I had probably around 8devices in the last few years, I didn't use a case till iPhone 4 meaning my evo 4g was always naked and never got scratches, besides the kickstand, idk why I keep buying cases I always end up having the phone naked, they look way better the way(maybe the galaxy nexus did look really good with sgp case) how about you? Do you go naked or no? You think you might drop it?
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I start off with an otterbox defender for the 1st 6 months & then go naked once I've proven to be very careful with it.
I fear dropping this though .vs the other 2 EVO's & I'm not sure why... The new factor maybe?
Noiro said:
I start off with an otterbox defender for the 1st 6 months & then go naked once I've proven to be very careful with it.
I fear dropping this though .vs the other 2 EVO's & I'm not sure why... The new factor maybe?
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I think cause is so thin. I had the feeling too
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I have never owned a case for my phones and when I traded in the OG, it looked 9/10. However, this one has already had the Commuter Otter put on her. Not an if, but when I would drop her naked.
Smartphones are too slippery for me without a case!
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When I get a new phone I use a TPU case and when I get tired of the tpu I start to go naked..... I am usually good with not dropping phones....
Honestly, I find that when I have a case on I don't drop it, when I don't I do...so I have the htcpedia one that came out before the phone, nice fit by the way.
As for the screen its the same deal, I had an epic and went naked for almost a year and ended up with those tiny hair scratches that seem to come from nowhere and drive me batty! So sgp ultra crystal on the way to save my sanity.
Bottom line,used to go naked but not anymore, although I reserve the right to change my mind as I know I will lol
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Yea I go naked otherwise I'll use ghost armor...but that's still more or less naked...I feel if the phone company's wanted to make their phones bigger then they would but they made it thin for a reason and cases ruin that(IMO)...and I tend to be overly cautious with my phones
I've got get naked right now but I'll probably buy a case for it because it is slick, I don't do screen protectors anymore though, my old Evo didn't get scratches and with gorilla glad this one shouldn't either. The main reason I got a case for my old Evo was to keep the camera from laying against things and getting scratched but this new camera, even though it protrudes a Lil the lens is recessed so it should be fine. I may keep it naked.
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I would love to go naked, but I can't. When I first got the phone I had no case on it and it was so nice. But because of what I do for a living, one bad day = no more nice looking phone.
But the two cases I have are very slender and don't my phone bulky like the otterboxes do.
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See what bothers me is the screen protector, for some reason I would rather just not have it on...
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See what bothers me is the screen protector, for some reason I would rather just not have it on...
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I agree. Even though I have a case on my phone I have no screen protector. Its just so smooth without one. However knowing me and my OCD I'll probably get one to see what on may look like on my phone. But I have to find the right one, some of the Zagg products feel rubbery.
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I leave just my shirt and socks on... Nothing else...
Nah, but seriously... I go naked. I'm very careful with my ish.
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I agree. Even though I have a case on my phone I have no screen protector. Its just so smooth without one. However knowing me and my OCD I'll probably get one to see what on may look like on my phone. But I have to find the right one, some of the Zagg products feel rubbery.
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I've go a Zagg Invisishield on and can't even tell, it is the "HD" version. Had a regular Zags on my e4gt and it did have a rubbery feel but not the HD one
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I go with a TPU case just for grip and a occasional drop and normal wear and tear. I used screen protector couple times and I hated them I love the feel of glass. Also I'm not sure how people are getting scratches one their screens. I had 3 phones with gorilla glass and that 1 of them got scratches.
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I decided to go naked on this one. Used to buy cases but the bulk is just too annoying sometimes. Try the Spigen screen protectors, no rubbery feeling at all.
The ghost armor screen protectors are pretty nice, no rubbery feeling, no grainy look from the anti glare screen protectors... I'd recommend that
i like to go raw too, but not with the lte.
Always naked as far as a case goes. I do have an XO Skin on the screen and glossy back, though. I learned my lesson with my E3D, when I dropped it on the pavement screen down and it slid maybe 3 inches or so.
I only dropped and damaged my OG EVO once. I put a nice little ding on the edge, but other than that, it looks practically brand new. I always had a screen protector on my old EVO and never bought a case for it. The screen protector saved me a few times.
