Help Anybody naked?

Money_Mark

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So, anybody carrying their phones around without a protective case? I am curious how the Gorilla glass has been holding up in the real world, as well as the funky plastic battery cover.

I am also curious because I am in between cases. Waiting for the Seidio Surface to arrive in the mail and replace the Castmate POP I am using. I would like to go naked with the phone D) for awhile and enjoy the slimness of the phone, but I'm curious how others have fared .

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Mostly Harmless

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I just use a felt case (can't find the website right now) with no screen protector. I like the felt case because it's extremely thing and it cleans your screen everything you pull your phone out. No problems yet.

 

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Completely naked here, i've dropped it a few times and not even a scratch on my screen (gorilla glass is great)

 

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lunatic59

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I have never used a case. I have developed relatively safe practices with my phones over the years. When it is not in a cradle, charger or dock, it lays face up on my desk or coffee table. Otherwise, it's alone in my right pocket (I'm left handed) with the screen facing inward.

 

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Although I've used this and the Captivate naked, I realize that I'm not super careful so I've used screen protectors of different types. I'm currently using something called moshi Ivisor. It's supposed to be washable and re-usable. It also installs without a single bubble. Jury's still out tho as to whether I'll keep using it.

 

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lunatic59 said:

it lays face up on my desk or coffee table.

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I've heard that this isn't the best thing for the plastic over the lens on the camera, since it's not really recessed.

 

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CrimsonPride

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Mine is completely naked, I have one small scratch slightly off center on my phone and ive had it there for awhile. probably from when i dropped it on the concrete floor but its barely noticeable. i have a nice case i put on it sometimes, i like the naked feel though

 

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I use a large-ish case (larger than phone) to protect the phone in my purse. The phone is naked the rest of the time. I don't want anything to change its lines or its slenderness. I like its shape and how slim the phone is so i don't do anything to bulk it up.
I've dropped it a few times - no harm done to the phone.

 

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Money_Mark

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Wow. Very interesting responses from everyone. Sounds like this is a pretty tough phone. Sounds like its time to go Naked and see how I do.

 

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It's a great looking device but for me, without a case it's just too thin & slippery when naked.. If this thread was published without a title, I wonder what people would think?!

 

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This is what I use:
Smartphone Suede Jacket Cases - Droid X - Droid Incredible - HTC EVO - Google Nexus One - Google Android G1 Case - BlackBerry Bold Case - BlackBerry Curve Case - Samsung Instinct Case - LG Dare Case - Sony Ericsson Xperia - Nokia - suede sleeve - Ult

Extremely thin and has kept the phone in excellent condition. Like I said before it cleans the screen every time you put it into the case and take it out.

 

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NAKED. COMPLETELY.

I'd hate to put on a case for it.

I love the thinness of it and I've never dropped it.

 

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I was naked but one night ordered an otterbox and like it alot. It is grippy and the screen protector was easy to put on.

 

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naked since i bought it.. i have not dropped it, but i have done the nickle test on my gorilla glass screen... no scratches at all... only problem is the phone is so thin that when i txt its hard to hit the buttons accurately...

 

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Naked and completely fine

 

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c0matose

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I'm too much of a wimp to want to run around with my galaxy without anything on it - perhaps it's my age, but I drop things more & more here lately.

I've used otterboxes on other phones, the defender series which I wish they had for this phone

I went with: Ballistic AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2 SG Hard Case on Silicone

I also bought some screen protectors. So far I've enjoyed the case and it's taken several spills and all is well.

 

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Yes I am completely naked.....Oh you're talking about the phone! No I have a TPU case on that.

 

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bumwithshoes

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No case no screen protector.The problem I have with cases is when you remove from case the phone wants to do flips like it a fish.

 

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In regards to the phone: I have an Otterbox commuter sitting here waiting for me to buy an S2 for it.

In regards to me: As a public service, I never go naked

 

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i've been naked since december 2010 (with my original galaxy s). though there are some minor scratches, it's not very noticeable and not a big deal to me.

i've dropped this phone plenty of times, and i even shut the door on my vibrant about a year ago.. yet these phones are not even close to breaking.

what's the point in spending $20 for a case, so that you can resell the phone 1-2 years later for $20-30 more? right now, a mint vibrant will go for about $150ish, when i could sell my "good condition" phone for $125ish. plus, i rather enjoy my phone the way it was meant to be used.

 

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Without the upgrade option the phone is $500+ dollars.
I can't afford to replace it if I break it (no insurance) so I use the case.
If you're spending the $10 a month on insurance then I say "Go "Naked!"

The little S2 is really sexy when she's naked

 

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iPhone 4S vs. Samsung Galaxy S II Drop Test - YouTube

that's how durable the gs2 is. and if i do break it, it can probably be had for $300 via craigslist and $350 via ebay.

from personal experience, this phone can take quite a thrashing and still work as usual. it's one of the biggest reasons why i chose it.

 

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misterrunon said:

iPhone 4S vs. Samsung Galaxy S II Drop Test - YouTube

that's how durable the gs2 is. and if i do break it, it can probably be had for $300 via craigslist and $350 via ebay.

from personal experience, this phone can take quite a thrashing and still work as usual. it's one of the biggest reasons why i chose it.

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That is exactly how the ATT sales rep said these two were different as far as durability when I asked about cases. My daughter has Iphone and he said ti buy a case. I have the GS2 and he said no need to buy a case based on durability.

 

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I'm using an Incipio NGP case and its very thin and perfect, IMO.

 

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No stink'n case or screen protector here

 

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