Watertight Cell Phone

[Glenn W]

After trashing 3 cell phones due to water damage since Christmas, I decided I better look into something a little more rugged.
You'll love this mess:
the following is from the Verizon website advertisement for a cell phone it makets and sells:

The Verizon Wireless G'zOne Type–S is engineered to perform, designed to last, and built to survive, it can handle just about anything you throw its' way. It's able to withstand the penetrating elements of rain, humidity and even submersion. It is ruggedized, shock resistant and ready to be dropped. Dust resistant, the keypad stays clean, sturdy and fully operational even in the meanest of desert conditions. [emphasis added].

Sounds great, right?
So I buy the phone and it shows up yesterday.
Check out page 179 of the owner's manual concerning the 12 Month Limited Warranty---

"This warranty does not apply to: ... (c) Damage from exposure to moisture, humidity, excessive temperatures, extreme environmental conditions, or water damage beyond the intended use of the handset...."


another fine example of Corporate America where the marketing and legal departments are 180 degrees apart.

Oh well, it seems like a decent phone so far. Will report back in due time regarding my almost certain water damage warranty claim.

[Overboard]

I'm still laughing...

I need a cell phone built like a tank.

[TROPHY SPORTFISHING]

Glenn that's called being buried in bullshit i mean paperwork.

[shoefish]

That is too funny right there! If/when you make a claim on it I want to hear what they say..."Sorry sir, it is clearly laid out in the warranty that your waterproof phone is not covered for damage if it gets wet."

[Tuna Taxi]

Now that he got one that he can't kill with water, coffee, beer, etc....... he'll lose this one.

[TunaTeaser1]

I'll be very interested to see how it works out for you...I went through 3 phones this summer. Got the submersible camera but haven't gotten the phone yet.

[Capt_John]

I burn through cell phones like water every year. The extra $5.00 on each bill for insurance is well worth it. However, you can only claim up to 4 phones a year or they'll void it. A buddy of mine has a submersible and waterproof case for his Iphone. He keeps it on the dash of his flats boat and it gets sprayed and pounded daily. I'll ask him if they make them for other phones other than the Iphone. I'm not gonna get a $600.00 phone just to get a waterproof case.

[Dave Sikorski]

Pelican Case

Pelican Cases are great. I have one that my phone, wallet, and keys fit in.

Get one, then it's just up to you to use it when you're on the boat.

-D

[Glenn W]

Pelican Case

Pelican Cases are great. I have one that my phone, wallet, and keys fit in.

Get one, then it's just up to you to use it when you're on the boat.

-D

You been choking on too much desert dust out in Utah. I ain't putting my phone and keys in some sissy contraption that looks like a Barbie Doll Case---

Dave, your timing in incredible. I just ordered a Pelican case for my camera yesterday. They are definaly the best thing going for protecting equipment and keep it dry and an affordable price. Great product. BTW, I bought mine after seeing how well it works and the quality of the the product as used by Tuna Taxi for his camera.

[gottaflylee]

Love them and useing them for years for my cameras...I think I have 5 or 6 and one for my cell phone...

the most recent and I keep my Mpact papers as well as my "Masters Lic." in it...