Do some of you like carrying bricks in your pocket. Incipio feather case or no case anything else is a sin. Worse case you drop your and a little mark in the corner. I drop my phone all the time I mean almost daily and nothing. I also have a screen protector.
I like the design of this phone not love its basic. I love the galaxy nexus. If I had to use this phone with some of thick cases I wouldn't. Too bad the s3 is so ugly if they just kept this same design with just a slimmer bezel it would be a dream.
Anyway people don't be afraid to drop your phone this phone can handle alot. And worse case you can get sprint to give you another if you want to sell it.
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Cause I don't want my white e4gt wrecked!
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Dropped my epic 4g once and it was destroyed. Rather deal with minimal added thickness than paying a premium for an awesome phone. Keep dropping it and let us know how that works out....I hope the best of course, no need to spend more $ than needed.
I threw my otterbox protected phone the other day to show someone how effective it was and the case didn't even have a mark, let alone the phone.
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Do some of you like carrying bricks in your pocket.
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Are you saying if your next phone was 2.5 MM thicker and 4 MM wider you would absolutely HATE it? Because well thats how much space my case adds. If someone wants to throw a massive case on their phone why would you complain? I don't work or use my phone in an environment that an otterbox is terribly necessary but people do. Basic protection is pretty slim and a few drops, bounces and months later my phone is pristine.
If you don't want any bulk at all and minimal protection try skinomi techskins. I just ordered one and see how that turns out
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Fataldesain said:
Do some of you like carrying bricks in your pocket. Incipio feather case or no case anything else is a sin. Worse case you drop your and a little mark in the corner. I drop my phone all the time I mean almost daily and nothing. I also have a screen protector.
I like the design of this phone not love its basic. I love the galaxy nexus. If I had to use this phone with some of thick cases I wouldn't. Too bad the s3 is so ugly if they just kept this same design with just a slimmer bezel it would be a dream.
Anyway people don't be afraid to drop your phone this phone can handle alot. And worse case you can get sprint to give you another if you want to sell it.
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I'll take my Commuter Otterbox over a paper thin case any day of the week. I work in industrial manufacturing, I need protection.
I was going to make a few smart ass remarks but everyone is entitled to their own opinion and style.
You drop your phone almost every day? I would utilize the lanyard hole and wrap the thing around my wrist. I've had my phone since late december and haven't dropped it once.
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You drop your phone almost every day? I would utilize the lanyard hole and wrap the thing around my wrist. I've had my phone since late december and haven't dropped it once.
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damn it, beat me to the post. seriously, OP, if you can barely go a day without dropping a phone then you have bigger issues to worry about. i would start with advice from this guy:
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get the surface case from seidio i got one its amazing and barely adds to the phone
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-epic-4g-touch-surface-case-black-p/csr3ssept-bk.htm
This is obviously a troll.
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Fataldesain said:
Do some of you like carrying bricks in your pocket. Incipio feather case or no case anything else is a sin. Worse case you drop your and a little mark in the corner. I drop my phone all the time I mean almost daily and nothing. I also have a screen protector.
I like the design of this phone not love its basic. I love the galaxy nexus. If I had to use this phone with some of thick cases I wouldn't. Too bad the s3 is so ugly if they just kept this same design with just a slimmer bezel it would be a dream.
Anyway people don't be afraid to drop your phone this phone can handle alot. And worse case you can get sprint to give you another if you want to sell it.
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Not trying to be an ass, but this may be the worst advice I've ever read. Why would anyone not want to protect a $500 investment? Sure, you've dropped your phone everyday with no bad omens, but I've dropped my phone twice and both times the battery and battery door exploded off of the phone and it received some scuffing. Luckily that is all that's happened, but you could crack your screen or cause other damage to your phone. And sprint will give you another? Sure, as long as you're willing to hand over some cash. Idc what phone you have or how durable it is, sacrificing some bulk to protect something this expensive is well worth it in my opinion.
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I'd like to see this guys phone after 6 months
Your grasp of the English language is god-awful and your advice is ill-received. Thanks though.
