You talk about the iPhone like it is a fashion statement, I use mine as a tool.
To each their own.
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You talk about the iPhone like it is a fashion statement, I use mine as a tool.
To each their own.
Nope... I buy Craftsman because of the warranty, some buy Dewalt because of the flashy yellow, others by Kobalt because of the price...
The iPhone is a tool and should be used as one, but Apple spent a lot of time, money and effort, to make it beautiful. I would argue a piece of art, you aren't wrong to not think of it in that way, but those of us who do appreciate the iPhone as artwork aren't wrong either.
All of which do the same job. And are differentiated by what the manufacturer does or offers.
In your analogy, Apple is Dewalt with a Craftsman warranty.
Still a tool, but a beautiful tool (or flashy if you prefer).
Note that there do not seem to be cases or covers or anything of the like for the items of the brands you mention.
I have a case on mine because the metal is slippery... I don't find metal a nice material for a phone. It's slippery, hard, and the edges are sharp. It rattles (such as in cup holders), it slides (off a seat or bed), when it vibrates it makes a terrible noise if left on a hard surface (desk), it's less easy to hold onto (slippery when dry), gross when hands are wet (or sweaty)....
Some people would rather fix all those issues and others rather than stare at it all day. It's just a rectangular piece of metal. And like OP says, once it's scratched, dented, or even just worn a little, it looks a lot less attractive.
Do as you wish with your own phone... But don't judge others when they have solid reasons for using cases. Maybe they just don't want to mix up phones in their house.
Some people would rather fix all those issues and others rather than stare at it all day. It's just a rectangular piece of metal. And like OP says, once it's scratched, dented, or even just worn a little, it looks a lot less attractive.
Do as you wish with your own phone... But don't judge others when they have solid reasons for using cases. Maybe they just don't want to mix up phones in their house.
All of which do the same job. And are differentiated by what the manufacturer does or offers.
In your analogy, Apple is Dewalt with a Craftsman warranty.
Still a tool, but a beautiful tool (or flashy if you prefer).
Note that there do not seem to be cases or covers or anything of the like for the items of the brands you mention.
Incorrect, Crafstman ALWAYS come with at least a plastic case for protection!
Dewalts come in a bag, and Kobalt is in something classified as a plastic case...
I used my previous iPhone 4S daily for two years with no case and not a single scratch (despite being dropped on one occasion). Your statement is not only offensively arrogant, it is also wrong.
I currently have the iPhone 4 and I use an otterbox defender on it because I hate scratches and because that case kept the phone on my car as I was driving down a busy road for a mile until I realized it. The case paid for itself. And cases are cheaper than the cost of a replacement through applecare
I see it this way... ( no offense to you ) but if you or anyone puts their phone on top of the car and forgets it being there deserves their phone to be smashed, broken, stolen... destroyed etc. etc.
Exactly. I mean, I'm always curious why someone who works in an office buys the biggest, thickest Otterbox case to sit behind a desk, but to each his own.
I use Otterbox Defender cases because they get bumped getting in and out of my car, sitting in a chair with arms, hitting them on a doorframe, etc... Yes, I work in an office, but my phone still gets bumped!
I can't believe people are arguing over using a case vs not using a case. I love arguments over personal preference/opinions. Makes a lot of sense! It's like arguing over the best color.
Well crap like that happens when you have severe storms with hail and tornados coming and the priority is getting people into the car to get home before it hits. Crap happens. The otterbox worked beyond its described purpose
So you are in the denial catagory.
Oh, you've seen my phone, have you? Again, insufferable arrogance. The fact that you can't keep your phone in pristine condition in no way justifies your assumption that others cannot.
Because subjective preference, differing priorities, etc. Why are you worried about what others care about? Do whatever works for you. Others will do what works for them.
Ugly and beauty are subjective as well. You can't assume that what you find ugly or beautiful is exactly the same as everyone else.
In any case, build quality and aesthetic are two entirely different things.