I asked multiple times in the Nexus 5 General > [Poll] Naked or Protected? Thread
there seems to be no response and most of the people in there are naked for temporary while their case comes in, what i'm wondering if the matte finish or the feel of the plastic back/bezel will not flake or fade after an extensive use of the device being naked.
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I asked multiple times in the Nexus 5 General > [Poll] Naked or Protected? Thread there seems to be no response and most of the people in there are naked for temporary while their case comes in, what i'm wondering if the matte finish or the feel of the plastic back/bezel will not flake or fade after an extensive use of the device being naked.
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Hey, I've been using the phone without a case (but with one when I go out) for three months and have no wear at all. It looks the same as when it was NITB.
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Hey, I've been using the phone without a case (but with one when I go out) for three months and have no wear at all. It looks the same as when it was NITB.
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Same experience as this for me.
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Naked...why would you want to cover up such an awesome looking phone
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Fully agree, until you drop it , then you wished you had used a case.
Naked for me at all times, including no screen protector. Phone is always in my pocket where ever I go, and still looks completely new. I think if you're careful with your phone (don't put anything else in the same pocket, don't slide it across a table, and keep it away from grains of sand or grit), then it should stay looking new for a long time to come.
I actually use dbrand skins. Naked size and shape but slightly protected edges
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I use a sock. So it's safe when I'm not using it and naked when I am
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100% naked for me 100% of the time. every android phone since the very beginning(2008) has been kept naked by me. ive dropped my n5 a few times(not hard), and no damage. the screen and body are still 100% perfect here as well, like brand new. i keep it in my back pocket most the time. if not, then its in a jacket pocket.
I have a case but no screen protector. I hate screen protectors. They always end up looking awful. My last phone (HTC Amaze) I kept naked, but that thing was a tank. The N5 is the first phone that I have purchased off contract so I'm protecting my investment with a Cruzerlite case.
To the OP, I suggest that whether or not the back wears would depend more on how the phone is cared for by the user than anything else. Some people will manage to keep their phone looking pristine without a case, while others will not.
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100% naked for me 100% of the time. every android phone since the very beginning(2008) has been kept naked by me. ive dropped my n5 a few times(not hard), and no damage. the screen and body are still 100% perfect here as well, like brand new. i keep it in my back pocket most the time. if not, then its in a jacket pocket.
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Yep, same here. All of my devices have always been naked. Hell, I have a brand new roocase for the N7, why I don't really know! :laugh:
I use the neo hybrid case and tempered glass screen protector. I wish I could have it naked but I don't have a replacement available.
I use the original Diztronic TPU case with no screen protector. Considering my N5 has already been dropped twice, once by my wife (about 3ft drop onto concrete) and another by my son (about 5.5ft drop onto tile as I was picking him up), I am more than glad I decided on a case. Surprisingly, for as thin as this case is, there is no visible damage AT ALL. I think I'm just extremely lucky. I thought for sure it was a goner after such a high fall. I've always gone naked with all my previous phones, but something was telling me I should get a case for my N5 right away.
I bought a case because of the lens size. No need to worry about this lens without any protection?
Most of the time my phone is in my pocket or on my desk.
I WANT to use it without a case, but am not willing to risk it in case it gets dropped. I use a caseology case from amazon. Its nice but adds considerable bulk even though its one of the slimmer cases on the market.
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I was wondering... I had my phone without a case for the first month and it still looked perfectly new by the time my case came in. Does anyone else have a case on their phone?
If so, what case do you use? I know there's already a cases thread, but this is different. Thanks!
i use a dhd otterbox defender.its awesome cause i work construction and its saved my phone a few times
I do use a case, but I dont like big bulky cases nor do i like wearing a clip on my belt.
I got one of those cheapy TPU cases on ebay. Gives enough protection from minor bumps and scratches, but I doubt it provides any shock protection like the otterboxs or casemate models.
i use the bodyglove mirage tpu case. i like it, not too bulky. only problem is i noticed that it effects my GPS signal. dosnt stop it completely. but in my house, with the case ON, i cant get a lock better than about 35 feet. with the case OFF, it will drop down to 16 feet. while it dosnt make GPS unusable, it def makes it less accurate. driving, i noticed with the case on, maps will say accurate to 10 meters, if i take the case off, it immediatley drops to 3 meters. meh, i dont honestly use GPS that much, so i figure if i need to i will just take the case off.
