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[Q] Case for phone droppers

I've started thinking about what case to get for my Nexus S. I've dropped the Nokia N series phone I used before quite a bit, but it's survived all of them with little damage. I'm afraid that dropping the NS could easily crack or gouge the large screen, so I'm looking to protect it somehow. Do you agree that it would be easier to seriously damage the NS than a small slider phone. Will a silicon case and screen protecting film be enough to protect it?
If I had to guess, I dropped my other phone about once every month or two from about waist height.
Ugh, it looks so good naked though...

I fear for my phone's life everyday. They're supposed to be silicon cases coming out for the NS in the first week of January.
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plastidip it.
or plasti spray it- whatever. if you drop things alot, don't hold things that are expensive. ;-)

otterbox should be along shortly.

Platinum case best buy offered saved my phone from a fall pocket high this weekend. Yeah it feels cheap and will be replaced but for now it served its purpose.
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Bezel is a scratch and gouge magnet

Anyone else experience this? I actually put mine into a screen protector and case the first day I got it. Popped it out yesterday and found the bezel scratched to high heaven. I hate piano black plastic.
I think the case traps dust under there that grinds it away worse, but I can't imagine it fairing well naked for very long.
Edit: only had this thing since the 9th.

antiseen said:
Anyone else experience this? I actually put mine into a screen protector and case the first day I got it. Popped it out yesterday and found the bezel scratched to high heaven. I hate piano black plastic.
I think the case traps dust under there that grinds it away worse, but I can't imagine it fairing well naked for very long.
Edit: only had this thing since the 9th.
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I have never had mine in a regular case. I do have one of those leather "pocket" style cases I slide it in and out of when I have got it in my jeans. Mine is as nice as the day I got it I think. I also put a screen protector on day 1.
Sorry to hear about your bad experience.

I have had a Skinomi protector and Trident Aegis case on my phone from the first 15 minutes of owning my X. I am a machinist so my phone frequently sees metal shavings and coolant from my hands on a regular basis. My phone still looks brand new from launch day when I take my case off. The mesh over the external speaker does wonders as every few days I have to blow off some of the finer shavings. And every other week I take the case off to clean out the very little dust that gets in it. I would suggest a different case if you are having cosmetic issues.

antiseen said:
Anyone else experience this? I actually put mine into a screen protector and case the first day I got it. Popped it out yesterday and found the bezel scratched to high heaven. I hate piano black plastic.
I think the case traps dust under there that grinds it away worse, but I can't imagine it fairing well naked for very long.
Edit: only had this thing since the 9th.
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I had the black model and after 3 days I noticed a couple of nicks on the bezel myself. I take perfect care of my devices and it hadn't been bumped or anything. I swapped it for the white model that way it doesn't show and scratches or dust.Still looks brand new after a few weeks.

My Moto X has fallen out of my lofted bed (~7ft high) 3 times now, and all that's happened is that a tiny little nick in the bottom bezel. nothing else. no screen cracks, dents, anything! This phone is built like a tank!

I've had mine for about 3 weeks, no case, just a screen pro. Only damage I have is from when I accelerated hard in my truck and my phone flipped out of my mount, it flew out flipping and the bottom of the phone hit the rim of a red bull can... It left a small dent/nick On the back portion of the bezel :'(
Bought a better mount and since then haven't had any other signs of wear.
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My case trials........

For the verizon model.
First I tried the Incipio Feather. LOVED it. The slim profile, the rubbery grip, the clean look. But, it didn't offer enough protection around the ends or screen edges for me.
Cheapie on ebay as seen here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/for-LG-G2-V...DA_Cases&var=580258822391&hash=item4179df7db7 This one was actually surprisingly nice and one I'd used for the past 3 weeks. But....the white discolored insanely fast, it turned orange from just skin oils and such. Plus getting the top piece off if you need to remove the phone for some reason is nearly impossible without cracking it.
Enter the Incipio Dual Pro. Ding ding ding we have a winner. This thing is perfect IMO. Just enough rubber liner to cover the entire phone, and the combination around the edge of the phone screen is thin and not bulky yet plenty to offer great protection. Really really great case IMO. Think I'm done searching at this point.