I'll eventually get a case for my LTE, but I'm just waiting for something I deem worth buying. Perhaps a nice silicon, something with a thin rubber padding, I'd like a case that provides a little bounce incase I drop it. The glass is so close to the edge on the LTE, I can just imagine the aluminium siding sending shock waves through the phone and exploding the screen into a million tiny pieces.
On that note, this is my first phone with Gorilla Glass, so I honestly don't even know if I "need" a screen protector. But I'll probably buy one eventually. After the whole ZAGG proximity sensor problem I'm just waiting for a legit protector without any quirks. I'm know they are out there (In abundance) and my lazy butt just needs to "look."
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So I saw one of these threads when I had my old phone and thought I would start this up here. So is your phone naked? Do you use a case or screen protector or well, nothing?
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I have a Platinum series case, no screen protector, I don't like 'em, seems to me like they distort the screen some.
Nothing on mine
THUNDERBOLT
Just ordered a case today, but it's no big deal as I haven't even activated my TBolt yet.
Nothing on mine either
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I've got a very clear screen protector on now, and I just ordered this.... http://www.bodyguardz.com/carbon-fiber-htc-thunderbolt-grouped.html
I have a VZW Soft touch case on ($20.76) and a set of Quamtix (Idk somethin lk that) screen protectors. Im obsessed with my **** being clean too lol
No case, just an invisible shield. Works for me.
Invisible Shield + Seidio Innocase Surface 2 combo.
Not my favorite case I've ever had for a phone, but its growing on me.
The case part I like just fine, its the holster that I'm adjusting to.
Ive got a double case from verizon and a screen protector from them too. I have to say that both of them are great, the case makes the phone feel like a tank and the screen protector doesn't distort the screen at all.
Ice got to say that I an very happy with both of them and out was a decent value, $50 for both and a car charger (which is in my dodge charger, how ironic )
Phone is naked for now... trying to decide on what I want to do still... It's rooted with S-OFF though... this is my first android phone and i love it so far..
Completely naked and will stay that way.
Naked...
I had my Incredible for almost a year and never had a scratch on it.
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Half naked. I keep my screen protected but let the rest hang out
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is the case good in the vzw website?
it showup when after you pickup the phone.
I had my Eris completely naked for over a year and only one small scratch on the screen- kept in my pocket 90% of the time. Not sure if the Tbolt has the same glass. Assume yes or something similar.
Worried about scratching the glass so I just installed a PhantomSkinz screen protector and white Chromatics film on the back. Looks nice but we'll see how it holds up (corner peel?).
I never use a screen protector, i dont shove my phone in my jeans pocket. I might have to do what i did to my incredibles silicone case....cut out room for the extended battery. I think this time im going to dremel out a plastic or the hard rubber case to fit this beast. For now im just using my gps neoprene case and it works ok for the time being.
I've got a black silicon case on mine but I hate it. I ordered a Seidio hardcover to replace it. The silicon one gets all linty and stuff, and it's very hard to get in and out of pockets without it falling of. I don't have a screen protector either.
Nothing on mine as usual
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Butt Ball Naked
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On your brand new EVO LTE. I see so many people get these ZOMGCOPTER cases that are bullet proof and rapture proof. Do not get a case that directly touches your phone without a rubber insulator. Otterbox is awesome. They use a nice rubber in between your phone and their plastic case. Plastic clips still clutch at your phone and will scratch the four corners that they do touch over time.
Do us all a favor and buy a TPU or nice gel case on ebay for $3 in two weeks. Your phone will last until then.
I made the horrible mistake of using a plastic case on my OG Epic the day it came out. Yeah your remember. The Sprint case that was chrome and had a leather middle piece. It looked pimp. In fact it was. It made my phone it's ho. Plastic to plastic = scratches all around the edge of my phone.
Use a rubber ladies and gentlemen.
If your me, you don't use anything, but with the new upcoming changes to Sprint's TEP program, you may want to consider an awesome case and drop that coverage. Research it, unless you want to pay more come June.
That is all.
