So I've been using my phone naked since the first day and wasn't sure if I wanted to get a case. I decided to order a cheap case from ebay to see if I even liked having a case on there at all.
Of all the cases, I always like the incase rubber/silicone case the most. I have one on my 8gig nano and love it. I found a few cases on ebay that were knock offs so I decided to go that route.
I ended up gettin this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=350080064573&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=022
$8 shipped and came with the 2 cases and screen protector. I figured the clear case and protector would be crap, but they came with it so I didn't care.
They arrived yesterday and I was actually surprised at the quality. Not up to terms with incase, but for the money I paid, I'm happy.
White Incase styled case: Surpsingly pretty nice, fitment is tight and the case feels slightly grippy with a bit of slickness to it, which would help for pocket use. There are little excess rubber on the seams, but that comes with the territory of cheap cases. It's by far better than the clear case IMO, but I don't like clear cases to begin with.
Verdict: I'm sticking with naked most of the time as I prefer the feel of it, but if I ever feel I need protection, I'll grab this. It's pretty nice, I could stand it to be thinner as the phone feels much thicker in the case, but that seems to be how it is with cases.
Clear Case: Feels flimsy and cheap off the phone, plastic is clear enough, fits snug and is formed properly for the phone.
Verdict: This is going to sit in my closet to collect dust as I don't like it. It is a decent case but I'm just not a fan of the style of case.
Screen Protector: Originally I planned on throwing this out, but I threw it on the phone to see what it was like. It's similar to the PS crystal screen. Seems to keep smudging somewhat in check. Nothing like the PS anti-glare, but better than naked glass. Static cling, no sticky residue.
Verdict This is staying on for now. If the film will settle around the ear piece and home button It'll stay forever. Not noticable once it's on and is cut to size very well. Came within 2 protection sheets. Pull one to apply the film, then once you get it placed, pull the other. The reduction in smudging is a pleasant surprise and so is the clarity. Feels just like the glass.
Here's my $8 experiment:
Overall I'm happy with my order, I won't be using either case a lot but I wouldn't be using an incase a lot either, I got a nice surprise with the screen protector, so it's a win win.
Of all the cases, I always like the incase rubber/silicone case the most. I have one on my 8gig nano and love it. I found a few cases on ebay that were knock offs so I decided to go that route.
I ended up gettin this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=350080064573&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=022
$8 shipped and came with the 2 cases and screen protector. I figured the clear case and protector would be crap, but they came with it so I didn't care.
They arrived yesterday and I was actually surprised at the quality. Not up to terms with incase, but for the money I paid, I'm happy.
White Incase styled case: Surpsingly pretty nice, fitment is tight and the case feels slightly grippy with a bit of slickness to it, which would help for pocket use. There are little excess rubber on the seams, but that comes with the territory of cheap cases. It's by far better than the clear case IMO, but I don't like clear cases to begin with.
Verdict: I'm sticking with naked most of the time as I prefer the feel of it, but if I ever feel I need protection, I'll grab this. It's pretty nice, I could stand it to be thinner as the phone feels much thicker in the case, but that seems to be how it is with cases.
Clear Case: Feels flimsy and cheap off the phone, plastic is clear enough, fits snug and is formed properly for the phone.
Verdict: This is going to sit in my closet to collect dust as I don't like it. It is a decent case but I'm just not a fan of the style of case.
Screen Protector: Originally I planned on throwing this out, but I threw it on the phone to see what it was like. It's similar to the PS crystal screen. Seems to keep smudging somewhat in check. Nothing like the PS anti-glare, but better than naked glass. Static cling, no sticky residue.
Verdict This is staying on for now. If the film will settle around the ear piece and home button It'll stay forever. Not noticable once it's on and is cut to size very well. Came within 2 protection sheets. Pull one to apply the film, then once you get it placed, pull the other. The reduction in smudging is a pleasant surprise and so is the clarity. Feels just like the glass.
Here's my $8 experiment:
Overall I'm happy with my order, I won't be using either case a lot but I wouldn't be using an incase a lot either, I got a nice surprise with the screen protector, so it's a win win.
