Posted by SaLiH
I bought my Pivot OAD Silicone Case 7 months ago, and thought it will keep my K750i clean and secure. But now 7 months later, after I had removed it for the first time, I was very suprised to find my phone in a very ''dirty state''. I quess there's no ultimate protection for our beloved phones.
Posted by maggflodd
On 2007-04-26 18:53:18, SaLiH wrote:
I bought my Pivot OAD Silicone Case 7 months ago, and thought it will keep my K750i clean and secure. But now 7 months later, after I had removed it for the first time, I was very suprised to find my phone in a very ''dirty state''. I quess there's no ultimate protection for our beloved phones.
Posted by SaLiH
@maggflodd - Your right
. Good thing about it is that after cleaning the dirt, my phone looks like I've just bought it.
Post your experiences with all kinds of protectors for mobile phones (silicone, crystal, plastic cases, screen protectors etc.)
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Posted by Nirodha
The phone needs to be removed from the case and cleaned about once a month or so. No case is absolutely dust-proof.
Posted by BobaFett
i never use any case or protectors, pockets are the best, its gets dusty anyway
Posted by maggflodd
problem with those silicon cases is that they also trap moistures/condensation - i.e. naturally occuring dampness (change in temperature, humidity etc...) cannot "escape"...
and don't get me started on those cheap belt-pouches... over time those metal clips damage the pouch and the phone worse than carrying the phone in your pocket
Posted by Sammy_boy
That's why I don't use cases, I've also had problems in the past where dirt/dust has rubbed on parts of the phone covering it in lots of tiny scratches due to the friction of that dust between the case and phone's facia/display area. Left certain areas of the phone looking like they'd been gone over with a fine grade sandpaper!
Posted by arien617
Crystal cases are really bad if they have manufacturing defects. I once bought one with defects in the screen area which left marks on my phones screen.
Beware of those...
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Posted by Horonaim
I've also had that same problem before... whats worse, the dirt became a little harder to remove because of the time it spent under that silicone case... I never used one again. lol
@arien
also had that problem with a crystal case... it also left a mark on the screen of my k800.
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Posted by Dogmann
Hi all,
Well I actually disagree with most of you all my devices always go in a good quality leather case(usually Krusell) as i prefer my phone on my waist not in a pocket.
Even in a case i still clean the device occasionally as like my device to look good and any one that has bought a device off we confirm that they remain mint. If you treat your device well it will work better and you will get a better price when you come to sell well at least that is my experience.
Marc
Posted by Nirodha
On 2007-04-26 20:32:48, Dogmann wrote:
Well I actually disagree with most of you all my devices always go in a good quality leather case(usually Krusell) as i prefer my phone on my waist not in a pocket.
Even in a case i still clean the device occasionally as like my device to look good and any one that has bought a device off we confirm that they remain mint. If you treat your device well it will work better and you will get a better price when you come to sell well at least that is my experience.
Hi Marc,
I agree with you. I have a Samsonite leather holster for my phone, and wouldn't do without it - it's saved my phone several times already when I've accidentally dropped it. Leaving phones in one's pocket, next to keys, coins and f**k knows what else, is just asking to have it embedded with dust, lint and covered with scratches.
Posted by arien617
@Nirhodha
See all you have to is keep the phone in one pocket and everything else in the other, that's what I do anyway...
Posted by zakc
I gave up on phone cases a while back because of the same dust/dirty/yukkyness collecting up over time.
My k800 and p990 both have screen protectors and my pockets are sufficient place to keep them.
Regular maintenance is much better way to keep your phone in decent condition and witohut a case you're almost certain to wipe it off if you see anything on it.
Posted by maggflodd
@Dogmann,
agree - krusell are quite good; on e61 it doesn't cover the screen so no "trapped-dust-scratches", no trapped moisture... And the case in neoprene inside without any sharp metal bits poking through - result: my e61 after 7 months is "as new"!!! Plus, even though it's sturdy, my phone would be dead by now without it... Sure, some flashy phones look silly in silly cases...
Posted by Nirodha
On 2007-04-26 21:07:02, arien617 wrote:
@Nirhodha
See all you have to is keep the phone in one pocket and everything else in the other, that's what I do anyway...
Nah, I prefer not to do that, as I just like to toss whatever in my pockets, without having to think about it all the time.
I prefer a combination of holsters, protectors and regular cleaning to keep the phone in tip-top shape. Besides, I've got a nice holster - leather on the inside and out, with no metal bits exposed.
