I didn't post this in the Q/A as I think it's rather more of a general discussion topic than a pure question but if it's still believed to belong there please do move it
With that said I've read through multiple threads in regards to how great the phone is and the general feel of it being great but it makes me wonder, those who say it feels great ergonomically and all, do you run a case or naked?
I do have the Griffin case on mine and let's face it. It does feel a bit different but I'm a bit worried about running it pure naked. Seems like it would get damaged way too easily.
I have the dev version, and even though it has the woven design back, I still find it a bit slippery in my hand. I have the Incipio Feather case on mine and absolutely love it. I do miss the dimple on the back with the case on, but it feels much more comfortable in my hand with the case, I don't feel like I'm gonna drop it.
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Always naked. What's the purpose of a case?
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I too have the woven black back and found it more slick than expected, but i wouldnt want it too grippy that it would grab in my pocket. This phone is slim and sexy. No reason for a case other than maybe drop protection. Don't drop your phone and keep it naked.
I was running naked but the woven threads of the back started to sneak out of the plastic right along the camera lens. Got a Sup case to fix that.
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Well, first because this phone feels really unergonomic for me. It's really slippery and I feel like I'm holding a Dove soap bar. Second because I absolutely loathe scratches. If I see a scratch, I have to go get a new phone, even if it's a cheaper one.
Coderedpl said:
I didn't post this in the Q/A as I think it's rather more of a general discussion topic than a pure question but if it's still believed to belong there please do move it
With that said I've read through multiple threads in regards to how great the phone is and the general feel of it being great but it makes me wonder, those who say it feels great ergonomically and all, do you run a case or naked?
I do have the Griffin case on mine and let's face it. It does feel a bit different but I'm a bit worried about running it pure naked. Seems like it would get damaged way too easily.
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If you get a thin-enough case, it will not add bulk.
I run a case on mine, because I keep the phone near the shower to listen to podcasts / youtube videos when I shower. The case seals up some of the "seams" around the phone (e.g. power button, volume rocker, SIM card slot). Reduces the potential entry-points for water to get into the device.
I'll get my dev edition tomorrow as well as a diztronic matte case. The back of the Moto X will be lucky to ever see daylight.
GNex was in the same type of case 99% and I don't mind the extra thickness. The guy I sold it to today probably didn't mind that it was flawless :good:
i went with a case because of drops and the size of the phone. I like the dove bar soap metaphor because thats exactly what its like for me. The phone was always falling out of my hand so i went with a little bit bulkier of a case. I also can't run naked (without beer obviously). I don't drop my phone often, but it is inevitable. When people say just don't drop it, run it naked, for me its like, who intentionally drops their phone. I am not careless but with how often i handle the phone in a day, its going to get dropped at some point over a week. And what happens when that drunk girl gets mad at me late at night because im not paying attention to her, she grabs that phone im playing with and chucks that thing. Don't no body can protect against that. I guess I could get rid of drunk girls, but weighing my options, I'll just strap a case on my phone...
I absolutely love the feel of this phone naked and I really don't like the extra bulk of a case. But despite that the only reason I have this phone is because I cracked my Nexus 4 without a case on and rendered it unusable. So yeah I use a case and just try my best to ignore how much worse it feels.
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This phone is simply amazing naked. And screw water protection. It has the nano coating inside to protect from water.
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i tend to run a case if i buy the phone new. and if i buy them used i dont. dont know why.
im using the incipio ngp case (i also have the griffin reveal, but i dont like it as much... the plastic feels weird on back).
i am somewhat of a klutz and i noticed i've knocked my phone off things a lot (like elliptical machines, desk at work, nightstand etc) so want to protect this guy this time haha.
I'm a firefighter/EMT and I use mine alot at work. I always use the ballistic or otter box, have ballistic now.
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I run it naked.
The phone too
Tried it with an Incipio feather, but the extra bulk felt too awkward.
depends...if I work from home, then bumper only; if outside, snap case from m site. i took some shots, see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507719
I never use a case.
Just order a Dbrand skin and a simple bumper so it doesn't slip away from my hands.
