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I bought this case with my phone the day it came out because I wanted protection immediately. It was the only case available so I got it. I've taken care of my phone diligently and the only scratches it has are from the stupid sprint carbon fiber case. Is there any way to get any compensation from sprint for buying this stupid case or am I just stupid or both?
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which carbon case do you have? I have the black carbon one with the kickstand and no scratches. Also there is no way that sprint will compensate you.
I have the one that schnergun has as well and I got it the day my phone came as well. So far the only scratch I have on the phone is from a drop (before I put the case on it) other then that it's been very nice.
And as above I really doubt Sprint is going to do anything about it. It's wear and tear as they will see it.
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which carbon case do you have? I have the black carbon one with the kickstand and no scratches. Also there is no way that sprint will compensate you.
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That's the same one I have. I've read multiple posts on here with people complaining about the same problem.
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That's the same one I have. I've read multiple posts on here with people complaining about the same problem.
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Yup... and I'm not one of those people. I have no issues with this case. Is OP taking it on and off too much? How would one see the scratches without doing so? Sounds like it IS wear and tear...
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I just got the carbon fiber/kickstand case yesterday. But my TPU case I've used for the last two months has scratched the crap out of my GS2 edges. I miss the chrome edge and rubbery back of my OG Epic. Wish they would've used that on this phone.
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Yup... and I'm not one of those people. I have no issues with this case. Is OP taking it on and off too much? How would one see the scratches without doing so? Sounds like it IS wear and tear...
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Of course I'm taking it off from time to time. I do it to clean the damn phone. I know the scratches are from the case because there are 5 perfectly straight lines across the side of the phone. I'm pretty sure it happens when removing the case. I am now using the phone with no case because at least if I take care of the phone it won't get scratches. Maybe the cases aren't all built the same and i got a badly made one.
I also don't think my phone should get scratches for taking a case off too much. It's a damn case. It's supposed to protect the phone not scratch it if I decide to remove it as many times as I want.
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I've had this case since I bought my phone, and I remove it multiple times a day (I have the desktop charger at work), there isn't a single scratch anywhere on my phone and the case is a nice, snug fit. Maybe you just got a bad case.
That's what I'm thinking.
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At best, the store will exchange it for another of the same case, maybe they'll look at letting you switch it for a different case of equal value or have you pay the difference for a higher value case. You can always just ask the store.
As far as compensation, you probably won't find anyone that can see the scratches as anything to compensate for. (What compensation do you expect? Are you looking for a bill credit or a new phone?) It's wear and tear, and unless it affects the functionality of the phone, they're not going to do anything about it.
I just use a skin on mine, since I use the car and desk docks, but I also don't drop my phone. Ever. So I don't worry about needing some kind of case for it.
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but I also don't drop my phone. Ever. So I don't worry about needing some kind of case for it.
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say the man who has never dropped his phone.
until he does..
I would like another case. I've never even dropp my phone either yet have 5 scratches across the left side.
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Have you tried this one? http://www.tridenteer.com/products/Aegis-Case-for-Samsung-Epic-Touch-4G-(Black).html
I'm still on my TPU, and the comment about the TPU scratching the phone is kinda scary. None on mine yet, but I'll keep an eye out. The TPU is a great case, I'd just like I need a little more protection. I drop phones a little more often than some of you guys do. Put an Aegis on the Evo 3D, and was very impressed. Not missing Otter at all,... Otter who? Still, I'd like to hear what other GS2 users of the Aegis are feeling about the case. Just can't seem to find any GS2/Aegis users right now.
Hey guys
Switched from an Evo 3D and an Evo 4g to Epic Touch and I have been using cheap hard cases on all my phones including my new Epic Touch baby and never have any problems with them. My phones always look band new and no scratches. I only pay $6 at my local swap meet
I have had the case and phone since new with wrist strap. I also have a really annoying nic on the upper left where the case grabs onto the phone....sucks as it stands out cause it makes the phone have chrome nic....it would be nice if sprint would cover/credit the case cost back as it damaged the phone. Instead of doing this, I went got invisible shield and ballistic case. I couldn't be happy.
I'm just taking it as a loss....
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I initially got the case cause I really needed protection asap, (somewhat of an idiot occasionally). BAD IDEA.
The Pro(s): light weight, thin, kickstand
The Con(s): lightweight, flimsy, cheaply made, really expensive, minimal protection.
I have sense upgraded to the trident aegis and couldn't be more happy with it. I feel like it really almost wouldn't matter what I do to it, my phone will still be okay. Build quality and materials used on it are VERY pleasing. Significantly more protective, not just for drops, but dust and dirt as well. It has mesh over the microphone and speakerphone holes so dust doesn't get in and has silicon flaps to protect the audio out and micro usb port. Buttons are very easy to use as well (no fumbling with the slick samsung volume and power buttons).
