screen protection & cases

[mowquas]

Just picked up the Insprire a couple weeks ago after having an iPhone for almost three years. Loving the phone and Android...wish I'd have made the switch sooner.

I'm not one to use cases or screen protectors but want to protect what I now have. What is the consensus on the Insprire- screen protection or no? If yes, which brand works best?

Also- what case works best. Love the slim profile so I really don't want to add bulk.

Any recommendations are appreciated.

 

[KCMike]

I have the standard Body Glove case for my Inspire (the one from the AT&T store). I wasn't sure at first just because I thought a gel style case would get caught in my jean pocket. Overall, however, I'm happy with this case.

When I'm ready to try something else I'm going to check out the Seidio Innocase Active X for the Inspire.

http://store.androidcentral.com/seidio-innocase-active-x/4A54A8170.htm

Here's another option as well.

http://store.androidcentral.com/seidio-innocase-ii-surface/4A123A8084.htm

As for the screen protector, I'm typically not a fan, just because of the air bubbles. I can never seem to get them just right. I saw an ad for the invisibleSHIELD by ZAGG and decided to buy one (couldn't help myself!). It's yet to arrive however.

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[ddot196]

I'm the same way. Hate cases that add bulk. I got the case mate barely there. It's awesome. Very slim and minimal and doesn't add any bulk. Protects the back for your normal scratches and what not. It also comes with a screen protector that is great but it is starting to gather a lot of scratches on it that are becoming very annoying.

Sent from my HTC Inspire 4G

 

[enigmaos]

I have case mate tough case. It has two layers: silicone (inner) and ABS (outer).
I am thinking about getting an otterbox commuter. It has two layers as well.
I like both of them because they fit in seidio active x holster.

 

[nutt_case]

+1 on the CM tough case and an Xtreme Guard screen protector, almost as good as a Zagg.

 

[BryanTheRed]

I'm the same way. Hate cases that add bulk. I got the case mate barely there. It's awesome. Very slim and minimal and doesn't add any bulk. Protects the back for your normal scratches and what not. It also comes with a screen protector that is great but it is starting to gather a lot of scratches on it that are becoming very annoying.

Sent from my HTC Inspire 4G

I also have the Barely There and love it and you're right, the screen shield scratches way to easy.

 

[ednygma]

I came from an iPhone3g and love the Inspire as well. I use the Seidio ActiveX case and picked up a screen protector from Seidio as well.

 

[Bluezero]

I have the Zagg screen protector and it works great. Best Buy "installed" it for me (I had no option), and therefore no bubbles. It's a bit shiny, but other than that great.

I do not have a case yet, I really don't see the need. If I ever go with one, I'll probably go Otterbox, they seem to be the best.

 

[KCMike]

I do not have a case yet, I really don't see the need. If I ever go with one, I'll probably go Otterbox, they seem to be the best.

I've never really been a case guy myself, but having one on the Inspire really helps with my grip on the phone (especially in landscape while playing games).

 

[mowquas]

Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[ibcop]

I had a Zagg on it for a while but it just didn't look good to me - had that "orange peel" look to it. Anyway, I removed that and got a Seidio version. The difference is night and day. I got mine from Amazon for about twelve bucks for a two pack.

 

[Tigger76]

I went with the Case-Mate Pop case and I really like it so far. It has a rubbery inner case and hard (probably ABS) plastic outer, but the two parts are molded together (unlike the Tough case). I really like having the rubber grips on the sides of the phone. The screen protector that came with the case seems to be faring well too. The only complain I've got so far is that the shiny hard plastic does scratch easily, but then again it's the case that's scratching and not the phone. Apart from the scratches, it looks sleek and works well. I have dropped the thing once already (knocked it off my desk onto a hard floor) and can't see any indication that it fell.

 

[Patg88]

I pretty much have the same case as Tigger's, works perfect and not too bulky.

 

[ddot196]

I went with the Case-Mate Pop case and I really like it so far. It has a rubbery inner case and hard (probably ABS) plastic outer, but the two parts are molded together (unlike the Tough case). I really like having the rubber grips on the sides of the phone. The screen protector that came with the case seems to be faring well too. The only complain I've got so far is that the shiny hard plastic does scratch easily, but then again it's the case that's scratching and not the phone. Apart from the scratches, it looks sleek and works well. I have dropped the thing once already (knocked it off my desk onto a hard floor) and can't see any indication that it fell.

I had that case first and you're right the plastic scratches very easily. I had it for about a few weeks and took care of it and the damn thing still scratched up like crazy! It's funny I have the barely there case now and not one scratch on the back of it. Just there material I guess.

Sent from my HTC Inspire 4G