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Anybody have a customized X from Moto-maker? Would seem like a shame to cover up. I usually apply a clear skin (like a full body screen protector), but I have a feeling it won't look so good w/ the soft touch back. Wonder what others are doing to protect the custom versions.
hate to ask about bad experiences...but I'm considering this phone and wondering if any of you have dropped yours on a hard surface "naked" and been OK. I hate cases and I have dropped my current phone a few times on tile, even concrete, and survived alright. wondering if the X would last as well.
I run neked... I love the shape of the phone and it would be a shame to hide my custom moto x. I do have an extreme guard body wrap, just to add a little protection.
This is the first phone I ever felt comfortable running naked... The few times I ran my sgs3 alabuff, it would slip out of my hands. I don't think this phone has even come close to falling, it just sits so nicely in my hands.
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I was so anxious about dropping\scratching my phone that I bought this huge case from amazon and now I've realized....Using a case just ****ing ruins this phone, it literally becomes a working brick (literally) also its well known that its probably the thinnest phone around, i mean forget the case yo. Anyone else agree?
http://www.amazon.com/Flip-Cover-EF...949365&sr=1-6&keywords=Samsung+Galaxy+S3+Case
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I agree.
I have had an Evo, and an Evo 3D previously. Both of which I never used a cover/case on.
Then I got a small clip on case for my GSIII, but really dislike the bulkiness that it adds to the phone. I keep toying around with it, taking the case off, then putting it back on. I really am thinking of going caseless. But I do need to find a good screen protector. If I decided to do that.
I'm still debating, every time I buy cases I end up taking it off with in a few days...I already got a screen protector and I think that's all I need.
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@Cuhrazy
That Flip case, doesn't look like it'll protect anything if the phone was dropped.
I need a kickstand, need it. So I have a Case-Mate Pop!. It does make it brick-like when I have the phone in it.
I really really want a case cuz I'm scared to drop it. And my hands get oily and it starts slipping lmao. But then again, a case will cover up its sexiness
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You don't have to get a giant otterbox, I have a tpu case and I think the little extra size to the phone is perfect and you get a little more protection from dropping.
Halmo said:
You don't have to get a giant otterbox, I have a tpu case and I think the little extra size to the phone is perfect and you get a little more protection from dropping.
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Yeah TPU cases are good. Not really big but do give some protection. I'm looking at one of these: www.cruzerlite.com
Should be some Youtube reviews also.
Don't buy the white d30 open button case, gets dirty crazy fast, and cleaning it removes the white finish
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I ended up buying one even though I don't like em because the phone seems a bit slippery to me and want to avoid dropping it.
Either way, the tpu case I bought isn't that bulky so I'm ok with it.
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I didn't want a case
But then I got the phone and now i'm afraid i'm going to drop it so I bought a slim TPU case and a slim TPU bumper. I may rock it without a case every now and then because this phone feels and looks great.
no case brah.
i got a free one to protect it until i get one of these
shopandroid.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-skin-cases-top10.htm
This is my solution to the whole thing. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1645709 It focuses more on the screen protection than the case itself, so I'll sum it up here too.
I have found XO skin to be the best pick of wet install protection. Their skins cover any device so perfectly edge to edge that they virtually disappear. Other companies like ZAGG say they have "features" like the "orange peel effect", and that due to the fact that the Galaxy Nexus has a curved screen the shield needs to be smaller to accommodate this and there's nothing they can do. It's bull. They look like crap and it's their way of trying to hide that. XO has a full body protection option that when installed properly offers complete protection from every day nicks dings and short distance fumbles (all you can ask for from a case) that you almost forget is there. And when you do remember you show it off to people, instead of shoving your ZAGG covered phone back in your pocket in embarrassment. It still has a slight rubbery feel under hot heavy use (no innuendo intended), so I put a brand new new cheepo throw away plastic screen protector over it every couple of weeks to solve all my issues. (trust me when I say the XO Skin is completely unnoticeable underneath it. It does NOT look like you have two screen protectors on. Many people didn't believe me) I have been case free for 2 months without a care in the world about it, and my phone still looks wonderful.
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I need a case. My hands are small so when I try to reach with my thumb across the screen, the base of my thumb will usually barely touch the screen causing chaos with the touchscreen. Case with raised sides that protect the screen some when dropped keep my thumb from hitting the touchscreen on the sides.
I picked up a otterbox commuter a few days ago it's was a pain to get the phone in and is a bit big but I am happy with the case and screen protector as accidents happen and it's better to protect the phone then pay $600 to replace it.