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On your brand new EVO LTE. I see so many people get these ZOMGCOPTER cases that are bullet proof and rapture proof. Do not get a case that directly touches your phone without a rubber insulator. Otterbox is awesome. They use a nice rubber in between your phone and their plastic case. Plastic clips still clutch at your phone and will scratch the four corners that they do touch over time.
Do us all a favor and buy a TPU or nice gel case on ebay for $3 in two weeks. Your phone will last until then.
I made the horrible mistake of using a plastic case on my OG Epic the day it came out. Yeah your remember. The Sprint case that was chrome and had a leather middle piece. It looked pimp. In fact it was. It made my phone it's ho. Plastic to plastic = scratches all around the edge of my phone.
Use a rubber ladies and gentlemen.
If your me, you don't use anything, but with the new upcoming changes to Sprint's TEP program, you may want to consider an awesome case and drop that coverage. Research it, unless you want to pay more come June.
That is all.
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well said!
It's going to scratch the machined aluminum corners?
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It's going to scratch the machined aluminum corners?
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No that part is fine, the plastic area; not so much.
My otterbox has no rubber except the outer covering. The trick to not scratching your phone while in a case is to keep dirt out of it, which the otterbox does extremely well.
"ZOMGCOPTER"
What's that?
I don't understand why people buy covers and screen protectors at all.
1. The glass is IMPOSSIBLE to scratch. It will NOT scratch. The lame plastic cover will, and will look stupid.
2. A scratched thin phone looks infinitely better than a perfect phone that's inside of a huge case.
Your phone is worth nothing in 24 months, enjoy it.
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I don't understand why people buy covers and screen protectors at all.
1. The glass is IMPOSSIBLE to scratch. It will NOT scratch. The lame plastic cover will, and will look stupid.
2. A scratched thin phone looks infinitely better than a perfect phone that's inside of a huge case.
Your phone is worth nothing in 24 months, enjoy it.
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Exactly I used a case for all of 2 weeks with my og Evo and a screen protector for about 3 hours. Never put anything on my 3D and both phones were fine. I just hate that cases make buttons less functional and screen protectors blah nothing beats finger to glass.
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ive been rocking the same og evo 4g since january 2011 no case or screen protector and its flawless still. so perfect infact that the other day someone asked me if i got a new phone because it still looks as mint as day one haha
i only use cases when doing potential phone dangering things like football with people or other things
.jond said:
I don't understand why people buy covers and screen protectors at all.
1. The glass is IMPOSSIBLE to scratch. It will NOT scratch. The lame plastic cover will, and will look stupid.
2. A scratched thin phone looks infinitely better than a perfect phone that's inside of a huge case.
Your phone is worth nothing in 24 months, enjoy it.
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I call BS.
1. It is most definitely possible to scratch. I have done so. Working construction, my phone is subjected to metal shavings and concrete dust. The latter will most certainly scratch the screen.
2. A working phone looks infinitely better than a broken phone
.jond said:
I don't understand why people buy covers and screen protectors at all.
1. The glass is IMPOSSIBLE to scratch. It will NOT scratch. The lame plastic cover will, and will look stupid.
2. A scratched thin phone looks infinitely better than a perfect phone that's inside of a huge case.
Your phone is worth nothing in 24 months, enjoy it.
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If you drop your phone on its corner while it is in a case, most likely, the case is the only thing that gets damaged. Not always, but most likely. After the newness wears off on the phone and you start putting it in your pocket with your keys, the screen will eventually get scratched.
Buy a decent case and screen protector and you can't go wrong. I personally love the Clarivue screen protectors. Static cling. Cases, I haven't found any that impress me but I haven't had an OtterBox.
Well the case that sprint is going to sell with the eco looks decent. But then again I didn't open it
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If you drop your phone on its corner while it is in a case, most likely, the case is the only thing that gets damaged. Not always, but most likely. After the newness wears off on the phone and you start putting it in your pocket with your keys, the screen will eventually get scratched.
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I agree with dropping the phone. I have a Seidio surface on my EVO 4g. It saved my butt quite a few times.
As far as keys, I can't be the only one that puts them in separate pockets. Keys in left and phone in right, ALWAYS.