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I'd like to see this guys phone after 6 months
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Right lol I mean all I have to do is show you pictures from day 3 of having mine. Photoshop a little dust on the edge of the screen protector. The rubber case has Galaxy SII rubbed into the inside of it from the phone being pressed into it.
This is not an iPhone what are you guys doing dropping your phone from 30 feet up or moving cars. And I don't drop my phone every day but enough to know the phone is solid.
I just don't get how you turn a super slim phone into a 4 pound brick. Don't worry about me the most my phone can fall is from about 5 feet to the ground. I even drop it to show friends.
Remember means to let go I'm not throwing it at the ground like some of would think
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Ok, so I always sport a screen protector because that is just common sense, even if we have gorilla glass because 'sand' is present everywhere and ultimately sand can and will scratch even gorilla glass. I used a case for years with my slider smart phones until I got the Touch Pro 2. I ordered one for this phone but I just got an extended battery and back that I like. So there are no cases for me now, which makes me wonder why this is so? Why don't those selling the batteries and backs, also make pregnant cases? :-/ Although I think I like it better with the fatter battery and the new cover has a kickstand, which I am excited about because I have been paying Sprint $10 a month for one even though this phjone doesn't have one. I don't really worry because I carry TEP and which is why I pay for TEP. I used to live in fear of breaking or losing the device and TEP gives me the peace of mind. I have dropped my device about 30 times in the time I have had it (day it came out) and my unit has some dings its stood up to everything I have thrown at it.
The device is pretty big already so I stayed away from the Fort Knox like case.
Ive had mine since release safe and sound in TPU case with no drops , dings or dents.
When not in use during work day etc I pocket carry keeping display scratch free.
I've had my phone since release day and it could still pass as a brand new unit. I use a screen protector and minimal hard shell case with a kickstand, it adds very little bulk while still protecting my phone. The Otterbox series (even the thinnest) just seem very thick to me, however, if I'm engaging in any activity that puts me outside a lot on pavement or on hard packed earth (like hiking) I would use a thicker more padded case to keep my phone safe just not as an every day case.
This thread is going nowhere....
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God I hate using a case with this phone. Its so thin, yet hearty. And looks so damn good naked.
Has anyone found a case that barely impedes on the thickness of the device yet still provides adequate protection? I use the OEM gel skin and it's great protection but I'll be damned if it doesn't thicken my phone up like a sunuvabitch. Makes it feel like my old t-mo Wing!!!!
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God I hate using a case with this phone. Its so thin, yet hearty. And looks so damn good naked.
Has anyone found a case that barely impedes on the thickness of the device yet still provides adequate protection? I use the OEM gel skin and it's great protection but I'll be damned if it doesn't thicken my phone up like a sunuvabitch. Makes it feel like my old t-mo Wing!!!!
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let me start by saying...i HATE cell phone cases...ive had all kinds of phones from nextels to moto pebbles to the mytouch 4g and never once NEVER have i bought a case for one
so knowing that...i bought one of the tpu fusion cases...let me tell you something...i couldnt be happier with this case...very thin...very light...lots of good grip and feel to the case and it fits the phone like a glove
now i dont have a whole helluva lot experience with cases especially for this phone...but this tpu fusion case has to be hands down the best just based on what ive read and seen about the other cases for this phone
so i recommend you spend the 5$ it costs for the tpu fusion case and just order one
LINK: http://tinyurl.com/4hwj6jj
BTW im not any type of sales person or anything for the cases or the people who sell em....just love this case a lot
That's what I keep hearing. Thanks for the insight, and the link. I can't believe the TPU cases are so damn cheap...
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That's what I keep hearing. Thanks for the insight, and the link. I can't believe the TPU cases are so damn cheap...
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not a problem...hope the link helps
as for cheap...yes they are very cheap and i couldnt believe it either...but quality doesnt seem to be lacking even at that price
I LOVE the way the MT4G looks and feels without a case. However, I've dropped my phone 3 times in the past month. Each time was indoors on carpet or hardwood, but still it was enough to keep me using my Epik cases.
