Now that the new century is 18.25% over, I am inheriting an alleged "smart phone." My question is, how do I protect it from the environments that I work and play in?
THX
Now that the new century is 18.25% over, I am inheriting an alleged "smart phone." My question is, how do I protect it from the environments that I work and play in?
THX
Otterbox Defender
https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/defender-series
Then rip the "plastic screen" out of the new Otterbox shell and place some gorilla glass on the smart phone
The glass I used (there might be better stuff out now):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ilpage_o07_s00
I can highly recommend their belt holster as well - I don't recall a single "pop-n-drop". If it's clicked in - it's secure.
https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/iphon...6-holster.html
Thanks Jim! It looks like they no longer produce a case for the Galaxy s4...
Resellers to the rescue!!!
But a quick search / I'm not biased to Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax.../dp/B00C96CMDG
https://www.amazon.com/OtterBox-Defe.../dp/B00C96CMFY
https://www.google.com/search?q=otterbox+galaxy+s4
x2 on Otterbox - that's what I had for mine, for wheeling and running. Even took it kayaking, so I could take pictures!
Galaxy S4? You didn't upgrade far enough lol. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S9
Amazon has plenty of options.
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...=1M4H5BWUFLOM5
Another option the Kyocera DuraForce, comes with built in Sapphire Shield screen.
It is not the most modern smartphone but my has survived a 20 slide down the rocks out on the trail. Me falling into a lake
Durability:Military Standard 810G - blowingdust & sand/vibration/transit dropfrom 5 feet (1.5 meters)/ functionalshock/salt fog/solar radiation/humidity/temperature extremes/thermal shock/high altitude/icingand freezing rain/blowing rainIP68 - dust/water spray/waterimmersion up to 6.5 feet (2 meters)for 30 minutesNon-Incendive, Class I, Division2, Group A-D, T4: protection inhazardous locations
- PROSGood value. Rugged, waterproof build with shatter-resistant display. Excellent network performance. Secondary wide-angle camera lens. Includes wireless charging, dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC, and expandable storage.
- CONSDated software. Some bloatware.
https://www.kyoceramobile.com/duraforce-pro/verizon/
Awesome, congrats on the hand-me-down! A cheap/free upgrade is always nice!
As others have pointed out, a decent case and screen protector should be all you'd need. My wife had an S4 until Thanksgiving of this past year. She used the Otter Box that offered the most protection, and then an off brand clear screen protector. Lasted her many years and it actually still functions well, but the battery life is horrible.
Some days, I hate the learning curve!
Three cheers for the Otterbox! This evening I was showing someone else how Klutz-proof it is by dropping my phone from my waist and watching it bounce across the floor, again...
In regards to the "antiquated" S4, it is like a new pair of shoes, or hand-me-down blue jeans: I'm still growing into it, but, dang! It is like having a work station strapped to my belt, I like it!
I purposely took a smaller hand-me-down phone. It prevents me from waisting a lot of time playing, when I should be working.
I have an Iphone5, it still works and I never give out the number so it should work forever.
So as of now the best phone I have had is my current Motto z2 edge
The screen has taken some fresh slag like still molten slag not an issue.
Granted there is a hole there but all works very well and no discoloration.
As well as a mechanic you can imagine the abuse this phone takes.
Dropping of things, the different types of chemicals that I play with.
As well being around the newer welders, some phone will get whipped out....
Welcome to the electronic leash to the world