What's with all the people buying phone covers. - Page 2

Pao · #11 (**permalink**) 06-15-2010, 08:44 AM

I have the black and grey bodyglove case that was released by Sprint, and it is simply fantastic. Adds almost nothing to the dimensions yet keeps the camera from touching the table when I set it down. Even has a layer of felt on the inside to further protect the phone from even the case itself. I'm in love with this thing.

dumpringz · #12 (**permalink**) 06-15-2010, 08:46 AM

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that silicone or rubber case is ugly as hell ..... the 1 i tried at sprint didnt mold well to the sides of the phone so went with a hard one as well n i dropped my phone on a sidewalk already n it saved me. i initially only got it to protect it in case i return within 30 days to keep it looking brandy new

arsmithsr · #13 (**permalink**) 06-15-2010, 09:17 AM

I got the one with the holster from Best Buy first time I put a case on a phone but it works and I like it. And I never did notice the light leak or the slight rise in the glass because of it. And it really looks like part of the phone in my opinion.

**Cicatrize** · #14 (**permalink**) 06-15-2010, 09:22 AM

I personally don't use them, but I use the Ghost Armor full body. My gf has the full body GA on her Hero AND a Body Glove with a clip. But between her 8 yr old son and her, the thing gets dropped a lot. lol

grunt · #15 (**permalink**) 06-15-2010, 09:40 AM

I got the one from Best Buy. I am not experiencing some of the problems with screen and light leakage.

**clockcycle** · #16 (**permalink**) 06-15-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by lokalori

Ok I'm a bit confused about the whole phone cover thing. I get the screen film because you don't want to scratch your screen. I don't use one, but I understand the concept. I just don't get why people want to put an ugly rubber cover that makes the phone thicker. I guess I'm not a phone klutz and don't drop my phone constantly.

-Loki

I almost never drop my phone. But, it's like car, home or life insurance. Accidents do happen. One guy dropped his phone on the carpet and the screen shattered. Another stood near his friend that raised his arm and knocked the phone out of his hand. I dropped mine off my computer desk, while it was plugged in.

Things happen, considering this is a very large, thin and expensive phone, people want to take every precaution.

Personally I keep mine in a sleeve, but will be getting an Otterbox Commuter as soon as they become available (check the HD2 version for a idea of the look).

-CC

EDIT: as for the screen protector, this one is glass and very scratch proof in comparison to the plastic ones on previous phones.

**clockcycle** · #17 (**permalink**) 06-15-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rkiechle

My dealer included the body glove hard case, so i thought I would try it out... first cover I have ever had.. Honestly on this phone i don't even notice its there (until I go an try to replace the battery... Dohh..)

Now my question being a n00b to this site and still trying to figure it out, my question is: why ask this question? If you like cases or screen protectors you do, if you don't you don't what would starting this thread gain anyone? is it going to change anyones mind about using a case? Just asking....

Good question, I couldn't tell ya why the OP asked this, but I would assume at least in my case, it would be to get other's opinions. Perhaps someone knows something I don't about the frailty of the phone, etc.. Like in my previous post, I sited some incidents, one where the phone's screen just burst falling on carpet.

-CC

**lipidfats** · #18 (**permalink**) 06-15-2010, 10:24 AM

I do it so when i resell on ebay in a year, it'll be like new. That being said, I drop my phones less these days so ive been going bare recently. It does take the sexy and great inhand feel out of phones... still, new thread was totally unnecessary. nd theres an accessories forum btw...

**darren.wlsn1** · #19 (**permalink**) 06-15-2010, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lokalori

Ok I'm a bit confused about the whole phone cover thing. I get the screen film because you don't want to scratch your screen. I don't use one, but I understand the concept. I just don't get why people want to put an ugly rubber cover that makes the phone thicker. I guess I'm not a phone klutz and don't drop my phone constantly.

-Loki

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=124861

**WarChild** · #20 (**permalink**) 06-15-2010, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lokalori

Ok I'm a bit confused about the whole phone cover thing. I get the screen film because you don't want to scratch your screen. I don't use one, but I understand the concept. I just don't get why people want to put an ugly rubber cover that makes the phone thicker. I guess I'm not a phone klutz and don't drop my phone constantly.

-Loki

BecauseI haven't even dropped my phone and the housing is cracked by the volume button.

CW