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Do you use a case / screen protector?

I was not going to use any case, but then I saw the ultra-thin Griffin Reveal and decided to give it a shot. So far, I am happy with it and continue to use it, but I did not use the screen protector they included.
 
Zazoh said:
1. It is a phone, I have more expensive watches that I don't cover.
2. I have camera equipment worth 20 times as much that I don't cover.
3. Most cases prohibit certain functions. (Charging and synching in other devices for example.)
4. It reminds me of my uncles house in 1968, plastic on all the furniture to preserve it, preserve it for what? ? ? he never took the plastic off, so it was always this ugly junk covering the design.

Use the phone, like your car, which is much more expensive, it is going to get scratched and dinged, but the life of a phone, with the way technology moves is about 14 months.
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Good points, but some people don't use cases solely for protection. Some like to give the phone a different look or feel - make it original.

Me personally, I still like the feel of a nice leather case - gives the phone an executive feel, much different than plastic in the hand.
 
I use the Sena ultra slim leather pouch. I love this thing, I never liked having by phone in a case constantly but this it perfect. It keeps the lint out of the jacks while it's in your pocket and keeps the screen and back from getting scratched. It's got a velvet lining on the inside which is nice. It was a little tight when I first got it but after a day or 2 it fit my iPhone perfectly.

Sena Ultra Slim Pouch
 
I use the Griffin Wave case pretty good, have tried a couple of screen protectors but now I'm not using any screen protector, really hard to scratch the 3G screen anyway. Just the glare that's annoying.
 
On my 3G I used the back section of the Griffin "Wave," but on my new 3G S⃣ I am using the clear crystal Power Support Air Jacket and really like it. Shows off the beauty of my iPhone and it's hardly even apparent that I have anything on it. I haven't put any screen protector on the front, though, and probably will not.
 
Zazoh said:
1. It is a phone, I have more expensive watches that I don't cover.
2. I have camera equipment worth 20 times as much that I don't cover.
3. Most cases prohibit certain functions. (Charging and synching in other devices for example.)
4. It reminds me of my uncles house in 1968, plastic on all the furniture to preserve it, preserve it for what? ? ? he never took the plastic off, so it was always this ugly junk covering the design.

Use the phone, like your car, which is much more expensive, it is going to get scratched and dinged, but the life of a phone, with the way technology moves is about 14 months.
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I also agree that you have some good points, but, I like to sell my old iPhones. On my wife's 3G She didn't use a screen cover and dropped it. Now it has 2 big scratches on the screen. Also, cost is not the issue. Most people get cases for their cellular phones, not just iPhones. Some want to add a clip so it can be attached to the belt, sometimes you want to add bulk to a vey small phone so you can find it in a crowded book bag. That being said. I put a screen protector on my 3GS and now it's got fingerprints all over the screen. It looks horrible, so I'm taking it off. Just my 2cents.
 
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crisito said:
Do you protect your iPhone with a case or screen protector or both, or nothing at all?

I don't use a case as it adds bulkiness to the phone, and i don't want a screen protector on the 3GS as it has an oleophobic screen - having a screen protector would make the special screen pointless.

What are you thoughts?
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I agree 100% ... I hate both cases (bulk) and films (dust, bubbles, etc) ... If the phone gets scratched, so be it. It's just a phone.
 
md1207 said:
I also agree that you have some good points, but, I like to sell my old iPhones. On my wife's 3G She didn't use a screen cover and dropped it. Now it has 2 big scratches on the screen. Also, cost is not the issue. Most people get cases for their cellular phones, not just iPhones. Some want to add a clip so it can be attached to the belt, sometimes you want to add bulk to a vey small phone so you can find it in a crowded book bag. That being said. I put a screen protector on my 3GS and now it's got fingerprints all over the screen. It looks horrible, so I'm taking it off. Just my 2cents.
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I use a 3M material privacy screen protector on my phone. I can't even begin to put into words how good it is when you're on a crowded train, or in a boring meeting.
Can't name the brand name, for reasons that would become obvious ;)
 
i love the feel of the iphone naked but i want the screen to be protected so i rock the ps crystal film
have had no problems yet still in love with my phone
 
I work as a lineman so I figure I better take care of my phone. So, I rock a revo iskin from my original iPhone. I did mod it so the light sensors are not covered.
 
Doju said:
No.

Apple designers worked their butts off to design a stunning, beautiful, slick phone. Am I going to cover that up with plastic flimsy bulkiness and plain out ugliness just to protect myself from my own clumsiness? No.

(I'm not clumsy. I won't ruin my phone because of my own non-existent flaws.)
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haha, oh ok...whatever you say:rolleyes:
I'm going to laugh when a lesser human then yourself happens to bump into you at a store, on the beach, in a subway, concert, club, gym, at school, at work....you get the picture; but your super human powers should, at the very least, defy the laws of physics and prevent your phone from ever falling to the ground, so your good to go!

Clumsy or not, theres no denying that the iPhone's aluminum bezel is very prone to scratching, the back case will also scuff/scratch if it is set down on harsh surfaces (Asphalt, concrete...etc). The the apple logo on the back case is also very prone to scratches.

