Wednesday 25 May 2016

Seidio Obex Waterproof Case: iPhone 6 Plus

I have been wanting to get a waterproof case for my iPhone 6 Plus especially after our Gili trip was booked. I saw someone posted a picture of a beach holiday and captioned the Lifeproof case.

Issues I think I’ll encounter:
  • Wont be able to use my monopod since there’s only a slight allowance with my current thin silicone case.
  • Even if I can use the monopod, I’m not sure if it’ll destroy the monopod shutter function – I have one of those with the remote cable - for underwater use (won't the water seep in?)
  • Picture quality diminished either because of flash or the screen protector.


Lifeproof Nuud
  • Lightest & thinnest.
  • No screen protector so screen is equally sensitive.
  • No strap – this is my biggest deterrent.
  • Only comes in black.
  • Around USD80 before shipping, this was my last option so I did not check shipping by the time I decided.


Catalyst
  • Problems with the volume or mute button
  • Has wrist strap – YAY!
  • Has long silicone flap at the bottom that covers the earphone jack and lightning port that could possibly pop off when you’re not careful.
  • No pretty colours combi – only dull ones.
  • Around 75$ and with shipping 15$, I think it’s cheaper since they ship from Hongkong if I’m not mistaken. But I’m really not liking the colour combi I have and I think the hard-to-press buttons will probably annoy the hell out of me.


Seidio Obex
  • They were having a sale of 30% under promo code B2S2015 and there are 25$ off most cases and combos (with the clip). You can’t apply the promo code for cases already under the 25$ off promo.  Not sure if this is still valid but you can try it out.
  • Has screen protector – might hamper screen sensitivity
  • Has writs strap – YAY!
  • Has few bright colour combi – YAY!
  • Some review said it failed the drop test but this won’t be of a major concern to me. My main aim is the waterproof feature.

Some of the cases with screen protectors – or the plastic screen coverings (unlike Nuud that has none), will cause some distortion over screen display and also camera picture quality. I have seen some remarks about how the flash or covers even, seem to cut into the picture and some flashes create blue tinge on the pictures. Oh yeah, screen glares and sensitivity problems as well.

Websites that I find very helpful to help me decide which case to get:
scroll towards the bottom of the post for iPhone 6 Plus reviews.

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So after much consideration, I got the Seidio Obex under the 25$ off promo so it’s around 65$ plus 30$ shipping it ended up to be around USD100.



I forgot what shipping company they used. So I got the case in the box with the lanyard. 





Doing the water test. If you notice, there is huge damp spot on the top right corner. I was so disappointed. Before I took it out, Conrad was taking his nap and after he woke up he said he dreamt that water seeped into the case. WTH... hahahahah.. Anyway, when I took the case apart, there was a small section of the tissue stuck in between the case so I didnt align it properly. Scary to think that maybe if I didn't notice a strand of hair in between the case while shutting it close, my phone will get wet?


This is the picture taken with the case. It is pretty good! No complaints here.

Seidio Obex Waterproof Case
Yellow iPhone 6 Plus

Cons:

  • Super bulky - if you have tiny bags, this wont fit in for sure. We went Bangkok and I was using this small waterproof bag but with the phone case in it, it's very difficult to snap close my bag. Why I don't want to just hang it on my neck? Well.. it is very heavy for me and I don't like the feeling. 
  • Cant use my monopod - which I already know.. #bummer.
  • Underwater or even just in and out of the water surface makes it hard to press the home button and screen. I think somehow it fails to detect your fingertips. The sensitivity is decreased tremendously when it is in contact with water. I was having problems trying to start a video or taking pictures. Very difficult to navigate the menu. Most of the time I just gave up.
  • Sound recorded is a little muffled. 
  • You will need a coin to prop the case open but it is still pretty to assemble and disassemble. I think with continuous usage it will probably un-waterproof the case. So far I think I have opened and close for around 20 times but it is still ok. Last round I used it for Songkran in Bangkok and it was ok. No problem using it with the constant water splash but not when you are swimming or snorkeling - anything to do with constant water contact then I wouldn't recommend it.

Pros:

  • Well... it is waterproof hahaha. If that is all you are after that this case will serve its purpose. 
  • Better colour selection than other brands. 

I don't think I will get another waterproof case again, I can't bring it diving anyway. I think it is only good up to 3-5m depth? Maybe the normal cheap plastic double ziplock style bag is good enough. It is light, easy to assemble and probably will fit in the tiny bag I mentioned better - or I can just hang it on my neck since it is less bulky and heavy. 


Wednesday 4 May 2016

3CE Lip Matte Color #908



Ordered this from StyleNanda. Colour was pretty special and I didnt think I already had that #justifyingmybillionthpurchase hahahah 
As usual, love their packaging. I love the pink tubes too but this is pretty cool. Matte velvety black. 

I think this is the special 3CE Lip Color Matte that came out after the original range and it has 3 colours:
#907 Old Dress
#908 Warm & Sweet (which is what I got)
#909 Smoked Rose

Sooo tempted to get the other two colours! They all look gorgeous. 


Colour swatch on my skin. Looks pretty ok... I was afraid it might be too dark for on my lips.





OK, my face with it on. I think maybe this is my dark nude shade. I think it is one of those odd colours that surprisingly looks pretty ok on me. A little different from the normal orange that I usually sport. Texture wise, its finishing is pretty matte as its name suggests. Did not feel dry like what I would expect a matte lipstick. Application wise you are better off if you bother to moisturise and scrub your lips beforehand. But otherwise, it is still pretty ok. Does not show the cracks on my lips too much. Only see lines which will get more visible as time goes by. It is pretty transfer proof too for a lipstick - maybe because it is matte. 


Most definitely look better when you bother to put on full make up. I think my makeup and lense here complement the lip colour so it doesn't look as dull as compared to my daily makeup look.


3CE Lip Matte Color 
#908 Warm & Sweet

Pros
Pretty long lasting.
Glides on pretty smoothly - much better if you moisturise before hand.
Unique shade.

Cons
Looks duller after a while - maybe I am not used to sporting this colour.
Shows the lines on the lips after a while.
Will need to reapply the center of the lips. 
Nothing really bad about this lipstick - it is just a more lasting, slightly dryer lipstick which is fine by me.