Scratched the lens of my new S 3! Suggestions?

[richedie]

Hi all,

I bought a new Gallaxy S3 last week and am still looking for a good case. Any thoughts? I haven't dropped the phone but it did get scratched at work all the way across the front of the screen. Is it possible to replace the screen? This would not have happened, had I had a case by now. Lesson learned! Problem is, I hate screen protectors. I tried them before with my HTC Droid and it gave me a headache cause it was not clear, so I am typically fine with a good case. Which one?
Should I replace the lens or move on and forget about it? I really can't see it unless I look or pay attention to it, it doesn't really get in the way but is annoying! UGH.

My wife suggested just going to 5 Below for a case which is where she gets all of her iPhone cases and they work perfectly because they are fairly thick and bounce.

However, since I move around at work a lot, I feel I should have a belt clip!?

So, what do you guys think? Replace screen? Looks like $20?
Case? Belt attachment?

Thanks!

 

[funkylogik]

I use the genuine samsung black "leather" flip case, the one that opens verticaly. Its good for protecting the screen in my pocket, slips in n out nicely. Isnt the most comfortable to use so i dont use it at home. It was

 

[richedie]

Thanks, the case needs to withstand a fall of about 2-4 feet.

 

[pandacookie]

Thanks, the case needs to withstand a fall of about 2-4 feet.

Then I would get the Otterbox Defender. It costs about $40 on Amazon but I got mine on eBay for $30.

 

[GTWalling]

I had a problem with my Otterbox Defender. The Outside rubber did not fit right and the built in screen protector filmed up after about 3 weeks. No chemicals were used to clean it. I finally went with Seidio and have not looked back. >Amazon.com: Seidio BD4-HKR4SSGS3 CONVERT Combo for Samsung Galaxy S III SCH-I535/ SPH-L710/ SGH-I747 - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories

 

[richedie]

I was wrong, the glass is cracked. Brand new phone, I think I sat on it in my car while in my back pocket.

 

[Kamau]

I will never understand why people put phones in their back pockets. But I digress.
If it was insured, sounds like a call is in order. If not, time to take it in to get the screen replaced. Even if it still works, eventually something (dust, moisture, etc) will seep in and do more damage.