Hope that helps. Link to aegis case is in a comment above mine.
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say the man who has never dropped his phone.
until he does..
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If it makes anyone feel better, I smash my Epic Touch hard against a table repeatedly as a sales tactic, after asking if the customer would dare do that to their iPhone.
I do not have a case on my ET (just a screen protector). No problems or dings on the corners yet from doing so, so hopefully that gives everyone some cause to worry less. This said, I do this because if I really messed up my phone, I could just get a replacement, so I really wouldn't advise phone smashing on a regular basis...
And with some/all due respect to the OP and some others, I would take delight in laughing at you, along with every other employee. Would you demand a new laptop from Dell because it got a scratch on it from the Dell case you purchased with your computer? If you did, do you think they would ship one right out to you?
Honestly, I could see your complaint if the case somehow scratched the screen of the device, but the sides or back? How does this affect the functionality of your device? Do you not pull as many chicks by showing them your shiny, pretty phone?
Last month I dropped my phone on bricks which cracked the screen badly. I got the screen repaired by Samsung but the sides bordering the bezel still have some scuffs. I put on a case to cover up the scuffs (and protect the phone too) but I really hate it. My phone is bulkier, I have to take off the case to get access to the battery and the case collects a ton of dust. How do you all survive with a case on your phone?
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Last month I dropped my phone on bricks which cracked the screen badly. I got the screen repaired by Samsung but the sides bordering the bezel still have some scuffs. I put on a case to cover up the scuffs (and protect the phone too) but I really hate it. My phone is bulkier, I have to take off the case to get access to the battery and the case collects a ton of dust. How do you all survive with a case on your phone?
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You have to shop around to get the right one. I bought the kickstand version offered by Sprint, it adds very little bulk, offers full access to all ports/buttons, slides easily in and out of pockets (isn't gel) and it has a kickstand (did I mention that already?).
Now, if I drop my phone on pavement from a high enough distance it's probably not going to offer me the same protection those huge, bulky otter box cases offer but I'm willing to take my chance.
easy i like to keep my phone in good shape. sure its slim profile is nice but is it nice all scratched to hell? lol i had/have a ballistics case which makes it really bulky, i got use to it and could slip it in/out of my pocket. Now i have the tpu extended battery case and its fine also.
I use silicon cases. They don't add very much size at all.
I just use the cheapo gel case i mean it slips off when I need to, stays on the rest of the time. It absorbs the impact in ways hard cases can't. But yeah the trade off on those is its about twice as thick as the thinnest hard case which really only helps with scratches.
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I use silicon cases. They don't add very much size at all.
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I agree with this. I have a silicon Tough Case (TC). Bought it from amazon for like $10. It is light and very thin. With the thin profile of my phone, with the case on ts still thinner than most other smartphones without a case. But i here were your coming from it is way better bare back.
Ive had mine since release day. Never once put a case on it. Dropped it pretty good at least 10 times and still no screen cracks or major dents. I will say that "Cheap plastic" helped it a ton. Try that with your glass iphone or metal framed phone, I bet you will get screen cracks and paint chips and large dents. I hate cases. Also I advise anybody and everybody to get their phone from Besy Buy Mobile. Their insurance is deducible free and virtually unlimited (every two weeks you can smash your phone to smithereens if you want) Cant go wrong. Never need to worry about a case or screen protectors.
Honestly the first time you drop it good with a case you just made your money back, so that helps me. Not to mention the Trident Aegis case = a hair thinner than the og evo. Sure, it isn't all sexy and skinny, but it'll still be beautiful years from now
I actually prefer my epic 4g touch with my tpu case over it being naked. But the the case has a very small form factor. On my OG epic I didn't like a case though.
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I use this thing. It takes an extra second to put it back in but I know it's secure.
I'm in construction (electrician) so I need something that won't slip from my hands while perched atop a ladder and won't get scuffed when clipped to my tool belt. I will gladly clean the case on a regular basis rather than lament a dirty, scuffed, and hard to replace rear panel. (Hard in terms of getting a new one.)
If I didn't need it for work, I would probably get one, albeit a thinner, more subtle one.
I look at it as a give and take. Sure I give up a little in terms of looks, but when it comes time to upgrade to another phone I am always able to get top dollar for my old phone.
Give the Sedio Active case a try. It is reasonably thin and you do not lose sensitivity on the volume and power buttons.