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As far as keys, I can't be the only one that puts them in separate pockets. Keys in left and phone in right, ALWAYS.
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This. I always make sure that my keys and my phone are NOT in the same pocket lol
I would love to go naked in my phone but o know the minute I do I will drop it and it will shatter ..I try to buy very minimal cases. But as the op said plastic on phone does scratch ..I have an evo 3d and bought a plastic case that was two pieces..top and bottom that would slide together in the middle and click..it also had a dandy kickstand built in ..its a nice case but I flashed the **** out of that phone so needless to say I was pulling that case often to remove the battery ..after a while all the paint around the edge of the screen had come of ..it looked fine in the case but looked terrible when I took it off..not a prob now since the digitizer went back and I just got jt replaced ..and the replacement speaker is bad..so I have another waiting at Sprint ..I enjoyed my evo 3d and think it got a bad rap but I did go through like 4 before I had one that lasted me 9 months
Always keys on left, phone on right.
Since I like charging on a dock I wanted a simple pull off case, so I got a case mate one piece case, (just to protect the back and camera lense), and a bodyguard screen protector. Best screen protector I've ever used.
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Use a rubber ladies and gentlemen.
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you don't say !!!
lol
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Most of my pants have pockets inside of pockets. Since I am a firefighter, i do sometimes have my phone on scene and it tends to go through a beating throughout its life. All my phones have a OtterBox defender (would get lifeline if they got smart and went ouside of just crApple products) with a screen protector that gets replaced about every 3 months.
I took my screen off the case and screen protector the other day and 1 of my co-workers asked if my new phone came in yet. It looks brand spanking new minus a tiny barely noticeable scratch on the screen.
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I call BS.
1. It is most definitely possible to scratch. I have done so. Working construction, my phone is subjected to metal shavings and concrete dust. The latter will most certainly scratch the screen.
2. A working phone looks infinitely better than a broken phone
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+1
I work building cranes and constantly dig metal shavings out of my pocket...I can only imagine what my old 3D would look like without the case/screen protector. The phone might be worthless in 2 years but not only do I usually sell it after 1, if I do keep it for 2 it doesnt mean I want it to look like hell..
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.jond said:
I don't understand why people buy covers and screen protectors at all.
1. The glass is IMPOSSIBLE to scratch. It will NOT scratch. The lame plastic cover will, and will look stupid.
2. A scratched thin phone looks infinitely better than a perfect phone that's inside of a huge case.
Your phone is worth nothing in 24 months, enjoy it.
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I agree with the sentiment. I go naked
However, gorilla glass most certainly can scratch if you're not careful. Been rocking my OG Epic for 18 months naked, and I'm really careful, but somehow I did acquire a few minor scratches on the screen. I can only assume I had sand in my pocket or something.
I hate cases as a rule, will the naked screen with GG2 on S3 be safe to just put in an empty pocket and not get scratched? I take the back battery covers will be able to buy off eBay etc o XE released, so no problem in scratching that?
You are seriously going to just be okay with scratching a $700 investment and then just buying a new back off eBay? O if I ever damage my baby when I get it I will cry until mold grows on it. It word be the end. I am spending $700 on a phone I will use for 2 years .... no way would I use it without at least a full body Zagg. Have u looked into those? Since u are gung ho on no case?
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I hate cases as a rule, will the naked screen with GG2 on S3 be safe to just put in an empty pocket and not get scratched? I take the back battery covers will be able to buy off eBay etc o XE released, so no problem in scratching that?
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Any glass will scratch if it comes in to contact with mineral particles, at least put a screen protector on it!
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I've had mobiles since 1998 and the only time I use a case is when I go to the beach, the rest of the time they just go naked. Never had screen protector either and I've yet to scratch or drop a phone
Phone goes either in a jacket pocket or a separate pocket in my handbag and I just make sure there's nothing else in there that could do some damage.
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The problem with the GS2 is the part that scratched was that bit at the bottom that sticks out. However the GS3 has all one cover at the back so the only part you're gonna scratch is a piece of cheap plastic that you can replace on ebay for as much as a cheap case.
