Who actually has a case? (poll)

[rye9]

Just seeing how many people have a case for their iPhone/3G. I personally have one, but somewhat regret it not being "naked." Then again, if it's recommended I have a case, I'm glad I do.. so just seeing everyone else's situation.

[Rayfire]

After being so "nearly perfect" about being careful on my iPhone 3G, I figured I will drop it eventually (after a near incident) so I bought a case :)

[Warbrain]

I've got a few...

[EliteKiller]

My gf bought an Incipio Dermashot (http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/incipio-dermashot-for-iphone-3g/) the day she picked up our 3G phones from the AT&T store, and I used a Marware CEO Premier (http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/marware-ceo-premiere-for-iphone-3g/) that I purchased from eBay. After reading countless reviews on this forum, as well as iLounge, I purchased 4 Switcheasy Colors (http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/switcheasy-colors-for-iphone-3g/) cases a few weeks ago and we've been using them ever since. Last week I received a Switcheasy Capsule Neo (http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/switcheasy-capsuleneo-for-iphone-3g/), and in all honesty I left it on my phone for about 30 min before removing it. I am back to using the Colors case. In fact I ordered 3 new colors. :apple:

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My gf bought an Incipio Dermashot (http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/incipio-dermashot-for-iphone-3g/) the day she picked up our 3G phones from the AT&T store, and I used a Marware CEO Premier (http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/marware-ceo-premiere-for-iphone-3g/) that I purchased from eBay. After reading countless reviews on this forum, as well as iLounge, I purchased 4 Switcheasy Colors (http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/switcheasy-colors-for-iphone-3g/) cases a few weeks ago and we've been using them ever since. Last week I received a Switcheasy Capsule Neo (http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/switcheasy-capsuleneo-for-iphone-3g/), and in all honesty I left it on my phone for about 30 min before removing it. I am back to using the Colors case. In fact I ordered 3 new colors. :apple:

I'm siding with the Colors cases as well. I got a Capsule Rebel, which is a little more expensive compared to the Colors line but I've put on the Colors after using the Rebel for a week.
I tried putting the Rebel back on and give it another spin but I switch it back to Colors after 5 minutes. Planning to get myself a stealth(black) Colors now.

[7on]

I said no, even though I have a holster.

A belt clip is a must for me at work. Other than that I just slip it into my pocket all naked like.

And sometimes when I don't have a pocket, I clip the holster to my pants waist.

[Dr Lu 2010]

capsule rebel here, already saved my baby once.

anxiously awaiting the clip thats supposed to be released with it.

[fastbite]

First naked, naked naked... then Orbino Strada tre. Best case ever, and it smells great.

[gdeputy]

bought incipio silicryilic on iDay, than I bought Bodyguardz, than I bought a Sena Elaga and tore the clip off, than I bought a belkin silicone skin, and than I bought 2x capsule rebels.

I guess you could say Im a case fiend, but they are all pretty nice and serve different purpsoes for the most part, the only one I really dont like is the incipio.

[luckygyrl83]

Thank God I had a case on my baby. It took a nasty fall couple days ago, straight on the concrete. I gave it a quick look, and it looked ok. I removed the case (Belkin silicone) today, and found a nasty scratch on the silver living. The case itself is cracked on the inside. Looks like Im in need of a new case. Dang it.

[slapppy]

Thank God I had a case on my baby. It took a nasty fall couple days ago, straight on the concrete. I gave it a quick look, and it looked ok. I removed the case (Belkin silicone) today, and found a nasty scratch on the silver living. The case itself is cracked on the inside. Looks like Im in need of a new case. Dang it.

Yep, you can be as careful as possible, but that one accident will happen one day.

Try the SwitchEasy Neo as a replacement. It's an awesome case.

