I've been known to drop my iPhones before, so I got a silicone see-through case. Something simple to provide a slight amount of 'padding' in the event of a drop.
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People that don't use cases, are you crazy?
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I use a case, because I don't baby my phone
I like the design of the iPhone as much as the next person, but it's too slippery for me. A case (Otterbox Defender with my 4; Speck Candyshell Satin with screen protector with my 4S) makes it much easier to handle. It goes in my pocket with my keys and other objects, in my backpack or briefcase, etc. Sure, I could baby it, but life's too short, and although I have AppleCare+, I don't want to have to spend the time replacing it if a repair/replacement could be avoided by a simple case (and yes, I realize that no case is going to fully protect the device, but a hardshell case is better than nothing, based on the drops I've had to date). And I use it all the time outside of work. At the end of the day, the iPhone is a great smartphone, but it's just an appliance that I would like working reliably as much as possible.
I like the design of the iPhone as much as the next person, but it's too slippery for me. A case (Otterbox Defender with my 4; Speck Candyshell Satin with screen protector with my 4S) makes it much easier to handle. It goes in my pocket with my keys and other objects, in my backpack or briefcase, etc. Sure, I could baby it, but life's too short, and although I have AppleCare+, I don't want to have to spend the time replacing it if a repair/replacement could be avoided by a simple case (and yes, I realize that no case is going to fully protect the device, but a hardshell case is better than nothing, based on the drops I've had to date). And I use it all the time outside of work. At the end of the day, the iPhone is a great smartphone, but it's just an appliance that I would like working reliably as much as possible.
That just seems too much "protection" if you already have AppleCare+. I'm sure the money you paid for those 2 things were enough for your deductible. With your phone protected in a case and a screen protector, why even buy AC+? Chances are much smaller that you'll damage it in a fall. And you really don't have time to get it replaced at the Apple Store? It'll take 10-15 minutes, tops.
But, hey, it's your phone and your money, and your prerogative. Just read this and wanted to comment.
lmao because the phone naked is sexy, even if i do drop it and something cracks or whatever i can just get a new iPhone because my iPhone 4 is already defective, (got a green line across the camera app, probably dead pixels but still that's enough to get a new one) But I take good care of it and hold it good lol
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How the hell do you guys do it? I see you people with your iPhones completely exposed. I'm sure you guys must be neat, non clumsy people that don't work as construction workers
That would be me. I work in an office and have no problem carrying my iPhone around without a case. I do use one sometimes for example when I am at the gym or riding my bicycle. I have a case with clip that attaches to an armband.
Man, I need to start slapping naked phones out of people's hands. Some of these repsonses stating there is no chance they will ever drop it are just too funny!
Haha. I'll be right there with you.
I bet if you start doing that, someone will drop you next!
Maybe, but then I'll just use the money to pay the deductible for AC+ replacement instead of a case.
I always use a case, but I found after a while,
my case had scratches on it, so, I now have a case for my case.
my case had scratches on it, so, I now have a case for my case.
I was having this same conversation at my place of business today. My co-worker, absolutely DETESTS having a cover on her phone. Nevermind the fact that she recently upgraded from a 3G to a 4S and the screen on her 3G was cracked to the point where the innards of the phone were EXPOSED and she had to use a headset, since she had to worry about scratching her ear when she used it to make a call. To her, having a case on her phone CONCEALED the fact that she had a the new iPhone...which I thought was UNBELIEVABLE.
It drove me crazy seeing her last phone, and seeing as how she had done SO MUCH damage to her old one (even the BACK was cracked!) I gave her one of my heavy duty ones--which she stated she could no longer deal with.
I gladly took the case off of her phone--I can't wait to see her face when she brings it in with a shattered front/back. It's only a matter of time.
It drove me crazy seeing her last phone, and seeing as how she had done SO MUCH damage to her old one (even the BACK was cracked!) I gave her one of my heavy duty ones--which she stated she could no longer deal with.
I gladly took the case off of her phone--I can't wait to see her face when she brings it in with a shattered front/back. It's only a matter of time.
I definitely agree with you. Of course seat belt is important. And yeah, as for the gf case, if she wants to cover up her pretty face for protection, what can I do?