New Phone = New Case ?

JasonWatkins · 30-10-2015, 21:04

I've never done a poll before, but i'm bored

Just wondered what your thoughts were on phone cases ?. If you get a new phone, do you automatically get a new case ?. Do you not bother with a case at all and go 'bareback' ?

Or do you get a top end case for maximum protection ?

I've recently got a 6s and obviously I want to protect it and minimise the possibility of any damage or marks due to my usual use, so I got one of the official leather cases from apple for it which is really nice - fits very snugly around the phone and doesn't really add any extra width or bulk.

But ..

For some silly reason, there's something about the 6s being "naked" that I really quite like. I don't know why. There's obviously the added worry of it being a little bit slippery if you haven't got the grip of a case on it, but i can't help but to prefer it without a case, even though I probably should get one.

So .. providing I haven't cocked up the poll, vote away

mupet0000 · 30-10-2015, 21:15

Every time I get a new phone, I buy a new case. Usually a see through TPU case of high quality.

And then a week later I take it off because I prefer the phone without a case. I have a 6S plus and am using it without a case even though I have a good one.

JasonWatkins · 30-10-2015, 21:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by mupet0000

Every time I get a new phone, I buy a new case. Usually a see through TPU case of high quality.

And then a week later I take it off because I prefer the phone without a case. I have a 6S plus and am using it without a case even though I have a good one.

It's weird because I've always had cases for every phone I've had - I had seven for my 5s!

I've actually got two cases for the 6s, one official leather one and a cheap-ish one I picked up from eBay so it still does make it feel quite strange how much I like using it without one.

Aye Up · 30-10-2015, 22:06

I have had one for virtually every phone I had save the Galaxy Note 4, that added too much bulk. Then I got my S6 Edge and felt it needed one, it is a cheap clear tpu gel type, does the job adding very little bulk, it does enough to protect the phone.

ASIFZED · 30-10-2015, 22:36

Yep. Always buy a case for a new phone. Tend to stick with the better known brands via Amazon eg, Spigen or Ringke. Having just acquired a lovely Samsung Galaxy S6 32gb in Gold Platinum (an upgrade from my Galaxy Alpha), it's now sitting in a Ringke Slim case, which gives it sufficient protection but barely increases the size of the phone. Very nice indeed.

ba_baracus · 31-10-2015, 12:43

I've never bothered with a case in the past, but I've recently bought outright an iPhone 6S so decided to buy one of the official Apple silicone cases for it.

It was probably overpriced at £25, but after shelling out hundreds for the phone, I just thought there's no point in looking for a cheaper one on eBay just to save £15.

It's actually quite a nice case, and is a perfect fit and doesn't add any bulk to the phone.

finbaar · 31-10-2015, 14:22

It's daft getting a cheap case for an expensive phone. I don't like cases really especially leather flip ones (old persons case) or those TPU ones. But some people do need them.

JordyD · 31-10-2015, 17:54

I never rock a phone with a case. Hate them.

The only phone I would have a case on is the iPhone6/6s because of the ugly antenna lines and stickyout camera.

Aslan52 · 31-10-2015, 18:21

I don't consider any new phone "finished" until it's sitting comfortably in a Magpul field case.

Which brings me to a related question:-

Do you let the availability of a suitable case dictate what phone you buy?

My phones get used in some fairly harsh environments so I need a decent case to prevent them getting damaged but I don't want them looking like a big block of lego either.
As a result, I've avoided purchasing a few very good phones over the years simply because there isn't a suitably sleek case available from either Magpul or Spigen.

Michael09 · 31-10-2015, 21:05

All the phones I've had I always used those TPU cases, usually from Amazon. My current phone (A Moto G 1st Gen) sports a black Cruzerlite Bugdroid case

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JasonWatkins · 31-10-2015, 23:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael09

All the phones I've had I always used those TPU cases, usually from Amazon. My current phone (A Moto G 1st Gen) sports a black Cruzerlite Bugdroid case

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I quite like those Bugdroid cases - hadn't seen those before.

Some interesting responses though. I'm still using my 6s without a case at the moment, but there's still that element of concern that the back of it is a tad too slippery and i'm always worried that if i have to fish it out of my pocket for some reason that i'll drop it.

I guess that's where my pebble time comes in to it's own for changing tracks in music and spotify though

klendathu · 01-11-2015, 01:00

I recently bought an S view case for my Galaxy A5 .

2 days later I've taken it off .

Wasted £20 finding out that naked is best

JasonWatkins · 01-11-2015, 09:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by klendathu

Wasted £20 finding out that naked is best

I feel your pain

fluffed · 01-11-2015, 11:51

I did cases a few years back, now I buy a decent vinyl wrap to provide a bit of grip (slippery phones are the worst) and a different look, can't stand bulking up a phone.

