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Apple iPhone 6S |OT|
- Thread starter Nasser
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Every time I see an otterbox on an iPhone, a little of me dies inside.
There are only a few options that look as elegant as the iPhone itself. No case, an Apple case (their silicone cases are surprisingly high quality), or one of those 'feather'-like cases such as the Caudabe veil or Spigen 'hardly there' cases.
Otherwise...goddamn why even bother.
/snob
Good Guy Gone Bad
Member
#TeamNoCase
Just don't drop your phone, and experience your iPhone in the way it was designed and meant to be felt.
Just don't drop your phone, and experience your iPhone in the way it was designed and meant to be felt.
Always used a case, never had a broken screen.
A broken screen is the clearest sign of poverty in america.
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
Not a sign of poverty when you just go to an Apple Store with a bill to get it replaced. Takes hardly any time at all.
Stormwatch
Member
I like having my phone in a holster and nowadays it seems like the only real way to do that is to buy a case that comes with one. I keep my keys in my front left and wallet in my front right pockets. I do a lot of sitting at work, so having stuff in my back pockets wouldn't be comfortable.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Thanks - was able to figure it out. I ended up cancelling my "no contract" option. While the delivery date for AT&T was about a week different, it saves us $250. So...
I like how everyone assumes, and this is everywhere I've read, that Apple Stores are as plentiful as Walmarts. The closest one to me is 3 hours away.
SlickShoesRUCrazy
Member
Would explain why I can find the 6s but no 6s plus in any apple stores around me for the apple upgrade plan.
http://9to5mac.com/2015/09/14/kgi-iphone-6s-plus-constraints-due-to-display-production-issues/
http://9to5mac.com/2015/09/14/kgi-iphone-6s-plus-constraints-due-to-display-production-issues/
sorijealut
Member
I always thought white front looked better too but I'm going space grey here on my first. I think the black front only looks dated if one hides the thin bezels with a giant case to the point you only see the black front (and it looks fatter, like older models).
Kibbles
Member
I would, but I want to keep the resale value high so I'm probably gonna get a Cinder and a case. Might put a back screen protector on while its in the case so the accumulated dust and what not that gets in cases doesn't scratch the back either.
thinking about getting the magpul field case.
Agent_J
Member
No. Some people don't care about how it looks just so long as it works. Not all of us are conceited and snobby about a phone.
I dont use cases and since the 4S I've never had an issue. But if it did crack I wouldn't care if it still worked.
Easier said than done.
A slim case with some protection >>> naked
Naked is all fun and games until the slippery phone slips out of your hands and you end up wasting money on a repair. I'm good thanks.
A cracked screen doesn't ruin a phone, but a case does?
Not every case looks like this:
RastaMentality
Banned
AppleCare+ is getting way too expensive for me to justify getting it anymore. Especially with JOD possibly getting me a new phone every year. I dropped my phone twice in a relatively short period with the 4S but ever since I got these Chinese made bumpers on my 5S I haven't had any trouble. $129 for 2 years and $99 for the actual replacement in the case of a drop is ridiculous.
Like when they add these designs on the clear backs:
Some of the clear cases look gross.
Like when they add these designs on the clear backs:
Agent_J
Member
I...didn't say that lol
I personally just don't like the added bulk and weight. Even the slim cases bother me because once I take them off I always feel the weight difference.
And if I did shatter my phone it only costs me $79 straight from apple to get a new one. Why spend half of that on a case?
That's fair enough.
I like a slim case because I want to put my phone down anywhere. I put it down on kitchen surfaces and although I try to keep it clean, the back will undoubtedly touch something dirty. I'd rather the real phone back doesn't touch it.
I've tried it in store and it seemed ok. People seem to really like them too. I decided to stick with a plastic/TPU case though. Not willing to spend Apple prices on a case. Plus I want to see the back of my phone.
Looks like shit in any color other than brown, ironically, after the first month of use.
JaseMath
Member
Rhino Shield Crash Guard for me. Completely amazing, minimal protection.
At least until this beauty releases*
At least until this beauty releases*
*PLEASE FUND IT
Agent_J
Member
Lol funny enough I used to do the same. I bought a case specifically so I can put my phone down, ended up hating the extra bulk and the extra weight and didn't like how it felt in my pocket so I said fuck it and stopped caring about the scratches.
