Cases are freaking expensive these days and I always buy more than 3... and I want to go nekkid so bad. lol
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iPhone 17 Pro Apple Care Claims reaching sky high with 17 Pros
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OOF. And now, it's weaker with the aluminum. I've dropped the titanium iPhone many times and it has been fine.
Just because someone doesn’t use a case doesn’t make them stupid and careless. Everyone takes care of their devices differently and it’s up to them on how they care for their devices. I have AppleCare+, do not use a case, have the silver 17PM and use a glass screen protector on the front, as well as glass protectors on the back for the MagSafe square and camera plateau. I do not regret going caseless for 1 second.
Yeps. The attitude is that I have AppleCare: so who cares if it breaks! Most probably don’t even know that it doesn’t cover cosmetic damages.
With regard to this thread now turning into a case user versus caseless thread, I'm simply going to state that if you do not know my stance on not using cases by now - then you haven't been here for very long. Do a search and you'll find it. There's a big old merged thread about it too.
I don't have AC+ and I will put my caseless phones up against any case user's phone. Because I'm not careless. I have rules (for myself) and I stick to them.
I don't have AC+ and I will put my caseless phones up against any case user's phone. Because I'm not careless. I have rules (for myself) and I stick to them.
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Anyone can claim this though. I could start a thread claiming my cousin at the Apple Store says most repair requests have been for the regular 17.
These numpties clearly don’t look after their expensive iPhones.
That device had a wrap around back cover nearly covering the entire phone which was anything BUT aluminum.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/285276216642
Describing this as made entirely from aluminum or being comparable to aluminum unibody device is rich as hell.
I mean it would take a special kind of fail for the phone this phat to be also easily bendable...
The OP specifically mentioned the iPhone 17 Pro; tangential statistics seemed futuile.
iPhone Air 17
Allstate Protection Plan testing claimed 190lbs bend failure
JerryRigEverything claimed 216 lbs bend failure
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I think the exact force gonna depend on how you secure the phone and conduct the test. Gonna be difficult to get the same measurement by 2 different tests with different equipment and methods.
In which case, the cases that protect the phone to higher-foot drops (certain models from Rokform, Supcase, Zagg, et al that can handle 15' or more and the more = the merrier) seem that much more paramount a consideration. If a maker can't protect a phone from larger drops, which is inevitable after a certain point, then a case is just necessary. If a case can actually handle big long drops, then from smaller drop they'll be protected that much more - thus less likely to get a dent. Given the cost of the phone and what's covered or not, if the phone itself can't be built to withstand significant drops (especially if someone is like me, clumsy) then protecting it the best one can is the next best thing.
That said, you're right about hard cases adding bulk. YMMV; I'm okay with it as it subconsciously forces me to keep holding it with a grip but a lot of people understandably don't like the bulk. Phones are going to be big regardless (and the 17PM packs a lot of punch in its form factor, I love mine.) But then we also have the Air models, whose production is being ceased, because they lack the battery life or other features in order to be so lightweight. Never mind the bending risk that's inevitable for any circuit board. Until we get a meteor made from real Kryptonite, the laws of physics aren't going to change much.
Good to know, thanks! I'd only done a cursory lookup of the Note10 at the time:
https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/9/20799085/samsung-galaxy-note-10-frame-aluminum-steel-video
The Verge confirmed that aluminum was the material it was made from.
I actually just had my 17 PM repaired due to dents on the frame [1x near usb port 1x on side rail]. Apple replaced the glass and body. $99. I figured that would have done a full replacement, but ended up doing a repair.
That’s like saying you don’t wear a seatbelt because you’ve only had two accidents; luck isn’t the same as protection.
So you don’t wear a seatbelt because you don’t plan to crash either?
I use a case because I’d rather have a phone that looks new than one that looks like it’s been through a blender.
