Waterproof case

Keep your smartphone safe and dry in this case

satechi gomate waterproof smartphone case

The Satechi GoMate Waterproof Case has a double waterproof seal to keep your smartphone safe in wet environments.  The GoMate case is IPX-8 waterproof standard level-certified, which means it can withstand submersions in up to 20 feet of water, so you know it will keep your phone protected from “water, dirt, snow, and mud while swimming, […]

Keep your smartphone safe and dry in this case Read More

Dog & Bone Wetsuit waterproof case for the iPhone 5 review

dogbone waterproof 1

There are plenty of waterproof iPhone cases on the market, there’s no doubt about that. One thing most of the cases have in common is that the phone is completely surrounded on all sides by the casing and the screen of the phone is covered with a plastic, touch sensitive film. The downside to this

Dog & Bone Wetsuit waterproof case for the iPhone 5 review Read More

Travelon introduces a waterproof tablet pouch with a built-in stand

travelon waterproof tablet bag and stand

I’ve seen a lot of waterproof pouches for smartphones and tablets, and they all seem to be a variation of a Ziploc baggie on steroids.  They will protect your electronics against water damage, but that’s it.  The new Waterproof Portfolio for Tablets from Travelon adds a stand function to the waterproof case, making it easier

Travelon introduces a waterproof tablet pouch with a built-in stand Read More

Protect your iPhone 5 with Griffin’s Survivor + Catalyst waterproof case

griffin survivor plus catalyst case iphone 5

The Survivor + Catalyst case for iPhone 5 from Griffin is waterproof to 3 meters and has an IP68 rating; you can even take photos and videos underwater.  Griffin consulted the U.S. Department of Defense’s Mil-Std 810G regulations when designing the case, so it’s proof against 6-foot drops onto cement, wind-blown rain, and vibrations.  It has

Protect your iPhone 5 with Griffin’s Survivor + Catalyst waterproof case Read More

Coghlan’s 4″ X 6″ Dry Pouch for iPhone review

coghlans dry pouch iphone 1

I recently posted about using Ziploc Big Bags to keep my daughter’s laptop dry in her backpack.  One reader asked if static discharges from the bag could be a problem – something I hadn’t thought about.  About the same time I posted that item, Coghlan’s, a maker of outdoor gear, contacted The Gadgeteer to ask

Coghlan’s 4″ X 6″ Dry Pouch for iPhone review Read More

100% Waterproof Case Lets You Take Underwater Photos with Your iPhone

drisuit waterproof case iphone

Each Endurance Protective Case for iPhone 4/4S from driSuit Technologies has been tested under 5 meters of water for one hour before it’s sold to ensure it meets the IP-68 standards for water exposure.  The case has a hard exterior with a soft interior to provide protection against drops and shocks, too.  There’s a waterproof

100% Waterproof Case Lets You Take Underwater Photos with Your iPhone Read More

GoPro Finally Releases Flat Lens Dive Housing

goprodivehousing

If you read my review of the GoPro HD Hero2, you’ll have noted that I thought it strange that a company who touts their cameras as being capable of being used 60m underwater would produce a housing that wasn’t optimal for this purpose.  The domed lens on their standard waterproof housing results in blurred video

GoPro Finally Releases Flat Lens Dive Housing Read More

Keystone ECO MarineCase Slim Waterproof Case for iPhone 4/4S

keystone ECO marinecase

This IP58-certified Keystone ECO MarineCase from Concord Keystone protects the iPhone 4/4S from snow, rain, dust and sand.  You can use the iPhone through the clear silicone membrane on the front of the case to make calls, surf, check emails, and the like.  You can also take non-flash pictures and videos, even underwater, through the

Keystone ECO MarineCase Slim Waterproof Case for iPhone 4/4S Read More

Protect Your iPhone 4 with the LifeProof Case

lifeproof iphone 4 case

The LifeProof Company has developed an iPhone 4 case that will protect your phone from dirt, snow, water, and shock.  The LifeProof iPhone 4 case is made of a combination of materials that protect your phone while adding only 1 ounce of weight and 1/16th inch of thickness.  This case is designed to military specifications. 

Protect Your iPhone 4 with the LifeProof Case Read More