Gorilla Glass doesn't need screen protectors, everyone goes on about the screen quality and then puts a protector on it and ruins the quality right there lol. I have never gotten a scratch to my screen on modern day smart phones, just don't put your phone in with your keys....
This is what pisses me off with iPhone users...
"Samsung phones are made from cheap plastic"
Just feel like yeah but at least we can see our phones and it's cheap to replace parts on it. When you buy an iPhone if you drop it the metal dents or the glass shatters at the back because it's made from cheaper glass than the front. So you have to buy a cheap looking ugly case to cover the phone, making it bulkier and you never even get to see your phone until you sell it.
Now you get these people saying...
"GS3 has a Pentile screen it sucks"
Oh look they have a screen protector on it which makes their screen look like ****.....
Just don't put anything on the phone.
I'm thinking of going the naked route, been using my SGS1 without a case for the last year, and other than some scuffs on the back from putting it on hard surfaces and drunkenly sliding the phone when I pick it up, I have not noticed any significant scratch problems.
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The problem with the GS2 is the part that scratched was that bit at the bottom that sticks out. However the GS3 has all one cover at the back so the only part you're gonna scratch is a piece of cheap plastic that you can replace on ebay for as much as a cheap case.
Gorilla Glass doesn't need screen protectors, everyone goes on about the screen quality and then puts a protector on it and ruins the quality right there lol. I have never gotten a scratch to my screen on modern day smart phones, just don't put your phone in with your keys....
This is what pisses me off with iPhone users...
"Samsung phones are made from cheap plastic"
Just feel like yeah but at least we can see our phones and it's cheap to replace parts on it. When you buy an iPhone if you drop it the metal dents or the glass shatters at the back because it's made from cheaper glass than the front. So you have to buy a cheap looking ugly case to cover the phone, making it bulkier and you never even get to see your phone until you sell it.
Now you get these people saying...
"GS3 has a Pentile screen it sucks"
Oh look they have a screen protector on it which makes their screen look like ****.....
Just don't put anything on the phone.
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Yeah, my daughter still has my old N1 which has never had a screen protector on it and the screen is still just fine after some 3 years or whatever it has been. SGS2 same thing, got it when they came out, no screen protector, no scratches.
I do run cases though just to get the grippier surfaces. My own wish list for a phone would include it coming with a hard rubberized exterior that I didn't need to get a case for. Something soft enough to be grippy but hard enough that it didn't catch while going into or being pulled out of a pocket. A material like what is used on the seidio innocases.
I can see there's a for and against!
I hate cases in. general as others have said the phones are made 8.6mm etc then a case goes on and boom its a monster again!
I have tried Zagg and others but it does make the screen worse, better protected I agree though.
My iPhone 4 had a full zagg body shield on, with my XE I have a spare battery back cover so no need and a slip pouch for when its in my pocket, best of both worlds I think?
My S1 is coming up for 2 years old now and the only protection I have ever had on it is a screen cover and a pouch that I slip it in to and its still mint. I have already received my new leather pouch for the S3 and it will also come with a new screen protector from CPW
Screen protectors are overrated...depending on phone. I've had my gnex for 5 months with no protection, in pocket, dropped on floor and not a single scratch. The S3 comes with even better glass via gorilla glass 2.
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I always go nekid, any and all cases make the phone look retarded IMHO .
I'm naked.
It's a gamble, naturally. You do not want to be naked if you're somewhere with a lot of sand. If you plan on reselling the device, it might also be prudent to take precautions. But if it's just going to be for you, you can do whatever the hell you want.
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Never used a case or screen protecter on my gs2 and its mint had it since release. My HOX however has case on it as it goes shiny on rear if u scratch. With GS3 I'll prob just have pouch an that's it
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I can recommend one:
Samsung Galaxy S: Normal usage, naked. For in my pocket.
I hate it when my girlfriends cleans my screen because it's dirty because of fingerprints, it reveals all little cuts in the screen. But it still looks nice though.
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Never used a case or screen protecter on my gs2 and its mint had it since release. My HOX however has case on it as it goes shiny on rear if u scratch. With GS3 I'll prob just have pouch an that's it
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The rear of the GS3 is all one removable cover unlike the GS2 where the part prone to scratches was part of the main structure of the phone on that part sticking out at the bottom.