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Posted by Dogmann
@maggflodd
Is that the cabriolet case then as mine does have plastic over the screen which is beginning to annoy me. Does the case you have still have cut outs for the Pop port and charger.
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Posted by maggflodd
On 2007-04-26 23:24:42, Dogmann wrote:
@maggflodd
Is that the cabriolet case then as mine does have plastic over the screen which is beginning to annoy me. Does the case you have still have cut outs for the Pop port and charger.
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Posted by max_wedge
I have the "body Glove" for my K750, it's still in almost perfect condition, the screen is clear, pretty much as good as the day I brought it - no tiny scratch and rub marks as you get with cheap belt pouches. The body itself is also in almost mint condition.
The only thing wrong, the
symbol and "walkman" on the side (I have the black W810 middle on my K) has partially rubbed off.
The body glove case lost all it's nice white striping, but the phone in side is well protected.
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Posted by rockygali
maxxie!
youve changed the silver part... kewl... i thought the back was of W810?
neato!
oh by the way... about the OAD Silicone cases... i guess you hafta tell the company theyre not worthy for their words. they said it will NOT attract dirt... and they were wrong tee hee! its a false advertisement. SUE them!
the only protection i have for my K750 is a leather case with belt clip. thats all...
Posted by Red_Rach
[quote]
On 2007-04-26 19:32:51, Sammy_boy wrote:
That's why I don't use cases, I've also had problems in the past where dirt/dust has rubbed on parts of the phone covering it in lots of tiny scratches due to the friction of that dust between the case and phone's facia/display area. Left certain areas of the phone looking like they'd been gone over with a fine grade sandpaper!
[/quote ] i had this problem with my ipod
Posted by Dogmann
Hi Max and Maggflodd,
Well had a PDAir case with the N93 and really liked it so have just bought a PDAir case for the E61 and a Brando Screen protector As although the Krusell and Martin Fields are good fancied trying another PDAir and Brando for comparison and getting the Martin Fields off the backing is a real pain also bought a PDAir car mount as the case just attaches to the stalk anything for an easy life as the E61 is to wide for the one i currently have.
Once they arrives will borrow a friends N73 to get some pic's as now i have sold my N93 no camera D'oh!!
Marc
Posted by max_wedge
heya Rocky, yes I changed the W810 back cover back to the K750 back cover - couldn't live without the active shutter!
Posted by maggflodd
@Dogmann - I'd actually like to try the pdair, but I have never forgiven them for "screwing" me with one of their aluminum case which looked as if a blind person had fashioned it from an old fast-food tin-tray... Utterly, utterly useless! Never seen a worse product in any field of life! They ignored countless emails, they ignored that I sent it back to them etc etc etc... So I won't give in to the temptation of one of their other products... Though I know their leather cases are very nice, that's why I stupidly assumed their aluminum cases had to be good... WRONG!... Well, lesson learned
Posted by altemyr
I still don't get it. First, you buy a very expensive phone, where qualified designers have spent many hours on designing the phone to make it look as good as possible. Then you put it inside an ugly silicon case or leather case so you can't see it, or in a crystal case so it becomes twice as thick and difficult to handle. The only one who possibly would be happy for that is the one you sell the phone to after a couple of years when you want to buy a new phone. I think it's perfectly Ok that the phone gets a few battle scars and scratches when being used, and if the scars become too deep, you can always buy a replacement cover.
Posted by maggflodd
@altemyr,
on a level, I actually agree! (although I don't like a scratched screen, I don't mind the odd battle-scar - I'm not big into selling anyways - either I keep my old phones or I give them away)
My personal thing though is: I tend to drop stuff occasionally, and the phone's looks are of less importance to me than its functioning properly!
Secondly, I was getting fed up leaving my phone in the car in my coat pocket etc etc.... So that's why I use a good, practical case (I would never buy a phone for it's looks - sure, looks can stir my curiosity, but ultimately I don't give a hoot what it looks like... that's me)
Posted by rockygali
On 2007-04-27 08:25:24, max_wedge wrote:
heya Rocky, yes I changed the W810 back cover back to the K750 back cover - couldn't live without the active shutter!
ahuh! i can say that.
so, any plans of retirement for your K750? what are the prospects?
havent been posting for awhile here...
