Ive had a case on my i4 since the day I bought it. I like the way it feels without a case but not sure how the steel band will hold up against the oils from my skin and such. Has anyone that has been caseless for awhile had any problems with the steel band turning or tarnishing or anything in that nature??
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Thinking about going caseless but....
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Not from me. The steel band is still perfect. What I do notice though is my signal does drop a lot when holding it naked. I don't hold it with a 'death grip' but with my hand around the device as I've always held my iPhone, my signal is a lot weaker and I do lose service from time to time. It's quite annoying.
I went caseless a few months ago after numerous cases since launch day. I covered the sides with the invisible shield side protectors and so far no problems with it and no loss of signal for me when holding it on the antenna.
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I'm in the same boat as ssampath - I purchased the Apple bumper but ditched it after a few days. I haven't noticed anything wrong with either my band or the phone itself. I'd suggest using it naked, it's amazing!
I'm in the same boat as ssampath - I purchased the Apple bumper but ditched it after a few days. I haven't noticed anything wrong with either my band or the phone itself. I'd suggest using it naked, it's amazing!
It is amazing naked but I'm always so scared of dropping it. I currently have a super thin case on my iPhone and it's not really for drop protection as it hardly has any at all. It just simply adds a bit of grip to the phone and makes it easier to hold. Apple devices are always so slippery.
I know I don't have an iPhone 4, but
It looks absolutely amazing. I probably wouldn't use a case just to see the beauty of that thing. I could sacrifice a few scratches on the back. I'm hoping the next iPhone is aluminum because my main gripe is scratches on the back
It looks absolutely amazing. I probably wouldn't use a case just to see the beauty of that thing. I could sacrifice a few scratches on the back. I'm hoping the next iPhone is aluminum because my main gripe is scratches on the back
Got my iPhone 4 when it was released to existing VZW customers back in Feb. Have been caseless until yesterday and so far I have dropped it 2 times (1 on a metal table stand on the floor) and have gotten no scratches, dents, any damage - ya I got lucky but now I'm protected.
From my experience, it won't be scratched however keep in mind that it acts like there is no friction. If you're someone who likes to leave the phone on your leg while sitting or the table which may be angled, it will most likely slip off without notice.
From my experience, it won't be scratched however keep in mind that it acts like there is no friction. If you're someone who likes to leave the phone on your leg while sitting or the table which may be angled, it will most likely slip off without notice.
I've always been caseless with my iPhone 3G, and i like it that way. I take utmost care for my phone, but it does drop a few times with only scratches in the back. I don't mind that.
But i understand how you feel, the iPhone 4 is much more fragile with glass and the new design as well.
I'd say be safe and stick to a case!
But i understand how you feel, the iPhone 4 is much more fragile with glass and the new design as well.
I'd say be safe and stick to a case!
If you are concerned about the metal band, then you could look into this. They have 3 for $10. I think red looks pretty cool
http://theluckylabs.com/index.php/
http://theluckylabs.com/index.php/
I was thinking of going case-less. But lately I have been dropping my phone a lot. I thinks it's a sign.
Same here. Naked since launch, no scratches, no tarnish (why would it tarnish?), no blemishes at all.
This is why I have a case - I don't care for getting any "minor" scratches. I like keeping the stuff I buy in the best condition possible. It helps with resale value when the time comes to sell it.Some minor scratches but nothing to worry about
Dont
i was walking up subway stairs and a douche running yanked his hand and managed to snag it in my headphones. iphone flew straight out of jacket pocket and hit the floor. had i not had the speck skin it was a definite cracked case.
For me its better be safe than sorry.
Plus i dont have to think twice about keeping my iphone down anywhere use it to press elevator buttons etc. just more peace of mind
i was walking up subway stairs and a douche running yanked his hand and managed to snag it in my headphones. iphone flew straight out of jacket pocket and hit the floor. had i not had the speck skin it was a definite cracked case.
For me its better be safe than sorry.
Plus i dont have to think twice about keeping my iphone down anywhere use it to press elevator buttons etc. just more peace of mind
maybe i'm in the minority here, but I like to have a case not only to protect my lovely iphone 4 but also to hide that i have an iphone. I find that non-iphone people tend to treat me better when they don't know what i'm using and iphone users tend to suffer from certain stigma if ya know what i mean. Plus i prefer to not show off what i'm using even though my iphone 4 is amazing and i'm deeply missing not being able to use it for the past 3 months and 2 more to come
But like i said, just my opinion.
Edit: By the way, this is the case I settled on after trying several and trying not to use any case for a while. But after coming very close to dropping it several times on a sidewalk from about 5 feet up i ended with this one:
http://www.splashproducts.com/Splash_Cruiser_soft_touch_iphone4_case_p/spl-crsr-iph4.htm
in the beautiful red color, one of the most important things for me is that its easy to take in and out of my pocket though. I will say that I really like the look of the SGP Neo Hybrid Color case (and thinking about getting it) and from the reviews it sounds like its similar to not having a case at all
But like i said, just my opinion.
Edit: By the way, this is the case I settled on after trying several and trying not to use any case for a while. But after coming very close to dropping it several times on a sidewalk from about 5 feet up i ended with this one:
http://www.splashproducts.com/Splash_Cruiser_soft_touch_iphone4_case_p/spl-crsr-iph4.htm
in the beautiful red color, one of the most important things for me is that its easy to take in and out of my pocket though. I will say that I really like the look of the SGP Neo Hybrid Color case (and thinking about getting it) and from the reviews it sounds like its similar to not having a case at all
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maybe i'm in the minority here, but I like to have a case not only to protect my lovely iphone 4 but also to hide that i have an iphone. I find that non-iphone people tend to treat me better when they don't know what i'm using and iphone users tend to suffer from certain stigma if ya know what i mean. Plus i prefer to not show off what i'm using even though my iphone 4 is amazing and i'm deeply missing not being able to use it for the past 3 months and 2 more to come
Do people actually care what phone you use? I'd tell them to hop off.
Thanks for all the responses folks!! I still havent worked up the nerve to go naked though lol. Right now I have the SGP crystal clear screen protector SGP carbon back cover and the SGP neo hybrid ex series (infinity white) case on it. It adds very little bulk but still not the same.