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Anyone using their iPhone 4 without a case?
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Purchased the bumper case as well as the Zagg Invisible Shield, which was installed as soon as I left the Apple store. The Zagg kiosk at my local mall opened at the same time as the store did. Got the front and back shields put on, then put on the bumper. About an hour later I decided that it didn't look or feel right to me...so I took it off. So yeah, I'm rollin' caseless right now. I like it better that way...
I have an iFrogz from AT&T for now. I want the Otterbox because they type of work I do, I'm afraid my iPhone won't last very long.
No case, no screen protector. iPhone cases remind me of a Burka, there may be a beautiful girl inside, but who would ever know?
Here's my reasoning as to why I'm going case-less, first off the screen protector will only inhibit the best feature of the new iPhone--screen clarity. Second, a good amount of my decision to stick with Apple products is that they are beautifully designed. Why hide that?
Worst case I might put a screen protector on the back side of the phone. But until it gets mangled up I'm not going to hide this phone. I've never had a noticeable scratch, dent, or chip on my original iPhone or 3G. Both of which never had a case on them.
Here's my reasoning as to why I'm going case-less, first off the screen protector will only inhibit the best feature of the new iPhone--screen clarity. Second, a good amount of my decision to stick with Apple products is that they are beautifully designed. Why hide that?
Worst case I might put a screen protector on the back side of the phone. But until it gets mangled up I'm not going to hide this phone. I've never had a noticeable scratch, dent, or chip on my original iPhone or 3G. Both of which never had a case on them.
Yep, gone naked with my iPhones for over a year now; even with the reception issues I will NOT use a case.
Hmm...I would have guessed by wearing that out you'd guarantee it would be the only thing rocking on your hip. Ever.
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I have put this (gaffer tape) on the back:
and for the mockers, I used the same method on my 3GS and this is what it looked like after 11 months:
Yep, it looked like that before and after. During though, it looks like s**t. You spend all that money on a nice looking phone and you stick gaffer tape all over it... FFS.this
I have put this (gaffer tape) on the back:
and for the mockers, I used the same method on my 3GS and this is what it looked like after 11 months:
Are there any invisible shields that are better than others?
I have touched some that aren't nearly as good as others. Some that are thick and some that are thin as plastic wrap... What is considered the best?
I can't use a bumper, phone is too pretty... but a film cover may be a good idea.
I have touched some that aren't nearly as good as others. Some that are thick and some that are thin as plastic wrap... What is considered the best?
I can't use a bumper, phone is too pretty... but a film cover may be a good idea.
I have had all four iPhones and never used a case. I carry it in my jeans pocket most of the time, and just make sure I don't have anything else in there. No keys, no change, nothing.
Never had any issues with scratches, except for very fine surface ones on the back. Never anything on the glass.
The biggest issue for me is not to drop it...
Never had any issues with scratches, except for very fine surface ones on the back. Never anything on the glass.
The biggest issue for me is not to drop it...
decided to go with one of these....just in case
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/950706/
just pay shiping for the promo. I got the cool grey
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/950706/
just pay shiping for the promo. I got the cool grey
I carry mine in my jeans pocket or in one of those ancient iSocks in my messenger bag or seat bag on my bike. I have yet to find a case that doesn't allow SOME dirt in and cause more scratches than it would without one. Cases will prevent drop damage but not scratches. Gonna put film on the front and back of mine and call it a day methinks.
I agree. Every case that I have ever used creates more damage than I would without the case. I got a bumper for my iPhone 4 and tons of dust and lint from my pocket accumulates under the silicon and will undoubtedly result it abrasive scratches to the metal and glass.
I never used a case on my first generation iPhone and it held up great. I used cases on my 3G and 3GS and they got all scratched. I am going to go caseless with the iPhone 4 and use the bumper only if I am drinking at the bar haha.
I never used a case on my first generation iPhone and it held up great. I used cases on my 3G and 3GS and they got all scratched. I am going to go caseless with the iPhone 4 and use the bumper only if I am drinking at the bar haha.
Using that gaffer tape is like driving around in a new Ferrari covered with a plastic tarp. Might as well get a Microsoft Kin.