Do you have a case on your smart phone?

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I have never not had a case, so I'm in awe of people who don't use them. I'm way too klutzy to even risk it.

[jlt19]

Yeah, I've got a 6 and 8 year old. Not having a case is not an option.

[pandorica]

My phone would break it about a day if I didn't have a case and glass screen protector. People without phone cases stress me out!

[dottyblue]

I have a mostly decorative case, but a glass screen protector. I have never (knocking frantically on wood) broken a phone with this set up.

[icedcoffee]

Oct 1, 2018 7:43:10 GMT -5 pandorica said:

My phone would break it about a day if I didn't have a case and glass screen protector. People without phone cases stress me out!

This!  Every time I see someone carrying around their iphone without a case I get a rush of anxiety.  I have the Otterbox Commuter case.  I love it!

Eta:  I also have a zagg glass protector thing on it.

[fivechickens]

I have a casetify case. I would say it’s a medium strength. I do not have a glass protector on my screen.

[pooh8402]

Usually it's a medium strength case. I just put one on that's mostly decorative. And a pocket/ring thingy to hold my most used cards.

I used a glass screen protector with my first smartphone, and haven't since.

[Leeham Rimes]

I don’t understand how people don’t have cases. The phones are enormous and slick, how do they not drop them 100 times a day? I need a rubberized case and a pop socket and even then, it’s not easy to hold.

[VillainV]

I drop my phone a lot and have a 4 year old so a case and screen protector are a must! H and I both have photo cases from Shutterfly that have a hard outer shell and a silicone liner. We’ve been using them for years (for various sized iPhones), and combined with screen protectors we’ve never had ANY damage. The cases are expensive — about $50, but they’re personalized with family photos which is really cool. If you wait for a big Shutterfly sale you can get them for a lot less. Also makes a great gift for grandparents.

ETA: this is the one I have but there are tons of designs and personalization options. This is the lowest price I’ve ever seen on them. We get the “case with liner.”

[tigress]

I have always had a case. I got a screen protector this time with my 8+ and I feel like that has saved my phone a few times. I have gone through a few protectors because they cracked but the screen on the phone is still fine. I used to hate screen protectors but these gorilla glass ones don't feel any different than regular glass so I'm thrilled. I think this is the longest I have gone without breaking (or at least cracking) my phone (11 months so far!).

[Velar Fricative]

Yes, I have an ugly heavy-duty otterbox. I got it because I have young kids but I'm actually the one who is really clumsy with it, so it's protecting my phone from me.

[kitkat1502]

Apparently I'm the lone no-caser. Ha. I've never used cases on my iPhone.

[goldengirlz]

I have a case, H doesn’t.

Of course, of the two of us, I’m the only one who’s broken two phones (one was just the screen and it was an easy fix, the other was killed with water.)

[wildrice]

Yes, but no screen protector. I had one once years ago and it was always coming unstuck, so I never got another.

My case was like $8 and is very basic. But it's rubbery, which I think helps when I drop my phone. I'd be nervous to go without it.

[macmars45]

I usually get a cheap silicone case off Amazon after I get a new phone. I just got a new phone on Saturday so I'm waiting for it to come in the mail. I never purposefully go any long amount of time without a case. I drop my phone a lot and SAH with my toddler DS. That combo could only end badly for a phone without a case.

[W.T.Faulkner]

Yes. This case from Five Below is amazing, actually!

[Shreddingbetty]

I drop my phone all the time, if I didn’t have a good case I’d be screwed. Between the case protector and the glass protector my phone has stayed in good shape. The case protector is a bit beat up. Inwould never not have a case

[mrssandro]

Yes. It's a must. But I went too light on my new phone and now I am already getting it replaced (got the Samsung care) and I only had it a month. Now I bought a heavy duty style because the phones now a days are made of glass. I really hope this next one has a longer life.

Our kitchen tile has taken now 3 tablets and one phone. I should have known better and never taken it into the kitchen.

[katfco]

I have a decorative Casemate, but it’s still fairly strong. I only got a smartphone a year ago and it never occurred to me to not get a case. DH tried to get me to get the ugly Otterbox, but this one’s fine. I also got the tempered glass, so it’s kind of double duty protection

[mcmel]

Of course! I drop my phone all the time and have never had a cracked screen or damaged phone. I have a wallet case that is medium protection. I love it.

smile.amazon.com/Silk-iPhone-Wallet-Case-Protective/dp/B01LW6VNNY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1538400566&sr=8-2-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=iphone+7+wallet+case&psc=1

[cereal K]

Yes - always a case for me. And now that I upgraded to an XS, I have a screen protector, too.

I swear by Speck Candyshell Cases - super protective but slim/low profile, and slides in and out of pockets easily.

[dexteroni]

I use this, which is light to medium duty I guess? It looks super flimsy here but it’s silicone and has a raised lip that protects the glass when it falls face down. Those are my two main requirements. It’s kind of like the old bumpers but with a back.
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075B7LN31/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_2?smid=AD54EWO4N8L4&psc=1&th=1

[raangoli]

I have a medium duty otter box on mine which is both decorative and functional (it's polka dots), and a screen protector. In the year I have had my phone, I have had to change the screen protector twice.

[minionkevin]

I do not currently but I am due for a new phone in a week and apparently like living on the edge 😂

[cabbagecabbage]

Otterbox always.

[flex]

Bare-naked phones are WAY too slippery for me, so I have a case.

[YahYahs]

Yep.
Voted heavy-duty because it's a Case-Mate military-grade case w/ lifetime warranty. But it *looks* medium or light b/c it's low-profile (clear w/ glitter, lol).

[Aloe Vera]

I have a clear Speck case on my iPhone and a glass screen protector. The inside of my purse is a rough environment and I hate scratched phones. I am thinking of getting a new case that is a little bit more fun.

[TR]

I have a light to medium duty case. But, knock on wood, it has been awesome. I’ve dropped my phone from at least 4’ onto porcelain tile more than once and not a scratch or crack.

[starburst604]

I have an Otterbox. You would think my 3 year old would be the main culprit, but I am the one always dropping the damn thing. No way I could go without one.