This is mainly for the people who usually run or have used their phones naked, ie no case or skin protectors on the back.
I'm really ocd about having a lot of scratches on my phones so I usually run a body guard protector on the back because I don't like cases. I am using a body protector but it sucks, Phantom Skinz to be exact and it never sticks to the corners so I gave up on it. I don't recommend it.
I'm just going to use it naked on the back, but how beat up is the back of your phone?
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How long you have had it
Any falls/drops/etc
When you lay your phone somewhere, do you lay it on the back or front
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No scratches on mine. Only use a case when lifting at the gym (arm band for listening to music).
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How would you scratch a matte cover?
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The middle part is very prone to scratches.
Zero scratches. Have had the phone since June 15th and no cover at all. I do keep my phone separate from keys and everything else that would scratch it - Also clean it everyday with wet, no-lint paper towels.
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None for me. I've had the same back cover since June 22nd. I thought I had one, but it went away when I cleaned it with some alcohol.
been a month now, no case just screen protector, dropped like twice and still no scratches,
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damn sorry for the big ass pics, lol
Been running my naked since day one, I have slight scratches right under the power button that do not rub off, no where else. The phone is in my pocket most of the day.
Mine is not. I put a full body zagg skin on it.
No case here neither. I don't believe in them. It takes away from the phone, the slim naked feel and such.
None, its in my pocket most of the time and on a desk at work or school, screen up off course. The chrome part around the ear piece looks like it can get scratched easy because I put coins in my phone Pocket and I guess scratched it. Not visible unless under direct light but still good.
Thank God this phone doesn't have a chrome piece around the bezel because I hated that and if it got scratched I'd go nuts just starring at it. I have ocd about keeping my phone in a mint condition as well.
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No protective case or skin since purchase date of 6/15, still not a scratch.
Baddd
I use a case for the HD7, seems to fit the best for the type of case i was looking for.... I just want a simple foam Android sleeve, like my nexus... Anyways, even keeping it in there, my back cover is f*cked. Will be ordering a new one ASAP, I'm pretty disappointed with the build quality on this phone. They could have done better.
The foam sleeve could be the thing scratching it up.
3 weeks with no cover. Usually sits on my desk or sofa and gets transported in my pocket along with an iPhone4, wallet and handfull of loose change.
No damage to report
5 Weeks no scratches at all!
No scratches but have dust under my lens.
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Since June 8th zero scratches. Completely unprotected but I take good care of it. It gets it's own pocket off work and uses a holster during work. I always lay it face down.
Not even a month for me and the only scratches on my phone (around the camera lense) were from the gray/black Body Glove cover I bought from T-Mobile. The only reason I bought it was they could not remove it after they installed it. They said they would refund the B/G with reciept, but it was thrown away when I bought it.
Could have been worse I guess, could still be using a Vibrant
@durps is your cover scratched?
Mine is scratched. Not on the back but on the front
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desire in?
i have a leather pouch for mine as does my son but my wife has one of these flip type wallets that the desire clips into and i must say i quite like it.
also do you use a screen protector (plastic film thing) again both myself and my sone does but my wife has choose not too, her screen coulours are more vibrant than ours, are there any benefits for me to peel mine off?
thanks
mine's in a gel case with a screen protector (the gel case goes in a neoprene android case when i chuck it in my gym bag).
still perfect after nearly 4 months
Just a leather pouch for me. Tried screen protectors when I first got the phone but never looked right to me. Still in perfect condition after two months.
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mine is nude with no screen protector at all, still looks brand new
No need for a case if you look after your stuff properly and don't throw it around.
Same as my Hero, never had a case, sold it in super mind condition, the new owner was like are you sure you had this for 10 months!.
casemate barely there.
I use a Gel case and screen protector. I find the gel case quite beneficial, the rubberised material makes it more grip-able and I'm less likely to drop it. Also I can prop the Desire against the car dash when using GPS navigation and it doesn't move as much as it would without the gel case.
