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Will you put your iPhone 4 in a case?
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the only case i will put it in , is the iSkin protective case when it comes out 
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Probably not... at most maybe a bumper, even though they are grossly overpriced. But then again I would have to see how sturdy it feels when I actually hold it. I may change my mind.
I most likely will, but nothing's 100%. One of the main criteria will be being able to find a case I love, like the equivalent of the Incipio NGP for the 3GS. They have a "matte" (opaque) NGP, but the translucent one isn't on their website. I so hope they produce one.
Yes...hopefully Contour will come out with a Black Polycarb case...Those things are virtually indestructible.
without a doubt yes, the glass isn't as tough as Apple claims.
http://gizmodo.com/5559977/first-broken-iphone-4-shows-new-glass-isnt-that-resistant
http://gizmodo.com/5559977/first-broken-iphone-4-shows-new-glass-isnt-that-resistant
My 3G did fine without a case. Sure I cracked it once and had to pay to have the back replaced, but having to do that once is still better than a case. I mean, 1 crack after 23 months? Hardly a huge problem.
And for the record, that was 1 crack out of 4 or 5 "pretty bad" falls. The majority of my drops were consequence-free.
And that was the 3G. This new one looks way tougher.
And for the record, that was 1 crack out of 4 or 5 "pretty bad" falls. The majority of my drops were consequence-free.
And that was the 3G. This new one looks way tougher.
They dropped a phone with no internal components? Wow, great test.
I'm interested in seeing these tests done with ACTUAL iPhones, not this kind of nonsense.
I completely agree. This test is biased since it's not the actual product.
Anyway OP, yes, I'll be buying a transparent case for my iPhone.
I've decided on a 32gb White (to match my MacBook). And by the contrast euphoria that comes from the bumper on white, Im going with yes.
I saw my ex shatter her GS when running from a storm and it was just painful.
Now the only time I go naked is once in a while at home in the living room. With the phone that is.
I'll prolly get a bumper to start, and pick up some poly-carb along the way. If i can get ATT to put on an screen protector then that too (can never get it so it doesnt show bubbles)
I really have a feeling this I4 will suffice for 2 years, where the 3G and GS left me wanting to much more. I can't think of anything I would need to upgrade for in a year. Then again I probably said similar comments when buying those phones.. haha..
Blonde Buddhist
I saw my ex shatter her GS when running from a storm and it was just painful.
Now the only time I go naked is once in a while at home in the living room. With the phone that is.
I'll prolly get a bumper to start, and pick up some poly-carb along the way. If i can get ATT to put on an screen protector then that too (can never get it so it doesnt show bubbles)
I really have a feeling this I4 will suffice for 2 years, where the 3G and GS left me wanting to much more. I can't think of anything I would need to upgrade for in a year. Then again I probably said similar comments when buying those phones.. haha..
Blonde Buddhist
One thing to remember is that now both sides of the iPhone are glass. So now if you drop it you can get cracking on the back as well as the front.
I'm going for the minimal, just like with my 3G. I'll get an anti-glare film for the front (screen) and an Incipio Feather case for the back. Perfect combination IMO
I will be. Hopefully OtterBox comes out with one. I just like to have the phone clipped to my belt. I keep too much on me for it to be in my pockets.
Agreed, this test was practically meaningless. That said, I'm not sure if I will get a case for my iPhone. I'll wait and see.
I bought an Incase Slider for my 3g and put one of those universal belt clip thingys on it and have felt very comfortable trudging through airports, taxis etc without worrying about dropping my phone. And trust me, I've dropped in in every city from Honolulu to Berlin! Do I hate covering up all of that beauty? Yes.
BUT, I'd hate breaking it when I have a klutz moment even more.
BUT, I'd hate breaking it when I have a klutz moment even more.
I will be getting a case for sure, just not sure which one. Definitely not getting an incase slider, because it scratches the back. Maybe with the new backing it was as much.