This is one of the top questions asked of DryPodsOnline.Com customer support team.   Mostly it boils down to your application or activity and of course a little bit of personal preference.   Currently there are three different product lines to consider in your quest for the perfect case. Each is constructed differently.   The best place to start is looking at each Manufacturer and their choice of technology.

OtterBox has used the technology from their Defender Series for iPods as well as their fully waterproof Armor Series Cases.    Since the iPhone has many technological advancements, it was a true challenge to engineer a case that would take advantage of all the phone had to offer.  The Defender iPhone case emerged onto the market with triple layer protection technology.  This unique case offers 3 layers of protection and has still kept a rather slim design making it perfect for daily use.  The 1st layer is a clear screen protector that covers the front main touch screen and camera.  This was built into a hard poly carbonate skeleton case to protect from impacts and drops.  Lastly the hard skeleton is wrapped in a silicone over sleeve to protect against bumps.  All three layers of protection are designed so you can use the iPhone to its fullest. The camera is crystal clear, the touch screen loses no sensitivity, but you do loose the silent switch.  This is a minor loss as the volume toggle switch can be used to silence the iPhone.  The case is not designed for submersion but for daily use our staff rates the OtterBox Defender with 5 stars!  This case comes in 3 colors; black, yellow/black & a limited edition Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Pink is Strength Case.  The case retails for around $45.00.

OtterBox Armor Series Case is the Defender Case on steroids! This case is built to withstand the worst of the worst. This case was designed to be 100% waterproof down to 3 feet.   The Armor Series makes the iPhone a bit larger then pocket size but no worries as OtterBox has designed a hip holster for easy carrying.   The ultra hard case is designed of thick polycarbonate, with a silicone overlay.  The double locking latches on the backside of this case will keep everything water tight.  This case has been designed for those that are truly active in the water or sand.  The single drawback of this case is that once your iPhone is plugged into the case the phone thinks you’re using a headphone or headset.   Since the phone thinks “headset” you must use a Bluetooth or some other headphone to use your phone while in the case.  While there is talk about a software patch issued through iTunes this has not yet happened.  So the slight inconvenience is a headset, but a well protected iPhone.  The case retails around $65.00.

Dry Pak has also come into the scene offering 2 universal soft style cases that will fit and work with the iPhone.  These cases are constructed of ultra durable TPU (Thermo-plastic-polyurethane) which you can see through (some even of optic quality). The plastic only minimizes sound by 5%.  In addition to the sound conductive quality the case allows users to take full advantage of the touch screen capabilities of the iPhone.  The prices on soft style cases range from the basic case at around $12.00 to the higher end MP3 Case at $45.95. The DryPak MP3 Player Casewaterproof case comes packaged with an armband, waterproof earbuds and other accessories.

H2O Audio is the last manufacturer that has built a case to fit the iPhone. This case is different than the rest.  The iFR iPhone Caseis constructed of clear polycarbonate and uses a neoprene armband to secure itself to the user. The case does a great job of protecting but in order to access your phone’s touch screen, you need to open the case. While this may not always be ideal, the customers that use this case with success are those that use it to workout rather than for extreme outdoor conditions. The case reatils about $39.95.

So to wrap up, “What is the easiest way to pick an iPhone case that will works best for you?” Remember two simple questions; “Where am I taking my iPhone” and “What do I need to do with it?”  Once those simple questions are answered, selecting a case should be easy!