I have never used a case and my iPhone has no scratches. The trick is to have a dedicated pocket.
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Naked iPhone 5s?
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I always rock my phone naked but I do have a case whenever I go out . Today , I put on my Apple leather phone case before I went out and for the first time I dropped my phone ! Luckily , nothing happened .
No case on my Space Gray. Do people think Apple makes sure these things break when dropped? Drop tests are apart of testing. Sure they can break, but a minor drop isn't as awful as everyone makes it out to be. In the 2 years I owned my 4S, I dropped it twice, and both times, nothing. I dunno, that's my philosophy at least.
One week ..... Report back in 2-3 months ....
I'm very very carefull with my iPhone 5 but with a leather "slim" case I had a couple of little dents on the edge ...
As you can see, edges are naked ...
So I had to switch to a more robust one like this ...
It is a nice product but it doubles the iPhone 5 thickness ....
I so wanna go naked but always end up with a case. I love the leather Apple case but at home on weekends I just use a sleeve. Got AppleCare plus. First time available over here in UK.
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I so wanna go naked but always end up with a case. I love the Apple leather case that I use but at weekends I just use a sleeve. Got AppleCare plus. First time available here in the UK.
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I so wanna go naked but always end up with a case. I love the Apple leather case that I use but at weekends I just use a sleeve. Got AppleCare plus. First time available here in the UK.
In the office and at home I have my iPhone 5s naked. But on my bicycle and when travelling I use a sleeve.
My strategy, developed after having this debate in my head after every new phone purchse:
Buy phone, put case on immediately - "sweet, new phone! I even like this cool case!"
After 6 months - "kinda lusting after the new tech"
Remove case - "I forgot how sleek this thing was...it's like a brand new phone!"
After 6 months - "kinda lusting after the new tech"
Purchase new phone, repeat cycle.
Buy phone, put case on immediately - "sweet, new phone! I even like this cool case!"
After 6 months - "kinda lusting after the new tech"
Remove case - "I forgot how sleek this thing was...it's like a brand new phone!"
After 6 months - "kinda lusting after the new tech"
Purchase new phone, repeat cycle.
A thin case with some kind of bumper I have found helpful, but is there a need to get a screen protector? I have been told that is not really useful. But then again, I have seen some pretty banged up screens and many people I know, like some of the people here, just the phone naked.
I keep a otter box case on my 5s and then every now and then I take it off then use it for a while for fun ha
It's very beautiful and I love it's design from the 4
It's very beautiful and I love it's design from the 4
bars are there to drink & socialize not be on your phone
I haven't been to a bar where there aren't people on their phone lol
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This, but put snap on case instead of no case.
Some people have true balls to leave their iPhone naked. That or have a secret money tree in their backyard in case it ever breaks.
Nice .... What is the elastic for ?
The elastic helps keeping the iPhone in the sleeve. This is because the sleeve doesn't have a 'tight' fit (and no lid). In my opinion this is a good thing as it helps preventing slide marks on the iPhone (the Knomo sleeve also has microfibre lining inside so maybe I'm a bit too anal about this
).The elastic helps keeping the iPhone in the sleeve. This is because the sleeve doesn't have a 'tight' fit (and no lid). In my opinion this is a good thing as it helps preventing slide marks on the iPhone (the Knomo sleeve also has microfibre lining inside so maybe I'm a bit too anal about this
I'd like to have a look at that sleeve.
I love the idea of my iPhone 5 naked, but it is too fragile ...
It is fragile and I always pay attention when I put it on my desk or in my pocket (no keys in the same pocket
).On the other hand, I have used an iPhone 4 for three years this way and it is still in a very good condition (only a very small scratch on the back side).
No Case
I waited in line from dark until dawn for my 5s - 64 GB Space Gray - Unlocked. (Yes, yes, and yes, they did actually have unlocked iPhones on launch day).
I used the phone completely naked for a week. Decided I would try out a glass screen protector from iLoome, as it kept the naked look. I have, however, realized that it was unnecessary. I still prefer the way it felt right out of the box. The glass on the iPhone doesn't scratch (unless you take it to a beach volleyball party and use it as the volleyball)...
As for cases? Don't use one. Anyone who thinks I'm crazy is, themselves, crazy. IMO the iPhone is a beautifully-crafted piece of art and design, and that's how it should stay. It doesn't need plastic garbage on it. The only time I use a very slim, snap on case, is at the gym - to protect it from bangs here and there. When I leave the gym - the case goes in my bag, naked iPhone goes in my pocket. Oh and, for what it's worth, my 5s is still flawless. (resale value is mint condition).
I waited in line from dark until dawn for my 5s - 64 GB Space Gray - Unlocked. (Yes, yes, and yes, they did actually have unlocked iPhones on launch day).
I used the phone completely naked for a week. Decided I would try out a glass screen protector from iLoome, as it kept the naked look. I have, however, realized that it was unnecessary. I still prefer the way it felt right out of the box. The glass on the iPhone doesn't scratch (unless you take it to a beach volleyball party and use it as the volleyball)...
As for cases? Don't use one. Anyone who thinks I'm crazy is, themselves, crazy. IMO the iPhone is a beautifully-crafted piece of art and design, and that's how it should stay. It doesn't need plastic garbage on it. The only time I use a very slim, snap on case, is at the gym - to protect it from bangs here and there. When I leave the gym - the case goes in my bag, naked iPhone goes in my pocket. Oh and, for what it's worth, my 5s is still flawless. (resale value is mint condition).
It is fragile and I always pay attention when I put it on my desk or in my pocket (no keys in the same pocket
On the other hand, I have used an iPhone 4 for three years this way and it is still in a very good condition (only a very small scratch on the back side).
I am very careful with my iPhones, nonetheless every single one dropped at least once. I can't take any iPhone naked.