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Bulletproof your smartphones and tablets for the jobsite with a Tech21 Patriot case

Digital devices and the rough and tumble of construction can sometimes be a bad mix. Tech21 recently introduced its Patriot case range to protect your smartphones and tablets. The 360-degree case is dust-proof, splash-proof and can withstand drops from up to 13 feet thanks to an impact absorbing polymer and a screen protector made out […]

January 20, 2015

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No. 5: Speck CandyShell + Faceplace

For years now, Speck’s CandyShell cases have been one of the most popular smartphone cases available. The cases offer a great deal of protection in a slim package thanks to a hard outer layer and a soft silicone layer inside that hugs the phone and reduces shock from drops. And the cases do so with […]

November 25, 2013

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The 5 toughest smartphone cases for construction work

A couple of weeks back we ranked the 5 best smartphones available for construction work. Two of the phones on that list come shock-, dust- and waterproof out of the box. But not every phone is made to be as tough as the Cat B15 and if you plan on bringing your iPhone or Android […]

November 25, 2013

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No. 4: LifeProof Fre

The pioneers of the waterproof case, no ranking of the toughest smartphone cases available would be complete without mentioning LifeProof. The LifeProof cases protect your phone from drops, spills and being completely submerged in water—and all in an impressively slim package. The LifeProof Fre has been updated to work with the iPhone 5S’ Touch ID […]

November 25, 2013

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No. 2: Incipio Atlas

Offering five layers of protection, the Atlas is case maker Incipio’s entry into the waterproof, shockproof, dirt and dustrproof case market. The original Atlas as created for the iPhone 5, but Incipio has updated the case to work with the iPhone 5S’ Touch ID home button. Unlike other cases with built-in screen protection, the Atlas […]

November 25, 2013

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No. 1: OtterBox Defender Series

OtterBox is the undisputed king of the smartphone case world and at the end of the day, it’s hard to argue with its track record. The Defender Series cases aren’t waterproof or thin like Incipio’s Atlas and the LifeProof cases, but they are tough as nails. The exterior design of the Defender cases offers a […]

November 25, 2013

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No. 3: SwitchEasy FreeRunner

SwitchEasy is nowhere near as big a name among case makers as OtterBox, LifeProof or Speck. However, they’ve been making great cases for several years now. The thing with SwitchEasy cases is that they’re cheap, most cost $20, and they include screen protectors, screen cleaning cloths and port covers. SwitchEasy’s latest case, the FreeRunner, offers […]

November 25, 2013

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12 Days of Construction Gifts: rugged smartphone cases

If you take your smartphone to the jobsite, you need to protect it. Keep your iPhone safe from water, dirt, snow or shock with a Lifeproof case. Lifeproof cases are designed to meet or exceed Military Standard 810F-516 (MIL STD 810 F), which protects from relatively infrequent, non-repetitive shocks; and the IP-68 classification of the […]

December 22, 2012