Cases kill the experience

[dannys1]

It's strictly your opinion.

No - an opinion would be that the thickness or the cut around the Touch ID doesn't bother you. Thats YOUR opinion.

The FACTS are that there IS an increase in thickness and a cut out around the Touch ID. It would bother me...thats my opinion. We disagree on the opinion, you can't say the facts are not true.

 

[Vicrooloo]

More important than a case is a screen protector.

All those mico scratches will add and layer up to the point where buyers will walk away or you'll have to lower your asking price.

 

[eyoungren]

More important than a case is a screen protector.

All those mico scratches will add and layer up to the point where buyers will walk away or you'll have to lower your asking price.

Assuming you are in it to sell your phone…which I find most people who use cases are (for various reasons).

One of the reasons I don't stress over cases/screen protectors is because I don't sell my phone. They go on to become media devices or gifts to people who need phones.

 

[ToddH]

Well. You're right. I hate cases. Don't use them.

No one has ever accused me of having common sense though.

Watch out! My naked iPhone may offend you!

Not offended at all. I just think your crazy by not protecting your investment. The iPhone is a tool, not a not a show-off device. Like I said, no one cares about your iPhone, the same people you are showing off to are busy themselves trying to show their iPhone or android phone to you.

 

[eyoungren]

Not offended at all. I just think your crazy by not protecting your investment. The iPhone is a tool, not a not a show-off device. Like I said, no one cares about your iPhone, the same people you are showing off to are busy themselves trying to show their iPhone or android phone to you.

Again, you're right.

The iPhone is a tool. It's a beautiful tool though and I don't use cases because I like looking at it, not strictly because I am showing it off or care that anyone else is. If that makes me shallow, well I will own that then.

That said, because it is a tool and I don't sell my phones I am not concerned about "investment". I'm with my phones for 2.5 to 3 years and I want to enjoy the phone for that amount of time. If it means they get scratches or dents along the way, oh well.

 

[LovingTeddy]

You really don't need a screen protector at all though.

Not until you regret when you see bunch of scratches on your display. I have 2 long scratches on my iPhone 6 last year, not repeating same mistake this year with iPhone 6S. First thing I did is out glass screen protector on and brought the Apple case.


I don't use case for my Moto E, Moto G. Thosr are relative cheap phone and I do not care about damaging these phone. For the price of replacing iPhone screen, I can buy two Moto E and one Moto G. I have both screen protector and case for my iPhone 6S and Moto X 2014 and recently Moto X Play. By far, iPhone is the most slippery one. It is also more likely to break than Moto X.

 

[RadioGaGa1984]

You people who think an iPhone is an investment, I'm sure glad your not my stock broker.

 

[Abazigal]

Not offended at all. I just think your crazy by not protecting your investment. The iPhone is a tool, not a not a show-off device. Like I said, no one cares about your iPhone, the same people you are showing off to are busy themselves trying to show their iPhone or android phone to you.

My iPhone 6S+ is now sporting numerous scratches on the bottom, apparently because I used a case (a spigen air cushion) with it. I have ordered a DBrand skin for it and will test the waters with it as a caseless experiment.

You are right in that the iPhone is a tool, and like any tool, the user decides how best to make that tool work for him. When I use my phone without a case at home, I marvel at how thin it is and hate how cases make it feel so intolerably thicker and heavier. Even simple gestures like swipe to go back feel so much better without a case getting in the way.

This is about me caring how my device feels in my hand because it has a very tangible impact on how I interact with it.

 

[ultravisitor]

The Apple leather case hardly makes my phone a brick. It doesn't add much more to the phone at all.

I actually have the Apple leather case as I got it on sale. Not using it, though.

It definitely adds thickness and heft to the phone, despite what you say. Maybe that doesn't bother you, but it bothers me, and I think it covers the beauty of the phone and makes it far less attractive.

 

[Radon87000]

I actually have the Apple leather case as I got it on sale. Not using it, though.

It definitely adds thickness and heft to the phone, despite what you say. Maybe that doesn't bother you, but it bothers me, and I think it covers the beauty of the phone and makes it far less attractive.

And in the process of admiring its beauty you eventually end up scratching it ruining the look anyway

 

[Abazigal]

And in the process of admiring its beauty you eventually end up scratching it ruining the look anyway

I dunno. I thought my 5s aged quite well, and the scratches on the back don't really disturb me. I find I really stopped caring after the 1st one. Granted, I have no intention of selling my iPhones anyways.