I just wish the cases were just a little thinner. I'd risk less impact protection for a slimmer profile.
I bought the sleeve that came with the Nexus One off of eBay for $5. A little snug at first but after a few days fits perfect.
I like it because you get the naked feel of the phone but it's protection in your pocket. It also cleans the fingerprints off for you I've been using it for 3 months and my phone looks brand new.
Plus it's stylish with the little Android logo on it.
Have you tried a skin? I know it's not the same as a hard case, offers less impact protection, but it adequately protects the phone from cosmetic scratches and blemishes, and I do believe it helps with your typical cell-phone drop (i.e. I think it helps protect the phone when dropped a few feet, but anything hgher than 5 or 6 feet and it won't make much of a difference). But with any case, if a phone takes a long fall it's gone, and I don't plan on tossing it off the side of a roof. I've been using Best Skins Ever for about a month and am REALLY pleased. Like you, I'm not fond of big bulky cases - I like the natural look of the phone, and these skins allow me to protect it while not impeding on the size or look of the phone AT ALL. BSE is all I've tried but there are many different kinds - a lot of people complain of orange peel/grip issues, but I am totally happy with the BSE, and I'm picky about texture.
On a note, i don't understand why people put a super thick case on a thin phone, like a otterbox defender case on a iPhone 4.... totally defeats the purpose of a thin phone and looks dorky...
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I do exactly what Joey above does-use an OEM Nexus One case. Protects the phone and you get the nice feel of its shape and texture when you unzi-- I mean, take it out.
But I turn the N1 case inside out because I hate the feel of the regular fabric.
FWIW my phone got a lot creakier after I put on a TPU case. I developed a creak by the camera button after using it naked for a few weeks. I than got a TPU case from ebay, and now if I remove the case, the whole top creaks when naked.
Maybe it would have happened anyways, but I thought i'd throw it out there.
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so i recommend you spend the 5$ it costs for the tpu fusion case and just order one
LINK: http://tinyurl.com/4hwj6jj
BTW im not any type of sales person or anything for the cases or the people who sell em....just love this case a lot
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Thanks for the link! Ordered a couple for myself and the wife. I like the look of it with the different textures.
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since i just scratched my chrome bezel after owning it for a couple months im going to get the case. ugh why did i wait
I'm aganist cases, just because it hides the beauty of a device and the thiness. But I just got a solid black glossy TPU case and it looks awesome, I got it off ebay and don't think the seller has anymore of them. But my phone is white and I hate it, I kick myself for getting the white one, actually had no choice, when I traded my G2 off cragislist.
But with this case, I don't see any white, except around the charger port, and **** looks sick. And I'm the type of person that can't stand any scratches on their phone, I need it to look perfect and brand new. Never say you won't drop the phone and get a nasty scratch on it.
I would prefer not having a case, but my biggest concern is getting dust under the LCD. My e-71 was a very solid phone, and it eventually started getting dust under the screen. I hope to have the mt4g for a while and I'm trying to avoid any dust issues.
- Frank
My TPU case just saved my life again! Fell 4 feet onto the tiles and just bounced onto its back, zero harm done.
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I would prefer not having a case, but my biggest concern is getting dust under the LCD. My e-71 was a very solid phone, and it eventually started getting dust under the screen. I hope to have the mt4g for a while and I'm trying to avoid any dust issues.
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Curious how a case would prevent dust from getting under the LCD? Where does the dust enter?
Wow, they got here fast via regular mail! Look and feel is great. The black is solid black, not transparent at all, which is good for me. The purple I got for my wife is indeed just as seen on the website.
Buttons have a good, positive feel, not hard to press at all. Texture on the sides is nice and provides good grip. Best of all, makes the phone feel like the lean mean machine it is, unlike the T-Mobile skins they replaced.
Here are some pics of it on my phone:
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Curious how a case would prevent dust from getting under the LCD? Where does the dust enter?
