Naked-iPhone owners

[Christian 5G]

Get this

http://m.ebay.com/itm/111249446806?nav=SEARCH

If you like carbon fiber, it looks very nice

 

[AVBeatMan]

Caudabe Veil at work. Naked (save for a basic front screen protector) at all other times.



Rocked my 4S for two years completely naked at all times. Had a few minor hairline scratches on the back, and still got the maximum trade-in amount from the Verizon store.

This is what I've been doing. Easy to take case off from the bottom.

 

[shawndc1]

Hi everyone, i've been trying a lot of different cases/back covers/bumpers for my 5s and i still can't find the perfect one. I think the size, weight and feel of the naked iPhone can't be experienced with a case; however, it's too scary for mee to not use any protection on my 5s.


To those who don't wear any cases, do you recommend it? Is your iPhone too damaged, scratched, etc.? Have you ever regret not using a case? Please convince me to go naked

try the (case mate naked tough) case, it isnt bulky what so ever fits on the phone like white on rice, ive tried hundreds & hated all, personally i hate bulky cases this case is perfect, verizon & t-mobile sell them for 34.99 but i bought this case from ebay for 8.99 but they run for 18.99 on ebay, i promise you wont regret it

 

[Vanilla Ice]

For the first time ever, I dropped my iPhone 5S while eating dinner at Disneyland. It left a little ding on the corner. So nothing too bad. If I were to use a case, I would prefer a magpul. About $25 and they look good

 

[vulcanvillalta]

I dropped my phone this past weekend, out of my lap, out the car door, and onto pavement. Thank you, Otterbox, for saving me. My phone would have been destroyed if it weren't in a case.

 

[bransoj]

I dropped my phone this past weekend, out of my lap, out the car door, and onto pavement. Thank you, Otterbox, for saving me. My phone would have been destroyed if it weren't in a case.

Having done this with my old 3GS i can confirm the phone wouldnt be "destroyed" by any length! Mine had a small ding on the plastic casing despite ending up face down. I've also had my iPhone 5 knocked out of my hand outside a pub dropping it from a standing position which marked the black banding but nothing more.

They are pretty hardy devices actually!

 

[vulcanvillalta]

Having done this with my old 3GS i can confirm the phone wouldnt be "destroyed" by any length! Mine had a small ding on the plastic casing despite ending up face down. I've also had my iPhone 5 knocked out of my hand outside a pub dropping it from a standing position which marked the black banding but nothing more.

They are pretty hardy devices actually!

Hm. I just know that the otterbox case looked really scuzzy, and had a few knicks in it. I'm glad the devices are sturdy, and I just don't like to tempt fate.

 

[thelookingglass]

I finally bought this: http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi®-TechSkin-Definition-Anti-Bubble-Replacement/dp/B00CTVJGKI

I've only applied the side/corners and back protectors, but no the screen protector (i've never liked to use screen protectors, i don't like its feeling). The iPhone looks like naked, but it has at least good protection against scratches. Best solution for those who want the look&feel of a naked iPhone but also want to protect it against small scratches. Bye bye ugly cases!

That doesn't cover the chamfered edges does it? That's what I hated about skins. Plus, they invariably peel off. Maybe I just installed them wrong. lol

I've actually been going full bore naked for the past week and it's not so bad. But, I've noticed that the back glass has gotten scratched a bit. I'll probably go back to my Caudabe Veil eventually. Just gives that peace of mind when I set my phone on a surface.

 

[djransom]

I'm learning that going caseless may just be mandatory for me. I carry my personal plus work phone on me most times and they don't fit comfortably with me having a case on the iPhone. Thank God for AT&T insurance at least.

 

[VersaceX]

It's funny how people say Apple meant for the phone to be naked disregarding the fact that Apple also makes and sells cases for the iPhone as well.

Yet you never see these cases in any Apple ads.
Also their own dock doesn't work with cased iPhones. They probably figured they might as well make some money off the butterfingered people too.

 

[Gincoma]

I'm loving every minute of it...I've dropped it or tossed it around but it's holding up and adds character making it my own

 

[djransom]

Yet you never see these cases in any Apple ads.
Also their own dock doesn't work with cased iPhones. They probably figured they might as well make some money off the butterfingered people too.

Good point.

 

[vulcanvillalta]

Is there a good waterproof case for the iphone? I saw someone playing with their samsung phone in the pool this weekend, and I think that that's pretty cool.

 

[mr99]

Is there a good waterproof case for the iphone? I saw someone playing with their samsung phone in the pool this weekend, and I think that that's pretty cool.

Lifeproof Nüüd

 

[vulcanvillalta]

Lifeproof Nüüd

I see iphone 5 ones... I have an iPhone 4, though.

 

[THE JUICEMAN]

Hi everyone, i've been trying a lot of different cases/back covers/bumpers for my 5s and i still can't find the perfect one. I think the size, weight and feel of the naked iPhone can't be experienced with a case; however, it's too scary for mee to not use any protection on my 5s.