I use a case for the peace of mind of not worrying about scratches. Phone is already big enough, so the thinnest possible case is sufficient for me. I use the Case-Mate Barely There in black matte.
Case Mate Tough for me. The one for the Inspire, of course. It's a solid case with a good look to it. Might take a look at it. But no screen protector yet. They are always sold out.
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barely there case from case-mate I hate big bulky cases
I use the Platinum Hard Case/Holder. They look and work like the Seidio. Worked well when I had the Captivate.
Just wanted to chime in to say that the metal that the Inspire is made out of seems to be very scratch resistant. I leaned up against a metal cooler's edge at work (The very corner) and my phone was in a belt clip holster. I leaned with about half my body weight before i realized it was right on my phone, and when i backed away i saw a long white mark on the back of my phone and i thought the worst. I rubbed it a little bit with my thumb and it went away immediately, im not quite sure how or why but there was no mark at all!
This is the nicest phone I've owned... Having it wrapped in a DHD Otterbox Defender is great for peace of mind.
Great slim case...
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/protective-tpu-case-for-htc-desire-hd-grey-51886
This is the case I use. They were so cheap I bought a bunch. It protects everything really well.
I use the speck case not big not bulky no clip its a hard case and fits like glove.
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using a case similar to the barely-there model, purchased from ebay. so far it's holding up well.
I had a case and returned it. Too bulky. Now I have a full body skin on it. Will it protect the phone from a drop? Probably not. Best not to drop it
Odds are I'll sell this phone in a year or two when the next latest and greatest is available.
Thanks everyone for the replies! I just wanna say... I took my phone out of its case for a day (CaseMate Barely There), and my friend drops it while playing a game. There's now a scratch on it (it fell on the floor of a workshop).
Also, regarding a comment I saw about what the phone is made out of; you mentioned that there was a white line on it that made you think it was scratched. Boy, that's happened to me so many times! I always get scared, but I'm surprised at how tough the phone is. But this time the mark is permanent, so don't always depend on the toughness of the phone... I'm putting the case back on right now. Never taking it off again
Again, thanks for the replies. I'm with most of you in saying that the phone is already big enough as it is; that's why I got the Barely There, because I didn't want anything making the phone too much bigger.
Pt Series Case
I work at BB and picked up my Inspire 4G yesterday, so far I've used it in the Pt Series Case from BB. I got it really cheap and it isn't half bad. I will be keeping a case on my Inspire because I ran my Nexus One out of a case for upwards of 6 months, and I dropped while it was in the slip skin and it nicked the top of it. My dad has my N1 now, and is using a Case-Mate tough case. I plan on picking up the DHD version to try out for my Inspire next paycheck!
Oh and the little belt clip is a nice feature!
I've long gotten over the worries of scratching my cases. I can see the use of an otterbox for those who worry about drops, but it's like sweating the first scratch you get on a new car. It's gonna happen. I don't really care about resale of my phone, I usually just pass it down for cheap to a friend in need (who hasn't upgraded in like 2 years) and they are more than happy to accept it as is. I can't imagine the folks with OCD bad enough to pamper their phone so much it never gets any wear. There's no enjoyment in technology that way!
I personally go for a screen protector film and a thin/light back side case that allows for the best access to top/side buttons.
Same here barely there from CM
Protects and not bulky
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No case here. Invisishield on the screen and that's it.
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No case here. Invisishield on the screen and that's it.
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I used to have an InvisibleShield for my Samsung Captivate, but I didn't like it for many reasons.
One of the reasons was that I'm big into photography. Whatever Zagg used to make the screen protector stick greatly deteriorates the quality of the screen, and it bothered me.
Also, it makes the screen a lot more rubberized than most screen protectors. A lot of people say that the texture bothers them, but I think that's bullcrap... I can see the textured difference, but can't feel it and don't really care. On the other hand, the fact that my screen feels like sticky rubber bothers me.