I've had mine for like a month and still in excellent condition. Not a scratch on it. Thought of getting a case for it but thought not to get one. Just been careful with it by not putting other things into my pockets, etc. Shame that I didn't get a case with it like my Touch Diamond
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My G1 pouch
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I use a gellaskin and a official htc pouch
roscoe141 said:
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keep it in my pocket .
In all honesty dont have a screen protector or a case. I do get a little paranoid about getting scratches on it but rarely have anything else in the same pocket. So little over over 2 months and still looks perfect
i have a slip case, its built for the iphone but fits the desire great. i don't have a screen protector at all normally do on phones but not with my desire not to sure why i don't on my desire.
That capdase case here:
http://www.capdase.com/en/product5.php?cid=1&bid=5&mid=994&pid=6957
LOVE IT
Screen Protector, Gel Case & Sony X10 soft pouch... Fits perfectly in this
Zenus Leather Case, MOMAX Screen Protector.
That's all
Kept it in my HTC HD2 original leather pouch. =)
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Prema999 said:
That capdase case here:
http://www.capdase.com/en/product5.php?cid=1&bid=5&mid=994&pid=6957
LOVE IT
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Excellent gel case - I've ordered about 10 of these so far for friends and family, £2.95 delivered on ebay, seller is talklinesales. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360259658132 Excellent fast service, they have more stock arriving on Monday.
Don't use a screen protector, use an old slip cover/sleeve for an ancient organiser I had laying around for additional protection in the pocket and a decent lens cloth to keep the screen clean. Got mine on day one (March 27th) and it still looks new.
Aaron
Currently occupying a Nexus 1 pouch.
In G1 Offical Pouch, Ordered http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Leather-Case...m&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_216&hash=item19bd412bc2
should be coming soon..... have a screen protector... i hate protectors but im criminally careless with my phone so i rather have a protector.
i hate gel cases..... i love the 'naked' feel of a unprotected phone casing so i just slot it in a pouch
bought my G1 a leather flip case which was very very nice... other then the fact that it made it super thick slightly harder to use..... in the end after i dropped my G1 enough of times i carried it around naked(the phone not me) with a badly damaged screen protector.... poor G1
hopefully this pouch will protect the phone from my rough hands
Like i said in another post, those ones that i paied like 6 euros and they're great
Hard slim case + 1x screen protector:
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250663722867&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Flexigrip soft case + 1x screen protector:
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270586284031&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
The missis saw this and fell in love:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-DESIRE-Z-COVER-LOVE-HARD-PHONE-CASE-SCREEN-/380285594871
There are quite a few on ebay of the same ilk but with different patterns. I'll report back again once I get it.
nice find and for us that want more of the male-designs here's the link
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=%09+FOR+HTC+DESIRE+Z+COVER
I'm awaiting reports regarding quality and how good does it fit.
I was thinking about getting her a clear acryllic case but then she saw the pink one lol
I bought BLACK HYBRID HARD CASE COVER FOR HTC DESIRE Z +FILM from the link above and it fits well. Only disadvantage is additional weight on the bottom part of the phone and if you pick up the phone using top part only, keyboard will open. Gravitation ...
I'm reasonably happy for the time being but I think I will buy leather case in future.
Can someone post side on pics please? Are they 2 separate pieces that just click on to the front and back yeah? Is it hard plastic or rubber or what?...
I was hoping for a one piece hydro gel case but none available!
EDIT... Yep two bits. Hard case with a soft touch rubberized coating.
Does it stick to the inside of your pocket?
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I bought one of those hard covers for £2.90. It's a deep red. Gorgeous colour. Mine's like a matt anodised finish. I already have a screen protector fitted so didn't bother with the one that comes with the case.
Yes it's two bits. They snap on easily and haven't yet come loose. No it doesn't stick in your pocket; it's a smooth plastic. I did have a couple of ultra-thin sticky-out bits, from the mould I guess, which I easily trimmed off with a knife.