Thanks! I just ordered the incipio dual pro. I was using the quick window case but I slowly began to dislike it.
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Fastbird said:
For the verizon model.
First I tried the Incipio Feather. LOVED it. The slim profile, the rubbery grip, the clean look. But, it didn't offer enough protection around the ends or screen edges for me.
Cheapie on ebay as seen here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/for-LG-G2-V...DA_Cases&var=580258822391&hash=item4179df7db7 This one was actually surprisingly nice and one I'd used for the past 3 weeks. But....the white discolored insanely fast, it turned orange from just skin oils and such. Plus getting the top piece off if you need to remove the phone for some reason is nearly impossible without cracking it.
Enter the Incipio Dual Pro. Ding ding ding we have a winner. This thing is perfect IMO. Just enough rubber liner to cover the entire phone, and the combination around the edge of the phone screen is thin and not bulky yet plenty to offer great protection. Really really great case IMO. Think I'm done searching at this point.
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Do a face drop test and let me know how it turns out. Dropped mine a few times and phone is perfect in my ballistic sg maxx. I wanted another case, one for work and one for outtings. Does it come with a holster?

podagee said:
Do a face drop test and let me know how it turns out. Dropped mine a few times and phone is perfect in my ballistic sg maxx. I wanted another case, one for work and one for outtings. Does it come with a holster?
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The AT&T version of the DualPro is rather thin: I wouldn't have felt comfortable dropping it in that case - it didn't feel much more substantial than the Feather. nor does it have much lip to protect the front. And the AT&T one didn't come with a holster; I don't see one listed on the Incipio site for the Verizon version, so I feel confident saying that it doesn't.

Not going to drop it on it's face for no good reason. Anything can happen and I'd rather not take that risk intentionally.
The lip is rather thin, the case isn't that thick, but I don't plan to be dropping it off a balcony either. I wanted a slim profile but full coverage case for the short drops, bumps and scrapes protection. If I was truly worried about a LONG drop with screen shattering potential, then I'd definitely have considered a larger case for sure. But for my needs, the DualPro was perfect.
And it's definitely a verizon version.

Fastbird said:
Not going to drop it on it's face for no good reason. Anything can happen and I'd rather not take that risk intentionally.
The lip is rather thin, the case isn't that thick, but I don't plan to be dropping it off a balcony either. I wanted a slim profile but full coverage case for the short drops, bumps and scrapes protection. If I was truly worried about a LONG drop with screen shattering potential, then I'd definitely have considered a larger case for sure. But for my needs, the DualPro was perfect.
And it's definitely a verizon version.
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I have owned both the case and phone for about 2 months. Got the case for the same reasons as Fastbird. I can also confirms the cases durability.Used by 3, 5, and 9 yo and a clumsy owner. It has been dropped on tile, hardwood, concrete including face down and both case and phone are holding up with not scratches or damage.

Great case but don't get the white one... It will turn orange just like your other one!

in_dmand said:
Great case but don't get the white one... It will turn orange just like your other one!
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Nope, got black/black. Going to eventually Di-Noc in white the hard piece and see if I can wrap it tight enough around the edges to not cause installation issues, but fine with the dual black right now.

Well, mine just got a face down drop on to the wood floor from about 3 feet up, courtesy of my son who knocked if off the shelf I had it on. It's fine I'm happy to report!

Ok, for those of you who wanted a drop test, my phone got one today. From about 7 feet off the ground. I was at work at my plant, had my phone on top of my lunch bag on top of a large metal computer station next to our break area. Someone called me and the phone vibrated it's way down the bag and off the top of the work station, and according to a co-worker who was sitting there, it smacked off the corner of the keyboard drawer that was open on the way down.
I figured it fell when I walked up and saw my lunch bag half flat (it was empty, one of those soft cooler bags), and I feared the worst because it was straight down to cement.
Both the phone and Incipio Dual Pro case are absolutely unscathed. I'm sold.

so i got the Incipio hybrid one, the one you guys are talking about it, and it fell on its face.. noo problem.
i love the case but it fell off from my desk the other day and it cracked from a corner towards the buttons
honestly that's all that was, hope it'll take more accidental beatings and survive.
i really dig the case regardless.. just don't chuck it.

May I make a suggestion I hate plastic or Rubber and I love Leather and glass. For work I need to look great (I need to look money lol) and I found this company Verus from South Korea and then I found they had cases on eBay. Pros: all leather, Holds my ID and Credit Card and very well made, like VERY well made. Cons: took 3 weeks to get it.
Anyway I bought the Black and red leather one to match my watch and bought a black tempered glass screen protector they look Awesome
http://http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERUS-Damda-Cucito-J-genuine-leather-case-cover-card-slot-for-LG-Optimus-G2-GII-/321295129883?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item4aceae9d1b

Hey can you post a photo or two of the Verus case that you got?
I was looking at ordering it, but was not sure if the edges came up to protect the screen if the screen is flat on a table?
thank you

luckstar53 said:
Spigen is the best..
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Lol. Get your post count up yet? Just kidding. Welcome to the forum.
I am partial to the otterbox I modified myself

[Q] For those who are naked...how is it a month or more in?