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Honestly the first time you drop it good with a case you just made your money back, so that helps me. Not to mention the Trident Aegis case = a hair thinner than the og evo. Sure, it isn't all sexy and skinny, but it'll still be beautiful years from now
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i completely agree .
i actually had my e4gt for 2 days on the second day i dropped it and cracked the internal screen ,and i lost all my new years pics because the screen would not turn on at all .
but i also bought the trident aegis case . It looks quite cool imo . and i have a better hold of the phone as well. ive dropped it several times now and all i get is a bounce
I use a case no, no screen protector.
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Nine dollars is a much smaller price to pay than $150 or $499.99. That's how I stand it.
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I got my phone in Dec after not having a phone from Feb - Dec last phone was iPhone 4, tried adding a line during black friday's .01 cent cell phone sale and amazon rep told me sale went until Dec 5 when tried to purchase it they said I was wrong, took 3 sup's before one actually said they do record every conversation and then hear the rep tell me the wrong details however thye where good on the .01 sale.
Got the phone and was given a zagg screen for Christmas and when I dropped it in March and it broke the glass I was glad I had the screen because it kept it in tact until I got the replacement for the $100 insurance so now I have extendable battery in order totally use the phone as intended but no extra case fits.
I like the extra weight and size the ext battery adds feels better in hand but totally believe in zagg screen for occasional dropping if there was an otter box for safety that would support ext batt I would totally get it since I've dropped the .01 and had to pay $100 for new.
I will say this about the screen, since it was already broken I tried scratching it with everything from a screwdriver to a chisel point file and it would not scratch makes me wonder why it is so fragile it breaks when dropped. Only reason I would use the zagg screen is to keep the broken glass in place otherwise I wouldn't have a screen cover.
I have a baby and he grabs my phone, bangs it on things, and knocks it off tables. My case and screen protector are a necessity.
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Matte TPU case adds virtually no bulk to the phone at all. It's really a perfect fit and looks great. Twice over the last 2 days I asked friends if they liked my case and they replied, "what case?". That says it all.
I got a cheap ass case from eBay, solely for the purpose of making my phone weigh something. It adds almost nothing, maybe a 1/8 inch. But, I must say I like it a lot. My kids dropped my phone twice, and not a single scratch. The case held like a champ. Well worth the $6 I paid for it.
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I got a cheap ass case from eBay, solely for the purpose of making my phone weigh something. It adds almost nothing, maybe a 1/8 inch. But, I must say I like it a lot. My kids dropped my phone twice, and not a single scratch. The case held like a champ. Well worth the $6 I paid for it.
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So I know people are upset because they feel the phone feels cheap, but I think this makes the phone the most DURABLE device I've ever used. I've had it less than a month (with only a screen protector) and I have had 2 incidents that would have been catastrophic with any other device. First I dropped my phone on stone tile from about 4 feet up. Couldn't tell how it landed but it exploded the back and battery. I feared the worst. But the phone had no scratches what so ever. I have no idea how but I felt as thought I escaped death! Then this morning I saw a huge spider on my bed and pointed it out to my girlfriend, who immediately jumped up and yanked the blanket and flapped it violently. My phone which happened to be on the blanket was hurled high speed at a wall out the door into our kitchen (we live in a condo) and it then fell onto the counter then onto the floor where it exploded parts. I was sure this time I had wasted a few hundred. But after putting the parts together there were no dents/dings on the bezel or anywhere. No serious damage at all and nothing on the screen/protector. The glossy back was scuffed but not even bad (luckily I have 2) and the phone looks exactly brand new. I must say I love the light plastic feel more than ever! Anyone have a similar story?
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So I know people are upset because they feel the phone feels cheap, but I think this makes the phone the most DURABLE device I've ever used. I've had it less than a month (with only a screen protector) and I have had 2 incidents that would have been catastrophic with any other device. First I dropped my phone on stone tile from about 4 feet up. Couldn't tell how it landed but it exploded the back and battery. I feared the worst. But the phone had no scratches what so ever. I have no idea how but I felt as thought I escaped death! Then this morning I saw a huge spider on my bed and pointed it out to my girlfriend, who immediately jumped up and yanked the blanket and flapped it violently. My phone which happened to be on the blanket was hurled high speed at a wall out the door into our kitchen (we live in a condo) and it then fell onto the counter then onto the floor where it exploded parts. I was sure this time I had wasted a few hundred. But after putting the parts together there were no dents/dings on the bezel or anywhere. No serious damage at all and nothing on the screen/protector. The glossy back was scuffed but not even bad (luckily I have 2) and the phone looks exactly brand new. I must say I love the light plastic feel more than ever! Anyone have a similar story?
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iCrapple devices wont survive because they are made of "metal" dont understand why ppl keep asking for metal-made phone. Are they brainwashed by S.Jobs and his iCrapples?
