How are you going to protect your Iphone 4s?

[darcey99]

I know otterbox has the 4s case on their webite.  Do you know if the 4s is compatible with the regular Iphone 4 otterbox case?  Any other cases people are looking at?

[eleedy]

Ballistic cases.

Look here:

http://www.goballisticcase.com/collections/iphone-4s-cases

I ordered the LS case. It's nice and slim, and I love the idea of the bumpers on the corners.

[sm0kstr]

I have the Otterbox Reflex Series for my iPhone 4 and absolutely love it. Mophie has updated their website saying that all their iPhone 4 cases will fit the 4S, so I'm ASSUMING that all cases will also fit the 4S.

[ronmac7609]

I just pre-ordred the Otterbox Defender for Iphone 4S.  I have one for my current Blackberry.  It has held up well as I am a Paramedic and Fire Captain.  I did notice the Otterbox Iphone 4S specific new case has a larger cutout in the area of the earpiece and ? proximity sensor.  Not sure if this was a new improvement from the Iphone 4 case which does not seem to have this bigger cutout area.   

[htcj07]

Thanks for the link eleedy...that looks like the type of case I was looking for, although I do need to check out all the Otterbox cases as well.

[rocksintheattic]

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eleedy wrote:

Ballistic cases.

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Yup - I already have a Ballistic HC case on order! I need something that will withstand some serious abuse as I am not getting insurance for my iPhone 4S. The Otterbox just isn't going to cut the mustard.

[jakewspd]

The Lifeproof case is very good.  Water, Dirt, Snow, and Shock proof.  It's very slim and still allows all normal functions.  The only downside is that they are expensive.  However, being able to use your iPhone at the beach or in the shower, etc. without having to worry is a really great experience.  The same case will work on iPhone 4 and 4s in both colors and on any carrier.

[Pinkdastink]

GhostArmor...Graphite Skin

[99mustang232]

Mophie Juice Pack Plus Case

link: http://www.amazon.com/Mophie-Rechargeable-Battery-Verizon-iPhone/dp/B004GGU8SS

[thedj2011]

How is the screen of the iPhone4? Was it easy to scratch? I have not had an iPhone since the 3G and I never put a screen protector on it with no problems. I now have the Droid and after 2 years with no screen protector there is not one scratch. I never liked the screen protectors because the feel was not right when one was on. I could never put one on and not have bubbles which was another problem.

Is it safe to leave the screen protector off of the iPhone4S? If not, which screen protectors do you guys use?

Thanks

[sm0kstr]

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thedj2011 wrote:

How is the screen of the iPhone4? Was it easy to scratch? I have not had an iPhone since the 3G and I never put a screen protector on it with no problems. I now have the Droid and after 2 years with no screen protector there is not one scratch. I never liked the screen protectors because the feel was not right when one was on. I could never put one on and not have bubbles which was another problem.

Is it safe to leave the screen protector off of the iPhone4S? If not, which screen protectors do you guys use?

Thanks

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I've had an iPhone 4 since it came to Verizon and never put a screen protector on it. I have no scratches whatsover on my screen. And I'm a firefighter, so I'm not easy on a phone. 

And I agree about the screen protectors not feeling right.

[tdelong08]

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sm0kstr wrote:

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thedj2011 wrote:

How is the screen of the iPhone4? Was it easy to scratch? I have not had an iPhone since the 3G and I never put a screen protector on it with no problems. I now have the Droid and after 2 years with no screen protector there is not one scratch. I never liked the screen protectors because the feel was not right when one was on. I could never put one on and not have bubbles which was another problem.

Is it safe to leave the screen protector off of the iPhone4S? If not, which screen protectors do you guys use?

Thanks

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I've had an iPhone 4 since it came to Verizon and never put a screen protector on it. I have no scratches whatsover on my screen. And I'm a firefighter, so I'm not easy on a phone. 

And I agree about the screen protectors not feeling right.

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Powersupportusa.com makes great screen protectors. I've used their HD crystal clear on my iPhone 4 and you couldn't even tell there was a screen protector on it. I recently switched to their HD anti-glare and it isn't as clear, but there is no glare and it has a smooth surface so my fingers glide nicely across the screen. They are great screens when it comes to being scratch resistant, but you never know when that one scratch shows up and you have no idea how it got there...

[tdelong08]

Oh, and I'm using the Switcheasy NUDE clear 1MM ultra-thin case on my iPhone 4 now. I plan to keep it for the 4s.

[sm0kstr]

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tdelong08 wrote:

Oh, and I'm using the Switcheasy NUDE clear 1MM ultra-thin case on my iPhone 4 now. I plan to keep it for the 4s.

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I just checked out that case and I like it a lot. I have a question about it, though. How well does it protect the screen in case of a drop? Right now I have an Otterbox Reflex series and it has bezel around the edges of the screen that keep the screen from actually impacting the ground, but with the pictures on the Switcheasy website I can't tell if there is one on that case or not. Can you advise?

