Now that I have a phone that makes calls with a proper antenna I can go caseless which is by far my preference.
I simply take care not to slide it across the surface I set it on. No problem whatsoever.
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I simply take care not to slide it across the surface I set it on. No problem whatsoever.
I dont use a case or film protector and I get no scratches on my phone. I am just very careful when I set it down and what not. I think it's too beautiful a design to cover with a case.
http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechSkin-Protector-Shield-iPhone/dp/B005R5S14U
I am using it right now. $1.39 is really cheap considering it retails for 19.99 and better quality than Zagg InvisibleShield IMO.
I bought 3 extra cuz it was so cheap and worked so well.
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Yup. I never drop my iPhones usually though. Dropped my iPhone (1st) once, iPhone 3GS (three times) and iPhone 4S (once) as of now. And I don't like that fact. I baby my phones. It's either in my hand or pocket. No where else. Well besides it's dock for charging.
Going naked on my i4S for now, but will probably put the bumper back on it sometime in the near future. It looks great naked but it is much easier to handle with the bumper on it, and I feel better about setting it down with the bumper than without.
My i4 was naked for some time too, but I dropped it and fortunately only suffered a very small dent in the corner of the back glass. Put the bumper back on and never had a problem.
My i4 was naked for some time too, but I dropped it and fortunately only suffered a very small dent in the corner of the back glass. Put the bumper back on and never had a problem.
How is the slide on it? Your fingers don't stick do they?
I had a few BSE and all the corner pieces always fell off from rubbing in my pocket... I'll probably avoid putting any of the side pieces on since it'll probably be a waste of time. I saw on a review for the Skintomi for the 4 that it leaves an orange peel effect. Do you have that?
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I want to go naked very badly, but worry over the camera lens makes me get a case. Have you naked fellows managed to go without scratching your camera lens? I don't even put the phone in my pocket for fear of a stray particle scratching it. Still waiting on my Defender to arrive...
Yes, I am very particular about this, but these phones are expensive.
Yes, I am very particular about this, but these phones are expensive.
The sides were the hardest part when applying it to the iPhone. Because it is so tiny it is hard to align and it easily moves around when wet. Gotta be sure you have your fingers 100% wet when touching the side pieces to avoid oil/dirt getting on it. If you align it perfectly and dry it properly it sticks really well. My sides hasn't peeled out yet from being in my pocket.
My fingers doesnt get stuck swiping around on the screen. It is pretty smooth almost like the naked screen. After you first apply the screen on it becomes a bit bumpy depending on how well you squeegee out the water. All the bumps goes away when it completely dries over 24-48hrs. Don't be alarmed the screen is a bit hazy after applying the screen. It is because of the soapy water underneath that hasn't dried up. Wait 24-48hrs and it becomes crystal clear.
I've applied skins to many of my family's phone and i found the more wet you get it the better the end result. Don't be too scared to soak it lol.
If i look really hard at an low angle with the iPhone off I can see a lite orange peel texture, but I cant see it looking directly at it nor feel it with normal use. It depends how hard to press when squeezing the water after aligning it. The skin is flexible and if you press to hard it will dry and leave waves or marks.
I used Zagg and BSE before and I say its smoother than both. Pretty similar to Bodyguardz. But so cheap at $1.39 I bought several more and still cost less than Zagg.
I have the latest white iPhone 4S and I carry it without a case. I have yet to drop it (knock on wood). I chose to go without a case because it is just such a beautiful design and I feel the case detracts from it. I do however have Applecare + with accident protection. I am not sure if I would feel comfortable going caseless without Applecare + though.
I've come to accept the phone as being beautiful even with all it's small scratches and signs of age on the back.
Now if only I can think the same about my wife.
(I joke, I joke)
Now if only I can think the same about my wife.
(I joke, I joke)
Completely caseless here. I don't see the point of investing so much in a beautiful product to cover it up with an ugly case.
I'll set it on tables and other surfaces and have no scratches so far. I'm just careful about not sliding it around and stuff.
I'll set it on tables and other surfaces and have no scratches so far. I'm just careful about not sliding it around and stuff.
I was at first, but my iPhone is a bit unique I think. The metal ring around the camera lens extends just a hair farther out than the lens itself, so as long as I set it on a flat surface I'm fine.
Just ordered mine... though I found out it's coming out of LA... I'll probably get it it a full week before my actual iPhone... and sucks that there is no saving on shipping when ordering more than one.
im going through the "honeymoon" phase right now with my 4S.
at first I'm all anal about getting a scratch on it so I put it on a case. then said case ends up scratching a part of the phone and I get upset.
then I end up playing with a display model and loving how thin and beautiful it looks.
so in the end I end up wasting money on cases and end up with no case at all. :\
at first I'm all anal about getting a scratch on it so I put it on a case. then said case ends up scratching a part of the phone and I get upset.
then I end up playing with a display model and loving how thin and beautiful it looks.
so in the end I end up wasting money on cases and end up with no case at all. :\
I have decided to go for the naked iPhone as well, and use my wallet as "royalty pillow" when I need to set it down, and at home, it sits in an iPhone dock anyway.
The reason I went naked is actually because of the dock. You can't dock it while its in a case.
The reason I went naked is actually because of the dock. You can't dock it while its in a case.
Apple says iPhone 4 hardened glass doesn't need fullbody case so my iPhone goes naked. I set it on plastic, wood, more plastic and that's about it. I've dropped it a few times. I believe it has a coating and is already less scratch prone. What I like most is the apple mirror on the back.
I would never be able to decide on a case anyway.
I would never be able to decide on a case anyway.
My i4 is always naked. I have an after-market aluminum back, so i just set it face up. I don't use a screen protector, because they're ugly and never go on right. I'm just careful.
I have a neoprene pouch I got on eBay a few months back. Stays inside when in my pocket or jacket pocket and I can sit it on top of the pouch when I lay it down on a hard surface