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Then this morning I saw a huge spider on my bed and pointed it out to my girlfriend, who immediately jumped up and yanked the blanket and flapped it violently. My phone which happened to be on the blanket was hurled high speed at a wall out the door into our kitchen (we live in a condo) and it then fell onto the counter then onto the floor where it exploded parts.
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great story lol
thats actually surprising to me after both those incidences your phone still looks brand new. I just blew $35 on a shock absorbent hard case because i've always thought the phone felt so delecate that it needed some type of protection. but i guess samsung actually took things like that into account, and its not just cheaply made with plastic.
and i think one of the main reasons your phone survived those drops is due to the light weight of the device, as already said iPhones are probably a little heavier
I had a cover and took it off. 30 seconds later I go to put it in my back pocket but my untucked tshirt blocked my pocket. It fell and scratched the metal border. "Can't truss it." Rocking the otterbox defender now. Bulky but my worry level is much improved.
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All the Galaxy S series so far have been of good quality. No matter what the other says about. Of course some day someone might have a bad day and the phone would break. The phone is never advertised as an unbreakable phone.
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I scratch screen on vacation its tiny, can't see it with my new screen protector old one was coming off.
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I love my S3 just as much as everyone else.. but please to say the "Galaxy SIII build is awesome" is complete BS. Is it thin and light? - yes of course. However the materials used are just pathetic; I don't care what people say about plastic being durable and blah blah - HTC made a phone made of plastic polycarbonate and look how sexy that thing is. I was straight up disappointed with Samsung especially since the leaks hyped up the design so much (with the rubber bumpers guarding the design of the phone), but I should have expected no better than their typical plastic slab. That being said - do I still love my S3? Of course! It's fast, has a great screen, and is thin! But, there is no doubt at all that Samsung could have done much better or been more intuitive with their design. I hope the S4 or next Nexus (if made by Samsung) will be designed much better.
Just my 2 cents.
i was outside having a cig one night and somehow a bird smacked me in the side of the head haha i know i threw my phone it bounced a cple times on the cement and then slid under the car. i was like well that phone is screwed. i do have a casemate tough on it. i got under the car and the glass was fine and not even a scratch on the case. i love casemate now
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i was outside having a cig one night and somehow a bird smacked me in the side of the head haha i know i threw my phone it bounced a cple times on the cement and then slid under the car. i was like well that phone is screwed. i do have a casemate tough on it. i got under the car and the glass was fine and not even a scratch on the case. i love casemate now
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Thank you that made me laugh. Nothing like getting bird slapped! Glad your phone was okay.
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I love my S3 just as much as everyone else.. but please to say the "Galaxy SIII build is awesome" is complete BS. Is it thin and light? - yes of course. However the materials used are just pathetic; I don't care what people say about plastic being durable and blah blah - HTC made a phone made of plastic polycarbonate and look how sexy that thing is. I was straight up disappointed with Samsung especially since the leaks hyped up the design so much (with the rubber bumpers guarding the design of the phone), but I should have expected no better than their typical plastic slab. That being said - do I still love my S3? Of course! It's fast, has a great screen, and is thin! But, there is no doubt at all that Samsung could have done much better or been more intuitive with their design. I hope the S4 or next Nexus (if made by Samsung) will be designed much better.
Just my 2 cents.
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Actually the galaxy s3 is made with polycarbonate, which is more durable, stronger, flexible, and lighter than plastic.
I'm not exactly sure what htc uses to make their phones, but the advantage of polycarbonate is the slim and lightweight housing, an area in which the galaxy s3 excels at compared to bulky htc phones.
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Thank you that made me laugh. Nothing like getting bird slapped! Glad your phone was okay.
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man that was my first time getting bird slapped lmao! this chick i work with was riding her scooter on the hwy and she got bird slapped in the mouth and had to get stitches :laugh:
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Actually the galaxy s3 is made with polycarbonate, which is more durable, stronger, flexible, and lighter than plastic.
I'm not exactly sure what htc uses to make their phones, but the advantage of polycarbonate is the slim and lightweight housing, an area in which the galaxy s3 excels at compared to bulky htc phones.
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You have obviously never seen the One X because it is not bulky and it is also made of polycarbonate but it doesn't feel cheap or flimsy (like my S3).
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I was bumped while walking and texting and my s3 flew at least 5 feet away from me and arced to my eye level. Landed hard on concrete. Bounced hard twice. There are small scuffs on the corners of the front bezzle and on the plastic back, but the screen is mint, and no serious damage at all
And that is without any case or protection at all.
I think the only thing that would kill this phone would be a hard drop on the screen.