Hey all,
I have had a tempered screen protector since day one, about two weeks now. I just don't like how it takes away from the design of the phone. Just wondering how those if you that have been naked are doing. How durable has the screen been and whilst using common sense, how worried should I be about scratching. I appreciate any input in advance.

2+ months and im still naked! i went to buy a case about 2 months ago, and a tmobile rep talked me out of it. it was easy to do, i always keep all my nexus naked. so far, no scratches anywhere. and i have dropped it. but it has had nothing but soft falls.

I've only had it a couple of weeks. Its got some minor, almost invisible scratches, as all my phones have had. I think those lint clothes are a bad idea...

got mine 11-19 i think? or a week after?
i dropped it in gritty dirt a week in, was too wussy to get it wet, so i rubbed it off and left a small scratch. since then its almost worn smooth and is only seen pretty much by someone who knows where and what angle to find it (me!)
since then ive dropped it a few feet onto concrete. a couple smaller slips, and a few partial dunks. strong like bull

rootSU said:
I've only had it a couple of weeks. Its got some minor, almost invisible scratches, as all my phones have had. I think those lint clothes are a bad idea...
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the only thing with mine is that the thin layer that protects it from finger grease is gone, but thats only because i clean my phone with alcohol pads(and a bounty paper towel).

simms22 said:
the only thing with mine is that the thin layer that protects it from finger grease is gone, but thats only because i clean my phone with alcohol pads(and a bounty paper towel).
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Oh the oleophobic coating? Wore a small patch out on my 5 after a year due to PIE controls. I always scratch my phones. Not much. Can hardly tell. I'm convinced its the cloth though. I'm going to blow on it first.

rootSU said:
Oh the oleophobic coating? Wore a small patch out on my 5 after a year due to PIE controls. I always scratch my phones. Not much. Can hardly tell. I'm convinced its the cloth though. I'm going to blow on it first.
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yea, that! i didnt know how to spell it so i avoided writing it. alcohol does remove, after about a month. but it also cleans very well :angel:

simms22 said:
yea, that! i didnt know how to spell it so i avoided writing it. alcohol does remove, after about a month. but it also cleans very well :angel:
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Nor did I. I googled 3 different spellings then I just googled "gorilla glass coating" in the end

rootSU said:
Nor did I. I googled 3 different spellings then I just googled "gorilla glass coating" in the end
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ha

I've had the phone since 11/26 mostly in a case but no screen protector. I've tried a few tempered glass but either they didn't fit or feel right or caused proximity sensor issues. Screen is still flawless and I always use my shirt to clean it lol.

Evolution_Freak said:
I've had the phone since 11/26 mostly in a case but no screen protector. I've tried a few tempered glass but either they didn't fit or feel right or caused proximity sensor issues. Screen is still flawless and I always use my shirt to clean it lol.
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Since the 11th of Febvember?

simms22 said:
2+ months and im still naked! i went to buy a case about 2 months ago, and a tmobile rep talked me out of it. it was easy to do, i always keep all my nexus naked. so far, no scratches anywhere. and i have dropped it. but it has had nothing but soft falls.
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They just want you to break it.

doitright said:
They just want you to break it.
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the funny thing is i found one, and the rep wanted to sell me it. so he decided to demo it for me. he took it out of the box, tried opening it(barely), then couldnt get it onto my n6. he just frustratingly tossed it to the side and said "nexus devices arent made to be covered by a case". so i giggled, then walked out. since then, ive got another nexus without any protection.

had mine 5 weeks few scratches on the back that's about it

since..
ever since it came out still naked. just put dbrand for me putting a case will make the n6 bigger or bulkier its only me. this phone is big putting a case will add more size even if slim case i bought one and ended taking it out..use the case for two days never went back. n6 is sexy naked.

I also had a glass screen protector on mine but it was messing up the light sensor and was doing my head in so I chucked it. I'm not keen on the current case options either so I'm just rocking a DBrand wood skin.
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Had mine for about 3 weeks and drop it once from knee height, no real ding and glass was fine. No case so far but the phone does feel slippery so I got a slickwraps natural edition bamboo and rocking it for couple days now and adds a bit of a grip and no more smugee fingers...

I'm starting to have the paint wear away on the bottom right corner. I've never dropped it. I'm guessing it's from rubbing against the inside of my pocket. I still think denim would have a hard time doing that, but I don't know what else it could be.

Had my phone since December, used a case for one day but hated the feel, so removed it. Dropped it a couple of times from low heights and honestly I can't find any dents or scratches. The frame and screen seem to be very resistant.