So if the GS3 gets scratched it'll be on that cheap bit of plastic you can replace for a tenner.
I hate covers & cases, too!
If you have dirt in your case or cover this scratch the phone too. Look at the bumper for iPhone 4(s)...
On my latest phones xperia play and EVO 3d I only use an screen protector and when the backcover a scratched I buy a new.
I want to use my smartphone in 1 Sec. in hands. No opening a cover or cases.
Yesterday I preordered my s3 and now I look @amazon for a screenprotector.
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I never use cases or screen protectors and I've never had an issue. I usually do buy some kind of pouch for the phone though, especially for when I'm at the beach, which is pretty often.
Have to agree with a couple of the above posts. I don't mind a nice sleek case with minimal protection though. I tend to take very good care of my electronics so its a rare occasion for me to drop my phone. I like the size and shape of phones nowadays and some of these cases are overkill. Especially the otter box ones.. lol, they make your phone just as big as a gameboy .
As for screen protector.. no way. Will never get one. I've tried a bunch and they ALL take away from the smooth glide of the naked screen IMO.
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I'll probably get a screen protector for it at some point. I was thinking I'd go naked in the beginning... when the phone is still new I tend to really baby it and obsess over it, but later on at some point I always, without fail, either drop it on the ground or accidentally put it in a pocket together with some keys or something.
The best screen protector I've tried is Copter Screenprotector+++, I don't know if those are very widely available in a lot of different countries. I think it's a Swedish brand and I don't think they're very well known.
I've tried InvisibleShields, and I find them to be way too grippy and rubbery. The Copters are OK, sure they do add some grippiness to the screen so it does mess with the feeling of the touchscreen but it's the least grippy one I've tried.
I don't much like cases... and if the battery cover gets scratched, I bet that later on you can get those off eBay for 5 bucks a pop... On that note, I would really like a see-through battery cover! Mmmmmm.... *daydreams*
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I hate covers & cases, too!
If you have dirt in your case or cover this scratch the phone too. Look at the bumper for iPhone 4(s)...
On my latest phones xperia play and EVO 3d I only use an screen protector and when the backcover a scratched I buy a new.
I want to use my smartphone in 1 Sec. in hands. No opening a cover or cases.
Yesterday I preordered my s3 and now I look @amazon for a screenprotector.
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I agree. Hate cases. But I can generally find a good screen protector that doesn't ruin the screen quality and it is very much preferred..
ciscostud said:
Screen protectors are overrated...depending on phone. I've had my gnex for 5 months with no protection, in pocket, dropped on floor and not a single scratch. The S3 comes with even better glass via gorilla glass 2.
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Gorilla Glass 2 is no better than Gorilla Glass 1 for protection, the updated version is just 20% thinner.
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I'm awaiting the arrival of my evo lte and am debating on if a case is needed or not. It sounds like it's rock solid, and the screen is gorilla glass, so is something really that needed. Yes, I saw the one post where someone actually did crack the screen, so I understand it can happen, but is it really that likely?
The case I am considering is the basic TPU case that is cropping up on here. My biggest concern is that I want it as slim as possible, and even though the case is supposed to be about as slim as can be, it still adds some bulk.
Anyway, all thoughts are appreciated. Thank you in advance.
I think i may get one because this thing is so nice Im scared handling it.
I wasn't planning on using a case but it's so thin I need one to be able to hold onto the damn thing. I have small hands, so you'd think thinner would be better, but no.
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Despite my last 2 EVO phones being fine without a case the back of the Lte can be too smooth if your hands are dry
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I normally don't get cases or screen protectors. My EVO 4G went a year and a half without a scratch on the screen or a chip in the body.
The SGSII lasted less than six months before the same result.
EVO LTE is in a Platinum case (which sucks) with a Zagg HD screen protector.
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good luck when that phone falls
One additional idea I had was to get some kind of sleeve to put it in when not in use. I think it may also come down to how it feels in my hand once I have it.
I've never really kept a case on any of my phones. I'm very good at handling them (except when my wife klutzes it up). I just know that my hands aren't the biggest, and with these phones getting bigger every year, adding a case just makes it worse.