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Krshaw18 said:
So I know people are upset because they feel the phone feels cheap, but I think this makes the phone the most DURABLE device I've ever used. I've had it less than a month (with only a screen protector) and I have had 2 incidents that would have been catastrophic with any other device. First I dropped my phone on stone tile from about 4 feet up. Couldn't tell how it landed but it exploded the back and battery. I feared the worst. But the phone had no scratches what so ever. I have no idea how but I felt as thought I escaped death! Then this morning I saw a huge spider on my bed and pointed it out to my girlfriend, who immediately jumped up and yanked the blanket and flapped it violently. My phone which happened to be on the blanket was hurled high speed at a wall out the door into our kitchen (we live in a condo) and it then fell onto the counter then onto the floor where it exploded parts. I was sure this time I had wasted a few hundred. But after putting the parts together there were no dents/dings on the bezel or anywhere. No serious damage at all and nothing on the screen/protector. The glossy back was scuffed but not even bad (luckily I have 2) and the phone looks exactly brand new. I must say I love the light plastic feel more than ever! Anyone have a similar story?
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Don't start getting cocky or careless.
You just had a few lucky bounces.
Anything this size/weight jam-packed with electronics is still delicate. It just takes the wrong bounce to cost you several $$$.
I think that the greatest thing samsung did was allow you to hide applications in the drawer it is a life saver, people can complain how its plastic/polycarb but the phone feels good and when it fell out of my pocket at best buy on the asphalt (on its corner) nothing happened, my one x has a hundered microfractures around the face from just putting a case on it i love this phone.
For a while now, it has seemed like i am the only nudist when it comes to devices. Specifically since the iPhone 3G came out, practically no one *DOESN'T* have some huge ugly bulky plastic monstrosity on their device.
I have had several smartphones (see sig), and have never used a case or screen protector with them. I have also never dropped one; i know what i paid for it, i know what will happen if i drop/smack it, and i know what a pain in the rear setting up a new one would be. I take care of my equipment (i also work in HD productions and have lots of photo/video/audio gear, equipment, and rigs). I hate the otterbox or similar ones (remind me of coffins) and i've seen people crack screens or damage their devices with them on, or simply fall apart in a year. i also hate the feel of screen protectors, and how they affect what should be a fantastic tactile UI experience.
I am not above using one, specifically with this device, as it is very slippery like the iPhone 3G was, but i can't find anything remotely close to what i'm after, which is basically a tight white condom, so i am a nudist. I did have a silicone case on the iPhone for all of 2 days, mostly because my then-GF had bought me the device and case, before i removed it. With the Atrix, the AT&T salesman literally freaked when i said 'i don't use cases'; he told me i would break it in a month. It just started having digitizer dead spots. My GF and i travel extensively for work and fun; we are both device nudists; she's still rockin' her Atrix, and hers had fallen from her purse a few times with no harm done thus far. My Atrix has been to and used on five (counting Turkey as *technically* Asia, and middle east as Africa) continents, the iPhone came with me when i lived in France in 2009, and even the HTC Tilt/8925 made it to Europe and back a few times, back when WinMo6.1 was still kickin' it (Cube .cab!) Point is, crazy high/low temperatures, crazy humidity or totally dry, low pressure, high pressure, whatever.
Basically just wondering what the point of buying a device so light, so thin, and with gorilla glass, if you are going to immediately throw on a thick fat heavy case and a screen protector that is both prone to scuffing and dampens the UI experience. Since the iPhone in '09, i haven't had a laptop and now with Android certainly don't need one; usually all i carry is my mobile, wallet (hope to ditch that soon too), smokes/lighter, and keys. Shoot, half the time i carry only smokes/lighter, mobile, and single car/house/hotel/etc key; and leave everything else.
Of everyone i know, only a surgeon friend of mine became a 'nudist' (he prefers the term 'purist') since we had met; he still has his iPhone 3G.
Any other 'purists'/'nudists' out there?
Cool story bro, but when you dont like accessoires, why bother to post in that particular forum?
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Cool story bro, but when you dont like accessoires, why bother to post in that particular forum?
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because i would love to find a very thin, silicone based flexible case to use mostly so the phone isnt so slippery. literally condom thin. i just dont like accessories that turn the phone into some sort of isometric brick. if a superthin skin existed i would have bought and used it on every device. instead its all hard plastic/rubber/thick silicone. and all my searches have turned up nil.
haha same as you man . with my s1 I used a case for abt a year then took it off as the phone became less valuable (and was a bit roughed up anyway). same with the screen protector. since then I've dropped it a hundred times without cracking the screen (almost all the silver bezel is chipped off lol). the only mod I did was replace the back cover for a colorful fake yelliw one (better grip, less greasy/smudgy).
I've had my s3 for abt 2 weeks and its been sweet. seeing as its already significantly bigger than the s1, I couldnt bear to put a big case on. however, I was interested in the slim flip cover that replaces the battery door - it seems like a good way to protect the screen a little. I have ordered a fake one for abt 5 bucks on eBay, yet to arrive, but maybe you should check it out? the reason I'm going fake first is that the real one is pricey, and I dont know how practical it will actually be yet.
