yes, and you probably only had it for one year... correct?? if you plan on KEEPING your phone for longer than one year, then why would you cover it up if it means not enjoying it??
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I've made one of the most important decisions of my life. I ditched the skin.
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That's going to start changing as the iPhone becomes available in more countries and AT&T loses it's exclusive contract here in the States. When it becomes easier to get, the resale value will drop for them.
I'd have to disagree... with the first gen iPhone I loved having it naked and didn't understand anybody that would ruin its beautiful back by glossing it up with a skin.. but with the 3G the BSE back skin really doesn't look all that bad on my black phone atleast.
I'd agree with some that it adds grip.. enough that i can leave it on my dashboard and not have it fly around while driving... but what i love is that I can throw it around (and by that I mean... not place is very very very gently on a surface for fear of scratching the back!)
I can also state that I accidentally dropped it from about 1 inch above my macbook air as I was picking it up or placing it down.. don't know which... but it hit against the edge of my MBA (the edges are unfortunately very sharp) it put a 1mm scratch on the skin but i'll bet you the phone isn't scratched and had I not had the skin on ... I'm sure there would be an ugly scratch or a chunk missing.
I believe the exclusivity got extended to 2010?
People said the 1st gen iPhones would drop a lot in value once the 3G came out. It hasn't because you still have to sign a 2 yr contract for the subsidized pricing.
I normally don't cover up my iPods with anything unless you can't tell it's there, so I have a screen protector for my Nano and one for my shiny new iPhone. The day after I got the iPhone I got a Power Support screen protector and I'm very satisfied with it. I can't tell it's there by looking at it and it makes the screen very smooth and smudge-free, and it keeps the sensitivity intact.
Hey sorry. I wasn't disagreeing with you. I was disagreeing with the thread in general. Saying that while I agree that the back is sleek and sexy... Its a scratch magnet and needs a well applied skin
Im using the Contour Hardskin and man is it awesome. Grippy and handles a good drop. Plus in that black skin it reminds me of the Dark Knight
LOL!All kidding aside, I usually open it up and clean out all the crap that builds up in there. Then I take a good look at the phone in its naked form...a thing of beauty I tell yaa
Its a shame I have to protect it I agree with the OP, as I never had a skin on my 2G iPhone either.
But then one day, the phone slipped out of my pocket in a cab. I didn't realize until it was too late and I never got the cab number. Tried calling it for at least an hour, finally gave up and called at&t and deactivated the sim.
Now on my 3G, I've got a bodygardz on the back. While I prefer nothing hiding my phone, it does provide some traction, especially considering the 3G back is more slick than the 2G aluminum back.
Lesson learned.
But then one day, the phone slipped out of my pocket in a cab. I didn't realize until it was too late and I never got the cab number. Tried calling it for at least an hour, finally gave up and called at&t and deactivated the sim.
Now on my 3G, I've got a bodygardz on the back. While I prefer nothing hiding my phone, it does provide some traction, especially considering the 3G back is more slick than the 2G aluminum back.
Lesson learned.
I decided to remove my IS from my iPod touch (because it had a weird texture look) and a couple of weeks after that I had a scratch on the screen.
One week after that I had one more + some minor scratches.
I always kept it in a separate pocket and I was very careful with it (+ I never play in sand boxes..). Very weird.
So I've decided to uglify my iPhone 3g just a little bit with BG to protect it from scratches... I have after all signed up for a two year contract, so I want it scratch free for as long as possible
But I agree... ...it looks best naked.
One week after that I had one more + some minor scratches.
I always kept it in a separate pocket and I was very careful with it (+ I never play in sand boxes..). Very weird.
So I've decided to uglify my iPhone 3g just a little bit with BG to protect it from scratches... I have after all signed up for a two year contract, so I want it scratch free for as long as possible
But I agree... ...it looks best naked.
I ditched a case for good tonight, I'm sick of them.
