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Help Anybody naked?

Money_Mark

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 .

Please chime in.

Mark
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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?!
 
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.
 
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...
 
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.
 
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 ;)
 
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.
 
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 :)
 
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.
Click to expand...

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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