"Ugh look at that pathetic little protector. Why dont you walk around with a helmet on too? You should have a big styrofoam helmet." -J. Seinfeld
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Highly scientific survey [Do you keep your iPhone in a case?]
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I voted "I don't understand the question" - its about 75% naked, 25% in a case. I have two cases for each of my phones (Nexus 5 and iPhone 5S) that I switch around when I need a case (i.e. out on the golf course, traveling etc).
Normal everyday use is naked though.
Normal everyday use is naked though.
So you understand the question but cant vote because there are not enough options?
Perhaps - "I don't understand the answers" because mine isn't listed
All the time. I use a Mophie when I'm going to be out for a while, an Uncommon Safety Waterproof case when at the beach, and any one of a ridiculous number of other cases the rest of the time (Casetagram, Speck, Disney, Elago, et. al.)
Belkin Grip Candy Sheer for my iPhone 5. Nice little TPU case. Used to use an Otterbox when I first got it, but didn't like the bulk, the raised edge around the display, and the fact that trying to plug it in to charge scratched the chamfered edge on the bottom of my phone. The Belkin case also lets you see the details on the back of the phone rather than hiding them.
Using a case gives me piece of mind since I have butter fingers and keep my phones for at least two years. I used a silicon case with the blackberry I had before my iPhone. Even with that case, one good drop caused the camera to stop working.
Using a case gives me piece of mind since I have butter fingers and keep my phones for at least two years. I used a silicon case with the blackberry I had before my iPhone. Even with that case, one good drop caused the camera to stop working.
I keep mine in a Neo Hybrid case. That thing is gorgeous. And, since I'm both a student and upgraded from a 4S to a 5S (the latter of which has a more scratch-prone screen), I use a tempered glass screen protector. So, it's about the same thickness as the 4S again I suppose ;D
The screen protector thing is one of the reasons I'm quite excited to see whether the next iPhone has any cool sapphire to fight scratching.
But... how did you take that photo of your case.... without your phone!?!?!
Turns out my phone has been affected by the battery defect, so I have kept it in a Mophie Juice Pack Air 24/7. The battery life of the phone lasts about 1-2 hours but only takes about 20-30 minutes to charge, and the Mophie can recharge it multiple times. Real lifesaver.
Nope --- I despise cases, and have paid the cosmetic price occasionally but have yet to shatter a phone, so I will continue to use my phones, sans case.
I bought the official apple black leather case for the 5S when it was released later year. It's superb...slim, luxurious, and worth the cost. I am hoping they make another version this year for the six. If not, I might put an invisible shield on the back of it to give it more traction and go naked.
Well, I used to, but I don't like how bulky the phone becomes. Mine has had three accidents. It was resting on my jacket and I forget when I grabbed it in a hurry and my phone flew into my entertainment center and the case (A really thin one) broke. Once in the rain I was rushing and it fell out of my pocket and cracked the same brand of thin case. The third time it fell out of my pocket about 3 feet and was fine (no case).
That was all about 2 years ago and I haven't had an accident since. I see all these drop tests where iPhone survive perfectly (I don't fully believe that because I've seen to many cracked screens in real life). I decided to try going "nude" and liked it. I alway by AC+ so if I do make a mistake it's covered, but I just try and be careful. I never put it in my lap. It always sits on a towel on my desk and I've been fine. All these cases seem like so much work, plus, on my old iPod Touch 4g, some dust got between the case and the device and scratched it so I decided to just be careful and not worry about it.
Same with screen protectors. They all got dirty at the edge so I took that off too and have been fine for 3 years.
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Is it the light or is your Apple logo scratched/smudged?
That was all about 2 years ago and I haven't had an accident since. I see all these drop tests where iPhone survive perfectly (I don't fully believe that because I've seen to many cracked screens in real life). I decided to try going "nude" and liked it. I alway by AC+ so if I do make a mistake it's covered, but I just try and be careful. I never put it in my lap. It always sits on a towel on my desk and I've been fine. All these cases seem like so much work, plus, on my old iPod Touch 4g, some dust got between the case and the device and scratched it so I decided to just be careful and not worry about it.
Same with screen protectors. They all got dirty at the edge so I took that off too and have been fine for 3 years.
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Is it the light or is your Apple logo scratched/smudged?
It was smudged. I guess I could have taken the time to fix that before taking the picture...
Mostly naked until a week or so ago. I managed to dent my 5s, so I started using a tech 21 impact flip case for protection. That lasted 3 days and I got sick of it, so now I've gone back to the official apple case, not for protection, but because it looks really good.
If iphone 6 is as thin as the leaks seem to show, I can't see myself using a case on it. Any case thin enough to maintain its design will offer zero protection and be pointless anyway.
If iphone 6 is as thin as the leaks seem to show, I can't see myself using a case on it. Any case thin enough to maintain its design will offer zero protection and be pointless anyway.
Agreed. Maybe one out of 10 are naked from what I see. I only use an ultra thin Sedio Surface shell on mine for the grip it gives and being able to lay it anywhere without worry
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Nude is the way to go! Until you realise there are scratches and dents...
Then it is a little too late.