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because i would love to find a very thin, silicone based flexible case to use mostly so the phone isnt so slippery. literally condom thin. i just dont like accessories that turn the phone into some sort of isometric brick. if a superthin skin existed i would have bought and used it on every device. instead its all hard plastic/rubber/thick silicone. and all my searches have turned up nil.
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DBA thin grip?
I have an otterbox because I engineer factories. So 50 percent Im on site calling. Also since Im still an Intern I cant afford to break something. So i guess that is why people buy bulk.
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me to, like phone without case.. but sometime texting in crowded place need more safety..
so i buy GUM for iphone and handlinker for safety, so my phone didnt slip from my hand
I used to use an n8 and that phone was a unbreakable machine, dropped that phone so many times and not one crack on my screen and only small scruff marks on the corners of the back original case (never used protection for it)
The original cover was a thick and sturdy case that protected the device from falling and did its job well.
When I got my s3 after seeing how thin the back was and how easily it would come off if it fell and doubted it would protect the glass the first thing I did was buy a case.
Cause I'm a bit clumsy sometimes
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the bumper obviously protects the screen, however some designer went through a lot of trouble to make sure this phone fits my hand perfectly. why mess with it?
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I'm not using one right now, but I have 2 cases in the mail. Kids in my town think it's fun to snatch phones (I don't live in a bad neighborhood just some bad kids pass through here) and the extra grip that my Galaxy S2 Skyrocket case provided foiled a would be thief's snatch and run. Not to mention that I have sweaty hands so not having a case for a long time will be my own demise.
Stock ICS on my S3
Why not actually use a condom, one of the non-lubed ones.
If the condom is transparent enough and doesn't interfere with the touch screen, then it's the way to go, isn't it?
At least, now that Android viruses (virii?) are starting to appear, you'll be protected!
Simonetti2011 said:
Why not actually use a condom, one of the non-lubed ones.
If the condom is transparent enough and doesn't interfere with the touch screen, then it's the way to go, isn't it?
At least, now that Android viruses (virii?) are starting to appear, you'll be protected!
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I had this case: http://www.amazon.com/Acase-Superle...689520&sr=8-3&keywords=Acase+Superleggera+Pro but it made the phone so much thicker and heavier, I stopped using it. I'm taking my chances using it naked for now.
Has anyone checked out IZag it's a thin clear protective skin I had it on the screen of my old att tilt for over two years and never scratched or scuffed it I think they make it for the whole phone now my one friend said best buy puts it on for you and gives you a warranty on the protection if it peels off he had a I phone though but I'm sure they would make it for our phone to. Myself I have a ballistic case for when I'm not at home but as soon as I get home I strip down.
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Ion CarbonGrip Case:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1N7XMPT1EK1PXCEVCHM8
I'm the same way with my phone. I like it the way it comes - slim and beauitful - and just wanted a minimalist case with good impact protection. Couldnt be happier with this case. It fully protects from any angle, and is rigid yet cushioned. It has thick clothlike material glued on both sides of a hard plastic core giving it a gauze bandage type of feeling. Imagine several bandages stacked together on a piece of hard plastic, this is the way it feels. Very shock absorbant. Yet the whole thing is like 1-2 millimeters thick, and you can see how minimalist it is.
I posted some pics and comments about it in a separate thread but not too many people were interested. It's too bad because this is an excellent case and people are really missing out. It doesnt look like much, but man its beautiful and oh so effective.
Dont buy the white one. It has white rubber adhesive along the edges that gets a little dirty. The black one though... Really loving it. It looks better in real life than in the picture. I have a black carbongrip with a white sprint SGS3, never plan to look at another case again.
all i am going to recommend is Wrapsol. IMO, best skin. texture is way better than Zagg IS or any other skin i've dealt with. It is on all of my products (iphone, macbook pro, ipad, galaxy s2) because i dont like cases. no orange peel. good grip for the back. very thin. gives it a matte look. they have replaced my lifted skin for free.
however the one they sell is for the s3 is the international version. theres a cutout in the middle for the Samsung brand. you can always buy an OEM internationally battery cover for cheap and apply it to that and use it on your carrier version.
www.wrapsol.com
I recommend you look at DBA cases. I have the Ultra and I think it's THIN! I have a white S3 and went all white (TPU & PCU). It looks like I don't even have a case on. If you want thinner, I don't own it but from the picture that was posted on here, the DBA Thin is thinner than the Ultra. I originally had a UAG case which I thought was thin. I went with the Ultra instead of the Thin due to the drop protection. The Ultra supposedly has the same drop protection as the UAG. Holding the Ultra in hand, it really is hard to believe it could protect from a drop, but it does.