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To be honest, I'm not sure. The only thing that makes sense to me is that the dust somehow gets pushed into the phone's cracks from pressure/friction of just pulling in in/out of pockets. Adhesives/seals never stay perfect, and it's just a matter of time. This has always been an issue with Phones/PDAs.
A case is basically another layer of protection. Also, since the phone is thicker pocket lint is now rubbing against the case, not directly rubbed into the phone's edges/cracks.
That's the theory anyway. My phone just fell off my bed and hit a table.
It was comforting to hear a rubbery impact versus a metal/wood whack.
- Frank
case on of course, dont want to see any scratch on my phone...
i recently got a clear TPU Fusion case for my white MT4G, it looks awesome and well protected
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case on of course, dont want to see any scratch on my phone...
i recently got a clear TPU Fusion case for my white MT4G, it looks awesome and well protected
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Could you post a picture please, I really wanna get the clear one to show off my white mytouch but I'm not sure how it would look.
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Why no one is talking about the Speck Candyshell for Atrix 4G?
I think it's really good ,but attract scratch on the back.
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Why no one is talking about the Speck Candyshell for Atrix 4G?
I think it's really good ,but attract scratch on the back.
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I have the speck and the incipio feather. The speck adds too much bulk to the phone but the case looks nice and protects the phone appropriate. The incipio feather is really nice but it cracks easily even without dropping the phone just by taking it off the phone several times....
I have the spek case and while it does add bulk, it adds extremely good protection.
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I had the speck on my iPhone haven't decided if I'm getting it or not. I'm kinda being a pansy about looks right now. I have badass phone I want a badass look
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I have the Speck case and am more than impressed with it. Although it does add a little size to the stock phone, the protection is more than worth it. Side by side with the otter box and this thing looks as thin as a poker chip. Also the back of the case does get scratched up but who cares, that's what cases are for! This case meets every one of my needs so to me there's no better case on the market right now.
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Why no one is talking about the Speck Candyshell for Atrix 4G?
I think it's really good ,but attract scratch on the back.
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I have the spec case amazing i also had a speck case on the iphone the case holds up and really protects the phone i recommend it highly
ive been using the case since i got the phone and really like how theres a hard shell and the rubber lining around the screen. also makes the phone feel really solid. it does scratch really easily but i put some carbon fiber tape on it to cover it up and add some grip. its still a bit slippery for me so i just ordered a tpu case from ebay to see how it feels.
heres a pic of the speck
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Does anyone know an easy way to get the case off? Whenever i try to do it, it feels like i'm about rip the battery cover in half.
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Does anyone know an easy way to get the case off? Whenever i try to do it, it feels like i'm about rip the battery cover in half.
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I have this same issue with the Speck case, and its really frustrating. The way I do it is to turn it over, push the center of the case with both my thumbs (as if you're holding a sandwich/burger). Keep pressing it and flexing the sides until the back cover pops off partially (usually from the top of the phone), and then separate the phone from the case by slowly pulling on it from top to bottom.
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Does anyone know an easy way to get the case off? Whenever i try to do it, it feels like i'm about rip the battery cover in half.
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I take my phone in and out of my case twice a day although after a month my speck case is torn and falling apart
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I actually returned my candyshell today. After taking it off a few times It became warped and started losing its shape.
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Sigh.....
call me a fruit, but it pisses me off that Speck is only making making one color of the case
just purchased the Speck case today from AT&T
It fits perfectly, in my opinion it DOES NOT add very much bulk to the phone AT ALL. But I did just come off of the OtterBox Defender that is a big freakin case
Overall, the Speck to me, seems like a phenomenal case, fits well, doesn't add any weight or size to the phone that is unnecessary, and the all black gloss looks sleek
I compared the spec against the otterbox commuter the other day at AT&T store and went with the commuter for the same price. About the same bulk. Both the store employee and I struggled to remove the spec, which at least means it's secure, and it dang near broke my battery cover since it popped off and got stuck in the spec. If the spec were a lot cheaper or you didn't want to pop it off often it seems great but the 2 piece design of the commuter is pretty ideal.
