Give people an iPhone 4S, tell them it's an iPhone 5
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Give people an iPhone 4S, tell them it's an iPhone 5
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Re: Give people an iPhone 4S, tell them it's an iPhone 5
#2It seems like the people who say the "new" one is thinner, lighter, more elegant, etc, all have cases on their phones.
So in essence, the case sets your phone back a generation or two.
Re: Give people an iPhone 4S, tell them it's an iPhone 5
#3It seems like the people who say the "new" one is thinner, lighter, more elegant, etc, all have cases on their phones. So in essence, the case sets your phone back a generation or two.
I never understand why people use cases. What's the point in preserving something in mint condition if you never see it without the case?
Re: Give people an iPhone 4S, tell them it's an iPhone 5
#4Also, if you ask enough people the same thing you are going to get stupid answers from someone, even people who aren't stupid.
Re: Give people an iPhone 4S, tell them it's an iPhone 5
#5It seems like the people who say the "new" one is thinner, lighter, more elegant, etc, all have cases on their phones. So in essence, the case sets your phone back a generation or two.
I never understand why people use cases. What's the point in preserving something in mint condition if you never see it without the case?
It's not about preserving it in mint condition, it's about preserving it in usable condition.
I can't speak for others but my case has saved my phone from a smashed screen on several occasions.
EDIT: Should possibly also add that I have small children (1 and 3 - that's their ages rather than their names) who use it and I'm damned if I'm giving it to them without a case on...
Re: Give people an iPhone 4S, tell them it's an iPhone 5
#6It seems like the people who say the "new" one is thinner, lighter, more elegant, etc, all have cases on their phones. So in essence, the case sets your phone back a generation or two.
I never understand why people use cases. What's the point in preserving something in mint condition if you never see it without the case?
Particularly the iPhone 4(s). It's got probably the best form factor of any phone ever made, but people put those massive black rubber things on them with a circle cut in the back to show the Apple logo. Absolute abomination.
Re: Give people an iPhone 4S, tell them it's an iPhone 5
#7It seems like the people who say the "new" one is thinner, lighter, more elegant, etc, all have cases on their phones. So in essence, the case sets your phone back a generation or two.
I never understand why people use cases. What's the point in preserving something in mint condition if you never see it without the case?
Make something covered in glass that people are going to carry in their pocket. This makes people worry about scratching the phone, they want to take care of the phone, to protect it. This triggers an emotional bond with the product.
Re: Give people an iPhone 4S, tell them it's an iPhone 5
#8It seems like the people who say the "new" one is thinner, lighter, more elegant, etc, all have cases on their phones. So in essence, the case sets your phone back a generation or two.
I never understand why people use cases. What's the point in preserving something in mint condition if you never see it without the case?
A case is an exercise in attempting to prevent the consequences of gravity causing an interaction with a solid surface and glass.
Re: Give people an iPhone 4S, tell them it's an iPhone 5
#9It seems like the people who say the "new" one is thinner, lighter, more elegant, etc, all have cases on their phones. So in essence, the case sets your phone back a generation or two.
I have a bumper on mine, and whenever I take it off I'm surprised how much smaller the phone feels.
Re: Give people an iPhone 4S, tell them it's an iPhone 5
#10It seems like the people who say the "new" one is thinner, lighter, more elegant, etc, all have cases on their phones. So in essence, the case sets your phone back a generation or two.
I never understand why people use cases. What's the point in preserving something in mint condition if you never see it without the case?
There are some slick thin cases available, they're not all Otter boxes. My $5 case for my Galaxy S3 has already saved my phone multiple times from inadvertent drops. Far cheaper than insurance from a carrier or purchasing a new unsubsidized phone. I think a slim, simple case is a no brainer on a $500+ device one uses all day long.