Anyway, I try to steer clear of Zagg stuff now. I will recommend it though, if that makes sense. It's 100% quality stuff, and does stand up to its claims in protection. But I have my own personal reasons for not wanting to use it myself.
Damn, every single Note I've owned, I've used it with a casing. But this Note 3, everytime I put a case on, even those super slim ones, I feel a tinge of regret and end up removing it. I just love the feel of the phone without any cases. Anyone here given up on casings for this phone?
Yup, I bought a slim case but removed it after a day or so, just have a screen protector on it now.
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Yup, I bought a slim case but removed it after a day or so, just have a screen protector on it now.
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Actually! I prefer using a case than screen protector, The beauty of this screen should not be disturbed at ALL! :silly:
I use one of those s gel case but no screen protector. ..I had one but took it off. ... The screen is just not the same lol
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Cases and screen protectors in particular ruin the feel and beauty of the phone, mine's been used bare from day 1 and it's still mint :good:
Hell naw! Got mine wrapped up in an otterbox defender with screen protection. If I take it out, it's only to show it off to someone. But seriously this device it my precious and would be a shame to see it drop
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You must have really strong hands
i keep dropping my notes from some reason, so wont go bare with this one ;/, makes me so sad when i see these beautiful screens cracked, shattered glass...
I never used a case before but this phone I really needed one on. All of my previous devices have had even, flat backs that sit nicely on a desk or table. Since most of my phone usage is browsing at my desk/table this is important for me. The Note 3 decided to have its camera all bumped out for no good reason which really irritates me because otherwise the phone is a nice rectangular shape. I need the case to flatten the back and make it nice again, I hate even the slightest wobble and I didn't want to scrape up the rim of the camera sitting it on a table. The Spigen Neo Hybrid is the case I bought because it has a nice flat plain look, a nice two-tone black/white color scheme (I have a white Note 3), and most importantly it makes the camera bump inwards rather than outwards, protecting it when sitting the phone down. It also adds a nice bit of weight and sturdiness to the phone.
That said, do I need a case for protection? No. I've never dropped or cracked a phone. I dropped my Axim x50v PDA into the grass 5 years ago walking to class and it had a bit of minor internal damage (still works) and ever since I'm very protective of my phones and tablets.
I loved the look and feel of this phone. So i went bare. And then I dropped it. Thankfully, screen was replaced under warranty.
I can always take the case off for periods and bask in its beauty, but for the most part, I want this phone to last me. So a case is required.
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Much like CalcProgrammer, I usually forego a case for my phone...
But I felt that a phone this nice, especially, needed a case.
I got a thin hardback case with a kickstand.
The Poetic Invictus.
The stand is a must for hands free video watching on the Notes beautiful screen, and is definitely nice when playing emulators with a blue tooth controller!
The feel is natural and unobtrusive.
The side buttons are a little hard to click, but not a deal breaker.
So I'm pleased with it.
I couldn't sully a phone like this with a Otterbox. (Though it definitely deserves the security. )
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So what do you think about s-view. Do you think it can protect our devices?
I hate cases... but i learned my lesson with my last phonne... the beautiful Sony Xperia S in white. One day i go out at night without the case to fully enjoy the look of the phonne... and it fell on ground... hard rock portuguese sidewalk. I got a very nasty damage in one corner! Now with my Note 3... case allways from first week! And i will not get any chance this time!
Putting a case to this phone is like ****ing beautiful girl with tick condom. Everybody can feel free to make his own choice but I would never sacrifice the feeling to hold it pure necked in my hands than putting this beauty in rubbish cases
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I ****ed plenty of beautiful girls with condom on. ..... ultimately it was there for protection and I'm still healthy and without unwanted child ?... so it done is job lol. .. Just like my case when I dropped the phone from a few stairs up... my heart was in my mouth but it went back down to my chest when I picked the phone up in one piece ?
