Phone case options

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tim0001

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#306340 14-Jul-2023 12:50

Just purchased a new phone (Thanks @NightStalker for the post on the Samsung sale), and are considering what type of case to get. (Its only a $111 Galaxy A04, so its not that precious...)

Previously I’ve used a ‘leather’ wallet style case. However I’m wondering how much protection a TPU case (eg soft-clear-cover) and glass screen protector offers?

Whats everyone’s favourite type of phone case, and how effective have they been?

farcus

1554 posts

Uber Geek

#3104013 14-Jul-2023 13:47

personally, I don't see the point of screen protectors on modern phones. They just spoil the experience of all the hard work that has gone into making a modern screen.

Technofreak

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#3104015 14-Jul-2023 14:06

farcus:

personally, I don't see the point of screen protectors on modern phones. They just spoil the experience of all the hard work that has gone into making a modern screen.

I used to hold the same opinion. The new glass screen protectors are very very good. I don't know that you can tell much difference with them.

Having said that if you have a case that has a flip cover or has sides that protrude above the side of the screen I think you are pretty well protected against screen damage providing you are not careless with the phone. One rule of thumb I think of is how often have you had a scratched/damaged screen especially damage that would have been prevented by use of a protector. If the answer is never or very rarely then I'd question the value of a protector.

One big issue I have with protectors is it is easy to get dust between the screen and the protector when fitting the protector. Then the screen looks terrible. Also some protectors can lift at the edges which also looks horrible and also affects the sensitivity of the screen at those points.

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scuwp

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#3104138 14-Jul-2023 16:42

My go-to is a simple Spigen black snap on case (PB Tech usually have a good range). Avoid the clear ones, they inevitably turn yellow. Have never had a screen protector, can't stand them.

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