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LifeProof Nüüd (iPhone 5s) Review
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Looks good. Does the screen protector smudge easily like plastic screen protectors?
Looks good. I'll probably grab one. I don't like the thought of stuff touching my screen, and the plastic screen protectors are horrible.
I love the case. If there are 2 things that annoy me with it is that on both case I have (iPhone 5 & 5s cases) the rubber circle for the headphone plug easily falls off. Same for the Nüüd case that I have for my S4. Second, is that I need the headphone adapter nearly all earphones or headphones excluding the Apple standard ones. Plugging in the adapter is inconvenient as well.
How has the glass hold up against scratches?
I saw their youtube video comparing it to a regular screen protector, and when they held up the glass after scratching it with a key and knife, I can see scratches reflecting from the light.
I'm thinking about getting this but with the iphone 6 coming and I'm planning on getting the nuud for that also.
If it was a bit cheaper I may get it, but I'll probably plan on getting it for the iphone 6.
I had to custom cut my Zagg InvisibleShield to fit the nuud for my 5s
I'm thinking about getting this but with the iphone 6 coming and I'm planning on getting the nuud for that also.
If it was a bit cheaper I may get it, but I'll probably plan on getting it for the iphone 6.
I had to custom cut my Zagg InvisibleShield to fit the nuud for my 5s
Only problem with getting one for the new iphone is waiting for lifeproof to create a version for it.
And usually the first version sucks in some ways. Yea first world problems.
[doublepost=1465871069][/doublepost]I found a relatively easy way to get to the Control Center with ease: Under Settings select General & turn on Assistive Touch (listed under Interaction). You will see a grey button on your screen that you can move to any spot you find convenient. Tap on the Grey Button & select Control Center. Much easier than trying to swipe on the Nuud.Finally received mine today and also water tested it.
Below are some of my findings:
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Updated 12/11/13:
Call quality - I have had no complaints about anyone not being able to hear me and I have had no issues hearing anyone on my end.
Speaker - The sound quality if audio (both music and phone conversation) is definitely impacted some even more so if you put pressure on the back of the case itself.
Notifications Center Access - Very easy to get to and works every single time.
Command Center Access - This is a little more difficult. The area above the home button is oddly angled (although glad along the sides it is a straight piece above the home button) and your thumb will hit it oddly so this takes a few attempts (I'll have a video up ones I get onto a computer.
Waterproofness - So far no issues with waterproofness. I've been using the case in the shower and tossing it around and it's held up perfectly find (knock on wood).
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Update: 12/8/13:
I've been using the case for a few days not and another thing I've noticed is that if you have sweaty hands or greasy hands you might find the back all plastic cover to be a pain in your hands. When holding the phone I feel like it's going to slide outta my hands all the time. And on a hard surface like a table or countertop the phone slides all around which becomes anyone. I think of the back was more textured it would make a world of a difference. Just my 2¢ on that.
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Update 12/7/13:
#1) The screen side of the case has a nice solid grip as the front is rubberish on the sides. The rear however does slide around when phone is places screen side up.
#2) Being bored at work all day today with nothing to do I have been using my phone a lot and have noticed something that is just slightly irritating with the home button. Instead of being a complete circle the top portion is cut off slightly making a straight line across and the button itself is pretty recessed making it a bit of a task to push the home button in. The fingerprint scanner however works without any issues so far (I am a little worried that the membrane will come lose after time and allow water in however so I till be taking the case off I'm about a month if not sooner to inspect and water test again).
Here is a photo of the home button to kinda out it into perspective:
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1) Sound quality isn't bad especially for a waterproof case (I have never had previous versions.
2) Command center is defienitly a little more difficult to get at but still works.
3) The membrane over the flash does sit flat it kinda bubbles and mine actually has an indenting in the bubble that I couldn't push out. I think Lifeproof should have just left this with the hard plastic or glass that they used previously as I think this will not be good if the membrane sustains a puncture.
4) Sleep wake button doesn't have much tactile feedback.
I will update with more findings as I run into them but for now the goodies
TROUBLESHOOTING:
Touch ID not working all the time: To trouble shoot this issue try re-registering your fingerprint with the case on. After doing this you'll notice touch ID works better.