I like the feel of the phone sans case, but there is always a part of me that worries about that one drop. So I opted for a case that added minimal bulk to the phone whilst giving me the benefit of a kickstand (I travel for work. Need to watch some movies.)
Body Glove Elite case
YUP...I never liked the thought of a case on such nice looking devices. But now I have a thin one.
Why I bought a thin case?
- so I don't have to continually wipe finger prints
- when I lay my S3 on it's back, it doesn't wobble nor touch the camera lens housing
- grip...extremely important (mine has cross hatching on the back)
- the beveling on the edges on a stock S3 when squeezed by your hand, tends to force the phone to spit OUTWARDS out of your hand! On the Htc HD2 I own, it is the opposite angle, the harder you gripped, the more it will snuggle into your hand.
- never really liked the high gloss pebble blue that much, so my case (no pun intended) I now have a dark charcoal matte finish.
- Oh and how about protection? Even the worst case adds some layer of protection. Even just laying the S3 down on a surface day in and day out can eventually lead to scuffs....obviously.
I searched again today for an hour and still cannot find something that is basically just a very thin silicone jacketing; just enough to enhance grip, protect the screen and finish, and yet keep it thin, light, and elegant.
A nudist i shall continue to be, i guess.
I Love my Galaxy s3 nude! so smooth .. so soft. I tried a few cases and screen protectors but had to go back in the nude
First off, I don't want this discussion to turn into a war between those who use cases, and those who don't. I would just like to know how much resale value means to those who don't. Do you guys plan on reselling it? Does getting less money for it matter? Because let's be honest, without a case, it will get at least minor scratches, (sometimes not so minor) dirt, signs of wear, etc.
Me personally, I've had a case on it since minute one. (I still haven't touched the back of the phone with my fingers) But, I figure since it will still look brand new when I go to sell it, I will get top $$$ that can go towards the next Google masterpiece. Before anyone talks about bulk, I use a minimal clear case (so I can still see my beautiful red N5) so I figure I have the best of both worlds. (protection and looks)
Interested how others feel.
I used to use cases. Now I just enjoy the feel of my bare phone. As long as you don't drop it and completely screw up the phone, minor scratches will only help you get at most around $30 extra. If that amount of money is worth using a case for you then do you. But also, it's much easier to sell a phone with a few wear and tear for a cheaper price then having to wait around for someone that is willing to pay extra for a near perfect phone(cus dust gets in a case and causes scratches also). If you don't mind a case and you feel like a clumsy person that drops their phone often then use it. If your using it because your protecting it for resale, quit being a chumpchangemuthafk%r and enjoy your phone. Just my thoughts, do whatever makes you happy
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Also, I don't see a single scratch on my n5 and I've been naked for at least 2 months. Ironically, the only damage on my phone is wear on all four corners due to the slim spigen case I was using.
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I've never used cases on any of my phones because I don't like the bulk and the feeling that is added. I don't plan on selling my phone. Old smartphones I've had have found new uses (media player, camera)
I hate cases. Guess I'm lucky because when I've sold phones I've gotten the same value as everyone else. I've used at least 25 different phones.
Mainly use a case because I couldn't stand having a phone that is scratched up. Not really about the resale value
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I don't plan on selling my phone. Old smartphones I've had have found new uses (media player, camera)
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I have my old smartphones (keep them updated with roms). I allow my kids and their friends to use them around the house as mini tablets on wifi. I also like to expieriment with different roms and such (i'm a crackflasher), and they allow me to do so without constantly wiping data
It really depends on a lot of things such as your environment, what sort of activities you do etc. However, having said that. I carry my phone eveywhere - climbing mountains, playing sports and so on. I've never used my phones in cases. I've been pretty lucky as yes I have dropped my phone on the odd occasion, however this has been about once per year. I'm usually very careful with my devices. The last couple of years, all I've used for protection is a sticker/skin on the back and a screen protector on the front. My Nexus 4 was as good as new when I sold it and my Nexus 5 is still absolutely mint (as new).
Yes protection is good but I personally hate making my phone feel bulky and ugly. I just try to look after it. That has worked well for me so far Touch wood!
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Case and glass screen protector absolutely necessary thing.
I even do not buy any phone until third manufacturer make it.
I definitely can go around for the first couple of days after getting a new device without a case, but knowing myself I tend to drop things. A lot. So I always end up buying one within the first week of owning the device. On my G2 I have a Platinum case from Best Buy. A bit pricey, yes. But it is super slim, easy to grip, and actually adds a bit of class to the phone so it's a win win
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Case and glass screen protector absolutely necessary thing.
I even do not buy any phone until third manufacturer make it.