To those who don't wear any cases, do you recommend it? Is your iPhone too damaged, scratched, etc.? Have you ever regret not using a case? Please convince me to go naked

I've used my iPhone 5 buck naked since 2012 and I've had plenty of drops. Yes, it's scratched to hell even though I take good care of my devices. But the screen is perfect and I love using the phone as Apple intended. They spent all that time and money and effort designing a beautiful premium feeling aluminum and glass phone and it's a shame to cover it up with plastic IMHO.

Now I do believe there are exceptions. If you are using it for running or outdoor activities or around water or something like that then by all means throw it in a case. But for everyday use I say go naked.

 

[mr99]

I see iphone 5 ones... I have an iPhone 4, though.

Check their site. They have you covered.

 

[Kaylor]

I've used my iPhone 5 buck naked since 2012 and I've had plenty of drops. Yes, it's scratched to hell even though I take good care of my devices. But the screen is perfect and I love using the phone as Apple intended. They spent all that time and money and effort designing a beautiful premium feeling aluminum and glass phone and it's a shame to cover it up with plastic IMHO.

Now I do believe there are exceptions. If you are using it for running or outdoor activities or around water or something like that then by all means throw it in a case. But for everyday use I say go naked.

I've had my i5 since January 2013, and for most of my ownership I've used it naked. I've always kept a Spigen glas.tr slim on it though for some shatter protection. I only put it in an armband when I go running or go to the gym. Sure it has some scuffs and dings but that never really bothered me, especially since I'm not looking to retain resale value. It's a tool to me, and I use it how I see fit and enjoy it most. I love the way it feels in the hand caseless.

 

[jacobclause]

A quick note on this topic--I dropped my phone this morning, in a case, from a height of about three feet, and the screen shattered. Perhaps these nudists have reason to be. I thought a three foot fall would be fine in a case, but I suppose not.

 

[rich2010]

I've had my phone in a case for some considerable time. It did nothing but leave scuffs and dings

 

[RebornProphet]

You have protection. You got AppleCare+ with your phone right? Right?

Two incidents of Accidental Damage and Handling (ADH) at $49 each, no questions asked.

I hate cases, they ruin the look and there are some real fugly ones (Otterbox) that make your phone unrecognizable as an iPhone. But I don't resell my phones, I use them and enjoy them and then move on to the next when I can afford it and put the old one to a different use.

Most people wanting a pristine iPhone AND using a case to achieve that are doing it because they want to resell the phone to fund a new one. I don't play that game, especially when I have to hide my phone during the years I'm using it. When you have heart palpitations because your phone is out of your case for cleaning and it's all you can do to get it back into it's case – well it's time to rethink things.

My iPhone has been dropped, it has scratches and scuffs and one chamfered edge has been worn. But it's not beat up and it's fully functional. Use a case or not, it's personal preference.

I'd just rather enjoy seeing and using my phone without a case being in the way.

I don't keep my phone in a case for resale value, I keep it in a case when I leave home incase it gets damaged.

I don't want scuffs and scratches, I like my gear to look pristine, looked after, immaculate. It's an expensive piece of kit so there's nothing wrong with wanting it to look as good as it did the day it left the box.

I do that for MY enjoyment. I use the phone without a case when at home (I'm on my iPhone a lot for browsing - like now as I cook dinner).

I don't believe that "scuffs add character" either. I work hard and earn my toys ... nothing wrong with keeping them in as best condition as possible for ones own enjoyment.

I look at other people's scratched/scuffed phones and think they're careless. That might not be the case (no pun intended), but for me I'd rather be seen with my phone in a case than with a phone that looks like it's been through a blender.

Of course, neither "version" is wrong ... it's all down to personal preference.

 

[caseycicada]

I don't keep my phone in a case for resale value, I keep it in a case when I leave home incase it gets damaged.

I don't want scuffs and scratches, I like my gear to look pristine, looked after, immaculate. It's an expensive piece of kit so there's nothing wrong with wanting it to look as good as it did the day it left the box.

I do that for MY enjoyment. I use the phone without a case when at home (I'm on my iPhone a lot for browsing - like now as I cook dinner).

I don't believe that "scuffs add character" either. I work hard and earn my toys ... nothing wrong with keeping them in as best condition as possible for ones own enjoyment.

I look at other people's scratched/scuffed phones and think they're careless. That might not be the case (no pun intended), but for me I'd rather be seen with my phone in a case than with a phone that looks like it's been through a blender.

Of course, neither "version" is wrong ... it's all down to personal preference.

Very well said. I use a case. It's my preference. End of discussion.

 

[Bacong]

naked all the way.

 

[mr99]

I used to use clear skins on the 4 and 4S but that would ruin the way the back of the iPhone 5/5s looks/feels so no skins.

 

[nburwell]

naked all the way.

I recently just removed the slim case that was on my phone, and I'm now rocking it naked. It's almost like a new phone without the case. I love it. This is the first time since owning the 3GS that I haven't had a case on my phone.