Is it just me, or is there something about the scratches which make the phone look more vintage and rugged?

 

[ultravisitor]

And in the process of admiring its beauty you eventually end up scratching it ruining the look anyway

Not necessarily. And I'd take a phone with a few minor scratches as a result of being caseless because at least that way I got to admire its beauty. That would be far preferable to having it constantly covered by a case and never getting to admire its beauty.

You people can use your cases as much as you like, but you're wasting your time if you think you'll ever convince those of us who go caseless. If we wanted our phones to be fat and ugly, we'd already be on your side.

 

[ghanwani]

I think ergonomics is a big problem with these devices. They are getting too thin to comfortably hold, yet at the same time they are too heavy. Apple should focus more on making the device lighter without making it thinner, so that it's more comfortable to hold, and when it does fall, it's less likely to break.

FWIW, I have been using my iPhone 5s naked since I got it (about 2 years now) and it has no scratches on the back or screen despite being dropped a few times, including once on concrete and once on pavement.

I don't baby the phone, but I don't abuse it either like carrying it with keys or other sharp objects, spinning it on a table, etc.

 

[John Mcgregor]

Have no need for a skin, very happy with the case. Have no "hang-ups" about my name phone not showing. Not a status symbol, a business tool.

Like I said this is like a religion and everyone has a choice. I am just stating what I prefer and that should not threaten the naked phone users.

What is wrong with you people? What status symbols and what names? WTF? I can't understand why people buy a slick device (no matter who made it and what logos are on it) and then rape the device and themselves with cases,

That's like people buying furniture and using it wrapped in plastic for 20 years. I have seen that way too many times. I believe there should be a name for this behaviour.

 

[John Mcgregor]

Not until you regret when you see bunch of scratches on your display. I have 2 long scratches on my iPhone 6 last year, not repeating same mistake this year with iPhone 6S. First thing I did is out glass screen protector on and brought the Apple case.


I don't use case for my Moto E, Moto G. Thosr are relative cheap phone and I do not care about damaging these phone. For the price of replacing iPhone screen, I can buy two Moto E and one Moto G. I have both screen protector and case for my iPhone 6S and Moto X 2014 and recently Moto X Play. By far, iPhone is the most slippery one. It is also more likely to break than Moto X.

That's OCD. Don't put your phone in a pocket with keys and coins or handful of gravel or nails and you will be fine. My old retarded Galaxy S6 has few tiny scratches that can only visible at the right angle and bright light. That's 4 months of use. And that is understandable since we are talking abut glass. It will scratch more or less eventually. So what.

 

[John Mcgregor]

And in the process of admiring its beauty you eventually end up scratching it ruining the look anyway

Welcome to real world.

 

[Radon87000]

What is wrong with you people? What status symbols and what names? WTF? I can't understand why people buy a slick device (no matter who made it and what logos are on it) and then rape the device and themselves with cases,

That's like people buying furniture and using it wrapped in plastic for 20 years. I have seen that way too many times. I believe there should be a name for this behaviour.

The metal on the iPhone tends to scratch easily and the back starts looking like an eyesore over a period of time.That shiny Apple logo is a prime example.It gets scratched so easily I believe even if I run my nail across it,it would still scratch.I got 2 scratches on it within a month of use and I had used my phone carefully.And once I notice a scratch I cant "unnotice" it which is why my iPhones go in a case within minutes of unboxing.Besides those 10 bucks TPU cases dont add bulk to your device at all and are transparent so it still looks good.
Dont even get me started on the chamfered edges of the Air 2 tablet.Those are even more fragile

That's OCD. Don't put your phone in a pocket with keys and coins or handful of gravel or nails and you will be fine. My old retarded Galaxy S6 has few tiny scratches that can only visible at the right angle and bright light. That's 4 months of use. And that is understandable since we are talking abut glass. It will scratch more or less eventually. So what.

The susceptibility of the iPhone screen to scratch depends on production quality.For instance,my buddies screen never scratched within a year of use while my 6 got one easily within a few months despite very careful handling.I would rather put on a protector and not take the lottery with Apple's production issues

 

[John Mcgregor]

The metal on the iPhone tends to scratch easily and the back starts looking like an eyesore over a period of time.That shiny Apple logo is a prime example.It gets scratched so easily I believe even if I run my nail across it,it would still scratch.I got 2 scratches on it within a month of use and I had used my phone carefully.And once I notice a scratch I cant "unnotice" it which is why my iPhones go in a case within minutes of unboxing.Besides those 10 bucks TPU cases dont add bulk to your device at all and are transparent so it still looks good.
Dont even get me started on the chamfered edges of the Air 2 tablet.Those are even more fragile


The susceptibility of the iPhone screen to scratch depends on production quality.For instance,my buddies screen never scratched within a year of use while my 6 got one easily within a few months despite very careful handling.I would rather put on a protector and not take the lottery with Apple's production issues

Again, so what?