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@Cuhrazy
That Flip case, doesn't look like it'll protect anything if the phone was dropped.
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Thats the point. It replaces the battery cover and adds protection to the screen. Sure it prolly wouldn't be that great for the back but you would have an extra back cover.
Robert Hodgson said:
I picked up a otterbox commuter a few days ago it's was a pain to get the phone in and is a bit big but I am happy with the case and screen protector as accidents happen and it's better to protect the phone then pay $600 to replace it.
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Does yours come with a built in screen protector? I wanna get one but I hate the screen protecter.
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find a good case, adn yo're G2G. I know my POP! isn't the thinnest, but I already dropped it onto tile from about 3 feet today. i'm not taking any chances. lol
Pulled up to 7-11 this morning for some coffee, One was on my lap, parked, opened door, got out, SLAP!!! It fell face down flush with the ground (asphalt). I think I stared at it on the ground for about 3 minutes, before my eyes teared up I decided to face my fears and pick it up. The glass was perfect, no scratches, nicks, or cracks... I was VERY surprised. It fell hard, the aluminum on all 4 corners does have a nick in it, but the glass was fine.... Awesome.
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You got lucky!
I think because all 4 corners are chipped, most of the force was distributed and saved your screen.
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I did exactly that same time of morning and everything with my DNA but it landed vertical on a corner and cracked into a shattered spider web. Glad yours came out better.
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Did the same thing with my HOX, was jogging and it fell out of my bag, nearly gave myself a hernia!
It was okay though, phew!
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Pulled up to 7-11 this morning for some coffee, One was on my lap, parked, opened door, got out, SLAP!!! It fell face down flush with the ground (asphalt). I think I stared at it on the ground for about 3 minutes, before my eyes teared up I decided to face my fears and pick it up. The glass was perfect, no scratches, nicks, or cracks... I was VERY surprised. It fell hard, the aluminum on all 4 corners does have a nick in it, but the glass was fine.... Awesome.
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Now is the time to run out to ATT and pick up a nice Otterbox Commuter trust me you will be happy and it will hide the nicks
Glad your device survived that was a hard post to read
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Now is the time to run out to ATT and pick up a nice Otterbox Commuter trust me you will be happy and it will hide the nicks
Glad your device survived that was a hard post to read
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Forget the Otterbox, if you can get this instead go for it.
I bought one the other day and it is easily comparable to the Otterbox.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BQZD4CE/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_gb?ie=UTF8
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The-Last-Hylian said:
Did the same thing with my HOX, was jogging and it fell out of my bag, nearly gave myself a hernia!
It was okay though, phew!
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The One X is tough. I've dropped it on my hardwood floor many times, phone still looks great. Tiny dent on the bottom. Still upgrading to a One though, I'll just be more careful.
I did the same a few weeks back , is anyone going to attempt to replace the speaker covers where the dents are ?
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That's awesome.
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Seriously, you just got lucky. The glass WILL shatter if you drop it face down. Had dropped my Note II on the face and luckily got away with it too. But more often that not it does break. Take care of it better next time though
TeamDraven said:
Forget the Otterbox, if you can get this instead go for it.
I bought one the other day and it is easily comparable to the Otterbox.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BQZD4CE/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_gb?ie=UTF8
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that has to be the ugliest case ive ever seen... lmao
I was shoved down a flight of steps yesterday by an inconsiderate schoolboy, and there are now two large cracks across the screen of my phone. While the phone still works, I want to replace the screen and speaker grilles. Fingers crossed, hopefully HTC knows how to fix this.
Sodalitas said:
I was shoved down a flight of steps yesterday by an inconsiderate schoolboy, and there are now two large cracks across the screen of my phone. While the phone still works, I want to replace the screen and speaker grilles. Fingers crossed, hopefully HTC knows how to fix this.
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i hope you drop kicked that devil and send the parents a bill.
He was alone, I yelled at him, he cried, I relented. I'm weak like that. Ah well.
Seems the 4 corners of the phone are slightly raised as I dropped mine face down and only one corner has a little nick.
HTC phones have always been indestructible for me especially the screens. Galaxy s3 and note 2 screens are very fragile.
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that has to be the ugliest case ive ever seen... lmao
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I came here to say that. Hideous.
