Who's going naked?

[robber]

Naked, it is never a debate for me. No insurance either.

I have broken 3-4 screens in the last 10+ years. If it happens to the s8 I will pony up the $200-$250 and be done with it. Once I get through the next few months, the replacement cost of the screen will be under $200.

It would suck, but having a case doesn't guarantee you wont lose a screen and it looks and feels like $10-$20.

 

[rdcrds]

I am going with the otterbox commuter since the defender did not come with a screen. The thing is i hated the screen protector and i plan to not use a screen protector on it just the case for drops.

 

[xsikal]

I'm caseless so far, but don't think it's going to last; it's a fairly slippery phone and while I can't recall the last time I dropped a phone, I find myself being super careful with this one because of that slipperiness.

Also, while I love the orchid grey color, the absence of bezels and the addition of the edges means I don't actually ever even see the grey, even caseless. So I suspect I'll be picking up a case for grip in the near future, assuming I can find one that is lightweight and doesn't detract from the phone's appearance.

 

[bobbigirl83]

No can do.

Zagg hd dry for the screen and whatever random case I feel like using that day.

 

[Ufd108]

I have owned cell phones longer than most people on this forum have been alive (since the Panasonic bag phone days) and I have NEVER used a case, and I have NEVER damaged a phone. But I am very careful with all my tools and gadgets, and I like the look without a case. That said, I looked at the Dbrand site and they look decent, so for the price I ordered a couple to try out. If I really like them I might keep it on, but only if it still fits in my ProClip holder in my car (when they finally ship the S8+ holder...).

 

[the_munc_e]

They make cases way too thin nowadays to not use one.

Screen protectors though are kind of difficult unless you use something like liquid nano.

I used it on my note 7 and it was great after my s7 edge got scratched from my pocket the first couple days.

Trying to use swipe.

Say what you want but ios is a lot easier to type on.

 

[bhatech]

Not me after watching this video. According to SquareTrade, the S8 is the first phone they've tested that cracked on all 4 sides on the first drop.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkoZM83X_i4

Square trade

 

[thecaringkind]

All Day Errrr Day! The phone is just too beautiful to cover up! I have a steadfast pair of hands and great 3rd party insurance coverage so I think I'm gonna stay rockin out BUTT NEKKID...

 

[anon(27512)]

I'd love to use it naked but this thing is too slippery. I bought a few cases I can rotate between but so far my favorite is the uag

 

[pinkivy98]

Nope, I always keep a case on it.

 

[laestrella]

This case is the best thing next to going naked for me. It truly feels like the phone doesn't have a case. It will at the very least protect the phone from scratches while still allowing you to see the back of the phone.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU5783235

 

[dov1978]

No chance. My s7 edge cracked bottom to top after sliding off my car seat onto a rubber floor mat last year so lesson learnt. You're right it does feel criminal covering it in a case as it's absolutely gorgeous to look at and hold but way way waaaaaay too slippery and fragile. I've got a Spigen Liquid Armour case on so it's minimal but hopefully enough to help it survive most minor falls

Plus a case you let's you lay the phone face down for the edge light features without worrying too much about scratching the glass

 

[paridge]

I'm caseless so far, but don't think it's going to last; it's a fairly slippery phone and while I can't recall the last time I dropped a phone, I find myself being super careful with this one because of that slipperiness.

Also, while I love the orchid grey color, the absence of bezels and the addition of the edges means I don't actually ever even see the grey, even caseless. So I suspect I'll be picking up a case for grip in the near future, assuming I can find one that is lightweight and doesn't detract from the phone's appearance.

Try the Samsung clear cover. They're barely there—very thin and color-coded so that at you can see the full beauty of the phone. They also make the phone a tad less slippery. I got the orchid gray.

 

[naturalguy]

These phones are incredibly fragile and slippery

 

[dannyar11]

Vouch for the Samsung clear cover. Paper thin, color matched to the phone so you can see the back of the phone in all its glory. Adds a bit of grip over naked but you get the same look and feel. only 20$

 

[Iva_LadyDiCaprio98]

I just bought the S8+ in Orchid Grey and as beautiful as it is I have to put a case on it because I would be absolutely devastated if I ended up scratching or breaking the phone through accidental incidents.

 

[neil74]

Other than the odd hazardous situation (usually involving alcohol) I never use a case. Just makes the phone bulkier and less attractive.

I did pay for the Samsung care with my S8+ this time so am slightly more relaxed about it.

 

[Nreeldeep]

What was this in response to? I'm also curious about Dbrand. Hard to avoid them as they sponsor EVERY SINGLE YOUTUBE VIDEO lol.

They make beautiful, durable skins that fit like a glove. Only problem is they are slippery.

 

[munnarg]

I usually keep my phones naked, but I use a case at work from time to time just in case. We'll, this morning the Spigen New Hybrid saved my phone after a 3 or 4 foot drop off the kitchen counter onto the tile floor. Needless to say it scared the **** out of me. I'll probably still rock it naked more often than not, but at least I know these cases work . Just can't beat that naked feel in your hands.

 

[TylerLV76]

I usually keep my phones naked, but I use a case at work from time to time just in case. We'll, this morning the Spigen New Hybrid saved my phone after a 3 or 4 foot drop off the kitchen counter onto the tile floor. Needless to say it scared the **** out of me. I'll probably still rock it naked more often than not, but at least I know these cases work ??????. Just can't beat that naked feel in your hands.

Glad to hear it survived but honestly Im even happier to hear it survived in that case. Thats what I have on mine right now and Ive been a little concerned if it would hold up in a drop and keep the back from cracking. Do you have any screen protection? If not, how did the screen do as far as scratches etc?