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The only time I ever see caseless phones is in the movies. Everyone I know protects their phone like it costs $1k to replace it. So I'm curious, is my circle unusual or the norm?

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[–] jet@hackertalks.com 8 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

Case for nonslip surface, and a wrist strap.

A wrist strap on your phone will change your life.

  • you can dangle the phone from your wrist
  • you can attach the phone to a sling like a photo grapher
  • you can hang the phone from a hook or door knob
  • you can hold the phone vertically on your hand without Gripping it (tension pyramid)
  • on airplanes you can hang the phone from the tray table in front of you
  • easy to grab the phone when your blindly groping for it
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[–] aln@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

I have toddlers I think that answers your question

[–] sircac@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

These are already large and big enough to hate them... last thing I want is extravolume/weight. Also, I paid for the neat experience and I am going to enjoy it till the end...

[–] Scott_of_the_Arctic@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I use a case because I need somewhere to keep my cards.

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[–] Lazhward@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Bought a repairable phone and only use a screen protector now. If it were to break it's not that expensive a repair (never paid more than $500 for a phone anyways, seems ridiculous to me), and I've dropped it plenty of times and it hasn't broken yet in nearly 4 years. Doesn't seem necessary.

[–] marquisalex@feddit.uk 3 points 3 days ago

Been using my Pixel 4a for almost 5 years now - had a case from day 1, which started to disintegrate somewhere during year 4. Figured the phone would crap out well before a second case, so took the Ivan Drago attitude ("if he dies, he dies"). Never dropped it, barely losing any charging capacity, and a better user experience with a (relatively) small, light phone.

[–] Mechanite@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

I bought the galaxy fold 3 when it came out and stopped using cases or screen protectors about a year ago when I realized I never drop my phone (knock on wood). This phone can be pretty thick with a case added so I prefer it this way.

[–] jh34@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

SM-A50 for ~2 years now w/o a case, dropped multiple times onto carpeted concrete from ~3 feet and a couple times on tiled floor from ~3-5 feet and worst it got was a scratch about an inch long that you can only see if you're looking for it. Last month fumbled it onto parking lot asphalt which finally gave it a proper crack but it's only on the bottom where there isn't any touchscreen so decently lucky I guess. I've seen so many cased phones with screens looking far worse. If you're a clutz you probably should have one but if you treat it right and it's not a piece of junk then it should last.

[–] Nomecks@lemmy.ca 7 points 3 days ago

I use a $5 thin silicone case. Just enough to cushion the blow. I haven't broken any phones, but I drop them a lot.

[–] equivocal@lemm.ee 3 points 3 days ago

I've never used a case and never broken a screen. I've only replaced my last several phones due to swollen batteries. Although, I've definitely dropped my phone a couple times where I thought for sure that my streak would be over, but I've just been lucky.

[–] HiTekRedNek@lemm.ee 3 points 3 days ago (3 children)

My kid does.

And I wish she wouldn't. To clarify, we've bought her cases and she destroys the case in days.

She's more careful with her bare phone than she is with it in a case.

[–] jagged_circle@feddit.nl 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Cheap TPU cases last years wtf

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[–] some_random_nick@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Just once and shattered my screen when the vibration motor knocked the phone of a table. 100€ later and a lot wiser, I am fully geared up.

[–] Cowabunghole@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 days ago

I don't use a case, pretty much for exactly the same reasons mentioned in the old collegehumor video https://youtu.be/q4yIWg_LElc I gave up using a case several years ago and still have never had an issue

[–] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 3 days ago

Always a case! I need a case with a clear back so I can put Bad Dragon stickers on the back without using their adhesive.

I also get giant phones so a pop socket is necessary.

[–] Little8Lost@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

I change it depending if i feel like it or not.
If something breaks its like at most a 90€ replacement part

[–] BagOfHeavyStones@piefed.social 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Just trying interstellar on PieFed. Says 119 comments but only see four. Also not sure what profile name it'll use as I have two on one email address. (edit - it picked my old one.)

No case. Dropped and cracked my screen after 15 months. Ordered a new screen on mobilehq and will install next week. I prefer the lightness and the soft back of my g84.

.. And now on the PWA the username it shows is my new one, and all comments visible. I think Interstellar needs more work.

[–] accideath@feddit.org 4 points 3 days ago

I don’t use a case. I like my phone to be small (have an iPhone 13 mini) and a case would somewhat negate that advantage. I also haven’t really seen a case that I like the look of.

I do have a vinyl sticker on the back but it’s more for looks than for protection.

Modern phones are surprisingly durable. I mean, of course, over the time I have my phone it collected a few small nicks on the frame and a few minor scratches on the display but it’s a device I use daily after all.

I’ve only ever had two phones break on me and one of them (my iphone 4S) was accidentally flung across the room by the neighbour‘s boy and even it only needed a new back glass, which I fixed myself.

[–] owenfromcanada@lemmy.ca 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I wouldn't need a case if the phone were designed with proper bevels. You literally can't set an uncased phone on a flat surface without scratching the screen or camera (which sticks out awkwardly).

And don't get me started on the screens with curved edges. Complete garbage design (why yes, I'd love to accidentally use touch gestures just by holding the device, frrrrrrt).

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[–] BassTurd@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

I have a pixel 9. I use a case that is slim, but larger than the bezel so when I accidentally launch it off of my lap across the room, it will survive. I can't do thick cases.

[–] vortexal@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I don't use protective cases with any of my phones. I've read that phone cases can cause them to overheat, as they trap the heat in and seeing that my phones already get pretty hot after most gaming sessions, I just don't use them.

I do, however, have pop sockets for all of my phones and when I leave the house, I always carry my phones in a purse when I'm not using them.

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[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 3 days ago

Yes. I found myself removing the case to my iPhone 1.0 to show off the form factor over and over and decided to ditch it. Haven't used a case since.

[–] sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml 6 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

My roommate has done this for years and they always shatter within a year or two. Don't understand why he insists upon it. I'd say the majority of his time is spent with a shattered screen because he won't replace the screen for months

[–] thermal_shock@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

I didn't for a long time, but I did eventually get the most basic, thinnest black rubber "sleeve" I could fine just to prevent basic slipping. Nothing to protect falling really.

[–] limerod@reddthat.com 1 points 2 days ago

I use one because it had one in the box. Otherwise, I would've purchased one since the back is prone to scratches and degradation. It also adds a level of protection to the phone.

[–] magnetosphere@fedia.io 5 points 3 days ago

I always use a case, but I’m pretty careful with my phone. I would probably be fine without one, but I just feel better having one.

[–] foggy@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

I have used android phones without a case. Only one ended up with a crack.

I got a work phone. It's an iPhone. Cracked screen in less than a week.

[–] jagged_circle@feddit.nl 2 points 3 days ago (4 children)
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