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Cases and screen protectors in particular ruin the feel and beauty of the phone, mine's been used bare from day 1 and it's still mint :good:
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I disagree. I just got a neo hybrid in gold and it looks AND feels terrific. Very pleased I am - :laugh:
Mines have been naked since I got the phone, about 1 1/2 months. I love the way it looks and feels without a case. It's not "slippery" like my S3 was. You just have to be attentive to where you keep your phone. I never keep my phone on my thigh when I'm driving. I've learned the hard way when you forget and get out of the car. As long as your careful you should be fine. The back won't get scratched from everyday wear and tear because of the faux leather. The only thing that will show wear will be the silver trim around the phone. I have a few black marks from forcing it into my cup holder, which I no longer do. If anything, **** it, the deductible is only a $100 for insurance from Verizon. Pretty reasonable, I remember it being as much as $175 back in the day. It's still $175 for iphones.
I've never had any type of case or screen protector for any of my large phones, which includes Dell Streak, Note 1, and my Note 3. I put it in my back pocket when out and about, then set it down next to me when I sit down. Never dropped my phones. Ever.
When I had my s2 I had a slim case and screen protector the first few months but wasn't happy with the look and feel so I got rid of the protection cause it just looked and felt nicer naked 2 years later the phone is scuffed and scratched so this note 3 is staying 100% protected as much as possible. Got a red Spigen Neohybrid case and it looks absolutely stunning but makes it a bit more slippery to hold.
Guys look up some Note 3 torture test videos.
The only reason for a case on this indestructible behemoth is to add a kickstand and a higher coefficient of friction.
Just wanted to know how you guys feel about using cases, as apposed to no cases. Do you use your nexus 4 without a case? Without a case and screen protector? With a case? Do you think a case is necessary at the sacrifice of the premium feel in the hand? Discuss your thoughts below!
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Just wanted to know how you guys feel about rocking the phone naked. Do you like cases, or prefer the naked feel many have grown to love. Discuss your thoughts below
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I've been using the ringke fusion case on mine from the day I bought the phone. I'm not crazy about cases for my phone and all my previous phones were used naked, but the N4 is far too fragile with the glass back. Mine's about 8 months old, and apart from the tiny hairline cracks in the back which are barely noticeable, my phone looks and feels new
Not sure if you mean without the case of rocking an N4 while being naked.... Surprisingly, the OP isn't clear about that either.
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@oxxshadow, maybe you really should make the OP a bit clearer, as this could be understood in several ways
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Not sure if you mean without the case of rocking an N4 while being naked.... Surprisingly, the OP isn't clear about that either.
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LOL right
I used my Nexus 4 with the Google bumper for awhile, maybe 2 months, but it was really annoying because I couldn't plug in my IEMs with the case on (Anyone with Shure SE215s knows the connector is pretty bulky), so I wound up ditching the case. I got the phone 13 months ago, and the phone is in pretty good shape. People say it looks new and can't believe its over a year old although it has a ton of microscratches on the back, a few nicks in the bezel from a couple drops where someone accidentally snagged my headphones and pulled the phone right out of my hand (The headphones probably saved the phone both times that happened, they stopped the phone from slamming into the ground), and a thin scratch on the front that is hard to see from a grain of sand on my jeans (Don't wipe your phone on your pants people... I usually don't, but that one time I was thinking "Well it's only this one time, I don't have anything better to wipe the screen with... I doubt it's gonna get scratched...), and a tiny pit in the front glass above the screen near the right bezel when I got out of a car with the phone in my lap BUT I did have the bumper on for that and that saved the phone from shattering. I don't really know how it didn't shatter anyway, a rock had to have hit the glass for that to happen. I guess I was lucky that time
waiting to see when my bonus comes in =P when that happens ill rock it naked.... ill even take the dBrand skin off =P miss seeing my sparkly back......
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Not sure if you mean without the case of rocking an N4 while being naked.... Surprisingly, the OP isn't clear about that either.
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Oh Ok so I changed the OP a bit. Hopefully it is easier to understand!
I drop things lots and I'd probably quickly need a replacement if I went without a case =P
I made the mistake of not buying a case and a friend put my phone down on a wooden table and it cracked the back of my device. I raged...I still cry about it now because it slowly gets worse out of no where. I just want to rip the glass off.
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I made the mistake of not buying a case and a friend put my phone down on a wooden table and it cracked the back of my device. I raged...I still cry about it now because it slowly gets worse out of no where. I just want to rip the glass off.