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i absolutely love my speck case. i take my phone out by just using one hand to kinda pull the lip away from the phone screen, and the other hand to push in the fingerprint scanner.
i wish it looked cooler, but for the protection it adds with not a lot of bulk (IMO at least, it's not that bad at all, i compared it to my friend's otterbox'd iphone and i much prefer my speck)
it is a pain in the arse to remove.. i push the phone out by the power button/fingerprint scanner, while simultaneously pulling back on the lip of the case.
it keeps your phone protected thats for damn sure --but I use the Incipie feather as my everyday ---- the sleekness of it is way better
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it is a pain in the arse to remove.. i push the phone out by the power button/fingerprint scanner, while simultaneously pulling back on the lip of the case.
it keeps your phone protected thats for damn sure --but I use the Incipie feather as my everyday ---- the sleekness of it is way better
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Doesn't really protect you phone well I dropped mine on the concrete from 4 feet and the phone fell out the case useless case
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the only thing i dont like about this case is the scratches that it gets on it. best way for me to get it off is left thumb in the camera hole right thumb in the bottom of the finger print scanner and fingers on the rubber edges on the front.
I think the case is good, better then decent drop protection but the scratches make me sad haha, honestly it was worth getting but I will be searching for a new one simply because I am picky and like different cases for different situations.
I paid like $500 full price for the phone since I don't have a contract, I'm sorta super paranoid now especially after seeing all the drop test showing how fragile this device is.
http://www.amazon.com/Incipio-SA-30...4608&sr=8-3&keywords=galaxy+s3+incipio+faxion is my case and, I didn't want a slim TPU case since they don't really offer that much good drop protection & I didn't want an otterbox because they are too big http://www.amazon.com/ArmorSuit-Mil...55&sr=1-1&keywords=galaxy+s3+screen+protector is the screen protector I have otw.
How well do you think this combo will go against regular accidentally drops here and there since stuff happens, obviously not crazy insane drops.
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Drop test are all full of sh*t it depends of so many factors i have dropped mine from 4 foot and nothing on it again it depends how it lands ... speed .. case no case... what angle it has been dropped and so on..
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Drop test are all full of sh*t it depends of so many factors i have dropped mine from 4 foot and nothing on it again it depends how it lands ... speed .. case no case... what angle it has been dropped and so on..
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yea but there have been so many done & the end result was that the S3 shattered
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I would get a ballistic maxxx for for max protection. Check out this drop test http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07nwZapGL6E . It's a little bulky but will surely protect your s3.
I think you'll be fine. Two days after I got mine I was about to post an embarrassing photo and my friend grabbed it and ran full speed into a wall and it flew from his hand, hit a wall then tile, only result was a little chip in the plastic. I've dropped it naked a couple other times with nothing to report...
I'd vote in favour of a better lip but tbh, I'm not sure I wanna know how these things will take a drop.
I usually have a Seidio Surface case and holster for when I go out. Not as much protection as the active or an Otterbox but fairly compact, if having a case on is ever going to. Survived one drop at an odd angle near my dogs water bowl and landed on the edge of the case...much to my relief.
I have dropped my phone several times on my kitchen tiles from about a height a stove. Although there was no damage, I still ended up buying Ballistic 3G case jus to be on the safe side. From what I've heard, the corner edges are the weakest parts of this phone because of the glass curvature, I might be wrong on that.
I think you have a decent case on the phone that should withstand most drops just fine. I read that most damage from drops are due to the extremely fragile edges where the body and screen meet. That was a major factor when i chose this case. It is similar to yours; silicon cover and polycarbonate shell, but as you can see, it has slightly more protection around the edges.
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I think you'll be fine. Two days after I got mine I was about to post an embarrassing photo and my friend grabbed it and ran full speed into a wall and it flew from his hand, hit a wall then tile, only result was a little chip in the plastic. I've dropped it naked a couple other times with nothing to report...
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Lmao sorry but I couldn't help laughing at that story
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so should I get a new case or just stick with this case?
