Waterproof case

[DancinDirk]

Hey, is there a good waterproof case for the evo?

[shellguy]

I trust nothing with this phone in that regard. There are some generic ones out there but im not sure about them.


Shell

[shappy0869]

I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ef=oss_product

EVO fits in just like the iPhone in the picture. I have already tested it in a swimming pool and it works as advertised. What is nice about this one is the pump/valve that sucks out all the air to create a vacuum and the fact that you can have your headphones/headset hooked up to your EVO to listen to music or talk, and still have the phone protected.

[Lacrosse]

I've used the same one that shappy linked above rebranded for Creative for use with the Vado. Took it white water rafting strapped to the life vest and went into the water when i took a dunk at a calmer section, it was absolutely fine.

Keep some dessicant in the pouch when its not in use and you're guranteed to have a dry device. Not sure if the capacitive screen will work through the pouch though, its a little thick.

[shappy0869]

Originally Posted by Lacrosse

Not sure if the capacitive screen will work through the pouch though, its a little thick.

I can confirm that the touch screen not only works through the plastic of the case, but it also works under water. I took some video of the case in action (above and under water) but I forgot to turn up the brightness of my EVO, so the screen is really hard to see. I was going to upload it up to YouTube (in 720P!) but I didn't because of the screen brightness.

If anyone really wants to see it, let me know and I will put it on YouTube.

[touch_rules]

Originally Posted by shappy0869

I can confirm that the touch screen not only works through the plastic of the case, but it also works under water. I took some video of the case in action (above and under water) but I forgot to turn up the brightness of my EVO, so the screen is really hard to see. I was going to upload it up to YouTube (in 720P!) but I didn't because of the screen brightness.

If anyone really wants to see it, let me know and I will put it on YouTube.

I want to see it, please.

[hozo]

shappy,

Is the power button easy to push with that bag? I'm looking to carry the EVO while kiteboarding, and I crash quite a bit. Would you say the bag is durable enough?

thanks

[Boo Boo]

Originally Posted by hozo

shappy,

Is the power button easy to push with that bag? I'm looking to carry the EVO while kiteboarding, and I crash quite a bit. Would you say the bag is durable enough?

thanks

you hit the phone on the board your going to more than likely going to bust the phone. keeping it dry wont matter than

[shappy0869]

Originally Posted by hozo

shappy,

Is the power button easy to push with that bag? I'm looking to carry the EVO while kiteboarding, and I crash quite a bit. Would you say the bag is durable enough?

thanks

I did another video on a table top show I could better show how the phone functions in the case. Uploading it now, but it will take about an hour (HD video takes forever!)

I will post it when completed. However, the power button is relatively easy to hit.

The bag itself is not likely to rip, but it doesn't really provide any significant added shock protection for the phone.

Originally Posted by shaggylive

don't need a special jack for bluetooth

True, but some people prefer a wired solution for the sake of audio and voice clarity.

[Boo Boo]

if they ever do make one otterbox might