True, to an extent, but I love clear cases. I want to be able to see the colour and design of my phone. If it's a well fitted case and you make sure that it, and the phone, are clean when you put it on it shouldn't collect that much junk, and all it takes is an occasional removal and wiping down to keep it clean.
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Apple Planning to Launch New Clear Case for iPhone XR, Priced Around $40
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True, to an extent, but I love clear cases. I want to be able to see the colour and design of my phone. If it's a well fitted case and you make sure that it, and the phone, are clean when you put it on it shouldn't collect that much junk, and all it takes is an occasional removal and wiping down to keep it clean.
Within three seconds there will be dust behind it like every single other, non-enclosed, clear case on the planet.
Why? Apple’s silicon cases are $39. What’s different about this?
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There are cheaper clear cases. I’ve owned them. After a while my clear case looks like somebody pissed on it. If Apple has found a way to make a clear case that doesn’t turn yellow then it’s worth $40.
The Apple Watch sport bands are more expensive than the knockoff sport bands on Amazon, but the quality of the materials is much nicer.
It's up to the buyer to decide if the quality of the material justifies the price difference.
I'd have to feel the iPhone case to compare it to the feel of some of the cheap clear cases I've seen.
In the end, I won't be buying this because I have an iPhone X and don't use a case. The phone feels so much nicer that way.
It's up to the buyer to decide if the quality of the material justifies the price difference.
I'd have to feel the iPhone case to compare it to the feel of some of the cheap clear cases I've seen.
In the end, I won't be buying this because I have an iPhone X and don't use a case. The phone feels so much nicer that way.
iPhone cases are pretty great quality. But clear cases will still get dirty and look cheap. Not much point in forking out $40 for a clear case.
No, it's not silly. It's about the outrage of the people who love a company that lately is all about money.
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It’s just an accessory, get over it. No one is forcing you to by this over something you can find at amazon for much less.
It’s just an accessory, get over it. No one is forcing you to by this over something you can find at amazon for much less.
$40? They are giving them away! I may snap up a couple even though I don't have an XR, its too good to pass up.
How much does it cost to make a video game? 30, maybe 40 cents? Why do they cost $60?
Parts are not what makes up the cost of everything.
I'll plant a tree, cut it down 20 years later for the wood and make a table. Because I got the tree for free, I should charge for the table according to my costs and sell it for like $1? Or should I price it according to what people would pay for a premium hand-made table, like $2000?
GTA V and MW2 together had a budget of 550 million dollars. So yeah. 30 cents.
Looks better than the case full of holes on the back they made for the 5C.
It makes sense to have a transparent case as the Xr has many colors.
For my Xs, as usual, I went for the original silicon case. It is pricey, but really good. The one I bought for iPhone 6 4 years ago is still pristine and my father uses it everyday.
It makes sense to have a transparent case as the Xr has many colors.
For my Xs, as usual, I went for the original silicon case. It is pricey, but really good. The one I bought for iPhone 6 4 years ago is still pristine and my father uses it everyday.
I'm talking about when people moan and complain about the parts cost for iPhones, cases, etc. but always fail to mention the R&D. But when it's a video game, all people talk about is R&D, but not the actual cost of the physical media.
This won't be much of an issue for those with the yellow phone, lol. Maybe when the case turns yellow it will enhance the color of the phone even more.
I tolerate the high prices of Apple iphones...but i refuse to pay for their overpriced cases. Gotta draw the line somewhere. Lol. Seriously tho $40 for a clear piece of plastic? You could buy a knock off on Amazon for less than $10.
Then just buy a knockoff case on Amazon...
Lately? In the 25+ years I have been buying Apple products I have never known them not to be about high margins.
hmm.. apple leather and silicone cases are 100x better than any aftermarket case i've used.
while i prefer leather cases for grip, this clear one isn't a bad idea to show off the colours.
So you've already held both cases in your hand and compared the feel of the materials?
If the iPhone case feels nicer than a $10 case, it would be worth the $30 difference to some people.
Not complaining dude. It’s Apple. I love em, but they’ve always done that with their cases. And i’ve always bought my cases from 3rd parties. No big deal. Just stating a fact. Without prejudice or emotion. Peace.
