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Do you use a case on your iPhone and iPad?
- Thread starter cinnabun93
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Not for me.
I have my iPhone 5 with only a skin and screen protector
The iPad (3) had a cheap-o $5 case but it's looking pretty beat so I just took it out so it's naked with just a screen protector
My wife uses a case on her phone though.
Worth noting that I have AC+ for both my phone and the iPad.
I have my iPhone 5 with only a skin and screen protector
The iPad (3) had a cheap-o $5 case but it's looking pretty beat so I just took it out so it's naked with just a screen protector
My wife uses a case on her phone though.
Worth noting that I have AC+ for both my phone and the iPad.
4S - Apple Bumper
iPad Mini - lioncase Folio Shield
Without the cases, my devices feel... slippery I guess is the right word. Like if I'm not careful, they'll slip out of my hands. The cases add just enough girth that they don't feel slippery and I can hold them without fear.
Also, the lioncase has a Smart Cover feature that works great.
iPad Mini - lioncase Folio Shield
Without the cases, my devices feel... slippery I guess is the right word. Like if I'm not careful, they'll slip out of my hands. The cases add just enough girth that they don't feel slippery and I can hold them without fear.
Also, the lioncase has a Smart Cover feature that works great.
I thought that at first but it was just the effect of having something in a case, then not having it in a case. You get very used to it NOT being in a case very quickly and then it's hard to go back.
Get a skin if you think it's slippery. It makes it more rubbery (feels like a prophylactic).
I used to always think people who carried their $650-$850 devices around w/o a case were crazy. now I'm one of them.
R.Stoychev
macrumors 6502a
iPhone: no
iPad: yes
Why are you polling others? It's a matter of preference. You have to do what works for you.
A lot of "build quality" isn't visually apparent to begin with. Are you intending to say "aesthetics" (which a case would hide)?
You might find that to be the case but you really can't speak for others. Again, it's a matter of preference which varies from person to person and is evidenced by the various options people select.
iPhone 4S -no screen protector, but I do have this case:
http://www.amazon.com/Bling-Crystal-Transparent-Apple-Iphone/dp/B006MOYYFU
I'm sure there is hardly any protecting value to it, but its really cute 😛
iPad 4 - the smartcover from apple. No screen protector either.
http://www.amazon.com/Bling-Crystal-Transparent-Apple-Iphone/dp/B006MOYYFU
I'm sure there is hardly any protecting value to it, but its really cute 😛
iPad 4 - the smartcover from apple. No screen protector either.
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On my iphone 5 I have a screen protector. I do have a gear 4 tread case. But I only have my case on when I am outside my house.
OtterBox Defender on my 5, looking to switch up to a smaller case though. When I had my 4 I always went naked, felt great.
I have a few cases for my 4S. I'm afraid if I drop the phone it will shatter into a million pieces if its naked lol, plus I need an external battery, so I can use the phone all day..
AppleFanatic10
macrumors 68030
As of today all I'm using is a skin 🙂. Occasionally I'll put my battery case on but I try not to do that often.
MistahMumford
macrumors 6502
ritmomundo
macrumors 68020
Me too! Almost.
iPhone 5 (black) - Otterbox Commuter
iPad Mini (white) - Smart Cover
I broke my last naked iPhone on the concrete, so this time I made sure to get an Otterbox for it.
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Being naked always feels great.
I have a semi-clear black case that covers the back of my iPhone. Mainly so that I don't have to worry about it getting scratches when I lay it on a flat surface. It doesn't really provide any drop protection but I'm not worried about dropping it.