[thedj2011]

OK great, thanks guys. I will check out the screen protector - as long as it is on and you cannot tell and it does not affect the feel then I will not have a problem with it.

[CrossEyed]

I was told by a friend that when asking an Apple employee about protecting the iPhone 4 from scratches that the employee took his keys and proceeded to scratch violently across both the front and back of the phone.  He handed it to my friend and there wasn't a scratch on it.  Apparently the glass they use is amazing (magical?).  

So I'm not sure I'm going to even worry about a case.  Although I suppose that having something to absorb the shock of a drop might be helpful.  I just don't want anything that's going to add much bulk to my phone.

[tdelong08]

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CrossEyed wrote:

I was told by a friend that when asking an Apple employee about protecting the iPhone 4 from scratches that the employee took his keys and proceeded to scratch violently across both the front and back of the phone.  He handed it to my friend and there wasn't a scratch on it.  Apparently the glass they use is amazing (magical?).  

So I'm not sure I'm going to even worry about a case.  Although I suppose that having something to absorb the shock of a drop might be helpful.  I just don't want anything that's going to add much bulk to my phone.

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A scratch test with a key doesn't expose the phone to everyday use. Also, most keys are made of brass which is a very soft metal. I got my iPhone 4 in Febuary and it was totally naked without protection for 4 days and I guarded that thing with my life until my case arrived. When I got a case I noticed a very fine scratch on the back. I don't know how it happened, but I do know that it's not magical glass and it will scratch.

Why not buy a nice unnoticeable front and back screen protector for cheap to keep that wonderful re-sell value that Apple products have?

[kevinpy]

I'm going for the Otterbox Commuter Series, ordered last week from their website. Hoping it comes by Friday. It says it will ship by then though. Defender is one of the best cases money can buy, but it's too bulky for me as I don't like carrying phones on my belt, prefer my front right pocket. I had the same series case for many Blackberries and never went wrong. I loved my Case-mate case for my iPhone 4, and after several drops if was fine, but apparently it wasnt snug enough as something got in the sides and scratched up the sides of the phone, lowering my resale value significantly. Ottterboxes fit much more snugly.

[sdorn77]

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CrossEyed wrote:

I was told by a friend that when asking an Apple employee about protecting the iPhone 4 from scratches that the employee took his keys and proceeded to scratch violently across both the front and back of the phone.  He handed it to my friend and there wasn't a scratch on it.  Apparently the glass they use is amazing (magical?).  

So I'm not sure I'm going to even worry about a case.  Although I suppose that having something to absorb the shock of a drop might be helpful.  I just don't want anything that's going to add much bulk to my phone.

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They use Gorilla Glass on the iPhone.  It is pretty much indestructible.  You can find some crazy videos on YouTube.  It might crack if you drop it just right, but scratching it is pretty hard to do.

[mdram4x4]

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sdorn77 wrote:

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CrossEyed wrote:

I was told by a friend that when asking an Apple employee about protecting the iPhone 4 from scratches that the employee took his keys and proceeded to scratch violently across both the front and back of the phone.  He handed it to my friend and there wasn't a scratch on it.  Apparently the glass they use is amazing (magical?).  

So I'm not sure I'm going to even worry about a case.  Although I suppose that having something to absorb the shock of a drop might be helpful.  I just don't want anything that's going to add much bulk to my phone.

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They use Gorilla Glass on the iPhone.  It is pretty much indestructible.  You can find some crazy videos on YouTube.  It might crack if you drop it just right, but scratching it is pretty hard to do.

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are you sure, its not listed on the corning website

[sdorn77]

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mdram4x4 wrote:

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sdorn77 wrote:

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CrossEyed wrote:

I was told by a friend that when asking an Apple employee about protecting the iPhone 4 from scratches that the employee took his keys and proceeded to scratch violently across both the front and back of the phone.  He handed it to my friend and there wasn't a scratch on it.  Apparently the glass they use is amazing (magical?).  

So I'm not sure I'm going to even worry about a case.  Although I suppose that having something to absorb the shock of a drop might be helpful.  I just don't want anything that's going to add much bulk to my phone.

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They use Gorilla Glass on the iPhone.  It is pretty much indestructible.  You can find some crazy videos on YouTube.  It might crack if you drop it just right, but scratching it is pretty hard to do.

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are you sure, its not listed on the corning website

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It appears that Apple and Corning have not officially admitted that they use Gorilla Glass on the iPhone.  Corning's website says, "Due to customer agreements, we cannot identify all devices that feature Gorilla Glass."  iFixit's tear down of the original iPhone 4 identified the screen as being made of Gorilla Glass, and Apple's own promotional materials use many of the same descriptive phrases that Corning uses when describing Gorilla Glass.  In any case, the iPhone 4's screen is made of aluminosilicate glass which is the same as Gorilla Glass.