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White iPhone 3GS Discoloration Due to Third-Party Cases, Not Overheating?
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Not a response to the article, as such, but more to the comments so far...
I've still to find a single reason to get a case for my 12 month old 3G. Originally i did get the InvisibleShield but, after the corners became a bit tacky and dirty, i took it off only to realise there is no need for a case/protector at all. I've no idea what exactly i thought i'd be doing with it to think i needed the InvisibleShield.
Someone mentioned a shell for their MacBook? Why does anyone need a shell for their laptop? What are you doing with it?
I've still to find a single reason to get a case for my 12 month old 3G. Originally i did get the InvisibleShield but, after the corners became a bit tacky and dirty, i took it off only to realise there is no need for a case/protector at all. I've no idea what exactly i thought i'd be doing with it to think i needed the InvisibleShield.
Someone mentioned a shell for their MacBook? Why does anyone need a shell for their laptop? What are you doing with it?
Me. White MacBook and White iPhone are both naked and look great. Why ruin the sexy form of the iPhone with a bulky case? It makes it look ugly.
I was in two minds about getting a case for my iPhone, but decided not to bother as I too thought it seemed crazy to have such a nice looking device and keep it hidden away in a case - 6 months on and there is hardly a scratch on it - I think the materials they use seem to be getting far better.
I can understand why people might use one for, say, impact protection but its all solid state, so unless you drop it out of a 4th story window its probably going to be alright for the odd knock off the table. I guess each to there own preference.
As for the MBP never used a case/shell for that either.
I can understand why people might use one for, say, impact protection but its all solid state, so unless you drop it out of a 4th story window its probably going to be alright for the odd knock off the table. I guess each to there own preference.
As for the MBP never used a case/shell for that either.
I put dirt on my iPhone and now my iPhone is dirty... give me money.
Once again, not shocked if this was a hoax.... not caring if it wasn't. The only way to keep something in perfect condition is to never bother using it. Sooner or later it'll get discolored, scratch, or dented.... the important point is: does it still work?
Once again, not shocked if this was a hoax.... not caring if it wasn't. The only way to keep something in perfect condition is to never bother using it. Sooner or later it'll get discolored, scratch, or dented.... the important point is: does it still work?
I still don't understand why this is a problem, it's an atheistic issue, next people are going to start complaining about the bezel being scratched.
Mophie.com juice pack
I got a Mopie.com Juice Pack -- which is a case with a backup-battery embedded in it. It's real handy to flip it on to recharge the iphone when not around, but while it's in charge mode -- that sucker can get warm.
I only flip it on whenever I need to recharge my iphone on the go and when it's recharging, I don't do anything else on it.
Just in case...
I got a Mopie.com Juice Pack -- which is a case with a backup-battery embedded in it. It's real handy to flip it on to recharge the iphone when not around, but while it's in charge mode -- that sucker can get warm.
I only flip it on whenever I need to recharge my iphone on the go and when it's recharging, I don't do anything else on it.
Just in case...
Ugh, lame car metaphor strikes again. Most people don't touch their cars the way they would handle a phone.
Sometimes accidents happen, and small handheld devices aren't necessarily equivalent in handling as a notebook. I made the mistake of going without a case in my iPhone, accidentally dropped my phone onto concrete and cracked the screen. I'm certain it wouldn't have cracked if it was in a case. Very few use a shell, but the nearest equivalent is using a notebook bag, the bag is going to provide some protection, not to mention, an easy handle to carry with. I can't say I know a lot of people that carry their notebooks around without a bag.
Yet another victory for Apple and its industry-leading iPhone against disinformation. That's the problem with the Internet nowadays...stupid individuals post these lies as "news", which are only corrected after more serious investigations show that they are plain BS, at the expense of the company producing the device concerned.
These morons, probably PC fanboys, should be sued and arrested for corporate libel...the damage that can be caused to Apple in terms of ceasing profits is amazing.
Me.
I've never used a case for my iPhones unless I need something waterproof/dustproof.
Same for my Apple laptops. I find cure is much worse than the disease for most cases and shells.
I use a black Ultraslim from Sena for my 3GS and I have had no problems with it getting hot even after running a bunch of apps for a while. But since my iPhone is black, I really don't know if the Sena case is causing the discolorations.
Ahhh impact protecton. I had my 3G in my jeans pocket, came off my bike at about 10-15mph, landed on the wrong side pretty hard. Had severe hand pain too but checked the phone to see it looked perfect, not a scratch and the screen was fine. The screen was against my leg so I'm glad it didn't break!
Later on I actually powered the phone up to use it and find it in a bad way. Scrambled graphics which got progressively worse until the whole thing packed in.
I had an X-Ray and had broken two bones in my hand! Not a good day at all.
My new 3G is in an Otterbox, it is ugly. No no. It is uglier than a ugly thing with extra ugliness wrapped around it but I know how flexible the back of that phone is. It will bend like a rubber ball, after an impact it pops back into shape and looks perfect again. Just a shame the insides get crushed in the process.
Personally I think those plastic slip on covers and silicone cases are a waste of time, ruin the look and don't offer any real protection. I know I've ruined the look of mine but at least it will take a beating and doesn't stain
i had the sena ultra slim then got smart and went completly naked perfection use the iphone in its natural state