Let me just say I've dropped mine several times and it's fine. Drop tests are kind of dumb unless a device is incredibly fragile. A lot of it depends on the surface you drop it on, and the angle it hits the ground at, you could shatter either the iPhone 5 or the GS3 by dropping it from pocket height on concrete if it hits the ground wrong.
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so should I get a new case or just stick with this case?
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That's a matter of preference. How comfortable are you with your current case? I'm guessing you have some doubts considering this thread.
And, since you're asking, personally, I would go with a different case. I also bought the phone off contract so I definitely understand the need to protect it as much as possible.
I feel like the back and side have good protection but I don't think the front lip is not high enough but it wouldn't really matter if it falls on a flat surface since it would hit the front ridges first right? I placed like a pen like across the phone n it touches the side ridges n not the phones glass, so there is a tiny gap
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I feel like the back and side have good protection but I don't think the front lip is not high enough but it wouldn't really matter if it falls on a flat surface since it would hit the front ridges first right? I placed like a pen like across the phone n it touches the side ridges n not the phones glass, so there is a tiny gap
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I say always good to have extra cases around.. just my personal opinion but why are you so worried ? Do you drop often your phones ?
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garyx24 said:
I feel like the back and side have good protection but I don't think the front lip is not high enough but it wouldn't really matter if it falls on a flat surface since it would hit the front ridges first right? I placed like a pen like across the phone n it touches the side ridges n not the phones glass, so there is a tiny gap
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Better safe than sorry when it comes to a $500 phone. Do you at least have insurance just in case?
No not really i don't drop it often but accidents do happen. My s2 died on a drop after a year of ownership, that phone never had a scratch on it n I only had a soft gel tpu case on it but last week when I dropped it from my table it went in a rebooting loop that I couldn't fix even when I tried to restore, flash back to stock rom etc so I conclude that drop on my s2 screwed up some internal hardware so that's why I got a medium end case for this s3 instead of the tpu slim case but eyyy idk lol
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No I bought it off cl so no insurance
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Get one of those sweet wallet chains and attach it to your belt.
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so should I get a new case or just stick with this case?
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It really depends on your life style and where you work. I have a Otterbox defender, Oem Flip case, Oem leather pouch and I tpu case, my Otterbox is what I used the most,mail for my job (construction) the others I use when I plan not doing any big activities (sports), so it's really hard to say if you need another case or not, it just depends how confortable you feel,
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If you're worried add insurance to your plan.
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I have had the device for about three weeks. I love it. It's by far the best most comprehensive device I have ever owned... Except that it's 'faux' metal frame is far too easy to scratch. i amn already on my second device. The first one I had I returned to att because the "metal' got so scratched... in a spigen capsule case!
So I searched for a case that wouldn't mark the metal and bought the Samsung S view case, which is a really nice case. Low and behold, even though I have been incredibly careful, the metal is scratched again.
Is it just me?
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Faux metal? You realize that is aluminum which with daily use of the phone is going to scratch regardless of what you do. You are just going to have to get over it .
Yeah I can only speak out of my personal preference but I expect my device to get scratched. The only portion I'll get upset over will be the camera lens and the screen itself. With "normal use" of tossing it in and out of your pockets and on to whatever surface you make rest it in will cause some sort or scratches unless everything you wear is very soft material.
I have a pelican voyager case that I use when I'm doing something where I feel it may need more protection. Again this is only my view though.
I've heard via these forums of people complaining about many cases scratching the metal around the sides though so I'm sure if you find a nice case that doesn't a lot of people on here would love the info.
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Yeah I can only speak out of my personal preference but I expect my device to get scratched. The only portion I'll get upset over will be the camera lens and the screen itself. With "normal use" of tossing it in and out of your pockets and on to whatever surface you make rest it in will cause some sort or scratches unless everything you wear is very soft material.
I have a pelican voyager case that I use when I'm doing something where I feel it may need more protection. Again this is only my view though.
I've heard via these forums of people complaining about many cases scratching the metal around the sides though so I'm sure if you find a nice case that doesn't a lot of people on here would love the info.
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I'm using Samsung case for over a month no scratches what so ever click on my name search for that case it's worth it.