If I'm not mistaken, applecare+ doesn't cover cosmetic damage, so the skyrocketing claims would suggest broken screens or back glass or camera lenses or something else. It's not going to cover scratched up aluminum or even aluminum with small dents or tiny chunks missing from abrasion.
I think, for the same reason, they will still give you full trade in value, as long as the cosmetic damage isn't ridiculous lol. Like if your phone is 2-3 years old and looks like it was used normally for the 2-3 years, you'll be fine.
I think the 17 pro is probably about as durable cosmetically as a 6+ or 7+. It'll probably be fine.
I had a leather case for my 6+ and liked how it felt, so I bought one for my 17pm. I like it. It feels terrific and when I set the phone down on the table it doesn't wobble or slide around, because there's a leather-wrapped ledge around the camera plateau.
I did try a screen protector for the first time! It feels ok, I'm not exactly sure I'm a fan of it.. it adds weight. I like the idea of never having scratches on the screen!
I wouldn't use a case if it didn't feel beneficial when I use it. Like grippier or more comfortable or nice to hold.
I think, for the same reason, they will still give you full trade in value, as long as the cosmetic damage isn't ridiculous lol. Like if your phone is 2-3 years old and looks like it was used normally for the 2-3 years, you'll be fine.
I think the 17 pro is probably about as durable cosmetically as a 6+ or 7+. It'll probably be fine.
I had a leather case for my 6+ and liked how it felt, so I bought one for my 17pm. I like it. It feels terrific and when I set the phone down on the table it doesn't wobble or slide around, because there's a leather-wrapped ledge around the camera plateau.
I did try a screen protector for the first time! It feels ok, I'm not exactly sure I'm a fan of it.. it adds weight. I like the idea of never having scratches on the screen!
I wouldn't use a case if it didn't feel beneficial when I use it. Like grippier or more comfortable or nice to hold.
Yup. I'm on the iUP, so Apple care+ come by default. Saved me from paying $857.
Apple confirmed & service page shows my iPhone is still covered by Apple Care+
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I hate throwing $0.50 (sold for $50.00) cheap rubber and plastic that will go sit in a landfill forever on my phones. Apple users pay a premium for design, so not all of them want to use cases.
Not using a case doesn’t mean you don’t care for your things. I never have run a case on my iPhone Pros, and my phones are always pristine by year end. But, that was when the were made out of materials that were made to stand up to normal usage.
Now, the only option is to wrap the thing in a cheap, tacky case. One that literally insulates the phone like a Koozie, completely killing any argument that heat dissipation is improved by the choice of an aluminum outer shell.
Re: OPs claim, I wouldn’t read into it much. If the account is true, it’s an anecdotal experience of one out of thousands of front-line technicians working at an international mega corporation that sells hundreds of millions of iPhones per year. That being said, I absolutely believe that across the consumer base, the 17 Pro and Pro Max will suffer more cosmetic damage than any other iPhone Pro ever released during its time in service.
Not using a case doesn’t mean you don’t care for your things. I never have run a case on my iPhone Pros, and my phones are always pristine by year end. But, that was when the were made out of materials that were made to stand up to normal usage.
Now, the only option is to wrap the thing in a cheap, tacky case. One that literally insulates the phone like a Koozie, completely killing any argument that heat dissipation is improved by the choice of an aluminum outer shell.
Re: OPs claim, I wouldn’t read into it much. If the account is true, it’s an anecdotal experience of one out of thousands of front-line technicians working at an international mega corporation that sells hundreds of millions of iPhones per year. That being said, I absolutely believe that across the consumer base, the 17 Pro and Pro Max will suffer more cosmetic damage than any other iPhone Pro ever released during its time in service.
I just curious.. why do you want to spend thousands on the latest iPhone and bulk it up with a case? Where Apple is spending tens of millions to slim their phone down as much as possible to make it sexy.
just a different thoughts then...
Which would you rather spend your money on if i get damaged.
$100+ on the repairs, or less then $30