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No offence but saying it's "absolutely necessary" is a bit misleading. I've had several phones over the last few years ranging from the plastic Samsung's to LG Nexus 4 with glass back to HTC One's aluminium...none have any scratches. None have been used in a case. It depends on how you look after them...and no I don't keep mine in a cotton wool. right now my Nexus 5 is sitting on the wooden desk and so is my Galaxy S5.
I don't use a case or screen protector. I don't care about resale value. I'll just use my phone as is. I think Nexus phones are already pretty cheap, so there isn't much resale value, might as well just keep it ad a backup.
The most i use in terms of a "case" is a TPU shell. Basically just something like the Cruzerlite TPU cases..... or even a cheapy eBay TPU case. Never once used a screen protector, because lets face it, they tend to just make the screen feel like crap (and glass ones seem a bit too fragile to me, anyway)
and i agree 100% with ritzxda. Cases aren't necessary if you treat your phone with care, as you SHOULD treat something that cost you a fairly significant amount of money. I can't remember a time where i dropped my phone. Only damage i've ever had to a phone i've owned was on my old Motorola Atrix 4G, where there were hairline cracks on the back cover at the corners from removing and reattaching the cover multiple times.
You don't have to handle your phone with velvet gloves to make it last.... just like you don't have to have it in an armor-plated inch-thick case with hardened glass protecting GLASS. You just have to be mindful of what you're doing with your phone, and where it is at all times. If you're like me and always have your phone in your front left pocket.... don't go doing stuff and putting heavy objects against it or running into stuff and hitting it. When you hold your phone.... HOLD your phone. Not necessarily kung-fu grip... but not so haphazardly that a moment of your mind wandering.... or even a gentle breeze could send it tumbling to the ground.
It's not rocket science, people. Case manufacturers can make a fortune on clumsy people.
I always purchase a case for my phones, but only use them when i'm camping or working out or something. i've found that a case seems to make me less careful with my phone. I hate scratches, scuffs and oil prints though, so i always purchase and apply a Skinomi or Xtreme Guards skin for my phone. I've also found that some cases can actually scratch the phone pretty badly.
I'm a phone swapper, so 98 percent of the time i sell my phone when i'm done with it. The only phone i've broken was my second nexus 4 (traded to get a white one) after dropping it from waist level onto cement. Absolutely my fault, and i happened to be using a TPU case that day. most cases aren't meant to protect from falls anyway, so i figure a skinomi does just fine.
I don't use a case, but then again that's because I'm undecided on one. I've shattered a few screens in my day.... Not concerned about resale value.
No case or screen protector here. Thats what Insurance is for. lol. I don't sell my phones when I get a new one anyway. I like to collect them for some weird reason. But even though I don't use a case in a normal day, I do put it on if I feel there is a chance of dropping it. Like maybe a night out or a concert or something. Cases just take away the beauty of the device.
For me is not about protecting the phone. I simply don't have room in my pocket for phone and wallet so it's easiest to combine both.
The phones get recycled to wife and kids and are usually pristine when I pass them on but don't stay that way for long . As to resale I've purchased a couple of second hand phones but would never buy a scratched one.
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I use a case, but the reason is not related to resale value. I just don't have an extra $390 for a new N5.
The case also makes the phone way easier for me to hold and use it. To me, it also feels better and looks better with a case on. Resale value never crossed my mind, although it does seem a slight benefit now that you mention it.
Most of the time my phone is protected with a cheap 0.3mm case or a Nexus bumper case with a glass SP but that's mostly due to my work environment at sea where I spend up to 90days out. Once I'm home I throw away my case where I don't have to see it again till duty calls. Its nothing to do with resell value but I tend to get slightly OCD when I see scratches.
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no screen protector here, they don't give the same feel on the screen, and still I don't care of the microscratches if I can't use my phone as it was intended to.
I wouldn't use a case too, for the reasons already listed, but I know I'll drop my nexus (and actually it did happen several times)... also, the bugdroid circuit is really nice
The last time I used a case was back in early 2010. I've dropped a phone one time, and thankfully it was a Moto G so it came out completely fine. I've set some simple rules for myself, like always keeping a firm grip, always using 2 hands to operate while standing/moving, and just never pulling the phone out of my pocket in a parking lot.
Above all, I have a parkinsonian tremor. Because of that fact alone, I don't excuse anyone short of having muscular dystrophy for dropping their phone.
But, you know what's always cheaper than a good case? Insurance. Just always have insurance.
Edit: Oh, and for resale value, I recently sold my Galaxy Nexus that I had for almost 2 years. It was sold as being in flawless condition, and the buyer was totally surprised at how perfect it was. The oleophobic coating was worn off, but that happens at about 6 months of use.