Not worried about resale value?
I feel like the resale value and seeing constant scratches would really annoy me.
Raitosaito
Member
That looks awesome. Man, this better get funded.
AngryNapkin
Banned
I'm in the Army and have hethens for kids so an Otterbox prevents me from having to walk around with a cracked screen all the time and improves resale value drastically.
I've used Otterbox cases since the iPhone 4 and S3.
It also helps with holding the phone imo.
RastaMentality
Banned
That looks great. I'd buy it.
Yeah, I can't use a case, either. I'm super-careful with my phone, though. Also (and I guess this is cheating), I keep my keys in a cheap, tiny cloth pouch in my pocket. As a result, my phone is two years old without a scratch... so far.
EnVy_CaLiBeR
Member
Lol please. It doesn't even take much to drop and crack a phone nowadays. My iPhone 6 slipped out my pocket when I was kneeling down (wasn't even a hard fall in the slightest) and I had a crack on my screen that I had to pay for. I'd rather minimize the risk as much as possible so I won't have to dish out unnecessary money.
JaseMath
Member
Fund! If you pledge, you're essentially getting it for half price.
It used to cost more. And while I understand that some people need something like an otter box, not all cases are like that. Mine cost $15, and offers some protection without weighing it down. Also reduces scratches and dents, which would in turn hurt resale value.
Totally understand the desire to go caseless and that's perfectly fine. But there are plenty of valid reasons to use one too.
I have that Speck clear case in my Amazon cart.
It was either that or the Spigen Ultra Hybrid (clear with colored sides) but Speck claims to have a new manufacturing process that eliminates the yellowing, which is a big problem on clear cases. I'll give it a shot and I'm a fan of their candyshell line and they have one of the highest front lips at ~1mm
It was either that or the Spigen Ultra Hybrid (clear with colored sides) but Speck claims to have a new manufacturing process that eliminates the yellowing, which is a big problem on clear cases. I'll give it a shot and I'm a fan of their candyshell line and they have one of the highest front lips at ~1mm
CyberPunked
Member
They don't ship until November 2016, what's even the point?
They are now scheduled to deliver that late? I ordered 3 minutes after it went live and it was already scheduled to deliver that late.
RastaMentality
Banned
I purchased the Spigen Rose Gold NHEX bumper for my mother and sister and later noticed that almost every Amazon review had a "I received this product at a discount/free in exchange for an honest & unbiased review" sentence at the end.
Why does Amazon allow this stuff still? I know it can be beneficial for up and coming businesses but a company like Spigen doesn't need a whole bunch of 5 star reviews just because it has a new product.
Why does Amazon allow this stuff still? I know it can be beneficial for up and coming businesses but a company like Spigen doesn't need a whole bunch of 5 star reviews just because it has a new product.
JaseMath
Member
It's November 2015 for backers.
Might do the 2 pack for my wife and I. Looks pretty damn good. Are there really no other aluminum cases/bumpers out there?
I see this more and more now on Amazon. I'm not entirely bothered by them, I'm bothered because I'm not getting the freebies myself. WTF. On a serious note I bought the Rose Gold one, but it was only $3.50 or so, and I trust Spigen, I love their cases.
Nastrodamous
Member
I think I'm gonna cancel my 6s+ and get a normal 6s after using my moto X pure for a while and going back to my 6 plus I forgot how awful it is to use.
sorijealut
Member
Like your taste. I will note this as an alternative if I have to get a "full" case after all.
I'm a bit hesitant in my 6s+ decision too. what is most difficult about it? Should I be worried if I'm coming from a LG G3?
bucknuticus
Member
Sorry Philly peeps, just learned fed ex/UPS will not be delivering at all on Friday the 25th nor the following monday. Hopefully stores in your area get it earlier.
Neato i was just the 1000th backer
wow between this and penn state football it's a rough year for them
secretanchitman
Member
Same one I'm getting. Ordered an iPhone 6 Incipio Feather for my 6S, as the dimensions seem to be okay and within spec. We'll see how it goes next Friday. I emailed Incipio and the lady replied saying that they don't have the specifications yet which is completely weird but whatever.
killertofu
Member
Hmm trying to decide if I want to keep my Upgrade Appointment or if I can live with my 5c for one more year...