[hazza.jockel]

My gf bought an Incipio Dermashot (http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/incipio-dermashot-for-iphone-3g/) the day she picked up our 3G phones from the AT&T store, and I used a Marware CEO Premier (http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/marware-ceo-premiere-for-iphone-3g/) that I purchased from eBay. After reading countless reviews on this forum, as well as iLounge, I purchased 4 Switcheasy Colors (http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/switcheasy-colors-for-iphone-3g/) cases a few weeks ago and we've been using them ever since. Last week I received a Switcheasy Capsule Neo (http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/switcheasy-capsuleneo-for-iphone-3g/), and in all honesty I left it on my phone for about 30 min before removing it. I am back to using the Colors case. In fact I ordered 3 new colors. :apple:

aww man i have a switch easy rebel but after seeing the colors i want one of those:mad:

[Ntombi]

No case, no shield, no screen protector.

I live life on the edge.

[Mr. Giver '94]

I've got a black Incase Protective Cover after having about a month and a half of nakedness. I thought it would be a good thing to have while using the phone at school.

I'm very careful with all of my things, but it is good to have a case just in case. :)

[airspritual]

Just seeing how many people have a case for their iPhone/3G. I personally have one, but somewhat regret it not being "naked." Then again, if it's recommended I have a case, I'm glad I do.. so just seeing everyone else's situation.

My iFon & case..

[chimpboy74]

I dropped my 1st gen the very first time I went out with it (day after launch day)

I had bought a case when I got the phone but I decided that naked was best. I got out of my car and dropped the phone out of my pocket as I was climbing out. Dented both top corners and the sim popped out. Its been in the case ever since.

I have a griffin pouch but I am on the lookout for a nice quality leather pouch that wont bulk up the phone too much and the leather looks quality too. Any suggestions welcome

So from someone who has dropped their phone I would suggest you get some sort of case (I kicked myself about it every day I had that phone)

[luckygyrl83]

Yep, you can be as careful as possible, but that one accident will happen one day.

Try the SwitchEasy Neo as a replacement. It's an awesome case.

Really? Ive been looking at the iskin revo2. My roomies have the 1st one for the original iphone and they said its the best. One of them had dropped it so many times, and it still functions perfectly. Im still debating, but really leaning toward the iskin.

[mcdj]

Believe it or not, I actually have a case.

[STC]

Ihave 2 Agent 18 cases. One if the clear plastic one, and the other is the eco black plastic case.

[Ferris23]

I have many cases and use them all. I don't use the phone naked a) because I don't want to drop it and have it look like crap b) I have big hands and a case adds some needed bulk for a good grip.

[coronamakers]

Believe it or not, I actually have a case.

I belive you :)

[iDanielle]

I have 2 cases. The pink speck case, and the naked clear case. I use them both it just depends on what I'm wearing. I'm obsessed with keeping my phone clean and clear of scratches. I think I have a problem LOL

[Clete2]

I don't even have my iPhone yet, but I already ordered a case. :) I've had 2 nice phones ever (including the iPhone) and I will only buy cases for 'nice' phones.

[brn2ski00]

i have had multiple cases and have never liked any of them. feeling the iphone in the buff is the only way to go.

[minik]

I just got one, ivolution for Apple iPhone 3G from Vaja.

[TMR812]

What case is that? Is that the Innocase from seidio?

My iFon & case..

[Rayfire]

What case is that? Is that the Innocase from seidio?

I believe it's the SGP Case for iPhone 3G Ultra Thin, found here. (http://www.sgpstore.com/product_info.php/products_id/274)

[frozencaramel]

I have incase silicon case.

[Italchef]

I myself have become a bit of a case junkie. I bought a Contour iSee when I bought the phone. Not a great case. I knew that it was flimsy and actually had a Capsule Rebel on order when I dropped it from about 6" onto a marble floor. The case just popped open. No damage, thanks god.
I love the Capsule Rebel arctic, then ordered 2 colors cases. Great. While I was waiting for Switcheasy to deliver to the great white north, I ordered an iFrogz Luxe. Very nice case but does not protect as well as the Rebel. I now have another Rebel on order. I use them all depending on the occasion.
After the last case arrived, my wife gave out to me about another case. My 9 yrs old daughter told her, " It's like clothes for the iPhone mommy". LOL. I couldn't have put it better myself.
Shana Tova everyone!

Mick

[medroarr]

Power Support Air Jacket BLACK easy to scratch...