I know what your thinking...Sure, I'll just swap mine out every year for a new one anyway or get a replacement if something breaks, but if your like me and likes to sell his old iPhone on ebay prior to a new launch, then you'd be a little more concerned with the resale value. Also, I take my phone out of it's case for upscale events (and it's still covered with an Invisible Shield), though I leave it on for everyday use. This saves me the hassle of having to buy a replacement phone should something break, and I yield a higher return when it comes time to sell.

And for the record, I haven't dropped an iPhone in over 11 months...but I know that aside from how confident I might be in myself, accidents do happen and sometimes they're out of your hands (literally). I have full rear/top/bottom Zagg Invisible Shield coverage for scratch/scuff protection, with the PS- Crystal film on the screen, and a speck candy shell case for extra peace of mind against drops, cracks, or dents.
 
Bacong said:
White RebelSerpent and PowerSupport Crystal film.
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isn't the power support crystal film the best? It feels like glass and, in fact, the "professionals" who installed my invisible shield were either too dumb to notice it there, or the film is so seamless that they couldn't even tell it was on....but they put their invisible shield crap on my screen, over the PS crystal film, despite how many times I made sure they understood that I only wanted full rear protection. Luckily, Apple stores will gladly exchange power support films for brand new ones if you complain that you opened the package and found dust already on the film:D
 
*nothing at this moment.
But I will be putting Dr. Gonzo on the back.. Protects from scratches and adss some extra style. I like to know wich is mine or have something diff from the plain white...

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I use a case and a screen protector. I am paranoid when it comes to my electronics. I always have to have a case and screen protector. :D

The case I use is the Griffin Elan Form in black. The screen protector is a RocketFish screen protector.
 
i am using the iSkin Fuze. I like it, doesn't make the iPhone that much bigger and it protects the entire phone, the screen, the sides, the corners, the back. The whole phone is encapsulated with protection.
 
Case or not to case

I use a Incipio rubber case. It is great protection for back side and keeps phone from sliding around when in car. I use screen protectors because my dad always said to use protection!:)
 
Zazoh said:
1. It is a phone, I have more expensive watches that I don't cover.
2. I have camera equipment worth 20 times as much that I don't cover.
3. Most cases prohibit certain functions. (Charging and synching in other devices for example.)
4. It reminds me of my uncles house in 1968, plastic on all the furniture to preserve it, preserve it for what? ? ? he never took the plastic off, so it was always this ugly junk covering the design.

Use the phone, like your car, which is much more expensive, it is going to get scratched and dinged, but the life of a phone, with the way technology moves is about 14 months.
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Great points. I think you hit the nail.

brn2ski00 said:
Good points, but some people don't use cases solely for protection. Some like to give the phone a different look or feel - make it original.

Me personally, I still like the feel of a nice leather case - gives the phone an executive feel, much different than plastic in the hand.
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But, a great point as well.

I'm using an Invisible Shield on the back, which I just applied a few days ago. On the front I have a Power Support crystal Film. I think that is the perfect compromise of protection and maintaining the integrity of the iPhone's design.

I do have to say that the IS strip on the bezel on the top of my phone has already gotten effed up. Kind of disappointing.

I really dislike cases in general. I don't love scratching my iPhone though and unless I'm being extremely vigilante (hard to keep that up forever), I'm bound to drop my phone.

EvilShenaniganZ said:
*nothing at this moment.
But I will be putting Dr. Gonzo on the back.. Protects from scratches and adss some extra style. I like to know wich is mine or have something diff from the plain white...

825_RalphSteadman_Dr.Gonzo_500-white.jpg
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That is the best case I have ever seen!
 
Zazoh said:
1. It is a phone, I have more expensive watches that I don't cover.
2. I have camera equipment worth 20 times as much that I don't cover.
3. Most cases prohibit certain functions. (Charging and synching in other devices for example.)
4. It reminds me of my uncles house in 1968, plastic on all the furniture to preserve it, preserve it for what? ? ? he never took the plastic off, so it was always this ugly junk covering the design.

Use the phone, like your car, which is much more expensive, it is going to get scratched and dinged, but the life of a phone, with the way technology moves is about 14 months.
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Reality. Thanks.

I have an Incase Slider and I like it alot. But I use a case more for feel than protection. A naked iPhone just feels too thin for my butterfingers. I am getting a Feather or Barely There (or maybe even a Moshi) case next for "around the house". The Slider will be my "traveler".

As for SP - I really don't like them and the 3GS screen is just meant to be touched! Why would Apple even bother with the new coating if everyone covered it up? To each his/her own but it is just a phone......
 
I purchased 3 cases before my 3gS came in and have already retired them. I switched to a power support crystal shield on the front and a clear shield on the back
 
I'm using the Power Support Anti Glare screen protector and iSkin Solo black case on my 3GS. I love the screen protector, but not so sure about the case. On my 3G I had an Incase Slider, which scratched the back of the phone over time. After reading on the forums I decided to try the iSkin, but it seems to collect alot of gunk around the edges and I'm concerned about stuff getting in between phone and case. It also tends to peel the screen protector on the bottom corner. Any suggestions for something better? I like the concept of the Speck Candy Shell, but hate the colors. Anyone have a Switcheasy case?:confused:
 
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