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Just get a dbrand skin! mine has a dbrand titanium skin on it the second day i got the phone. The back now looks sleek and it does not get any fingerprints and best of all, all the scratches you got will be gone!
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Just get a dbrand skin! mine has a dbrand titanium skin on it the second day i got the phone. The back now looks sleek and it does not get any fingerprints and best of all, all the scratches you got will be gone!
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I have thought about it, is their website dbrand.com?
I always do unless I'm at work
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I have thought about it, is their website dbrand.com?
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yes it is!
I use mine without a case but I have front+back XtremeGuard on and carbon fiber skin on front+back too.
It has exfoliation on the silver bezel and another hit that bent the bezel a little.
I use it without any protection since I got it. It has already several cracks. It fell down at least 3 times because of the glass back. But why should I protect it if I will buy a new phone every two years anyway. If I sell it in the end for 50 or 70 bucks after 2 years is not that important to me. And the phone looks really great, so why should I hide it
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I've had mine since Christmas and I finally got a cover yesterday (Ringke Fusion). I've already managed to put a little scratch on the back but I'm thinking of buying a dbrand skin to put on the back to make it a little more unique (I'm thinking the wood one)
I use a Skinomi on front and a dBrand on the back. I have the original Bumper, but rarely use it, it's too nice without
No case for me. Only a SGP Screen Protector and a glass back protector.
Oh yeah ! I am your man ! ... completely naked n4 ! no screen guards, no covers! and no scratches till now ...
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LOL right
I used my Nexus 4 with the Google bumper for awhile, maybe 2 months, but it was really annoying because I couldn't plug in my IEMs with the case on (Anyone with Shure SE215s knows the connector is pretty bulky)
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i know exactly what you mean.
no case. screen protectors on front and back.
lamb skin.
I own white Nexus 5 and would like to know if you use cases for N5.
I got my white N5 a week ago and am afraid that it will scratch easily. I would like to find out how your N5 is doing after using it for, let's say, at least half a year.
Does it wear off easily? Is camera durable and doesn't scratch easily?
I have the black Nexus.
I didn't buy one from the start , but after getting a few scuffs on the sides from the other things I have in my pocket or bag (keys , powerpack , e-cig , tools and so on) I've bought a simple no-name silicon case for it.
The camera cover glass is quite durable - I used to keep it face up on my workbench or desk and I can't see any scratch after ~4 months.
Yes, I do, but not for what you'd imagine...
...I use the "zerolemon" extended battery case. I never used a case on it, and found it to be quite resilient despite multiple drops, however the extended battery case spoke to me. Couldn't live without it now.
This is the best. Spiegen. Dropped on the street dozens of times. Not a mark know phone
I use a Nillkin case. It's so thin you hardly know it's there but it keeps the scratches away. I haven't dropped it though, not sure how much protection it offers from a height!
This is mine. Stock one.
I have the Google case. I was being fancy when I bought my nexus. I bought the case and the wireless charger which I don't even use
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This is mine. Stock one.
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Nice man,it's washable?
Yes. It is washable. But you must take phone out before.
I use a Diztronic clear case that I bought shortly after I got the Nexus 5. After more than a year, the case is pretty dirty and scuffed up, so I imagine without a case the soft painted plastic part of the phone would get fairly scratched up.
Was just randomly wondering if anyone doesn't use a case for this phone. Seems like everyone uses a case, and I figured since I'm not selling or trading this phone, why not use it in all its glory. The only problems is, after a few minutes, it gets oily and really slippery, and it's a really thin phone, so it gets a bit uncomfortable using it without a case.
Also, when one hand scrolling, it does this weird thing where it doesn't scroll smoothly, and your palm gets in the way, and gives the scrolling a hitch. When using a phone case, the part of the case that sticks out on the screen naturally blocks your palm, and you never have that problem.
But anyways, who's using the phone naked, and find it to be the most comfortable and best option to go with?
Gimme some pros and cons of you will.
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Your scrolling problem is related to the size of your hands.
I don't use cases, most of them are fugly.
What's the point of having slim phones if we are going to put a case on it and thus it will become bulky anyway?
Might as well make the phones sturdier (which also means bulkier) to begin with.