Exactly how I broke my nexus 4 didn't have that same fate though. Positive thing about that situation is I had a excuse to buy the ONE lol
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that has to be the ugliest case ive ever seen... lmao
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I was just thinking the same.
I'm a fan of the Baseus Slim flip case. It's cheap, good quality and it protects the screen.
I never thought I'd like a flip case but it's actually really unobtrusive and when I'm home I take it out.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=300885232164
I loved the slip case for the Sensation. It was light, thin, aesthetically pleasing and protected the phone really well. I don't understand why HTC didn't continue making them in that style. They went back to the chunky ones with the pull tab for the One X and they don't do a slip case for the One at all. I much prefer being able to feel the lines of such a beautiful device when I'm using it.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=180718618384
I would never have a flip case that holds my bank cards though. Firstly it's very nature makes it larger than necessary but you're also making a very convenient little package and advertisement for muggers and pick pockets. Not clever if you live in a city.
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I gotta ask you something guys.
I'm trying to decide what to buy. Flipcase, pouch or some clear gel case.
I really want to buy a pouch because I don't want to hide this beauty. So my question is; when do you think people drop their phone most? while talking or while taking it out of pocket? I mean if I got pouch it'll protect it if I drop when taking out of my pocket. But It wouldn't help if it was in my hand (obviously)
I always like pouches. All of my phones look like new when I finish with them.
In my opinion, skins don't protect the phone it's so easy to scratch the screen in your pocket and screen protectors look like ****.
Flip covers aren't ideal either. You could easily get keys or loose change between the screen and the flap, when in your pocket.
I like pouches because you hold the phone as it was intended to be and you view it as intended. What's the point of having a beautiful device if it's hidden under layers of gel, leather or plastic? It's like everyone who has an iPhone is always telling me how beautiful it is and that's why they don't want an android phone. Then I ask them the last time they actually saw their beautiful iPhone out of it's case and that makes them think.
The difficulty I'm finding with the One and a slip case is as I pointed out above. HTC made a great slip case for the Sensation but the last few they've made have sucked. I have a One X slip case and it's huge both on the phone and in the hand. I've tried loads of third party slip cases in the past, with other phones, and the main issues are quality and that they're generally ill fitting. Not to mention they often look like crap.
The reason I started buying official HTC cases was that I was sick of buying new cases all the time and I saw one cheap and decided to try it. I have to say that the quality is generally way better with their own cases and I've bought official ever since (I've owned six HTC phones). This time round though I think they've screwed it up. The official cases for the One are too bulky. I want a tight fitting slip case that covers the top of the phone well but is easy enough to remove the phone from to answer quickly.
You also have to consider the material. When I first started buying cases I really didn't want leather and I bought ones made from textiles but they aren't so easy to slip in and out of your pocket. In fact gel cases pretty much grip the material in your pockets, this could cause you to fumble with the phone to get it out of your pocket and drop it. I say that because it has happened to me before and I had a few near misses. So. Anyway. I ended up realising why it makes a lot of sense to go with leather. It's just as easy to get in and out of your pocket as with no case at all.
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Simply put-
How many turbo users prefer no case?
How many turbo users need protection?
I want to get an idea of how many people are confident with the build quality of this phone, i want to know the averages for preference of our turbo users, and i want it simply put in yes or no on the poll.
ccheww said:
Simply put-
How many turbo users prefer no case?
How many turbo users need protection?
I want to get an idea of how many people are confident with the build quality of this phone, i want to know the averages for preference of our turbo users, and i want it simply put in yes or no on the poll, which im not sure is posted correctly.
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No case. No need.
Naked all the way.
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I find myself going back and forth. Putting the case on when I go outdoors, leaving it off indoors. I wish I had th balls to keep the case off. Someone motivate me.
Case at work...naked everywhere else
No case ever
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Yeah same. Phone is great without case. The trouble with the cases is that most of them don't seem to fit very well. I have the 64 gb version. Tried the moto flip case. It was so tight I almost had to rip the case in half to get it back out. Otterboxes for this phone are junk. The only good fitting case I've found is the incipio dual pro. I keep it off at home and on at work.
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Yeah same. Phone is great without case. The trouble with the cases is that most of them don't seem to fit very well. I have the 64 gb version. Tried the moto flip case. It was so tight I almost had to rip the case in half to get it back out. Otterboxes for this phone are junk. The only good fitting case I've found is the incipio dual pro. I keep it off at home and on at work.
