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Incipio xGO rugged, waterproof iPhone 5 lens case lets you take your iPhonography underwater

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Incipio showed 9to5Mac its ultra-rugged, ultra-waterproof (to 25 feet) xGo mountable cases this week.

Mount, protect and explore with the xGO™. Precision engineered with a plextonium™ frame and silicone core, the tempered glass screen, provides ultra-rugged and waterproof protection while maintaining functionality up to 25 feet under water. Effortlessly mount the case to backpacks, bicycles, surfboards and record every session, trick and journey with the xGO™. The mounting system includes a number of lenses including an interchangeable, screw-in wide angle, fish eye, macro and zoom.

Incipio also announced a rugged, waterproof version without the lens/mount called “The Atlas”.  Think “Lifeproof“. Both will be available in February. Press releases are below


On Display At 2013 International CES, The Ultra-Rugged, Waterproof Case Solution Changes The Way You Use iPhone 5.

WEBWIRE – Tuesday, January 08, 2013
Incipio® Expands Extensive Line Of iPhone Cases With xGO™ Action Sports Equipped Case Solution

On Display At 2013 International CES, The Ultra-Rugged, Waterproof Case Solution Changes The Way You Use iPhone 5

IRVINE, CA – January 8, 2013 – Incipio®, designer and manufacturer of award-winning mobile device accessories, is once again changing the way you use your iPhone by launching the xGO™ for iPhone 5. Incipio’s innovative xGO™ action sports equipped protective solution is an ultra-rugged, waterproof, GoPro companion case scheduled for launch in February 2013 at select retailers nationwide and online. The xGO™ is on display at 2013 International CES from January 8-11, 2013 – Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, iLounge Pavilion, Booth #4410.

“Incipio® made the xGO™ GoPro companion case that provides our active enthusiast with the ability to protect their mobile device and take it with them on all their adventures,” said Andy Fathollahi, Chief Executive of Incipio.

Mount, protect and explore with the xGO™. Precision engineered with a plextonium™ frame and silicone core, the tempered glass screen, provides ultra-rugged and waterproof protection while maintaining functionality up to 25 feet under water. Effortlessly mount the case to backpacks, bicycles, surfboards and record every session, trick and journey with the xGO™. The mounting system includes a number of lenses including an interchangeable, screw-in wide angle, fish eye, macro and zoom.

Scheduled to release next month in select retailers nationwide and online for $99.99, the xGO™ will take your outdoor excursions to the next level. The case includes additional mounting attachments/hardware, nylon hand strap, floatation and microfiber cleaning cloth. The xGO™ comes in a wide variety of colors, including: black/red, energy, safety orange, platinum, and violet.

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