The only thing I would agree with would be a side bumper. If you're not using a flip cover, even if you have a normal case, your screen will be endangered either way. A simple case only protects the edges and the back (though I don't know why the back cover would need protection). So might as well just stick to a bumper, which doesn't turn the phone into a brick.
I used to have a metallic bumper, though I stopped using it because it messed with the Wi-Fi and mobile signals, due to the metal's reflective properties.
I use the device as is. I also don't experience any grip issues, but that may be due to the fact that my model came with a leather-like back cover and is textured as such, which makes gripping easier.
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Your scrolling problem is related to the size of your hands.
I don't use cases, most of them are fugly.
What's the point of having slim phones if we are going to put a case on it and thus it will become bulky anyway?
Might as well make the phones sturdier (which also means bulkier) to begin with.
The only thing I would agree with would be a side bumper. If you're not using a flip cover, even if you have a normal case, your screen will be endangered either way. A simple case only protects the edges and the back (though I don't know why the back cover would need protection). So might as well just stick to a bumper, which doesn't turn the phone into a brick.
I used to have a metallic bumper, though I stopped using it because it messed with the Wi-Fi and mobile signals, due to the metal's reflective properties.
I use the device as is. I also don't experience any grip issues, but that may be due to the fact that my model came with a leather-like back cover and is textured as such, which makes gripping easier.
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Yeah, you're not experiencing the slip issue because y9u have a leather back. Thst makes all the difference in the world, and matter of fact, I'm gonna order a leather back cover for this phone from Amazon. You actually reminded me to do that lol.
But yeah, been using it without a case for the last day, and just can't without it getting way too slippery. Always revert back to a case.
Gotta go the leather back route.
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I use a clear rubbery case that doesn't take up any space and is virtually invisible. Cost a buck shipped on ebay. Keeps the phone from slipping
Eh, screw it. I just can't use this phone naked, and don't feel like ordering the leather back. I'm just gonna use my candyshell grip case. This phone was made to put a case on it. Way too slim, even with a non slip back.
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I use it with no case and screen protector. I've been using it like this for quite a while. I don't really find any cons. I've dropped it a lot too but it's staying strong I got it 2nd hand like 2-3 years ago.
I go naked with it. My hands and fingers are always bumping into the screen sometimes and I'll get rapid taps/multi openings etc. And yeah it does get kinds oily and all fingerprinty 'up'd. Thats why I mostly use one of them pen things with a rubber end. A pencil works good too.
I hate bulky cases. I went to a Boost mobile store and bought a $15 rubber case that just covered the back and sides. No cover protector. Hate them too. That worked fine until I took it off to wipe down the screen and didnt want it back on again, lost it. So Im nude again. I like these phones better without cases. Plus I' take the cover off a lot too swap sd cards. But just a cheap chunk of rubber works.
I've dropped it a few times, luckily on carpets, never scratched the screen yet, and the back part wont scratch much anyway. I should get a screen protector though. I love Lanyard Holes, but for whatever reason they stopped manufacturing them with these newer phones over the past few years. I use to keep my phone around my neck or attached to my belt loop with that little tiny hole and a lanyard string. But, no more. I hate that.
Or just do what I did. Go to Home Depot and buy liquid spray rubber in a can and spray paint the phone in a rubber coating, let dry, razor blade/exacto knife, peel where needed. lol. It works.
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I go naked with it. My hands and fingers are always bumping into the screen sometimes and I'll get rapid taps/multi openings etc. And yeah it does get kinds oily and all fingerprinty 'up'd. Thats why I mostly use one of them pen things with a rubber end. A pencil works good too.
I hate bulky cases. I went to a Boost mobile store and bought a $15 rubber case that just covered the back and sides. No cover protector. Hate them too. That worked fine until I took it off to wipe down the screen and didnt want it back on again, lost it. So Im nude again. I like these phones better without cases. Plus I' take the cover off a lot too swap sd cards. But just a cheap chunk of rubber works.
I've dropped it a few times, luckily on carpets, never scratched the screen yet, and the back part wont scratch much anyway. I should get a screen protector though. I love Lanyard Holes, but for whatever reason they stopped manufacturing them with these newer phones over the past few years. I use to keep my phone around my neck or attached to my belt loop with that little tiny hole and a lanyard string. But, no more. I hate that.