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I have an otterbox commuter for my 64gb bn and it fits perfectly. Not too tight and has already saved my phone from 9 separate drops. I definitely wouldn't call it junk. Sure a bit bulky. But that's the price you pay for a tough case.
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I have an otterbox commuter for my 64gb bn and it fits perfectly. Not too tight and has already saved my phone from 9 separate drops. I definitely wouldn't call it junk. Sure a bit bulky. But that's the price you pay for a tough case.
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The defender was definitely junk. I had to return mine. The way they cut the screen protector out is horrible. It makes it so you have to swipe down two or three times from the notification bar. I tried the commuter but then I remembered that every single one I've gotten in the past has cracked and fallen apart when I didn't even drop it.
I use a case only to hold the metal piece so that it connects to my magnetic car mount. Aside from that this phone is naked.
No need to case it! It isn't a samsung phone!
I use a case at work. I work in a shop so there's grease, weld spatter, grinding dust etc. I brought the phone in ONE DAY and it slipped out of my hand and bounced off a metal welding table. Never again. I have the otter box commuter and I like it. Its a little bulky but still fits in my back pocket just fine. If I didn't work in such a messy and hazardous workplace I would never have a case on this sexy phone.
Naked at home, sarcophagus when out
Otterbox Defender. I am pretty rough on phones. Wouldn't last a week without it.
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No case. I'm in construction. And even when I'm carful my phone can take a beating. My g2 was all scratched up in the first week. This beast still looks brand new! Very impressed
Screen is covered by motorola if it breaks. No need for a case if you ask me.
Naked all the way
I prefer no case, but I prefer more a phone that doesn't have a cracked screen or broken internals
I go caseless. I just like the way the ballistic nylon feels in my hands. I'm waiting for the new Tudia case for the BN version to use for when I go out running. That's really the only time I feel like I need one.
This is the first phone I've had in years (since pre-android days) on which I have not put a cover. I've seen people's comments about the Turbo being ugly, but the ballistic nylon is the first phone for me where I am both confident enough in the general build and impressed enough with the looks that I cannot bear to hide it behind a case.
I'm still waiting on my "being Built" Moto Maker X Pure. Bamboo and black.
This phone having such customization potential, I'm curious what the majority of you are doing about cases. I've always used a case, but I want to show of my wood back and color choices.. and personally, I'm kind of hoping that it's tough enough to risk using naked daily.
What do you think?
Oh, and I'm likely to keep this for a long time and reselling is not something I'm worried about.
I would go with a clear case, still shows the wood and protects the phone.
I'm either going to get a transparent/translucent case or a good quality bumper. I ended up going for the soft back rather than the leather so I'm more likely to get the case.
Personally, wouldn't keep the phone naked. At the very least, use the provided bumper for some sort of protection.
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I'm still waiting on my "being Built" Moto Maker X Pure. Bamboo and black.
This phone having such customization potential, I'm curious what the majority of you are doing about cases. I've always used a case, but I want to show of my wood back and color choices.. and personally, I'm kind of hoping that it's tough enough to risk using naked daily.
What do you think?
Oh, and I'm likely to keep this for a long time and reselling is not something I'm worried about.
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Right now I'm just using the included bumper and a clear skin on the back. It works, but I'll probably move to a clear case once more become available. The clear skin looks fairly good, but it does make the bamboo look a little too shiny.
brholt6 said:
Right now I'm just using the included bumper and a clear skin on the back. It works, but I'll probably move to a clear case once more become available. The clear skin looks fairly good, but it does make the bamboo look a little too shiny.
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Where did you get the clear skin for the rear? How does it hold up on the curves of the device?
met152 said:
Where did you get the clear skin for the rear? How does it hold up on the curves of the device?
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Xtremeguard... They're having like a 90% off sale. Its OK. Doesn't cover from edge to edge...which is fine, otherwise the bumper would probably peel it off. It will protect it from scratches for now though. Adds a little grip, but not as much as I had hoped.
brholt6 said:
Xtremeguard... They're having like a 90% off sale. Its OK. Doesn't cover from edge to edge...which is fine, otherwise the bumper would probably peel it off. It will protect it from scratches for now though. Adds a little grip, but not as much as I had hoped.
