I love that the charger door is hard to open. They actually tightened it up a bit over the Fre case.
Got My nuud Today! (iPhone 5)
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I love that the charger door is hard to open. They actually tightened it up a bit over the Fre case.
From what I understand the Fre back will fit on the Nuud so if you have other colors you can mix and match. I would test it out but I sold my Fre some time ago. You're the first I have heard say that they like the Fre over the Nuud. The Fre screen protector is just awful.
zerog46
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robertk328
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Couldn't bring myself to spend $90 on a case so got a Commuter for $25 (in store price match to their own online price). We'll see how long it lasts, the edges are raised a bit more than I'm used to from the Candyshell.
MzDee
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I had the white nuud and took it back. No one could hear me at all and it looks too much like an otterbox to me which I do not like. Stickin with my fre'.
kilofoxtrot
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kilofoxtrot
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.......... until you need to press a key next to the edge of the screen.
also... with iOS 7, accessing control center and the notification center with the NUUD was mostly a hit... but the misses were still too many.
Returning to Bestbuy.
I do not have an issues with control center or notification center. Works just fine.
kataran
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Well Otterbox bought Lifeproof so it's to be expected I guess.
But I'm with you I'm keeping my Fre for now
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bahandi
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This case looks so nice on the phone. The edges don't really interfere with my typing and the swipe (up/down) gestures aren't hampered at all. Talk about disappointment when I placed my first call though.
Where the later batches of the fre case addressed call and sound quality of the first few batches of itself, it seems there may be a few bad cases in this first batch of nuuds.
I've contacted LifeProof to see if I qualify for a replacement as the cases are more expensive up here in Canada. I hope I qualify and I hope the replacement is better since I really like the case.
Where the later batches of the fre case addressed call and sound quality of the first few batches of itself, it seems there may be a few bad cases in this first batch of nuuds.
I've contacted LifeProof to see if I qualify for a replacement as the cases are more expensive up here in Canada. I hope I qualify and I hope the replacement is better since I really like the case.
I'm not sure if this applies to the Nuud also, but I have the fre and have been having problems with callers hearing me. I took off the case and have been using other cases. I did a search on YouTube for a fix and came across a video, in the meantime I tried blowing through the microphone port again, as well as the instructions on the video. I made a test call and was heard perfectly (well maybe just a slight bit lower volume since there is a barrier between, but really insignificant) and I have been told by the same caller that the case stinks and they and never hear me well. I don't know which technique worked but I am excited and will use the case now as my everyday case. Here is a link to the video.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=stltzFlt78c
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=stltzFlt78c
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iLive an iLife
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Jerome - I was actually planing on writing a short follow up post about this case.
It's fantastic! I have zero audio problems with calls - everyone can hear my fine, both on and off of speaker. The actual sound volume is a little reduced but that's to be expected with a waterproof case. I personally love the screen protector-less design. I'm careful with my phone but I can't always rely on the weather to do the same. I have been caught in 4 storms these last 2 weeks and, obviously, my N??d has performed like a champ! I am extremely picky whenever it comes to iPhone cases but this is a hands down winner for me! The protection and functionality this case offers can't be beat.
If I had to post a couple negatives, I think $80/$90 for a N??d or Fre is kind of ridiculous (I had horrible pillowing with my Fre and took it back immediately - a case that expensive should be PERFECT in my humble opinion). The bottom lightning port door is very difficult to open (which I guess could be a positive because its truly water tight). If anyone has particular questions or requests, let me know!
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It's fantastic! I have zero audio problems with calls - everyone can hear my fine, both on and off of speaker. The actual sound volume is a little reduced but that's to be expected with a waterproof case. I personally love the screen protector-less design. I'm careful with my phone but I can't always rely on the weather to do the same. I have been caught in 4 storms these last 2 weeks and, obviously, my N??d has performed like a champ! I am extremely picky whenever it comes to iPhone cases but this is a hands down winner for me! The protection and functionality this case offers can't be beat.
If I had to post a couple negatives, I think $80/$90 for a N??d or Fre is kind of ridiculous (I had horrible pillowing with my Fre and took it back immediately - a case that expensive should be PERFECT in my humble opinion). The bottom lightning port door is very difficult to open (which I guess could be a positive because its truly water tight). If anyone has particular questions or requests, let me know!
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Do NOT use the Fre back on the Nuud even though it fits. The Nuud back is made to be more rigid and is part of the supporting structure for the open front. This info was from LP on their FB page. You can use the clear backs on the Fre with no problem.
CG68
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I've had mine for about a week now and have no complaints. I was able to use my discount and get the case for $70. Call quality is fine. I have no problem hearing others and vice versa. Using the speaker phone is not as good without the case but that is to be expected. I'm actually using a Verizon screen protector on the phone and the seal is not affected after doing a water test (not recommended btw). Love the thinner form factor and how easily it slides in and out of my pocket vs my Otterbox Defender case. Dropped it once already unintentionally and no damage.
I would be careful with the use of a screen protector. That front piece needs to rest 100 percent against the glass.
bahandi
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I think the main concern is whether the seal is on the screen protector equally on all sides. Unless of course the added "thickness" of the screen protector compresses the seal too much causing premature failure.
I struggled for a bit with the idea of taking off my screen protector. It looked like the seal completely encompassed the screen protector, but I had doubts on one side. I always have a screen protector on, even under my fre.
I'm still kicking myself in the **** saying I should have checked call quality before taking off the screen protector and throwing my phone into the nuud.
The case has a very precise fit. People have found that the case pops open when using a non recommended screen protector due to the added "bulk". Also, it's easy to get a slight gash in the protector that would let water in. There IS a reason they recommend not using a full screen protector. Personally, it's enough of a risk trusting my expensive phone to a case. I follow everything LP says to do or not to do. That said, I've used their cases since I preordered the first cases they ever sold and have not damaged a phone. I caution against "experimentation".
rob90262
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I have a Zagg screen protector and have used the Nuud under the water with no problems but I do have people say they cannot hear me so I open the battery door and it seems to fix it. Does anybody else pinkie rub against the headphone adapter and irritate it ?
Bekrah
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