I have to admit I am somewhat obsessed with my new iPhone 6+, and when I travelled with it for the first time recently, expecting to be outdoors and active a lot, I was worried about it getting scratched or damaged. Most of the time it's sitting on my desk, or in my handbag, enveloped in an elegant, if fragile, clear cover. So what if you're looking looking for a case which is both durable and looks great? For my trip I got to test the new LifeProof nüüd case which launched in March.
Looking at the design first, it's the thinnest and lightest version of the case LifeProof has released to date, and it comes in black or white. Picking it up for the first time, the case is undoubtedly sleek, slim, light weight, following the lines of the iPhone 5 very well. Also, every feature is designed to work seamlessly with your iPhone, including the touch screen, camera, buttons, microphones and speakers. I tried them all on my trip with no problems.
A key feature of all LifeProof cases, however, including the new nüüd, is four "proofs", which make them ideal for anyone who's into the great outdoors. The case is water proof to a depth of two metres for up to an hour, and dirt proof thanks to the case being totally sealed around your beloved iPhone. It's also snow proof to keep melting sleet, ice and snow out of harms way, and it's and shock proof, designed to military specifications to survive a 2 metre drop. Every single case is also water tested before it's shipped so you don't have to worry about a thing.
Other key features include that it feels nice in your hands, and has anti-reflective optical glass lens so that your photographs don't suffer with any distortion. It also remains waterproof if you're using the headphones, and its Sound Enhancement System allows you to push the volume up on your favourite tunes. Using the case is also easy; it comes detailed installation guidelines to ensure you fit your iPhone 6+ to your case properly, and once fitted you are ready to roll in seconds. If you're planning an activity trip, or a holiday which could put your iPhone at risk of the elements, the LifeProof nüüd is a great choice for protection.
The LifeProof nüüd for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus cost rrp $129.95 and $149.95 respectively, and are available from www.lifeproof.asia, and a selected number of retail outlets.
- By:
- Joanna Hall