When i purchased my iphone i bought a otter box defender case for it, it worked great, i dropped my phone more than few times from 5ft or so, no issues, got it splashed with water, not submerged just some spray.

The case is pretty bulky considering how slim the phone is, the outer rubber sticks to everything and is a pain to get out of your pockets, and the speaker, ear piece and camera areas still manage to get dirty and dust stuck in them. The otter box was $49.99 and did help protect the phone and served its purpose.

But i decided to get and try the Lifeproof case after hearing so many psoitive things about it. one of my cooks at work has it and loved it, even rain thru the dishwasher with the video camera running, i was sold.

The case is slimmer than the otter box, only about 2/3 the thcikness, doesnt stick to anything and is completely dust, water, and shockproof. All the buttons are there, doesnt compromise any phone features, and is super light.

Ive tried the water test, fully submerged it with the video running, not a drop of water. already dropped it a few times and has been in the kitchen for a few weeks now and no issues.

the case is expensive at $79.99, but i use my iphone for pretty much everything, contacts, internet, camera, photos, notebook, etc, so for me its worth the cost.

if your looking for a case get the lifeproof, worth the extra cost.

Hope that helps anyone whos looking.

also they sell about a mounts to use your iphone as a go pro camera, they have a bunch of videos on there site.

the case basically makes the phone into a waterproof camera and video camera and extreme sports camera.

The video quality isnt as high the go pro but one less thing you need to carry.

They also make a float case for it in case you drop if overboard on a boat or kayak.

I'll 2nd the lifeproof. Even though the 1st one I bought had to be returned. There was a small crack in the speaker vent that let a little water in. It was an easy no questions asked refund at best buy. No problems with the new one. It's a big step up from the otterbox defender IMOP. If you decide to get an otterbox go to fleabay they can be had for half of store price.

.........but i use my iphone for pretty much everything.......


Now that's an understatement! :)

Might have to check it out. I've been using the Otterbox Defender, but you're right, it's bulky.

my gzone Commando is pretty much indestructible. I've not joined the Iphone crowd.

I got 4 of the defender cases from Amazon for 16 bucks a piece for any onyone who is looking in that direction.