The skin on the back and a good screen protector is it. I enjoy holding the actual phone so much more than with a bulky case, and they are all damn bulky compared to the Iphone.
It goes into my pocket with ease, feels great in my hand and is just a marvel to look at in bed. Ok that's a little much but really, the phone should not be covered with the exception of a clear skin.
The skin on the back and a good screen protector is it. I enjoy holding the actual phone so much more than with a bulky case, and they are all damn bulky compared to the Iphone.
It goes into my pocket with ease, feels great in my hand and is just a marvel to look at in bed. Ok that's a little much but really, the phone should not be covered with the exception of a clear skin.
AMEN. My previous phone I carried for 2 years and never dropped it once. And it was a beater phone. I didn't really care about it that much it just served its purpose. Ive had my iPhone for a few days and have been using it naked to see if I feel like I need anything (case or skin) and I think I can honestly say no.
I had my original first gen iphone naked since i got it and was more then happy. I recently got it swapped out because of some issues and got the swap a case so it's as flawless as possible when i sell it to go to 3G sometime soon.
I can say having a case on it sucks. It's bulky and doesn't slide in and out of your pocket easy. Hides the look and feel of it.. just sucks hehe.
Since the 3g is only 199 there's no reason to get a case for it. There's gonna be no resale value on those things since everyone and there mother is getting one.
So when i go 3g, i'm going naked son!
I can say having a case on it sucks. It's bulky and doesn't slide in and out of your pocket easy. Hides the look and feel of it.. just sucks hehe.
Since the 3g is only 199 there's no reason to get a case for it. There's gonna be no resale value on those things since everyone and there mother is getting one.
So when i go 3g, i'm going naked son!
I don't know about you guys, but I never took off the the plastic that the iPhone was originally wrapped in...
I agree I love a naked iPhone but I'm just too damn anal about scratches! I get upset with myself when I leave finger prints on the screen. Sad I know.
Last weekend my iPhone jumped out of my shirt pocket when I was running and slid face-first across the concrete but the screen protector died a hero in saving my iPhone's screen. I took it off later that day since it was scratched to hell and even though I don't like the smudges, I like how buttery the screen feels.
but the screen protector died a hero in saving my iPhone's screen. I took it off later that day since it was scratched to hell and even though I don't like the smudges, I like how buttery the screen feels. 
Hey, this seems a good idea, I might ditch my case and try this.
Now then, whats a good protector on the front? No skin! I tried it before and didn't like it but I think I can live with skin on just the back.
Wow now this thread got me thinking even more. Should i take my full body skin off... Should go with a form fitting case... Damnnnnn
Should i just use a pouch ? Should it just go in the pocket....
I think the more i read stuff in there forums the more i get confused.....
Should i just use a pouch ? Should it just go in the pocket....
I think the more i read stuff in there forums the more i get confused.....
I use a pouch with a belt clip for everyday use and i am anal about scratches. I am super careful with my things. Keeping it prime looking longer is my goal while at the same time keeping it as original as possible. With a pouch, PS crystal, and SGP ulta thin case, thats how i keep it close to naked.
I've never understood why people buy the "Mona Lisa" of consumer electronics - and then cover her up in tacky plastic.
The exact same reason the Mona Lisa is behind glass when you go to see it.
Air Jacket *pics*
I also really like the aesthetics of the phone and dislike most cases. I've tried so many it's bordering on obsession. I also had a BSE on this phone which I liked but the corners kept catching pocket lint so I tore it off. I found the case for me finally, the Power Support Air Jacket with Crystal Film on the screen. This adds virtually no bulk to the phone and keeps it from getting scratched. You really have to look hard to see that it's on there.
I also really like the aesthetics of the phone and dislike most cases. I've tried so many it's bordering on obsession. I also had a BSE on this phone which I liked but the corners kept catching pocket lint so I tore it off. I found the case for me finally, the Power Support Air Jacket with Crystal Film on the screen. This adds virtually no bulk to the phone and keeps it from getting scratched. You really have to look hard to see that it's on there.