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Cool. Thanks for the info and the quick reply.
Awesome, thank you all for the replies. I keep feeling like I won't enjoy the phone unless it's naked, but I know you're right about protection. I may do a clear case... or a rubber bumper when more are released. I saw this one from another post in a different forum: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0154AQ3QK...colid=MDU2I2LQJJCF&coliid=INJ1ZBZYSLR2L&psc=1 looks decent.
Dan76 said:
Awesome, thank you all for the replies. I keep feeling like I won't enjoy the phone unless it's naked, but I know you're right about protection. I may do a clear case... or a rubber bumper when more are released. I saw this one from another post in a different forum: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0154AQ3QK...colid=MDU2I2LQJJCF&coliid=INJ1ZBZYSLR2L&psc=1 looks decent.
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I had that case when I had my Nexus 6. I loved it. Felt great in the hand. That's what I was thinking of going with.
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I had that case when I had my Nexus 6. I loved it. Felt great in the hand. That's what I was thinking of going with.
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How pocketable was it with that case... difficult to get in and out?
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How pocketable was it with that case... difficult to get in and out?
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Ya, if I remember correctly it was a little difficult on the N6 but not terrible. I'd think it'd be OK on this phone.
I bought this one
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012Y81GXA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
It sais to preorder but i ordered it and it came in the mail already, dont know if they only made a few or something, you could always email the seller and ask.
Im extremely impressed with it. I bought it as a cheap case to put on till i have more options. My only criticism was that it was a little loose on the sides, so what did i do ? I boiled it! thats right, i looked it up online and people boil tpu cases to shrink them a little. I boiled it in water for 3 minutes. it fits alot more snug now, still not perfect but close enough
I went with an otterbox so my kids dont break my phone
FYI - I've had the included "bumper" on my MXPE almost continuously since I received it.
I removed the bumper yesterday and, to my dismay, found nicks/pits in the longer metal edges of the phone. It looks like the anodized coating has worn away to show the brighter metal beneath (I have the dark grey/titanium metal color). I also noticed upon receipt that there was a slight chip in the finish at the edge of the SIM card door.
Fortunately my MotoMaker re-do unit is on its way to me (decided to go with wood instead of soft-touch), but I'm somewhat disappointed with the robustness of the metal finish. I almost wonder if this is why the "bumper" was packaged with the phone - though it looks like it might've done more harm than good by trapping scratchy debris.
Bottom line - I usually carry my phone naked except with a glass screen protector, but I'm wondering if this MXPE is going to need at least an edge bumper.
(I haven't fully scoured the forums to see if this is a known problem, but I certainly hope the finish on my re-do unit is more durable.)
I'm going naked, I have moto care so I think I will go naked with this phone. So often cases seem to cause more wear than without so I will keep it "pure"
joshuadjohnson22 said:
I'm going naked, I have moto care so I think I will go naked with this phone. So often cases seem to cause more wear than without so I will keep it "pure"
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Im trying that too, but I am only a month in and I already am seeing spots on the back where it seems that the varnishing is being removed? Have you noticed this yourself?
See-through case, fits like a glove - not loose. The best combination for me personally, the phone is still 100% visible but protected to some degree. Also I find soft silicone cases add more grip to what would otherwise be a slippery phone.
I-blason clear case from Amazon. Very happy with it.
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I'm currently using the i-blason clear case as well, and I'll second it as good option. I had decent drop onto a hard surface over the weekend, and the phone was no worse for the wear. I also have the Casemate naked tough case coming as well, which should be even better. I'm someone that likes to have a variety of cases (although with this phone I'm probably going to stick with clear ones), so I will probably end up getting a bumper or two as well. I don't think the included bumper is quite as bad as a lot of people said it was, but it fits kind of loose and I can see it breaking with a good drop. As much as I enjoy going naked with the phone, I didn't get Moto care, and the wooden back I got is fairly slippery, and I don't trust myself not drop it occasionally.
I have noticed that the clear bumper that came with the phone has started to scratch the very edges of the rounded glass. I'm going naked now. I don't use screen protectors and generally don't use cases or bumpers. I've never had a problem with scratching my devices. I also never resell my phones (I usually gift them to family members, friends, etc.), so slight scratches aren't a deal breaker for me.