JasonWatkins · 01-11-2015, 16:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by fluffed

I did cases a few years back, now I buy a decent vinyl wrap to provide a bit of grip (slippery phones are the worst) and a different look, can't stand bulking up a phone.

I'd never honestly considered a wrap before - are they really that good for grip ?

fluffed · 01-11-2015, 16:41

Depends on the wrap, even a cheap one is better than the 'bar of soap' effect you get with all metal phones though.

I get mine from dbrand (just the back, the whole thing wrapped can look a bit tacky imo), the textured ones make a phone so much easier to use.

https://dbrand.com/

JasonWatkins · 01-11-2015, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by fluffed

Depends on the wrap, even a cheap one is better than the 'bar of soap' effect you get with all metal phones.

I get mine from dbrand (just the back, the whole thing wrapped can look a bit tacky imo), the textured ones make a phone so much easier to use.

https://dbrand.com/

Nice one, thanks. I'll check them out.

Aslan52 · 01-11-2015, 17:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonWatkins

I quite like those Bugdroid cases - hadn't seen those before.

Maybe worth noting that those Bugdroid cases just have holes in them for the volume and power buttons to poke through.
As a result, you can end up with dust and fluff clogging up the gaps around the buttons and if one of the button-caps comes loose (as often happens with Apple devices) you're probably going to lose it with one of those cases.

After that happened on my iPhone 3 I've always made sure that every case I've bought has covered the phone's buttons so they can't go missing.

It's not a deal-breaker, I suppose, but I thought I'd mention it.

Rossby41 · 01-11-2015, 17:45

Voted Yes, New Phone = New Case and will often just get a decent one

When I used had my old HTC Desire X, I had a offical back cover, but I only had an unoffical sleve. But I upgraded to the to the Motorola Moto G I got the offical flip case, and really like it.

View Poll Results: New Phone = New Case ?
Yes, New Phone = New Case and will often just get a decent one	13	38.24%
Yes, New Phone = New Case and will buy best i can afford for maximum protection	7	20.59%
Yes, New Phone = New Case but i'm not fussed about quality, so any cheap tat from eBay will do	2	5.88%
No, New Phone <> New Case as it's an upgraded version of the phone i have so no need	1	2.94%
No, New Phone <> New Case as I prefer it 'Naked'	7	20.59%
No, New Phone <> New Case as i've never used cases anyway and never really had any problems	0	0%
Please stop bothering me and go away	4	11.76%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 34. You can't vote on this poll right now - are you signed in?

30-10-2015, 21:04	#1
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,646	New Phone = New Case ? I've never done a poll before, but i'm bored Just wondered what your thoughts were on phone cases ?. If you get a new phone, do you automatically get a new case ?. Do you not bother with a case at all and go 'bareback' ? Or do you get a top end case for maximum protection ? I've recently got a 6s and obviously I want to protect it and minimise the possibility of any damage or marks due to my usual use, so I got one of the official leather cases from apple for it which is really nice - fits very snugly around the phone and doesn't really add any extra width or bulk. But .. For some silly reason, there's something about the 6s being "naked" that I really quite like. I don't know why. There's obviously the added worry of it being a little bit slippery if you haven't got the grip of a case on it, but i can't help but to prefer it without a case, even though I probably should get one. So .. providing I haven't cocked up the poll, vote away

30-10-2015, 21:15	#2
mupet0000 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 620	Every time I get a new phone, I buy a new case. Usually a see through TPU case of high quality. And then a week later I take it off because I prefer the phone without a case. I have a 6S plus and am using it without a case even though I have a good one.

30-10-2015, 21:31	#3
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,646	Quote: Originally Posted by mupet0000 Every time I get a new phone, I buy a new case. Usually a see through TPU case of high quality. And then a week later I take it off because I prefer the phone without a case. I have a 6S plus and am using it without a case even though I have a good one. It's weird because I've always had cases for every phone I've had - I had seven for my 5s! I've actually got two cases for the 6s, one official leather one and a cheap-ish one I picked up from eBay so it still does make it feel quite strange how much I like using it without one.

30-10-2015, 22:06	#4
Aye Up Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North West Posts: 4,884	I have had one for virtually every phone I had save the Galaxy Note 4, that added too much bulk. Then I got my S6 Edge and felt it needed one, it is a cheap clear tpu gel type, does the job adding very little bulk, it does enough to protect the phone.

30-10-2015, 22:36	#5
ASIFZED Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,020	Yep. Always buy a case for a new phone. Tend to stick with the better known brands via Amazon eg, Spigen or Ringke. Having just acquired a lovely Samsung Galaxy S6 32gb in Gold Platinum (an upgrade from my Galaxy Alpha), it's now sitting in a Ringke Slim case, which gives it sufficient protection but barely increases the size of the phone. Very nice indeed.