Look right, it's £2.90 to protect your Z. I'd suggest splashing out if you're at all cack-handed like me.
They call it the RED HYBRID HARD CASE COVER FOR HTC DESIRE Z +FILM and it's sold by "londonmagicstore". In case you're wondering, I'm nothing to do with them.
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I bought one of those hard covers for £2.90....
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Thanks for that pal. I'll get one ordered as soon as the laptop fires up. Handset is with DHL, delivery Monday,..... can't wait !!
Sent from my HTC Hero using XDA App
For anyone else interested,....
I managed to drop my phone on hard floor (tiles) and it survived thanks to mentioned cover. Unfortunately cover got damaged a little bit. One small part, that makes cover sticks to the phone is broken. I'm going to buy another cover since this one saved my phone.
I also will check what's available in Hong Kong. Most covers I've seen here are for iPhones, but maybe I will find something for HTC.
AgaZaKa said:
I bought BLACK HYBRID HARD CASE COVER FOR HTC DESIRE Z +FILM from the link above and it fits well.
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Is it the same as the one in video (rubberized plastic)?
thanking you in advance,
Oded
Too bad they don't cover the tmobile logo...
wait.
look at this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-Hybrid-..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item35adf854be
OK, so I recived it yesterday.
It does look really nice, I'll get some pics up when I have time.
The bottom half fits well and doesn't come off.
She complained that the top half keeps coming off. What i did was when I put it on, slide it on to the top of the phone then push it down onto the bottom half of the phone. It seems more sturdy.
Ill get her to test it out today and see how it goes.
The screen protector is quite good. We got a mirrored one which looks quite fancy. It is properly cut to fit the screen. It also has a cut out for the ear piece and a cut out for the light sensor.
All together with the case and the screen protector it has totally changed the look of the phone.
Desired effect achieved
Managed to get a few photos up. Over all its a nice looking case with an OK fit. She had some problems at first but after I fitted it properly its only happened once. The screen protector has a few scuffs on it after a couple of weeks use, its not very good. The case has a couple of scuffs where the paints scratching off it.
Guys, I'v had one of these hybrid soft touch plastic cases on mine for 2-3 weeks now,.... But because she is so beautiful I'm prone to taking the case off when I'm at home just to look at her.
Today I have noticed some little nicks/dents where the clips snap on and off!!!!!!
If you are unlike me and happy to leave it on all the time you will have no problem, I was clicking mine on and off 2, 3, 4 + times a day.
I'm gona replace mine with a gel one now. Ah well,.... I hope you guys can learn from my mistake.
I got the body glove case at At&t today because I loved that case so much on my captivate. All in all it is a good case. Here are a few pro cons for those looking for it.
Pros: very low profile adds hardly any bulk to the phone just like the captivate version, I love that it's semi hard yet "sticks" in your hand nice and isn't slippery.
Cons: the large cutout around the camera sucks. They cut way to much out and I can see losing my small child in there if I ever have them both in the same pocket, because of it's low profile, the camera sticks out past the case therefor there is no protection for the camera if it gets dropped on that side, the case fits as snug as it did on my captivate but it has a very weak spot around the volume rocker.
All in all if you are just looking to protect from scratches this is a great case, but for ultimate protection look elsewhere.
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I have the same case. I noticed that there's a gap on mine at the bottom of the phone and I can push it in. I may go back and get the speck case to get better protection. I understand that with that case the camera is flush and doesn't protrude.
I loved BG case on Captivate and would've jumped on this one too but that huge cutout on the back is really off-putting to me for some reason.
bigdessert, I concur with your findings. Love the Body Glove for the same reasons as well as the textured back. But I'm paranoid of something happening to the camera lense. My wife is looking at upgrading to the Inspire very soon but she doesn't like the Body Glove. She uses a Speck case on her Aria right now so she will probably stick with that brand for the upgrade. Then I can compare them side-by-side
I have a review up on my website of the speck case for the Inspire.
