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Originally Posted by Stitchawl
I had to make special docks for my iPhone 5 to use with the Lifeproof case. I also modified the cable plug ends on my traveling rechargers. The Lifeproof case 'port' is much deeper than a usual case, and although I 'could' use the cables alone they way they are (remember, the iPhone 5 uses a 'Lightning' plug, much smaller than the iPhone 4 or iPod 30 pin connector.) I added 2" of plastic U-channel just to give me more to grip when I inserted or removed the plug. As for a dock, no one has made a suitable dock for the iPhone 5 to use with the Lifeproof case, so I made up a couple for myself. I like the convenience of just reaching out and dropping the phone into the dock with one hand, leaving the phone sitting upright on my desk. I also often use my phone as my alarm clock, so I wanted another dock beside my bed. I was downtown today an looked at the new Otterbox waterproof model, and that looks absolutely bomb-proof, but at the expense of size. It's easily twice as thick as the Lifeproof case, and 'chunky' all around. Complete with a heavy duty rotating clip. Perfect case for an active, klutzy kid!
Stitchawl
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With the 4s I got a dock adapter real cheap off of Amazon that allowed me to use the phones in their life proof case with just about any dock/cable on the market made for the phones. I assume at some point (if not already) there will be a similar one for the 5.
I had the Otterbox for a short run, but it was just to thick. I made it nearly impossible to keep in my pocket, and etc.