 7 for LifeProof Case for Apple® iPhone® 4 and 4S - White

between good and excellent

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: pdnirc
from miami
on 04/19/2012
What's great about it: It really protects
What's not so great: so far only the cleaning of the screen
I bought one because my iphone started to rust within and apparently now the situation is solved. I think a great product maybe overpriced for what it is. Main advantage it is not bulky nor ugly like the competitors. Other small problem none of the manufacturer thought of putting a clip that would clip to women purse inside or out that would be convenient and pretty at the same time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
2out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 8 for LifeProof Case for Apple® iPhone® 4 and 4S - White

Great iPhone case

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: ASlugger
from Las Cruces, NM
on 04/18/2012
What's great about it: Well made product
What's not so great: None
I highly recommend this product. Pricey, but worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
-3points
1out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 9 for LifeProof Case for Apple® iPhone® 4 and 4S - White

Insurance in my pocket

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: PapaMick
from Little Rock
on 04/18/2012
What's great about it: Compact. Easy in/out of my pocket
What's not so great: Very tight tolerances
Yes, it is a very expensive case, but it is only 10% of the phone's retail cost. Very slim, it doesn't drag out my pockets. It is not a tacky finish like silicone based covers, but maintains a good grip.
I am not prone to test limits, but I have seen an otherwise sane person throw her phone across the room. I have used it in the tub whilst soaking aching muscles
Negative; the power synch port is cut exactly to fit the original Apple cord. Only one after market cord (Kuhmo) fits in to charge or synch. Since all aftermarket accessories seem to be about the same cost as original, save yourself trouble and by genuine Apple.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 10 for LifeProof Case for Apple® iPhone® 4 and 4S - White

Great concept, poor execution

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: Mark7Seven
from Atlanta, GA
on 04/17/2012
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What's great about it: IF it worked as adverstised it would be great
What's not so great: The case failed frying my 6 month old iPhone
After having had water damage on a previous iPhone I knew full well what water damage can do to one. So, when I heard about these wonderful "everything proof" cases I figured it was cheap insurance to cough up the $80+ price for the case.
After 6 months of careful use (I'm a stay at home dad, so most of the time it's sitting on a table or in my pocket) the charging port door developed a near invisible hair-line crack.
While on vacation I took the phone into the water to film my son on his first time snorkeling in the Caribbean. That was all it took to fry my phone. The crack in the door allowed water into the case and that was fatal to the phone. There IS no recovery from seawater with an iPhone.
So IF you buy this case be diligent to inspect it very carefully if you intend on using it around water. DO NOT just trust, as I did, that the case was the "Anywhere, Anytime" case that they advertise it to be. I'm living proof that it isn't.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+8points
12out of 16found this review helpful.
Review 11 for LifeProof Case for Apple® iPhone® 4 and 4S - White

The Worst Decision Ever!!!

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: Narada81
on 04/15/2012
My romance with the lifeproof case was short lived. Other than the novelty of telling people the case was water proof (which WAS its only useful function), there is little else to discuss. The case is poor quality and is in shambles since I purchased it months ago. You may argue that I was rough on the case, but for $80.00 you expect a product that would be able to stand up to 3 falls from waist height....it hasn't. I will be purchasing an otterbox soon. I will however miss youtubing in the shower.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-3points
2out of 7found this review helpful.
Review 12 for LifeProof Case for Apple® iPhone® 4 and 4S - White

Excellent case

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: BlueJin
on 04/14/2012
What's great about it: Screen protector and case in one package and more
I wanted a case that can keep dust and lint from my phone when carrying it in my pockets and this does that perfectly. The built-in screen shield is also perfectly clear with no noise or grain. It's like there's not even a screen protector. Since the screen shield doesn't stick to the phone's screen, you don't have to fight with air bubbles or lint between the screen and the shield. Although it gets finger prints easily, it's very easy and simple to just wipe it with warm wet paper towel since the case is water proof. Or heck, you can just use your shirt. The design is also very attractive and it's very slim. It's not much thicker than the iphone 4s itself. Unlike some users, I have no problems with sound. The lifeproof site stated the sound issue is a problem with the phone and teaches you how to solve it, though I don't know how true this is.
There are a few minor problems that may affect some people:
1) The USB slot for charging is very small. My 3rd party USB chargers can't fit into it.
2) You have to unscrew the cork to plug in earphones. This is annoying if you don't use a bluetooth headset instead.
3) It's impossible to flick the mute switch while the phone is in this case.
I suggest you try this case out. Keep the receipt and if you don't like it, return it for a full refund. It's easy to repackage everything.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+5points
6out of 7found this review helpful.
Review 13 for LifeProof Case for Apple® iPhone® 4 and 4S - White

Great case but.....

Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: LifeProofUser
on 04/12/2012
I think the case is great and does exactly what is advertised to do but I was bummed out to find out that I wasn't able to use any aftermarket iPhone chargers because it won't fit in the flip down door. Secondly I can't use any of my aftermarket headphones except for the factory Apple headphones. Buyers beware that most of your aftermarket chargers,USB cords and headphones won't work.
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
3out of 6found this review helpful.
Review 14 for LifeProof Case for Apple® iPhone® 4 and 4S - White

Good looking, great protection

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: axeme
from Sacramento, CA
on 04/09/2012
What's great about it: Look, protection
What's not so great: cost, bottom connector slot
I bought this for my daughter's iphone 4. Great low profile, integrated look for the phone. She has not dropped it or spilled water on it, but it does look like it is well protected. The only two cons or drawbacks are the price (costs more than average covers) and the fact that not all charging docs or cords fit with this case on. one out of my 3 recharging cords fit.
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
2out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 15 for LifeProof Case for Apple® iPhone® 4 and 4S - White

not thrilled with screen cover

Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: Ppleasants
from Spotsylvania
on 04/05/2012
What's great about it: really seals phone off from the world
What's not so great: touch screen below par
Case seems to be doing it's intended job so far, but, I am not thrilled with the clear screen cover. It's not nearly as touch sensitive as my previous protection case.
I would recommend this to a friend!
-1point
1out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 16 for LifeProof Case for Apple® iPhone® 4 and 4S - White

did not protect my phone; unable to use underwater

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: klonebird
from Atlanta, GA
on 04/02/2012
What's not so great: not waterproof as expected; poor customer support; touch screen does not work in water
I bought a Lifeproof case in Best Buy last week. I followed all the instructions and use my phone underwater (about 1 foot deep) for video for about 15 minutes. It worked at first, then bubbles went out of the speaker hole cover. Then my iPhone 4 has problem with its flash light and it would not turn off even I completely shut down my phone. When I opened the charger cover there is water running out of it! Obviously the case did not protect my phone as it is expected. Do not believe their videos on Youtube. You are under risk on your own! They already claim they have NO liability for any property loss caused by this case, but on the package they tell you to take it to snorkeling! When I called them for the whole day there is only voice mailbox and nobody answers.
One more con is: you cannot take pictures under water with this case. Because finger touch does not work in water! Only thing you can do is starting video recording before enter into water and keeping it running. Not very convenient
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-7points
5out of 17found this review helpful.
Review 17 for LifeProof Case for Apple® iPhone® 4 and 4S - White

was nice at first

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: milkmn42
from Alpharetta, Ga
on 03/31/2012
What's great about it: was great til it broke.
What's not so great: it broke after 3 months and no warranty.
Everyone told me to get a otter box, but i was interested in a waterproof case. The only issue i have with this case is the flap that covers the usb port has broken off after 3 months. never dropped it. Maybe otter box is the way to go.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-1point
2out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 18 for LifeProof Case for Apple® iPhone® 4 and 4S - White

Great Protection

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: UndieVixen04
from Richmond, TX
on 03/22/2012
What's great about it: Protection
What's not so great: Compatability with other appliances
This is ideal for those who are paranoid about having their phone destroyed. The only downside is you would have to buy an extender to use it on a docking station or if you want to use the mirroring feature on the iPhone 4s while still having it on. The touch response can be a little hampered as well from the screen protection. This is not a case to take off and on a lot. Whats nice is that its water proof but if it dropped in deep water I am not sure it would float.
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
1out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 19 for LifeProof Case for Apple® iPhone® 4 and 4S - White

Love it

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from Muskegon
on 03/21/2012
What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: Size
Phone dropped in the pool within 1 week of purchase. Saved me $600
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
3out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 20 for LifeProof Case for Apple® iPhone® 4 and 4S - White

Fantastic product!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: djnicke
from Tempe, AZ
on 03/08/2012
What's great about it: Ultimate protection without getting in the way.
What's not so great: Slightly raised home button can be pressed while in pocket
The Lifeproof case is the ULTIMATE case for the iPhone.
It doesn't make the phone much bigger, yet it provides drop protection, scratch protection, and even water protection. All without affecting the sound quality or the touch screen sensitivity.
Now I don't worry about my iPhone. I listen to music in the shower and even while swimming (with their water proof headphones).
The only thing to look out for is to check the seals after a big drop. Oh, and a few times the raised home button got pressed while in my pocket. So just be aware of that...
I would recommend this to a friend!
+7points
7out of 7found this review helpful.
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