I’m the kind of person who insists on carrying all the groceries in a single trip, even when it’s nearly impossible. This stubbornness often leads to a situation where my phone’s in my mouth, my car keys dangle from my thumb, and plastic bags cut off the circulation in my forearms. I don’t know why I do it. Sure, I don’t have to make that second trip, but more often than not, I end up dropping one of the 29 things I’m carrying before I even make it to the doorstep. And with my good fortune, it’s usually my iPhone. Which is why it’s in a Speck case.
I didn’t used to have a Speck case for my phone. Nah, when I got my first smartphone, I did what every amateur does: I foolishly carried the most precious (and arguably the most valuable) thing I owned without any protection. It was less than two weeks after dropping some major moolah on the new device that my novice ways got the best of me. And after one too many drops, my iPhone 4S was pronounced dead.
When I got a new one, I was almost too nervous to take it anywhere. I’d learned my lesson and knew I needed a good phone case — stat. But a girl still has standards. While I wanted protection, I also craved a case that wouldn’t take away from the sleek design or the cool look of the phone. After all, I did just spend hundreds of dollars on the damn thing. Like any savvy consumer, I did my research. I watched drop-test videos on YouTube, read articles (like this one), debated the pros and cons of different brands, their cases, and their warranties, and I made a decision. I purchased the Speck Presidio.
Two years later, I’m still rockin’ the same case and I still drop my gadget 2-3 times a week. But with the Presidio covering her backside and corners, and Speck’s clear screen protector keeping her face crack-free, my smartphone has survived — by my estimation upwards of 300 falls — and remains in great condition. Slim enough to slide in and out of my pocket with ease, and durable enough to withstand my adventurous lifestyle, I love that the case protects my precious phone without limiting its function or look — it’s smart and sexy.
Don’t just take my word for it, though. Speck partnered with ExpertVoice to give adventure-seeking experts the opportunity to put their cases through the paces. After taking the Presidio ULTRA on bike rides, hikes, camping and climbing, the results were in.
Lindsey Z. says, “Presidio ULTRA’s ability to go from tough and rugged to slim and light so fast is its best feature. Even with the slim case, my phone is still 100% protected.”
And E. Vern had his own praises to sing after testing the gear. “The rugged protection offered by Speck’s Presidio ULTRA comes with no sacrifice in slimness. Presidio ULTRA is designed to take an impact while fitting seamlessly into an active lifestyle — protection without the bulk.”
The experts love Speck, I love Speck, and if you’re looking to protect your smartphone, tablet, laptop or other devices — I think you will too.