Caseless

Hey guys! I've been using my Galaxy s7 edge in a case ever since I got it, but one time I took it off the case and I liked the feeling of it. Is anyone else using the phone caseless and can you tell me how that experience is? I took a day to use it caseless but it was a little uncomfortable in my hand especially when I'm on my bed. Thanks! Also thinking of getting dbrand skin

Before otterbox came out with a case I wanted, I rocked my first edge caseless. I would sit down on my front concrete steps and the phone would slip out of my pocket every time. Had a couple of scrapes. Got abother edge and have thrown a xtreme guard skin on the back for less slippage but decided not to ruin the phone so I got a glass protector and commuter case. I honestly wish someone would come out with a spring clip holster for the edge so I can stop hiding the phone.

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Hey guys! I've been using my Galaxy s7 edge in a case ever since I got it, but one time I took it off the case and I liked the feeling of it. Is anyone else using the phone caseless and can you tell me how that experience is? I took a day to use it caseless but it was a little uncomfortable in my hand especially when I'm on my bed. Thanks! Also thinking of getting dbrand skin
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Get either a dbrand or tpu front and back protectors. I have the clear front and back protectors and they are great the phone sticks to my hand i have used the phone caseless since the release of the s7 edge and have not dropped it or even had the thought to my self of needing a case for it.
Here's a link to the one I got, UK link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01CH5RJT0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_udp_apa_8e3IxbA2KK8HP
I couldn't find it on the US amazon website so if you are not in the UK you could try to find it on eBay or just purchase something similar.

When im home i always take off my case. I really feel the premiumness of the glass and metal build of the s7. Its what we pay for, premium build and the thickness is ideal. The only thing i hate about is when im on the bed using the phone it continues to slip from the hand and i accidentally touch the curve edges. I bought a super thin gel case for when i go out. And ordered a skin from slickwrap.

I use it without a case occasionally but it is kind of slippery. I bought a naked skin slickwrap since I was mostly worried about scratches that also added a little more grip
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i used the phone with a case for 2 months, now i'm using a dbrand leather skin and a spigen screen protector without a case. waiting for a decent glass screen protector... same issue in bed, feels a little bit uncomfortable.

I quit putting my phones in a case since my Note 3. Right now I have Zagg HD Dry on the front and back (btw this is the most dissatisfied I've ever been with Zagg). My house is almost entirely travertine tile and I have dropped my phone once; it landed right down on the screen with not a crack on it at all (some what of a testament to Zagg I presume). I dislike the feel of the Zagg but it does its job but I really dislike the bulkiness of cases.

At home, case less (only front and back protectors). Outside, cased.
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I'm not so bold to go caseless. I really don't have confidence in the illusion of "Gorilla Glass" where you can watch videos on youtube of people dropping mallets and run the s7 with a car all day, but in the real word a 2ft drop could ruin it's pristine look.
While I like the feel of just the phone in my hand, I don't like it's magnetism for dust, prints, and oil smudges. I can't defend the aesthetic choice of making a phone ridiculously shiny and smooth, making it look gorgeous when it's clean, and then look like garbage 5 minutes later after handling it.
But I didn't buy the phone for it's look. I bought it for its processor, particularly gaming-related reasons, in which a case really helps for grip and avoiding those abhorrent navigation buttons. Phone be like "I know you're in an application with immersion mode and you're holding the phone landscape, but your palm lightly brushed against the recent button, so I'm going to go ahead and eject you from your game you're playing. What's that? You were playing a multiplayer match online and this slight inconvenience disqualified you from your match? Sorry bout that, but **** you anyway." It happens alot. When you're gaming in landscape, thats where your thumb and palm rest... on the top and bottom bezels. So you gotta uncomfortably ark your thumb to avoid touching the button, but a case you can play in landscape much more comfortably.

Since i take care of it, i don't use a case, just a full body skin protector.
Link: https://amzn.com/B01ACXRV9M
Installation is a pain in the ass but i won't be worried about scratches anymore now and i love the look of it without a case.

If you got it insured, fair play but at over £250 for a new screen ...
... one slip ...

drummerman said:
If you got it insured, fair play but at over £250 for a new screen ...
... one slip ...
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my insurance covers till 1000 euros so im good (paying 3 euros a month)

Currently.. yes.. caseless.
My old S3 was caseless most of its life (with one of those screen protector packages that covered both sides.) Eventually the back one was taken off to make it look less grimey. S5 was also caseless except when I'd go backpacking or off road, in which case I'd slip it into an Incipio Dual Pro. (Glass screen protector was on it too.)
I've tried a few combinations on the S7E but since none of the glass options seem to be any good still, and every film based screen cover i've tried peels once I put it in a case, i've just been running with a Zagg HD screen protector and nothing else.
I love the feel of the phone, and reduced bulk, but I definitely have activities where I'd like to have SOME kinda protection on the phone. (Lack of such is how I managed to get some pretty gnarly scratches on the screen very early on.) Suffice it to say that I stopped caring about small scratches on the back a long time ago.