And... I have TEP, and have always kept it.
Using a case is like wearing a condom. Sure it feels better without it but you're taking a chance. Some protection is better then no protection.
shook187 said:
Using a case is like wearing a condom. Sure it feels better without it but you're taking a chance. Some protection is better then no protection.
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+1...I took the case off of my OG Evo and now it is always saying how it burns whent it pees...
Get a case!!!
no case! no screen protector! no insurance!!!
shook187 said:
Using a case is like wearing a condom. Sure it feels better without it but you're taking a chance. Some protection is better then no protection.
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Nice analogy.... The phone is so thin to the point it feels slippery. I always use otterbox cases for all my phones. I'm clumsy.
I like my phones like my women, naked! Sanding the top cover makes it a bit more grippy. When I'm drunk in the club and holding the phone over the toilet, I make sure the kickstand is out and between my index and ring finger so it doesn't drop.
First phone I actually bought a case for.
Someone needs to make a back replacement piece that replaces the top plastic half to match the bottom metal half.
tybo31316 said:
Nice analogy.... The phone is so thin to the point it feels slippery. I always use otterbox cases for all my phones. I'm clumsy.
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I had an otterbox case on my OG EVO and for the many time ive dropped it not a single chip or scratch... the second I took it off and dropped it I broke something under the glass (not the glass) and the screen is completely unusable... the second i got my free case from sprint i slapped it on the LTE and im waiting for the new otterbox from amazon so i can put that on it... i drop stuff too much to risk it lol... go with a case because you never know what around the next corner
I bought the Platinum Series case and I like it a lot. Very comparable to the OtterBox case but about $14 cheaper, and comes with a clip. I found it at Best Buy. I would post a link, but I can't yet. Just search it out on their site.
I read that Sprint was sending out a free case with every EVO LTE, to make amends for the whole customs situation. Anyone receive one of those or know if it only applies to those who ordered direct from Sprint?
Since I opted out of the insurance, I'll be putting a case on mine. My OG EVO did quite well with the official HTC TPU case, so I'm considering this TPU case by Diztronic.
I'm also considering getting a screen protector, but not sure how necessary it'd be with the harder Gorilla glass. I'd be primarily using it to protect against scratches from keys, change, etc that might end up in my pocket.
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DanBergundy said:
Someone needs to make a back replacement piece that replaces the top plastic half to match the bottom metal half.
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You can actually sand the top half to match the bottom. I might try this, though it's not that noticeable either way, as my case will cover it.
See here for instructions on sanding.
No, put at least a tpu case on it. It's super slim, hardly adds any bulk, and gives you grip on the phone.
I probably won't put a screen protector on till my first scratch but you got to remember sand or even dust can still scratch the gorilla glass. So be careful at the beach all you summer beach goers.
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mrnamster said:
When I'm drunk in the club and holding the phone over the toilet
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??????? Not sure which confuses me more, you holding the phone over the toilet or having a system in place to avoid dropping it in the toilet.
okay. I'm not looking at cases for now, and I would rather want my phone naked. HOWEVER, I'm still scared to have it completely naked. I have ordered screen protector from sgp, and I wonder which one I should get between Zagg's full body invisible shield and SGP Crumena leather pouch.
Zagg invisible shield can keep the same original look of the phone and prevent the scratch. http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/htc-evo-4g-lte-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
SGP Crumena leather pouch can make me feel and look the sleekness of the phone when I use, and it.can keep my phone from scratches when it's in my purse. http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/htc/evo-4g-lte/htc-evo-4g-lte-crumena-leather-pouch-series.html
Not sure which one is better. What do you all think?
There's no reason why you can't have both. However if it does come down to one or the other, I recommend the invisibleShield. I've used them on countless devices (two blackberries, my old iPod, three previous phones, my tablets and not to mention the installations I did for family and friends) and out of all of those I've only had ONE scratch (and I had it replaced for free) but it did save the screen on my device.
The pouch is also nice because it will keep dust and other stuff off your phone and it might even protect it a bit if you (oh, please don't let this happen) drop it. However the shield is permanently on, meaning it will always protect you from scratches. You'll only have it in the pouch when you are not using it.
