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looking for waterproof / shockproof phone

van - 11-8-2011 at 08:19 AM

I've used the water tight bags before for my phone but was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a water proof / shock proof phone that they use while kitesurfing or buggying. Not looking for anything to dive with, just something that can handle a few feet of water. I was thinking something I can strap to my arm for emergency calls or to receive calls ( my wife calls me every 5 minutes when I go kitesurfing alone).

I found a Samsung B2100 that can handle 3 feet of water for 30 minutes that is price reasonably but don't know how it performs against dropping or abuse.

Looking_Up - 11-8-2011 at 08:39 AM

I opened this thinking it was a joke because they are plastering this ad all over the tv for a water proof shock proof phone
In the ad this chick sticks one on the front of her surf board and takes some pretty good video with it I am sure about one thing it is probably just as pricey as the others

Chad - 11-8-2011 at 09:49 AM

try this

http://www.celocompany.com/

the HAMMER is cool but no price is listed just make a call and you will know.

Leojim - 11-8-2011 at 09:53 AM

I think your answer can be found here. Just try not to run it over with your car!





Not in english but....


md2pigeon - 11-8-2011 at 09:56 AM

The phone Chad posted costs about $250

ragden - 11-8-2011 at 09:57 AM

In the buggy, I have my iPhone in a Otter Box Defender case. However, I do not spend much time in the water while buggying... I dont take my phone out onto the water with me. I did, at one point have a little water proof bag I used for my blackberry, when I was forced to take it with me at all times. Not the case anymore, so they both sit in the car...
;)

dylanj423 - 11-8-2011 at 10:13 AM

ive been considering this one:

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372480,00.asp

cheezycheese - 11-8-2011 at 10:26 AM

Panasonic used to make one as part of the HEAVY DUTY line-up. No features it just makes calls. Mine submerged fully and was flung off the roof of my car at freeway speeds an still worked...

indigo_wolf - 11-8-2011 at 10:47 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by van
I was thinking something I can strap to my arm for emergency calls or to receive calls ( my wife calls me every 5 minutes when I go kitesurfing alone).

I found a Samsung B2100 that can handle 3 feet of water for 30 minutes that is price reasonably but don't know how it performs against dropping or abuse.


We replaced my girlfriends old phone with a Samsung B2100 about a year ago and thus far she has been unable to kill it. That's high praise.

Battery life if pretty impressive. Battery compartment has a gasketed screw to keep it sealed up (you can use a coin edge to loosen it). It is absolutely imperative to make sure the charging port cover is fully inserted to insure that the phone remains waterproof.

In addition to the standard phone features and camera phone (pretty decent one at that), it also includes a handy LED flashlight that's pretty functional.

Believe we ordered an unlocked one through Adorama in NYC for a smidge over $100.

Hadn't seen the Tuff-Tec phones before. I like them.

ATB,
Sam

van - 11-8-2011 at 11:21 AM

I started looking for a waterproof phone not just for buggying and kitesurfing but because my daughter just killed hers when it fell into the toilet. She made the mistake of powering it back on before it had the chance to dry off. My kids are also destructive with electronics. All of their laptops are missing keys, have no idea how that happens .. :lol:

The samsung B2100 looks like a good bargain since it can be had for under $100 and looks simple and durable. We use the Panasonic rugged laptops out in the fields for the instrumentation techs. They are great. You can drop them on concrete from 4 feet up.

WIllardTheGrey - 11-8-2011 at 02:33 PM

B2100 only $88

My question about it. Does it call 991 from your pocket like my Samsung T105G.?

Leojim - 11-8-2011 at 03:33 PM

Darn this is getting me wanting a waterproof indestructable phone. Unfortunately, we're talking GSM here. I need a CDMA phone for verizon. Looks like it's google time!

indigo_wolf - 11-8-2011 at 03:46 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Leojim
Darn this is getting me wanting a waterproof indestructable phone. Unfortunately, we're talking GSM here. I need a CDMA phone for verizon. Looks like it's google time!


Casio G'zOne Commando will work on CDMA

Verizon page for the phone.

Pricing:
Full Retail Price: $449.99
2-Year Contract: $199.99
Online Discount: -$100.00
PRICE: $99.99
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This phone requires a data package

ATB,
Sam

hiaguy - 6-4-2012 at 01:46 PM

If you need to protect an iPhone, there's the LifeProof. It's got the same ratings as the Defender (which has saved me several times) and is completely submersible. It's not the cheapest option, but I'd rather spend a little more and be sure that the sand and water is staying out.

lifeproof_lifeproof_iphone_4_case_1124494_g1.jpg - 100kB

4mylifetime - 6-4-2012 at 05:53 PM

Here is the best option so far IMO

AQUA TEK S for iPhone 4 & 4S by Steve Calle — Kickstarter

I ordered on each should be here end of May.
Shock and waterproof and solar recharged.

dandre - 6-4-2012 at 07:53 PM

my uncle had some contractor phone that could be left sitting in a bucket of water overnight/run over by forklift
It was pretty badass, one of my ex-gf had one because she was #@%$#!ing retarded and broke just about everything she owned.

Still broke it though... somehow
I don't know if they still make them though, it was seriously a tough phone.

dandre - 6-4-2012 at 07:57 PM

theres also websites you can mail your phone to and they seal it for you.
I hear they work VERY well.

Kober - 6-4-2012 at 08:06 PM

I use LifeProof.... Its nice...... bulky a bit so its hard to find belt pouch for it , mike and speaker loose some volume , charger door is not working with my Monster Cable car charger .... too wide to fit opening , same thing with docking station ......
All those bond and I still love it .... I am in construction so lots of things is happening .... I don't care if I drop it to toilet or talk on a rain anymore .....

acartier1981 - 7-4-2012 at 09:48 AM

http://www.liquipel.com/liquipel/

It's a nano coating they will apply to almost any phone or gadget. Makes the phone completely waterproof.

soliver - 7-4-2012 at 11:51 AM

+1 for anything in an otter box,... I hear the more expensive ones are water proof and indestructible.

I had a buddy with one on an iphone 3 get miffed @ his wife and chuck it across a parking lot and it survived without issue... he kinda had a temper.

Of course then you have to add the cost of the otter box to the cost of the phone... I think the better ones run close to $80