Looking for a dust proof case that will also protect against metal filings getting into the speakers

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Looking for a dust proof case that will also protect against metal filings getting into the speakers

As the title says, I am looking for a case that will protect against metal filings getting into the speakers in the iphone4.

Just got my iphone the other day, but i work as a welder and want to be able to take it to work and have it in my pocket (under my overalls) but am worried that the speakers will jam up with metal filings fairly fast (i've had this happen on phones before and once clogged...the phone is stuffed pretty quick). So, i guess im looking for something that is fully sealed, but doesn't necessarily need to be waterproof.

I have looked at the otterbox defender and it appears that the speaker holes are still open at the bottom? As does the Seideo Rugged.

Any ideas?

Ta In Advance!

iPhone 4

Posted on May 9, 2011 4:06 AM

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fattrav Author

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May 9, 2011 5:16 PM in response to Mikee

Metal filings are the worst for phones, though I imagine that flour wouldn't be all that great for them either. I had a samsung flip phone which had a three holed earpiece...it filled up with metal grinding dust over the perior of about three months, and due to the speaker having a magnet, they would attach themselves rigid, then invite there buddies, you couldn't get rid of of the filings for love or money. I tried wiping, blowingon it, using a dust gun etc...Cue the extendable pick-up magnet...yes, it got rid of the filings, but at a cost, it had ruined the speaker to the point where you could only faintly hear people talking to you even witht he sound turned up full volume.

I put the lifeproof on pre-order last night. Lets hope the CEO's dry spell isn't that long.

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Mikee

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May 9, 2011 6:00 AM in response to fattrav

I have an Otterbox defender and I am a baker. The case offers a lot of drop protection, but flour not only collects in the speaker/microphone grills but it also finds it's way deep inside.

I have bee following the development of the life proof case for a while, it seems totally dust and waterproof, but

you cannot yet buy one. The shipping date has been pushed a few months into the summer, however the CEO of Lifeproof has taken a vow not have sex until they are shipping. This makes me think he is somewhat serious about getting the case to market.

You can follow the story either on their website or Facebook page.

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