Or just do what I did. Go to Home Depot and buy liquid spray rubber in a can and spray paint the phone in a rubber coating, let dry, razor blade/exacto knife, peel where needed. lol. It works.
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That's a damn good idea.
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Man, at the end of the day, I just can't use this phone without a case. Its way too thin and slippery. Speck candyshell grip for the win. Absolutely perfect case for this phone, light as a feather, thin, adds almost no bulk to the width of the phone, and incredibly grippy. Can't go wrong.
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I can't remember the last phone I owned where I didn't use a case. In fact, when I purchased my Nexus 4, I actually forgot to order a case, and when it arrived, I flat out refused to take it out the house before the case arrived.
I wouldn't consider myself clumsy, but accidents do happen and they usually involve my mobile phone. I always buy the same case, a plastic/silicone TPU case from eBay, and they range from 99p to about £3. I never spend more than that. This is the case I bought for mine:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultra-Sli...hash=item36017ba2e3:m:mYsl2Xxl2euYRiFrqhugqKQ
I won't buy the hard shell cases because the aim is to absorb the impact. A hard shell case will simply distribute it elsewhere and therefore either the case will crack (causing damage to the phone) or the impact will simply transfer through into the phone itself causing pretty much the same amount of damage that you might get if you didn't have a case at all. A TPU case will genuinely absorb impact and protect your phone. I am lucky enough to say that from experience. I dropped my Galaxy S1 down a terrace at a football match (soccer) and while the case itself was scratched, the phone remained totally unscratched. I've dropped my S4 numerous times out the door of my car (usually falls out my pocket) and so far, there has been no damage to the phone itself, although that said I think the front camera has perhaps started to play up, so perhaps that's been caused by repeated drops, but it's nothing that can't be repaired for cheap and ultimately, the screen is still alive and looking gorgeous and that's the expensive part to replace.
My girlfriend dropped her uncased Nokia Lumia 900 once on a hard wood floor. The screen was smashed and the phone was never quite the same afterwards (I think there was some damage to the accelerometer). My friend has smashed many many iPhones by not keeping them in cases (it only takes one drop). I am yet to smash a phone despite repeated efforts.
One last thing, if you do buy a TPU case, make sure there is a lip. That will add a huge amount of protection to the screen. No lip, no real protection offered to the glass.
Definitely a case for me ... Otter Box
Started off without one till i dropped it and broke the front glass. After months of seeing it damaged i replaced the glass myself then ordered an Otter Box case. Sure it adds bulk but at least i don't worry too much about it falling again. It took a tumble from the top of the stairs the other day and no damage, I thought for sure it was a done deal when i watched it tumble faster as it went down.
The glass replacement wasn't as hard i had thought it would be especially using the 3rd party adhesive and i must say the screen feels stronger than the original. I do agree however it is a sleek phone without a case but too slippery to leave unprotected IMO
Otter box cases are unnecessarily bulky imo, but there we go.
skezza said:
I can't remember the last phone I owned where I didn't use a case. In fact, when I purchased my Nexus 4, I actually forgot to order a case, and when it arrived, I flat out refused to take it out the house before the case arrived.
I wouldn't consider myself clumsy, but accidents do happen and they usually involve my mobile phone. I always buy the same case, a plastic/silicone TPU case from eBay, and they range from 99p to about £3. I never spend more than that. This is the case I bought for mine:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultra-Sli...hash=item36017ba2e3:m:mYsl2Xxl2euYRiFrqhugqKQ
I won't buy the hard shell cases because the aim is to absorb the impact. A hard shell case will simply distribute it elsewhere and therefore either the case will crack (causing damage to the phone) or the impact will simply transfer through into the phone itself causing pretty much the same amount of damage that you might get if you didn't have a case at all. A TPU case will genuinely absorb impact and protect your phone. I am lucky enough to say that from experience. I dropped my Galaxy S1 down a terrace at a football match (soccer) and while the case itself was scratched, the phone remained totally unscratched. I've dropped my S4 numerous times out the door of my car (usually falls out my pocket) and so far, there has been no damage to the phone itself, although that said I think the front camera has perhaps started to play up, so perhaps that's been caused by repeated drops, but it's nothing that can't be repaired for cheap and ultimately, the screen is still alive and looking gorgeous and that's the expensive part to replace.
