Do You Use A Phone Case? (1 Viewer)

[Joe Bryant]

Thought this was interesting about how phones now are tougher and people are starting to use them more without cases.

Is it finally safe to ditch your phone case? I put it to the test

With smartphones tougher than ever, a new wave of phone minimalists say cases are for cowards. I joined the case-free cult, called the experts and braced for the sound of broken glass.

www.bbc.com

 

[the moops]

I got a case only so i can throw 2 credit cards and my ID in the back of it. No need for a wallet. If i have cash i just shove it in my pocket.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Everyone I’ve had is too slippery without a case

 

[Ilov80s]

Everyone I’ve had is too slippery without a case

Yes mine is less for protection and more I just prefer the way it feels with one.

 

[McBokonon]

Where is @Wheelhouse these days, anyway? No reason.

 

[UncleZen]

I always do but if the phone was more rugged, then I would love to not use one. Agree with CF8 that they are also slippery little suckers.

 

[Courtjester]

Otterboxes have saved so many phones for my family and I. We buy the screen protectors from Best Buy and they replace it for free (unlimited). Having two daughters this has been the way to go for a bit.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

If they wouldn’t break, I’d go without. But they break

 

[Bob Sacamano]

PSA: Having a case does NOT prevent breakage if you drop a dumbbell on the screen. Why would someone set their phone on the ground next to where they are lifting said dumbbells? Pretty good question. Pretty, pretty good.

 

[Zow]

Absolutely. I drop my phones all the time.



Yes, I have two phones. One dedicated to work, one dedicated to personal. I do recognize I can put apps on one phone to shut work out but I can also undo them and I know myself too well that I would. So I carry and pay for two phones simply so I can put the work one away when I need to force myself to take a break.

 

[massraider]

How else is someone gonna see my limited edition rose gold paint job?

For what? To protect this thing I can't live without? Pfffft

 

[MTskibum]

No, I am in the minority but I hate the extra bulk they add.

Yes I have a crack in the screen of my 2 year old phone, but it is minor and a risk that I will continue to take.

 

[Psychopav]

Did you end up signing up for 1440? This was one of the features stories this morning.

And yes, yes I do. I'm such a coward.

 

[jamny]

nope...never had one.

 

[FarFromHome]

I got a case only so i can throw 2 credit cards and my ID in the back of it. No need for a wallet. If i have cash i just shove it in my pocket.

This. I haven't had a wallet in years. License and debit card is all I need. Cash? Haven't seen cash in years. Ha ha

 

[NutterButter]

I really don't see the downside. Its a phone. I'm not looking to make a fashion statement.

 

[Major]

I used to go raw but broke way too many screens so I gave in and deal with the slight annoyance of the additional bulk.

 

[the moops]

I got a case only so i can throw 2 credit cards and my ID in the back of it. No need for a wallet. If i have cash i just shove it in my pocket.

This. I haven't had a wallet in years. License and debit card is all I need. Cash? Haven't seen cash in years. Ha ha

 

[The Gator]

No case, no screen cover.

@Cowboysfan8 I put skateboard grip tape on the back

 

[Zow]

No case, no screen cover.

@Cowboysfan8 I put skateboard grip tape on the back

Where do you put your phone when you golf then?

 

[AAABatteries]

I got a case only so i can throw 2 credit cards and my ID in the back of it. No need for a wallet. If i have cash i just shove it in my pocket.

I’d probably keep a case on my phone if I still carried a wallet but I’ve used a wallet case for 5-6 years now. Will never go back.

 

[Chris B.]

I put a thin TPU case on both personal and work phones and have never cracked a screen.

 

[TheBaylorKid]

Case and I clip it to my belt. Bring on the jokes.

 

[The Gator]

No case, no screen cover.

@Cowboysfan8 I put skateboard grip tape on the back

Where do you put your phone when you golf then?

Trick question?


Stays in the cart

 

[belljr]

Built in stand and magnetic attachment to a power brick

 

[Zow]

No case, no screen cover.

@Cowboysfan8 I put skateboard grip tape on the back

Where do you put your phone when you golf then?

Trick question?


Stays in the cart

Not a trick question. I keep mine in the cart as well and it rattles around and stuff. Couldn't imagine doing that without a case.

 

[the moops]

Screen covers I don't get though. The screen is the most glorious thing about nice phones. To slap on some lousy piece of plastic is awful. I prefer a few small scratches over that

 

[Harry Frogfish]

Went naked for like 10 years. Kept declining the insurance, convincing myself it wouldn't happen again. Broke or lost (and had stolen) way too many.

Finally got the insurance on a 13 in 9/21 and it's the longest I've ever gone not needing it. Not once. Longest I've ever had the same phone for that matter. So by the time I upgrade in 6 months, I'll have paid @ $500 in unnecessary insurance.

Now that, is exactly how you DON'T do it.

 

[kupcho1]

Thought this was interesting about how phones now are tougher and people are starting to use them more without cases.

Is it finally safe to ditch your phone case? I put it to the test

With smartphones tougher than ever, a new wave of phone minimalists say cases are for cowards. I joined the case-free cult, called the experts and braced for the sound of broken glass.

www.bbc.com

I've had a smart phone with a glass screen since 2007 and have never used a case. I've never broken a phone.
Jonny Ive designed a beautiful device; why cover it in plastic?

