Rocking the phone naked

supervelous said:
Funny, I always used to have my phone naked till a couple years ago. My thinking was always why get the nicest looking phone then cover it? I can't remember when it changed, I believe it's when I started upgrading every year so wanted to keep my phone fresh for resale. But now I think I'm going naked again for a few reasons:

1. Cracked Screen only $29 deductible now - by far the most common issue for me in the past, now cheap to replace
2. Water resistant - second most common issue I've had with phones over the years practically solved
3. Resale - signed up for iPhone upgrade program, no longer have to worry about phone looking like new when done

For those reasons I think I'm going naked again this year. Freedom!
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That's exactly my thinking this year. Have always used a case...
 
jrlepage said:
Going to try rocking the Jet Black 7+ naked. I know it'll probably get some superficial scratches, but I'm very careful with my devices - never carry in a pocket with keys, etc. I am also planning on getting AppleCare+, so if in 6 months it looks ugly, I can pay the fee to swap it for cosmetic reasons. Finally, I'm on AT&T Next Every 12, so I'm only going to have this phone for a year...

For all of these reasons, I'm going to take a chance and rock this phone caseless... Anyone planning to do the same?
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You're very brave. That high gloss finish looks slippery as heck.
 
I've been caseless since the 2G. No screen protectors either. I get why people use them, I just find that with how careful I am with most of my electronics, I'd rather it be completely naked. Feels great to take in that slick design every time I hold the phone. Pretty excited for my 7+.
 
LoveMyMacPro said:
You're very brave. That high gloss finish looks slippery as heck.
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I was concerned about that also, but apparently reviewers are saying it's actually quite "grippy," kind of like the 3G/3GS was. Smooth, but your fingers stick to it a little. Anyhow, I've never carried a phone naked before, but with AppleCare and AT&T Next (or other carrier's/Apple's upgrade program), it seems like a good time to go for it.
 
I use a case on and off and currently have a clear skin on. I am generally careful with the phone but it has fallen out of my chino pocket before whilst I was sitting down because its just so slippery. Also I work in a hospital and it often falls out of the scrub pockets onto the floor when I bend over.

I do think though that hiding such a beautiful phone in a case is not right but then I have also had my screen changed twice over the past 2 years.

Lets see how long it survives without another drop out of my pocket.
 
I don't like cases. Never seen any case, that makes it look better.

Even with a little scratch it will still look better than with a case.

I don't get the "oh my phone is still so beautiful behind the cover! (i just never get to see it)"-mentality ;)
 
I have managed to find very light-weight, thin TPU cases. I would never go naked. Closest might be a skin with Applecare+. But always a 3D glass protector.

I resell my phones and stay away from the trade in programs that seem to be inconvenient. My phones have to stay as pristine as possible.
 
Naked, like all my other phones. Yes, it's a phone, and I'll probably replace it in 2 years. It's not some precious jewel that I want to keep forever.
 
Who will be rocking the iPhone 7 naked?

I have done this with my 6s and it faired pretty well apart from a couple of scuffs.

I've now gone to a 7+ and not sure if I should go naked or a clear case.
 
Since I'm getting the matte black, i feel as if scratches would be more apparent as opposed to the normal space gray. Ive already purchased a couple cases and got a clear one. I feel like a clear case allows you to still admire the nice finish without hiding it
 
Cases are for luuuuuusssseeeerrrrssss.

Only case I've ever even owned since the original iPhone is Mophies because of the battery.
 
I used to use cases on my phones but I really don't like all the extra bulk. With apple care plus and yearly upgrades I don't see much reason to use a case. And definitely not a screen protector.

Edit: I am, however, considering one of those skin wraps since I'm going to get one of the black models. I assume a matte skin wrap would be fine for the black model but I'm not sure what affect a clear skin wrap would have on jet black.
 
Actually cases are for people who want to get top dollar for their iPhones when they trade them in. :)
 
Tom G. said:
Actually cases are for people who want to get top dollar for their iPhones when they trade them in. :)
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I never understood this logic. Do these people apply plastic covers to their Camrys as well? Saran Wrap their tubs for when they resale their house? I'm not unfamiliar with this logic, I just don't get it. I want to enjoy the product.
 
adammull said:
I never understood this logic. Do these people apply plastic covers to their Camrys as well? Saran Wrap their tubs for when they resale their house? I'm not unfamiliar with this logic, I just don't get it. I want to enjoy the product.
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Same people who put covers over fine leather car seats, agree gotta learn to enjoy it!
 
Naked since the iPhone 4! Can't beat the feel of a caseless, vulnerable iPhone in your hands :)
 
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