My girlfriend dropped her uncased Nokia Lumia 900 once on a hard wood floor. The screen was smashed and the phone was never quite the same afterwards (I think there was some damage to the accelerometer). My friend has smashed many many iPhones by not keeping them in cases (it only takes one drop). I am yet to smash a phone despite repeated efforts.
One last thing, if you do buy a TPU case, make sure there is a lip. That will add a huge amount of protection to the screen. No lip, no real protection offered to the glass.
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Dual layer is the best way to go. Light, slim, and offer the most protection for the least amount of size.
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d3athd3al3r said:
Started off without one till i dropped it and broke the front glass. After months of seeing it damaged i replaced the glass myself then ordered an Otter Box case. Sure it adds bulk but at least i don't worry too much about it falling again. It took a tumble from the top of the stairs the other day and no damage, I thought for sure it was a done deal when i watched it tumble faster as it went down.
The glass replacement wasn't as hard i had thought it would be especially using the 3rd party adhesive and i must say the screen feels stronger than the original. I do agree however it is a sleek phone without a case but too slippery to leave unprotected IMO
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Not only slippery, but just awkward to hold after a few minutes. Its way too thin and rectangular, instead of a square shape. They made the phone way too long, and not wide enough for adult hands to hold comfortably for more than a few minutes.
The design was FOR SURE made for a phone case to be put on it. I'm certain of this.
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A battery cover with wireless charging made it better IMO
tikay00 said:
Not only slippery, but just awkward to hold after a few minutes. Its way too thin and rectangular, instead of a square shape. They made the phone way too long, and not wide enough for adult hands to hold comfortably for more than a few minutes.
The design was FOR SURE made for a phone case to be put on it. I'm certain of this.
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Update: After purchasing a new battery cover that allows for wireless charging I ditched the OtterBox Deffender case since it wouldn't fit. Though still made of shiny plastic I feel its a better option than the stock cover because it's slightly thicker, adds weight, makes the phone feel more solid and offers better protection for the rear camera lens. I can see this as an option for anyone who is looking for an alternative to not wanting to cover it up with a case.
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Update: After purchasing a new battery cover that allows for wireless charging I ditched the OtterBox Deffender case since it wouldn't fit. Though still made of shiny plastic I feel its a better option than the stock cover because it's slightly thicker, adds weight, makes the phone feel more solid and offers better protection for the rear camera lens. I can see this as an option for anyone who is looking for an alternative to not wanting to cover it up with a case.
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Yeah, if I had a leather back cover, I'd probably use it without a case. I just need to order one. Even then, I don't know if it would be comfortable, because of the shape of the phone, and the physical dimensions.
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I never use a case or screen protectors because I want to feel the actual phone in my hand.
OK, been using this phone without a case for the past few days, and its butter. Can't go back to cades now lol. You guys were right.
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butt ass naked here since it came out.
mother gifted me a case but it felt like I was holding a brick.
Ive dropped this thing 3,216,546,163 times and it still works fine.
last month though its not reading my sd card properly for some reason, so time to replace soon maybe.
cant submit an image to show you how banged up the sides are(not much surprisingly), no broken screen though.
No case, only a velcro pasty.
This is a very relevant thread. I finally broke the glass on my i9295 a month or so ago. The phone struck the corner of a solid object on the way down. I suspect that an Otter Box protective housing could have saved the screen. However, if I was going to be carrying around my phone in an Otterbox, I would not have a ruggedized IP67 rated phone like the i9295. I carry my phone almost naked with only a 2" x 3" swatch of fuzzy Velcro material stuck on the back. This allows me to stick the phone on the dash of my car or boat where I have a swatch of hookey Velcro material. I also do like the feeling of the fuzzy material on the back of the phone. Makes the phone feel less like a slick bar of soap. I do really like the idea of spraying the phone w/rubberized tool coating. BTW, I did finally just get around to replacing the glass a couple of days ago .