Http://www.igadgetgeek.com
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rodger-sp said:
I have a review up on my website of the speck case for the Inspire.
Http://www.igadgetgeek.com
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I hope you're not planning on making a living off those "reviews".
Body Glove was a nice case for the Captivate.. not so nice for the Inspire considering the other choices
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gunnyman said:
I have the same case. I noticed that there's a gap on mine at the bottom of the phone and I can push it in. I may go back and get the speck case to get better protection. I understand that with that case the camera is flush and doesn't protrude.
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Good to know on the camera Gunny. I was wonderng if there was a case that would keep the camera from sticking out so far. I hate how it does that as it's very prone to the lens being messed up when you lay it down!
Just wanting to add to this...
I too purchased the Body Glove from ATT on launch day due to lack of alternatives available. I was very disappointed, because as usual it didn't cover the buttons on the side and tops, and the cutout made the side supports a little more lose than I prefer. I also noticed that it added a LOT of bulk to the back of the phone.... so I ended up returning it.
Often times when a new phone come out, I take a chance and order a cheapy case on eBay for $2 and end up throwing away when it arrives due to it being cheap mis-fitting junk.
However, I came across the cases listed below from seller AccStation on eBay, and decided to take a chance. They sell them for $3.50 with free shipping (tho I had to pay tax since I'm in CA). It arrived and was like Christmas day. I'm not even kidding. I've had hundreds of mobile devices, and thousands of cases in my life, and this is hands-down the most 100% perfect fitting, most amazingly cut case I've ever bought, and it was only four bux! The camera cutout is EXACT, it's like the phone was dipped in the rubber. There's no lose\off-cut pieces. The shell is incredibly thin, and it's a material that doesn't stick to the inside of your pocket when you put it in and out.
I am ordering more from this seller to have as backups. Right now they're out of stock, so they raised the price to $100 to not sell any, but watch their website and grab them when they're back in stock. I can't even begin to tell you how impressed I am with the quality and fit of this case, it's as if my phone was dipped in the rubber, it just is 100% spot-on!
http://www.accstation.com/chtcdesisc05.html
and
http://www.accstation.com/chtcdesisc04.html
And no I don't work for this company, haha.
Hi everyone, ¸
I bought from eBay the blue Trident Aegis case for $32,50 (price + shipping) include car charger, USB cable and blue stylus.
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I also bought a Zagg InvisibleSHIELD Screen Protector Full Body Guard OEM for $17,53.
I want a very good case to protect my phone without adding too much bulk and weight and also good grip. Because the phone is so slippy. Regarding the protector screen, I want one anti-glare and anti-fingerprint. Both items are suppose to delivery soon next week.
The question : DID I MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE?
Well since you already bought them, how about you tell us, when they arrive?
I bought the trident kraken case for the one s and it left my up volume button u usable. I sent it back and then it was the bottom volume that didn't want to work. Hope yours works better
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I'm not sure, but I think the case make my phone reboots itself sometimes.
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It quite possible. Its not made for the phones buttons very well
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It really depends if you want the Zagg on it or not.. I use a Trident Aegis since I got my phone and it works well still.. the plastic is cracking around the headphone port and power button but that's expected I guess since it's so thin there and also the cover for the usb port is starting to break off...
But the Zagg, I dunno.. I never liked having a screen protector on it. It doens't really help much. Anti-glare won't do much good since you can't see the phone in bright light anyway without fiddling with your brightness and wiping the screen for fingerprints isn't that hard...
I received the Zagg screen protector and the feeling when I touch the screen is quite different. I put the body protection on the back plus the Trident Aegis case. I hope the combinaison of both is the best protection for my phone. Since my phone has already some scratches.
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Hsuan24 said:
I received the Zagg screen protector and the feeling when I touch the screen is quite different. I put the body protection on the back plus the Trident Aegis case. I hope the combinaison of both is the best protection for my phone. Since my phone has already some scratches.
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Yeah and it will probably get some more over time.