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I really don't know what you guys are talking about. I have had the device for over a month without a case or screen shield. I don't have any scratches anywhere.
I've had mine since launch day with a soft case (one of those clear plastic ones that bend very easily) and the metal frame is full of scratches too!
So seeing how other people mention that they have no scratches at all, is it possible that some of us got "defective" phones? Is it possible that the aluminum of certain batches was of lower quality?
I thought this was "normal", I assumed that it happened to everyone, but now seeing that it's not I might consider getting a replacement. The reason I use cases, a part from protecting it if it falls, is to prevent scraches, since I plan on selling the phone at some point. So having all these scratches of course lowers its value.
cxyjordan said:
I really don't know what you guys are talking about. I have had the device for over a month without a case or screen shield. I don't have any scratches anywhere.
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This is interesting. In talking specifically about the shiny metal band getting scratched and you have no scratches at all? Even under a light?
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This is interesting. In talking specifically about the shiny metal band getting scratched and you have no scratches at all? Even under a light?
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No scratches and I've had mine for over a month. I've found that most hard plastic cases do this to phones if you're taking them on and off a lot which is why I prefer a pouch style case or just a cloth case like for sunglasses. I really like the snugg wallet style cases, although there is not one for the note 4 yet, but there are ones like it. I also hate using a hard case because they are so bulky, I bought a thin phone for a reason! Also I try to treat my phone like a really expensive computer, which is what it is after all.
I've been using this case since I got the phone and well there's pretty much no way for it to get scratched...
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I've been using this case since I got the phone and well there's pretty much no way for it to get scratched...
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Doesn't that cause the metal band to get micro scratches?
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Doesn't that cause the metal band to get micro scratches?
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I'm going to be honest I don't know because I've only taken it off once and didn't bother to examine the phone close enough to see micro scratches.
No scratches with Otterbox Commuter.
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cxyjordan said:
I really don't know what you guys are talking about. I have had the device for over a month without a case or screen shield. I don't have any scratches anywhere.
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+1. Agreed.
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Venom0642 said:
I'm using Samsung case for over a month no scratches what so ever click on my name search for that case it's worth it.
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I have a nice case. I was just stating that people are lookin for a case. I don't use a case for my "daily driver" but if I did then I'd peek around but the Voyager is the beast I need when things are gonna get rough in my day.
This is actually pretty funny, I think it's the case itself causing your scratches!
I've put a tempered screen protector on front, and I cut out a square of film screen protector and put it on the camera lens. And then I just carry my phone (by itself) in my left pocket, it looks as new and shiny as ever, even the aluminum band!
I hope they charged you a restocking fee for taking back the phone because it was scratched. That's idiotic considering there are many factors as to why it could have happened. Get over it.
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I hope they charged you a restocking fee for taking back the phone because it was scratched. That's idiotic considering there are many factors as to why it could have happened. Get over it.
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Actually no they did not. I guess they value customer satisfaction.
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Android300ZX said:
I hope they charged you a restocking fee for taking back the phone because it was scratched. That's idiotic considering there are many factors as to why it could have happened. Get over it.
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I think it's more idiotic to hope for someone else's misfortune, specially when they have a point (even if you don't see it) and it's not affecting you in any way
I sell these all day and am a brand advocate for Samsung & there is definitely an issue with the finish. Not sure if it has to do with the batches but the trend seems to be that cases trap small pieces of dirt/lint/whatever and grind it in over time. If you don't use a case and you're gentle with it you'll be fine, but otherwise it's bound to show over time. IPhones do the same thing though, so it's sort of the price of finally having a metal housing
I am really rough on everything, and I haven't had any problems with scratches. No case or screen protector, and not a single scratch on a two month old phone (knock on wood). I keep my phone in a leather pouch when I'm out and about.
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I have been using cases and screen protectors on my phones all my life. This time I decided that enough is enough, I'm going to use this brand new phone naked. I already dropped it and it has like 3-4 dents at 2 of the corners. I was sad for a while but this is bound to happen anyways. I considered using only a screen protector without a case, but that would make me a half-way crook and I'm too hard for that.
