[lewism1]

Just bought an iphone 4s and im protecting it as if its my child.

Looking at some cases, is there much point in spending £30-40 on a case when I can get one for just £5?

Thanks

[chenks]

for me there isn't.
i've had a bumper on mine, with no screen protection or back protection.

the phone is still spotless and i've dropped it a couple of times.

[lewism1]

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Originally Posted by chenks

for me there isn't.
i've had a bumper on mine, with no screen protection or back protection.

the phone is still spotless and i've dropped it a couple of times.

I've looked at some bumpers and they look like they do a good job, and from what you have said they do!

How about cases which charge your phone? do they actually provide a decent charge?

[DotNetWill]

I usually try to find a decent case and don't mind paying a bit more it. The way I see it is why have a £600 beautiful looking phone then stick a couple quids work of cheap ill thought out plastic around it.

[lewism1]

fair point. Think I'll spend around £20 but not much more than that.

[KieranDS]

The Apple bumper cases work really well. Not a single scratch on mine.

[lewism1]

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Originally Posted by KieranDS

The Apple bumper cases work really well. Not a single scratch on mine.

Oh really? Where's the best place to buy one of them? I don't really want to buy it from apple directly lol

[clonmult]

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Originally Posted by DotNetWill

I usually try to find a decent case and don't mind paying a bit more it. The way I see it is why have a £600 beautiful looking phone then stick a couple quids work of cheap ill thought out plastic around it.

Which kinda highlights the flaw with buying a £600 beautiful looking phone, only to put it in a case to protect it and hides its "beauty".

Had my 4S for about a month, and I've generally hated every case I've tried. What is interesting is how the screen is wearing - and it is definitely wearing. It does take a seriously close look to see the damage, but it is very definitely there - and its worn more in the last month that my Nokia 808 has in over 4 months. And both tend to live in the same pocket. Maybe not quite the same quality of gorilla glass used on both?

To the OP, I'd suggest just browsing around - if you see a case you like, buy it. Be that in one of those high street stalls, or a web shop like mobilefun.

[The Wulfrunian]

Up to you, but I dropped my work iPhone the other day and the screen is decimated.

But then it's the umpteenth time I've dropped it so must have hit a sweet sport or something.

[thedrewser]

I bought a clear plastic case for my 4S which has the advantage that unless you are holding the phone it looks naked so it's design is clearly visible. Only cost be about £5-£6 from Amazon.

However, it does show up lots of scratches on the case (on the back) which makes me realise that a case is essential as I haven't ever dropped my phone so just general wear and tear of being put in and out of pockets etc.

[lewism1]

hmmm. Touch decisions, think i'll just buy a cheap case and see where we go from there lol

[Mark in Essex]

I bought a cheap gel case for my S3 and it's as good as the more expensive ones.

I think unless you are very clumsy and get something like the Otter box there is not much difference between them.

[hpmann]

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Originally Posted by lewism1

Just bought an iphone 4s and im protecting it as if its my child.

Looking at some cases, is there much point in spending £30-40 on a case when I can get one for just £5?

Thanks

I bought a cheap one from ebay and it's excellent considering it only cost £3 delivered!

I've tried others that feel cheap and tacky in comparison!

[lewism1]

Thanks for the advice everyone, ended up buying this case

gameboy iphone4s case

Mainly just because it's a gameboy design lol

Will let you know how it goes

[Anika Hanson]

I was forever buying cheap cases on eBay for my iphone/note. They would arrive and I wouldn't like them or after a few months they would start to wear out. What I do now is buy an expensive good quality case. I find that the more expensive cases tend to be better quality and last a lot longer.

[psionic]

Personally I just get cheapo bumpers for a few quid and replace every few months when they start getting loose or fading.

[Mark in Essex]

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Originally Posted by Anika Hanson

I was forever buying cheap cases on eBay for my iphone/note. They would arrive and I wouldn't like them or after a few months they would start to wear out. What I do now is buy an expensive good quality case. I find that the more expensive cases tend to be better quality and last a lot longer.

I must admit that I would not normally but I bought mine off Amazon and it had good reviews.

Think it was less than £4 delivered.