I stay away from anything named Zagg. Ugly rubber junk.
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Racer Of All said:
There's no reason why you can't have both. However if it does come down to one or the other, I recommend the invisibleShield. I've used them on countless devices (two blackberries, my old iPod, three previous phones, my tablets and not to mention the installations I did for family and friends) and out of all of those I've only had ONE scratch (and I had it replaced for free) but it did save the screen on my device.
The pouch is also nice because it will keep dust and other stuff off your phone and it might even protect it a bit if you (oh, please don't let this happen) drop it. However the shield is permanently on, meaning it will always protect you from scratches. You'll only have it in the pouch when you are not using it.
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I only need one or the other. You think shield is also permanent? I felt like they would be peeled as I use them especially those areas I grip.
crzycrkr said:
I stay away from anything named Zagg. Ugly rubber junk.
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ugh.. it's half and half? why do you hate zagg?
sabevouser said:
ugh.. it's half and half? why do you hate zagg?
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Um...because its ugly rubber junk, lol. Rubbery feel, glossy orange peek look. They were good 5 years ago when there was nothing else out there, but they're way behind in the game now. The only reason they still do well is because they're in Best Buy and Radio Shack. Side by side comparisons with all the other top brands woukd show how bad they are. I've used about 10 different brands of screen protector over the last few years and I wouldn't use Zagg if you paid me
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crzycrkr said:
Um...because its ugly rubber junk, lol. Rubbery feel, glossy orange peek look. They were good 5 years ago when there was nothing else out there, but they're way behind in the game now. The only reason they still do well is because they're in Best Buy and Radio Shack. Side by side comparisons with all the other top brands woukd show how bad they are. I've used about 10 different brands of screen protector over the last few years and I wouldn't use Zagg if you paid me
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Oh.. then I just should get the Crumena. I'm scared of putting zagg's invisible shield on. :/ What do you think of Crumena? have you used it before?
sabevouser said:
Oh.. then I just should get the Crumena. I'm scared of putting zagg's invisible shield on. :/ What do you think of Crumena? have you used it before?
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Never even heard of them. I would do a Stwinheil Ultra Crystal screen protector and a thin case.
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crzycrkr said:
Never even heard of them. I would do a Stwinheil Ultra Crystal screen protector and a thin case.
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ughh.. so I started a new thread about Crumena, but no one has answered. :/ I probably have to find another case.
I'd personally go with Zagg... its military grade and has a lifetime warranty. Its comes off clean, line it was never there. I don't know about the full body protection as I've only ever used the screen protector but I'd buy Zagg again in a heartbeat. you're not going to use the phone in the pouch... most of the time you drop it, i guarantee it won't be in the pouch.
jonathan.strunk said:
I'd personally go with Zagg... its military grade and has a lifetime warranty. Its comes off clean, line it was never there. I don't know about the full body protection as I've only ever used the screen protector but I'd buy Zagg again in a heartbeat. you're not going to use the phone in the pouch... most of the time you drop it, i guarantee it won't be in the pouch.
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I've actually had them leave residue in the past. That was the thing that made me try other brands that led me to realize Zagg was one of the worst products on the market, just marketed well. I just don't understand why anyone would use a product that destroys screen clarity and feel as much as Zagg does.
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I am using the Skinomi full body. It took time to put on, but it was easy to do. I wanted to protect my phone from scratches when I didn't want to use a case. The HTC logo on the back took about 3 days to fill in, but it did completely. Skinomi customer service is fantastic. They sent me out a replacement for the screen protector because of a defect and did not want the defective one sent back the way zagg does. Also, the screen protector self heals where I found that zagg hd does not. I have had pouches un the past, but ended up not using them because I found them to be a pain. I bought a few cruzerlites in different colors as well as the matte black Diztronic just for extra protection when I'm at the pool, etc. These cases are fantastic,very thin, and it's fun to change around the colors. I hope this helps.
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That makes sense about the zagg residue... I've just never had that happen. As for the Skinomi, that's awesome. I didn't know it healed. Definitely going to check it out now.
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