So, any cold-blooded thugs out there using their HTC 10 naked like me? We need to unite.
Running it naked, haven't put a case on any of my phones for past 3 years. Why buy a marvel of engineering (smartphones in general) and then cover it with a case. No scratches or anything so far, but they add character to the device.
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Running it naked, haven't put a case on any of my phones for past 3 years. Why buy a marvel of engineering (smartphones in general) and then cover it with a case. No scratches or anything so far, but they add character to the device.
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Same here . cases are silly.
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I'm currently using mine naked while I wait for my case to show up sometime next week. I might end up deciding to just forget the case and enjoy the phone for how it is supposed to be. Having Uh Oh protection definitely offers some peace of mind, though.
c19932 said:
I have been using cases and screen protectors on my phones all my life. This time I decided that enough is enough, I'm going to use this brand new phone naked. I already dropped it and it has like 3-4 dents at 2 of the corners. I was sad for a while but this is bound to happen anyways. I considered using only a screen protector without a case, but that would make me a half-way crook and I'm too hard for that.
So, any cold-blooded thugs out there using their HTC 10 naked like me? We need to unite.
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am I the only one who hasn't dropped my phones, EVER. ive seen so many people drop theirs, break them ect....
great now that I opened my mouth ill probably drop my 10 in the toilet or something
If you go through devices like me (one every other month or so) a case is important to protect the device for resale. But it is certainly nice to sport around naked once in a while.
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If you go through devices like me (one every other month or so) a case is important to protect the device for resale. But it is certainly nice to sport around naked once in a while.
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I go through devices like you and I don't use a case. Hell this is XDA, you are not unique here going through devices.
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jaredkzr said:
I'm currently using mine naked while I wait for my case to show up sometime next week. I might end up deciding to just forget the case and enjoy the phone for how it is supposed to be. Having Uh Oh protection definitely offers some peace of mind, though.
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The Uh Oh protection is one of the reasons that motivated me to go naked. Does anyone know if HTC will replace phones that have scratched up screens without cracks? Or do I have to hit it with a hammer before calling them for a replacement later on if necessary.
Never use a case or screen protectors, can't stand them.
I ordered a Ice View case along with the phone. I got the phone today but the case wasn't in the box (they said it is still a pre-order item). I guess I'm running naked for a while anyway.
skinned mine with dbrand skins...
i mean yet to receive the shipment though was supposed to be dispatched on 4th may no news yet.. but this is how its going to be....
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Completely naked. Why cover a beautiful smartphone?
I never use a cover on my phones.
Ohai!
The ice view case looks great and all, but it adds extra efforts in using the phone. So say in general, cases ruin the beauty of the phone altogether, regardless of what case you get.
Apart from the screen having a potential of breaking, the rest of the device is meant to last. Live life on the edge (until the phone breaks, then you can cry)
I use a slim cover, with kids my M8 has taken more than a dozen falls... still well rounded.
My 10 is already scratched the screen brushed against something edgy and I cant figure what it was.
I never used to use cases, but I have a tendancy to drop things thhese days so I do use one, but I'd rather not have to! Going to get a tight fitting skin like above I think as have rugged case that you can't see the phone through, so it looks like my old phone!
Same here, dot view cases were fun but now I a want to enjoy the new design of the 10, perhaps I will put a tempered glass but not a cover, I am very careful with my phones but you never know when someone put his stuff on your phone when it's on a table, I got a hairline scratch on my M9's screen last year because someone put his earphones on it (yes I know screen coating by HTC is not so good)
This phone is so beautiful that are huge case would just ruin the design but also you need to opt for some protection. Therefore I have purchase the Spigen thin fit.
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I haven't received mine yet but I've never used a case for any phone, I've only cracked 1 screen though and that is my current phone Nokia 1520, but it cracked when I was holding it in my mouth not from dropping it D:
Around the house i do, when i leave it's covered by a flip case.
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Lol cases are for galaxy phones to cover up the ugliness