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For those of you who picked up a brand new iPad mini with Retina display, I am quite sure that you would have also mulled over whether you ought to pick up a protective case for the device itself. After all, who knows? You might even opt to sell the tablet in a couple of years’ time, and obviously the resale value would be a whole lot higher if it were to still be in pristine condition compared to having received knocks, scratches and dents here and there. What about those moments in life when you bring your iPad mini with Retina display to places where there is water – and lots of it? This is where LifeProof comes in with the announcement of the availability of nuud and fre, where these are the two very first waterproof cases for the iPad mini with Retina display.

LifeProof intends to offer the utmost security from daily hazards for the iPad mini with Retina display, where its renowned design would feature quad-levels of protection – waterproof, drop proof, dirt proof and snow proof. Dropped your iPad mini into the swimming pool? Not a problem, as it is capable of withstandinng submersion in up to 6.6 feet of water for up to an hour, and will also be able to brush off drops from as high as four feet.

LifeProof CEO Brian Thomas shared, “With both the LifeProof nuud and fre for the iPad mini with Retina display, our customers have the freedom to choose a style that best suits their lifestyle. Some customers prefer fre, with its built-in screen protector, while others opt for the nuud design that allows direct access to the Retina display. It’s a win either way because our cases are among the most highly engineered and versatile waterproof cases available.”

The LifeProof fre and nuud for iPad mini with Retina display will arrive in either black or white colors, where the LifeProof fre costs $99.99 while the nuud would retail for $119.99 a pop.

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[ LifeProof announces nuud and fre waterproof iPad mini cases copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

When it comes to taking digital cameras into the water, there’s the hard way and the easy way of doing things. You can get a custom-built plastic case that has complex sealed buttons that let you use your camera almost normally while keeping the water out, or there is the solution of putting the camera in a bag, and sealing it! Released a while ago, Dicapac got inspired by the second option, and their waterproof case is more or less a bag with a finger-sleeve (not on all models) and a special section for the lens. It’s simple, fits a bunch of different camera and works pretty well if you’re not doing any kind if serious diving photography. I never had the opportunity to play with one before, so I was curious. (more…)

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You know that your smartphone is one of the more expensive impulse purchases that you can make (from the technological point of view that is unlike jewelry or an expensive watch, where the final price point is not to say that expensive, and yet it is crucial enough to warrant a purchase), so it makes perfect sense to do your bit and purchase adequate protection for it. Case in point (pardon the pun) would be Griffin’s Survivor + Catalyst Waterproof Case for iPhone 5, where it will bring together Catalyst’s expertise in designing waterproof products alongside more than two decades of experience at Griffin as one of the most established companies in the iOS accessory space.

Touted to be one of the most technical waterproof products available in the market as at press time, this is certainly a whole lot more convincing compared to the original Survivor case by Griffin. Its predecessor (and of course, also its inspiration) was built to military standards, and it has also lived to be synonymous with extreme-duty protection for mobile devices, making it ready for everyday life and adventures. In fact, the Survivor has become one of Griffin’s best-selling protective case ever since it debuted a couple of years ago.

Griffin continues to lead the way where the protective case industry is concerned by rolling out the Survivor + Catalyst Waterproof Case for iPhone 5, although you will need to trade $79.99 to bring one of these bad boys home. Specially designed and built for freedom in and around water, the Survivor + Catalyst Waterproof Case is able to go whenever and wherever adventure beckons. This particular waterproof case is 9.8 feet deep (3 meters) and has been drop-tested to 6.6 feet (2 meters), while at the same time delivering full access to all of the iPhone’s features.

It is also ultra-rugged and waterproof, ensuring that the iPhone 5 remains well protected from the elements without having to sacrifice the ability to photograph, video, take calls, listen to audio and even plug in to recharge the iPhone battery while being protected. This is made possible thanks to button covers, while its crystal clear housing enables users to showcase their iPhone in addition to having them visually inspect the main o-ring seal for reliable waterproof protection.

Any takers? It ought to arrive later this month for those who are interested.

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[ Griffin announces Survivor + Catalyst Waterproof Case for iPhone 5 copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]