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iPhone 7/7+ Jet Black Owners - Will You Buy a Case?

  • Most definitely! I must avoid micro scratches!

    Votes: 95 44.8%
  • No, I don't need no stinkin' case!

    Votes: 81 38.2%
  • I'm undecided.

    Votes: 36 17.0%

  • Total voters
    212

iSocialista

macrumors member
Sep 4, 2013
90
52
If you like slim cases check out Peel. They have thinnest case out there. I have it on my iPhone 6 and anytime I'll let someone use my phone they don't even notice there's a case on it!
This looks awesome but am I missing the clear option? Or would I just be buying black for the jet black phone?
 
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Dr Kevorkian94

macrumors 68020
Jun 9, 2009
2,176
81
SI, NY
I still can't seem to find just a simple bumper for the 7 yet. :( My second option would be a very thin clear skin that extends a bit past the sides so the screen won't touch the surface when faced down....
 

MsRandall

macrumors 65816
Nov 27, 2011
1,229
742
Bay Area, Ca
I have already ordered and received 3 cases for my phone.....Just waiting on the phone now
[doublepost=1473622631][/doublepost]Heads up just ordered this - It was originally $29.99 - so Get it while you can

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HellasLEAF

macrumors regular
Aug 9, 2009
113
61
The fingerprint thing. I think a bit overblown.

I remember my black 3Gs, just a quick wipe with shirt or sleeve and the back looked like new again.

Sure you would have to do it often. But I always enjoyed the maintenance side of iphone ownership.
 

Cogsworth

macrumors 6502
Feb 7, 2015
380
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I went ahead and ordered the black leather Apple case along with my Jet Black 7 Plus. Gonna be sekkksy!
 

geoff5093

macrumors 68020
Sep 16, 2014
2,251
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The fingerprint thing. I think a bit overblown.

I remember my black 3Gs, just a quick wipe with shirt or sleeve and the back looked like new again.

Sure you would have to do it often. But I always enjoyed the maintenance side of iphone ownership.
That's true, a quick wipe does work, but after you wipe it and start holding it again the oils in your hands will get it smudgy and it will likely feel greasy like all other glossy phones feel after use. My biggest problem is even with a case, you will get hairline scratches on the back. Dust gets underneath the case, and as the case moves and is taken on and off it will cause scratches.
 

stewie1

macrumors member
Feb 23, 2010
97
4
I am seriously thinking I'm going to apply car wax to it to minimize any deep scratches, and then to just buff it out with Maguires Scratch X.
 

Rangers94

macrumors 6502
Sep 20, 2014
337
332
I only use a case on my phone for work since its physical and I'm around equiptment but any other time I'm caseless.
 

chicagofan00

macrumors 6502
Apr 4, 2010
296
242
I ordered a Spigen clear case from Amazon the day of the announcement and already received it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GIWFRHO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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It was a cheap option and one that I could have on day one when I get the phone (although it appears that won't be until between Sept. 26th & Oct. 3rd) because I'd probably go nuts with the finger prints as well as need something to be a bit of a bumper protection against falls as my two year old likes to take my phone all the time and I wouldn't want to have the phone in her hands without a least some protection around it.
 

imagineadam

macrumors 68000
Jan 19, 2011
1,704
876
I ordered the black leather case for my jet black iPhone 7. I am currently using the black leather case on my iPhone 6. It's been great. It adds the perfect amount of grippyness. Without it the iPhone just feels like a bar of soap. And it's held up fine over the past 2 years. I've dropped it a few times and it did take a little chunk out of the corner and I've scratched it a few times with my fingernails but in time they healed up and smoothed over. The main reason for getting the case like I said is for the feel and grip. Every time I take my i6 out of the case before a run (to put in armband) I love to look at how pristine my iPhone still looks. I'm sure I'll do the same with my iPhone 7. :)
 
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meyer1131

macrumors regular
Mar 6, 2008
163
1
I ordered a Spigen clear case from Amazon the day of the announcement and already received it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GIWFRHO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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It was a cheap option and one that I could have on day one when I get the phone (although it appears that won't be until between Sept. 26th & Oct. 3rd) because I'd probably go nuts with the finger prints as well as need something to be a bit of a bumper protection against falls as my two year old likes to take my phone all the time and I wouldn't want to have the phone in her hands without a least some protection around it.

How does it feel? I have been using the Spigen Tough Armor for years and love it, considering switching to the ultra hybrid case.
 

chicagofan00

macrumors 6502
Apr 4, 2010
296
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How does it feel? I have been using the Spigen Tough Armor for years and love it, considering switching to the ultra hybrid case.

It's got a slight rubber feel to it. It's fairly flexible but not completely flimsily like a silicone case typically is.
 

ke-iron

macrumors 68000
Aug 14, 2014
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1,042
This looks awesome but am I missing the clear option? Or would I just be buying black for the jet black phone?

My thoughts exactly. This black case seem to be a matte finish for the standard black. If I'm buying the jet black I'd like the case to show it by either being thin and clear or black but some what translucent enough to see the jet black awesomeness.
 
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HaydenWI

macrumors member
Sep 12, 2016
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Charlotte
I'm one who has always gone naked historically speaking, but I did purchase a black Spigen bumper with the clear back (as some others have posted). I just wanted to have something on hand; not sure yet if I'll use it. This is as big a "case" as I'd ever consider using.

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