 

[Corporation]

I got a case only so i can throw 2 credit cards and my ID in the back of it. No need for a wallet. If i have cash i just shove it in my pocket.

This. I haven't had a wallet in years. License and debit card is all I need. Cash? Haven't seen cash in years. Ha ha

Also this but I also have my insurance card with it.

 

[SWC]

what kind of a savage doesnt have a case do the people voting no go to work naked i mean come on take that to the bank brochachos

 

[Gally]

Everyone I’ve had is too slippery without a case

This is my reasoning. I have a personal phone (with case) and work phone (without case). The work phone is very slippery and I have dropped or almost dropped it many times. Both phones are the exact same model.

Plus my case has a stand that folds out so I can use that when necessary.

 

[wlwiles]

I use a case, but it's a bare minimum piece of rubber just to prevent it from feeling slick/slippery, and to offer a little bit of protection on the rare case I drop it or plop it down on a hard surface a little too hard. I see no need to put one of these $100+ monstrosities on them with screen protector and shock absorbers and side button flip covers and port hole plugs and all that jazz.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

I use a case, but it's a bare minimum piece of rubber just to prevent it from feeling slick/slippery, and to offer a little bit of protection on the rare case I drop it or plop it down on a hard surface a little too hard. I see no need to put one of these $100+ monstrosities on them with screen protector and shock absorbers and side button flip covers and port hole plugs and all that jazz.

What this gentleman said.

 

[belljr]

You can get a really nice and protected case for cheap online....just don't buy them from the cell phone store

 

[nirad3]

I use a case, but it's a bare minimum piece of rubber just to prevent it from feeling slick/slippery, and to offer a little bit of protection on the rare case I drop it or plop it down on a hard surface a little too hard. I see no need to put one of these $100+ monstrosities on them with screen protector and shock absorbers and side button flip covers and port hole plugs and all that jazz.

This is where I'm at.

 

[Phil Elliott]

After paying over $1k for the phone, I have no problem buying a $35 case plus glass film protector.

 

[Max Power]

I use a plastic case. I just learned metal cases could cause unhealthy exposure to the phone's radio frequency.

 

[the moops]

I use a plastic case. I just learned metal cases could cause unhealthy exposure to the phone's radio frequency.

Isn't the phone itself made out of metal? I have never heard of this. Tell me more

 

[GreenNGold]

I do, but only use the thin cases that still have a good feel (to me). I can't stand the thick/clunky cases and will never use those.

 

[Harry Frogfish]

Took my case off, gonna roll without these last 6 months and fall-back on that 4 years of unused insurance if need be. I like it so far.

Will probably break it this weekend.

 

[Terminalxylem]

Absolutely. I drop my phones all the time.



Yes, I have two phones. One dedicated to work, one dedicated to personal. I do recognize I can put apps on one phone to shut work out but I can also undo them and I know myself too well that I would. So I carry and pay for two phones simply so I can put the work one away when I need to force myself to take a break.

I also have a dedicated work phone, which goes on airplane mode when I’m off. Thankfully, I don’t have to pay for it - if it would have been offered a couple years earlier, I’d still be using a flip phone.

Both phones have thin cases, and the work has a screen protector as well. My phone and watch have nothing overlying their screens.

 

[Terminalxylem]

No, I am in the minority but I hate the extra bulk they add.

Yes I have a crack in the screen of my 2 year old phone, but it is minor and a risk that I will continue to take.

Me too, but some are pretty unintrusive, maybe 1mm thick, or so.

 

[Terminalxylem]

I use a plastic case. I just learned metal cases could cause unhealthy exposure to the phone's radio frequency.

What unhealthy consequences are you trying to avoid?

 

[Harry Frogfish]

Wait. Screen protectors? Still? That's like a bra for your car.

 

[Max Power]

I use a plastic case. I just learned metal cases could cause unhealthy exposure to the phone's radio frequency.

Isn't the phone itself made out of metal? I have never heard of this. Tell me more

For an I phone, if you go to Settings > General > Legal & Regulatory > RF Exposure it will show the phone's RF exposure information including the absorption rate your body takes in.

They even recommend using hands free options to reduce RF exposure.

Below that is a disclaimer.

• Important Note:
  Cases with metal parts may affect the RF performance of the device, including its compliance with RF exposure guidelines.

 

[Max Power]

I use a plastic case. I just learned metal cases could cause unhealthy exposure to the phone's radio frequency.

What unhealthy consequences are you trying to avoid?

I'm just learning about it all now. I had heard the rumors that sleeping with a cell phone on your body can cause cancer, but never paid much attention to it. I don't have my phone on my body too long each day and sleep with it on a nightstand.

It was a bit concerning to hear cell phones have disclaimers on them about reducing RF exposure.

I don't know what the dangers of RF exposure even are, but I've always suspected all this wifi and Bluetooth signals can't be healthy for people.

I'm not tinfoil hat enough on this one to change my ways, but its on my radar now...

 

[E Street Brat]

Raw Dawg is the way to go.
Yes, I've cracked several screens, but I also buy the cheapest phone available.
Currently rocking a sub $200.00 Samsung A15

 

[Ron Swanson]

I keep mine in an old ammo can. The phone still looks brand new and I never seem to get any calls or texts. Perfect.

 

[AAABatteries]

Raw Dawg is the way to go.

Sure but what about the phone?