But seriously, so what? It is just a phone which is meant to be used and a couple scratches won't hurt it. Plus, you won't see most scratches on the screen when it's turned on anyways.
I never understood people, who want the slimmest phone on the market and put a thick case around it....
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Yeah and it will probably get some more over time.
But seriously, so what? It is just a phone which is meant to be used and a couple scratches won't hurt it. Plus, you won't see most scratches on the screen when it's turned on anyways.
I never understood people, who want the slimmest phone on the market and put a thick case around it....
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When I choose the HTC One S, I never thought about his slim body. I had a used Samsung Galaxy SII with the screen broken because it fell down on tiles and my old phone lagged. I upgraded my phone and choose a HTC phone because its made in Taiwan which is my native country. I'm proud to be Taiwanese. Because I'm so clumsy, my HTC One S fell down one day after I bought it. It let the body some scratches on his sides. The screen is still intact and has no any scratche.
Had a case since buying this phone because it's all glass. Never put a case or tempered glass on any of my LG phones but that's because they were plastic but they did handle quite a few drops. Who here is rocking theirs naked? This phone is too beautiful to cover it up. Any of you have dropped an broken it? If so from what height?
i've good luck with naked s7 edge for a year now
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i've good luck with naked s7 edge for a year now
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Have you dropped on accident before?
The only reason I have a clear back case for mine is because if I don't, my fat fingers touch the edge of the screen and make it near impossible to operate...
I'm pretty careful, but have dropped it onto a tiled floor a couple of times from ~1m with no damage.
Nope. Luck us with me.
I used my s6edge without a case for 1 year and a half...dropped it 4 times total and no damage at the screen or the back just few scufs here and there...a lot of mini scratches but those are invisible unless you put it on the sunlight...currently using my s7edge with a plastic cover...im asfraid to use it without althought this cover makes it look like sh*t..
I have only the clear case which came with it when it was purchased. Swiped it off a table a week ago and everything is working fine. Carrying it in my trouser pocket every day and no scratches on the screen.
I don't buy a beautiful and slim phone like S7 edge to hide it behind a case that makes it fat again !...
... but I broke the screen once and the back twice, which costs an eye to get repaired
Well, it didn't break each time it fell on stone at least !
I bought the original samsung leather case but i used it for less than a month ahah
Oh and i freaking hate screen protectors and even more tempered glass protectors
binome said:
I don't buy a beautiful and slim phone like S7 edge to hide it behind a case that makes it fat again !...
... but I broke the screen once and the back twice, which costs an eye to get repaired
Well, it didn't break each time it fell on stone at least !
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That's what I say lol this phone is too sexy to be covered up lol from how high did it fall? On YouTube drop test it withstood from like 10 feet.
I am rocking with my s7 edge without tempered glass and cover / case since 6 months and it is fine
Using mine without screen protector, and got some small scratches (nothing really noticable, or deep). I'm also using a ~8$ silicone case.
Ima scared too.
Almost been a year now
I haven't used a screen protector or case on any of my flagship devices for the past 8 years or so, and I buy a new one every year.
Screen protectors ruin the look and feel of the gorgeous display. And cases are just ugly and bulky.
And yes I've dropped mine, many times, sometimes onto concrete from pocket height. Very minor dent on the edge. Not smashes or cracks.
I use cases only when i go out with my bike, as i have to mount on bike for SHealth.. droped mine on sunday and got a crack on top, i was on phone call when phone droped, if the phone was naked I beleive the phone couldnt survive only with small crack.. btw on daily basis i dont use any case or screen protector.
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I have seen plenty of broken screens and would recommend to anyone to put a case on their $800 device.
Had a s6 edge dropped from my hands when i tried to put it into my pouch style case. Staright down to the floor and the screen cracked terribly. Bad luck i guess now we have two s7 edges both with stock clear view and lcd view cases dropped several times but on carpets with no damage.
i use only a silicon bumper without screen protector from almost 6 monts now, the screen is alright
I use my s7 edge without any protection since 9 months and it's all fine.