[elmaestro]

I just got one, ivolution for Apple iPhone 3G from Vaja.
Wow. Nice!
Been looking at it myself but can't afford it right now.
What a beautiful case. Hard to know which color combo I could live with. ;)
They're all stunning.

Per AT&T's new (and ridiculous) policy, I was required to purchase a case, a car charger and a bluetooth headset with mine. I qualified for contract renewal but to get the lower price I was required to buy the accessories. My original iPhone was stolen a few weeks ago. I had the Belkin Slim-Fit pouch for it and it did a good enough job although it didn't offer much corner protection.

I dropped it accidentally a few times both in and out of the Belkin pouch. The first time, I had the phone clipped to the inside top of my messenger bag and as I was getting ready to leave my apartment, the pouch somehow flipped over and the phone slipped out onto the edge of a wooden stair. It left a faint one-inch indentation in the metal casing but was otherwise none the worse for the wear. Another time it, again, slipped out of the well-used pouch and onto the tile floor in my bathroom and picked up a nasty corner dent that almost disabled the Vibrate/Ring switch and gave the slightest scratch to the screen at one edge. Yet other times, the phone was dropped while in the pouch and the worst of the damages sustained were some corner scratches. No functional issues arose but plenty of aesthetic ones did.

For the 3G, I was torn between two cases they had at the store. Both were Incipio cases. One was the Eco (textile) pouch. It has no clip and pretty much the same layout (and weaknesses) as the Belkin Slim-Fit. The other case was the Silicrylic case. I bought it because it seemed to have decent corner protection and I knew I eventually would get a pouch-type case with a clip but one that had full lower protection ala Sena Elega. Right now I'm using the Silicrylic with just the soft silicone glove, no frame.

I like the way the Sena Elega looks for the original iPhone a little better than the current offering for the 3G model. But the many negative things I have read about its brittle clip has kept me from seriously considering it. I'm not hard on my clips but I use it a lot and I would be worried about it breaking it. I also like their Ultraslim pouch but being clip-less, it would not fully satisfy my needs. I'm seriously considering it, though.

While searching for info on the Elega, I came across a video review of the Vaja iVolution. I love the options for customization but the price is formidable ($115 with clip)! I'm sure it's worth it but I just can't be throwing down that much at the moment. But with how much I've spent so far on cases (and other unnecessary accessories like a car charger) for my iPhones, I've spent about that much already! :rolleyes:

I like the idea of a pouch/holster type of case much more than the clear plastic cases or soft silicone/plastic fitted ones ala Silicrylic. I have a hard clear plastic Agent18 case for my iPod and though it looks good, it collects and traps dust and propagates scratches. Same for the soft silicone cases. The pouch also lets dust in but it seems easier to manage when I can get to the phone. I suppose I'll be deciding in the next few days and will return with my findings after receiving the new case(s).

Please excuse my long first post. :o

[elmaestro]

Alright, so I decided to forego the clip idea for now and got the Incipio ECO pouch. Just had to have a pouch case again. Very nice natural fabric on the outside (is it hemp? :) ) and very soft natural fabric inside. Has a strong chemical odor ATM from the foam insert. It's a nicely-made case for what it is. Sticker price was $19.99 but the guy at the AT&T store sold it to me for $14.99. I was happy about that.

It fits nice and snug right now and new-out-of-box, the top of the phone sticks out a little bit (about 1/16"). I reckon that after some break-in time, it will fit a little better and will not stick out. Still not much corner protection, being essentially identical in form to the Belkin Slim-Fit, but unlike the Belkin, it has no mesh bottom for the speaker/mic openings. I still like it though. There's something about the stark contrast with the rustic, rugged look of the earth-tone fabric pouch and the sleek, shiny gadget nestled inside that works for me.

I have also decided to order a Vaja iVolution Stripes case after all. It is just too cool. I said I couldn't afford it earlier but I'm just gonna have to make it happen. Now I just have to decide on the colors (not such an easy task).

*Well I decided :)
Ordered an ivolution Stripes about an hour ago. They quoted me 20 days for the build and probably 3-5 for shipping from Argentina (based on other buyers' experiences).
Now for the wait...

[advan031]

Innocase Surface II with holster (but only use it when I put my phone in my gf's purse)...hehe