I love this phone in its bare form :good:
Just got my S8+ and it will never see a case or screen protector. I can't ruin the feel of my phone like that. The way it was designed is so you could enjoy it for what it is surely. Plus it's big enough as it is.
Who else is going naked?
Well i personally never use screenprotectors so i won't be using one on my s8+ too.
When it comes to cases and what not... i prefer not to use it and mostly dont, but my new job require to store my phone in a small closet (space just for the phone) that ahs this hard unfriendly to glass bottom, so i have started to put on case just for that and take it off when i leave work and go home...
I just love the ''naked'' phone feeling in hand.
I did order a dbrand skin for my back so ima gonna try that since it is supposed to be almost like a naked phone but still protected back from scratches.
You guys are crazy, one scratch and it's an eye sore for me. Got my s8+ in a spigen neo hybrid since day 1 and got screen protector coming today.
tzmx said:
Well i personally never use screenprotectors so i won't be using one on my s8+ too.
When it comes to cases and what not... i prefer not to use it and mostly dont, but my new job require to store my phone in a small closet (space just for the phone) that ahs this hard unfriendly to glass bottom, so i have started to put on case just for that and take it off when i leave work and go home...
I just love the ''naked'' phone feeling in hand.
I did order a dbrand skin for my back so ima gonna try that since it is supposed to be almost like a naked phone but still protected back from scratches.
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Indeed. It feels great in the hand. I do know if I drop it I will probably cry. Lol.
Dropped my S7 Edge on the pavement for the first time in more than a year the other day and nearly had a stroke. Still, no case!
I was strongly opposed to cases as i want to enjoy the design. I feel that especially with the S8+ you loose the design but the feel in hand when you fire on a case.
However you need to set the phone down & usually its on a hard surface (Table, Desk etc) so in this instance a case gives you that piece of mind. I do & will go naked on occasion as I'm one that appreciates the design & to never ever take your phone out then you be craaazy......as its a great design and your only limiting your joy.....?
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The real question is who's going skinny dipping?
what about https://www.ultimateshield.co.uk/co...ung-galaxy-s8-invisible-film-screen-protector
prfraczek said:
what about https://www.ultimateshield.co.uk/co...ung-galaxy-s8-invisible-film-screen-protector
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I've had 3 of the Ultimate Shield protectors on my S7 Edge, and they always start peeling after a while. Plus it gives the phone a rubbery feel and has an orange peel effect which detracts from the gorgeous display.
Too much faffing about so I won't bother. Plus you have to be really careless to scratch the gorilla glass 5.
At the risk of creating yet another case/non case thread (see under accessories thread) Samsung do a great slim / clear back (rather than case) which still exposes its glorious looks whilst providing some protection from the odd spill....its a slippy beast and one fall without protection could mangle it.
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Just got my S8+ and it will never see a case or screen protector. I can't ruin the feel of my phone like that. The way it was designed is so you could enjoy it for what it is surely. Plus it's big enough as it is.
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I always go naked. Have never used a phone case of any kind and never will.
If I worked in an office or some indoor job I would probably go screen protector only. But I work Construction and if I go naked the phone would be destroyed in a day lol
I never use cases or screen protectors. They completely ruin the look and feel of the phone.
I buy a new flagship every year, and haven't used either for the last 8 or 10 years.
Went naked for a day couldn't risk it, and put a wet screen protector. Scratches and microscratches are annoying. If they figured out a way in the future to polish the screens for sure using something for micros-cratches!
dBrand dragon skin on back panel so I can put it down without any cloth or tissue underneath
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It's cool till the first time you drop your phone. Then you've got the rest of the time you have payments on it to regret not blowing 12 bucks on a slim clear TPU case. But hey if you like to live on the edge!
Ice dropped a phone only once, and it didn't sustain damage (Nexus 6P). That said, I just can't bear the thought of it happening and my phone looking like this :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3593136
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i never got a new phone and walk out the store without a case, typically an otterbox, but since this time its delivered to my home i pre ordered cases (yes with an s) as well just to be sure.
when i finally got the phone i really really want to just go naked
but i'm too scared to mess it up
Been running no case no screen protector since Day 1 (April 21)
Will go with some slim fit case. This phone is very slippy in hand.
Good luck with that:
https://youtu.be/AkoZM83X_i4