 

[Newtons Apple]

There is little chance for agreement here. The is no need for us to agree. Choice is good.

Another great year at McRumors.

 

[Radon87000]

Again, so what?

Just because you dont mind the scratches on the back doesnt mean everyone does.Therefore covering it up in a case for OCD guys like me is a necessity.If Apple ever comes up with some material which doesnt scratch as easy as sandpaper I may go caseless

 

[pika2000]

I agree that I would rather use a phone as is. But I have slippery hands. I don't use cases for some phones that have good grip on their original body, usually with a rubbery/non-slippery material on their back. Example would be the Moto-X, and OnePlus One. The iPhone, particularly the 6/6S, has super slippery body. So I use a case. I usually use TPU cases for minimal added thickness.

One thing I never use is screen protector. I have used many different smartphones since 3GS/Nexus One era. Never use any screen protector. I believe they are a sort of snake oil in their advertisement of preventing scratches on your phone. I frequently see sellers demonstrating a screen protector by jabbing nail or keys on the phone with the protector, and then showing the damage on the protector and the pristine screen. Well, DUH! The screen is not pristine because of the protector, it's pristine because of the gorilla glass. Gorilla glass have hardness rating above steel, so obviously steel cannot scratch it.

 

[eyoungren]

Just because you dont mind the scratches on the back doesnt mean everyone does.Therefore covering it up in a case for OCD guys like me is a necessity.If Apple ever comes up with some material which doesnt scratch as easy as sandpaper I may go caseless

Does it bother you if we don't use a case?

Or are we merely just arguing over and over WHY you use a case and WHY we do not - trying to convince the other that we are right?'

It doesn't matter to me if you use a case, it shouldn't matter to those who use cases that I do not. Our reasons are all perfectly valid as it's personal choice.

 

[LovingTeddy]

That's OCD. Don't put your phone in a pocket with keys and coins or handful of gravel or nails and you will be fine. My old retarded Galaxy S6 has few tiny scratches that can only visible at the right angle and bright light. That's 4 months of use. And that is understandable since we are talking abut glass. It will scratch more or less eventually. So what.

So what? Few visible scratchs is annoying and it affect the readability of your screen. Also I have dents on almost four corners of my iPhone 6 and I dropped thar phone more than 10 times. I am lucky that screen did not break. Scratches and dents are all over the place after a year of use without case. I do not want make same mistake ever. I will have case for all my phones except these cheap phone like Moto E.

 

[eyoungren]

So what? Few visible scratchs is annoying and it affect the readability of your screen. Also I have dents on almost four corners of my iPhone 6 and I dropped thar phone more than 10 times. I am lucky that screen did not break. Scratches and dents are all over the place after a year of use without case. I do not want make same mistake ever. I will have case for all my phones except these cheap phone like Moto E.

My iPhone 5 has scratches and a few nicks. Dropped it more than once, once on gravel. Screen is fine. Not my primary phone any more, but it's never had a screen protector and I never used a case.

It's your preference because this bothers you. It does not bother me so my preference is not to use cases.

Doesn't make you wrong or me wrong.

 

[dannys1]

Not until you regret when you see bunch of scratches on your display. I have 2 long scratches on my iPhone 6 last year, not repeating same mistake this year with iPhone 6S. First thing I did is out glass screen protector on and brought the Apple case.


I don't use case for my Moto E, Moto G. Thosr are relative cheap phone and I do not care about damaging these phone. For the price of replacing iPhone screen, I can buy two Moto E and one Moto G. I have both screen protector and case for my iPhone 6S and Moto X 2014 and recently Moto X Play. By far, iPhone is the most slippery one. It is also more likely to break than Moto X.

See i've had every iPhone since the day the first one came out and i've never used any in a case (except for the 6s in the official iPhone case for 2 months before I decided it was just so much nice to hold without it on) and i've never used any sort of screen protection on any of them, and not a single one has scratched. They've been dropped face down a few times too. I find it really really hard to scratch this stuff.