31-10-2015, 12:43	#6
ba_baracus Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,098	I've never bothered with a case in the past, but I've recently bought outright an iPhone 6S so decided to buy one of the official Apple silicone cases for it. It was probably overpriced at £25, but after shelling out hundreds for the phone, I just thought there's no point in looking for a cheaper one on eBay just to save £15. It's actually quite a nice case, and is a perfect fit and doesn't add any bulk to the phone.

31-10-2015, 14:22	#7
finbaar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,921	It's daft getting a cheap case for an expensive phone. I don't like cases really especially leather flip ones (old persons case) or those TPU ones. But some people do need them.

31-10-2015, 17:54	#8
JordyD Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 3,983	I never rock a phone with a case. Hate them. The only phone I would have a case on is the iPhone6/6s because of the ugly antenna lines and stickyout camera.

31-10-2015, 18:21	#9
Aslan52 Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 2,858	I don't consider any new phone "finished" until it's sitting comfortably in a Magpul field case. Which brings me to a related question:- Do you let the availability of a suitable case dictate what phone you buy? My phones get used in some fairly harsh environments so I need a decent case to prevent them getting damaged but I don't want them looking like a big block of lego either. As a result, I've avoided purchasing a few very good phones over the years simply because there isn't a suitably sleek case available from either Magpul or Spigen.

31-10-2015, 21:05	#10
Michael09 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bedmond, United Kingdom Posts: 399	All the phones I've had I always used those TPU cases, usually from Amazon. My current phone (A Moto G 1st Gen) sports a black Cruzerlite Bugdroid case .

31-10-2015, 23:28	#11
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,646	Quote: Originally Posted by Michael09 All the phones I've had I always used those TPU cases, usually from Amazon. My current phone (A Moto G 1st Gen) sports a black Cruzerlite Bugdroid case . I quite like those Bugdroid cases - hadn't seen those before. Some interesting responses though. I'm still using my 6s without a case at the moment, but there's still that element of concern that the back of it is a tad too slippery and i'm always worried that if i have to fish it out of my pocket for some reason that i'll drop it. I guess that's where my pebble time comes in to it's own for changing tracks in music and spotify though

01-11-2015, 01:00	#12
klendathu Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 10,726	I recently bought an S view case for my Galaxy A5 . 2 days later I've taken it off . Wasted £20 finding out that naked is best

01-11-2015, 09:16	#13
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,646	Quote: Originally Posted by klendathu Wasted £20 finding out that naked is best I feel your pain

01-11-2015, 11:51	#14
fluffed Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,789	I did cases a few years back, now I buy a decent vinyl wrap to provide a bit of grip (slippery phones are the worst) and a different look, can't stand bulking up a phone.

01-11-2015, 16:21	#15
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,646	Quote: Originally Posted by fluffed I did cases a few years back, now I buy a decent vinyl wrap to provide a bit of grip (slippery phones are the worst) and a different look, can't stand bulking up a phone. I'd never honestly considered a wrap before - are they really that good for grip ?

01-11-2015, 16:41	#16
fluffed Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,789	Depends on the wrap, even a cheap one is better than the 'bar of soap' effect you get with all metal phones though. I get mine from dbrand (just the back, the whole thing wrapped can look a bit tacky imo), the textured ones make a phone so much easier to use. https://dbrand.com/

01-11-2015, 16:42	#17
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,646	Quote: Originally Posted by fluffed Depends on the wrap, even a cheap one is better than the 'bar of soap' effect you get with all metal phones. I get mine from dbrand (just the back, the whole thing wrapped can look a bit tacky imo), the textured ones make a phone so much easier to use. https://dbrand.com/ Nice one, thanks. I'll check them out.

01-11-2015, 17:25	#18
Aslan52 Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 2,858	Quote: Originally Posted by JasonWatkins I quite like those Bugdroid cases - hadn't seen those before. Maybe worth noting that those Bugdroid cases just have holes in them for the volume and power buttons to poke through. As a result, you can end up with dust and fluff clogging up the gaps around the buttons and if one of the button-caps comes loose (as often happens with Apple devices) you're probably going to lose it with one of those cases. After that happened on my iPhone 3 I've always made sure that every case I've bought has covered the phone's buttons so they can't go missing. It's not a deal-breaker, I suppose, but I thought I'd mention it.

01-11-2015, 17:45	#19
Rossby41 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 844	Voted Yes, New Phone = New Case and will often just get a decent one When I used had my old HTC Desire X, I had a offical back cover, but I only had an unoffical sleve. But I upgraded to the to the Motorola Moto G I got the offical flip case, and really like it.

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