Posted by Nirodha
On 2007-04-27 09:45:04, altemyr wrote:
oin a crystal case so it becomes twice as thick and difficult to handle. The only one who possibly would be happy for that is the one you sell the phone to after a couple of years when you want to buy a new phone.
A crystal case doesn't make one's phone twice as thick, as most are only 1 mm in thickness. And, they don't make one's phone difficult to handle, provided that one buys a proper fitting one.
In terms of who will be happy with the phone, I'm happy with mine now, and whoever buys it from me, if and when I do sell it, will be happy with it then.
In terms of replacing the case once it's scarred, I'd rather do it later than sooner.
Posted by max_wedge
On 2007-04-27 09:45:04, altemyr wrote:
I still don't get it. First, you buy a very expensive phone, where qualified designers have spent many hours on designing the phone to make it look as good as possible. Then you put it inside an ugly silicon case or leather case so you can't see it, or in a crystal case so it becomes twice as thick and difficult to handle. The only one who possibly would be happy for that is the one you sell the phone to after a couple of years when you want to buy a new phone. I think it's perfectly Ok that the phone gets a few battle scars and scratches when being used, and if the scars become too deep, you can always buy a replacement cover.
I couldn't care less what my phone looks like to be honest. Yes I like my black bodied K750, and yes I think it looks hot. I also like a phone with the odd (or even extensive) battle scar. That also looks cool.
There is only one reason I case my phone and that's because I prefer to carry it on my belt. It's easier when using it as walkman (for changing tracks/volume and so the headset doesn't get pushed off) and I can see the time on the screen without taking it out of my pocket, and I also find when the phone is in my pocket I'm more likely to crush it between my leg and hard things I lean against.
It's purely practical considerations that lead me to wear my phone on my belt in a case. The fact it's still in good nick is just a side effect, and I've never sold any of my phone's yet so it's certainly not about resale value for me. My T610, V525, K700 all still in perfect working order and perfect external condition. I'm not skiting about it, it's just that's the way it turns out because of the way I prefer to carry my phone.
Posted by max_wedge
On 2007-04-27 10:02:23, rockygali wrote:
ahuh! i can say that.
so, any plans of retirement for your K750? what are the prospects?
havent been posting for awhile here...
Not as yet, though once my contract is up I will be getting a K800 or hopefully the K810 will be available here by then (june or so). I'm actually happy with the K750, the only thing that really appeals about the K800 is the higher res screen, though the multi-tasking java platform also could be useful.
Posted by Red_Rach
On 2007-04-27 11:36:45, Nirodha wrote:
On 2007-04-27 09:45:04, altemyr wrote:
oin a crystal case so it becomes twice as thick and difficult to handle. The only one who possibly would be happy for that is the one you sell the phone to after a couple of years when you want to buy a new phone.
A crystal case doesn't make one's phone twice as thick, as most are only 1 mm in thickness. And, they don't make one's phone difficult to handle, provided that one buys a proper fitting one.
It certainly feels that way though, esp when you've been used to your phone feeling a certain way
Posted by mobilemodman
i had bought a silicones case for my p990 a few weeks ago, after one day of use, i chuked it at the bottom of my drawer, the thing just attracts dust so quickly, there was always dust everywhere around the screen aswell which was pretty annoying, and yes, the clear bplastic case does have manufacture defects in it, luckily i noticed a sharp edge pooping out of itf before i sat my p990 into it, if not my screen would have history! so ultimately i went with no protection, the fone looks so much better, but i just have to be extra careful
Posted by Atlis
Sorry guys, but everyone who knows something about cells will tell you, that only idiots buy silicone covers. Apart of making the cell look like in Durex, it creates micro climate, keeping dust and moisture inside the cover and cell, what at the end causes serious damages to the phone...
Have a nice day...
Posted by arien617
On 2007-04-27 16:25:52, Atlis wrote:
Sorry guys, but everyone who knows something about cells will tell you, that only idiots buy silicone covers. Apart of making the cell look like in Durex, it creates micro climate, keeping dust and moisture inside the cover and cell, what at the end causes serious damages to the phone...
Have a nice day...
And thats why no cover is better than a silicone cover.
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Posted by aatuif
A cover 'll only reduce wear of the plastic cover and buttons, but it can't help the accumulation of dust... Nevertheless, i repent, not having one on mine, it weared down hell fast...
Posted by Atlis
No cover is also not the best solution, phone should be somehow protected, and that is why I always buy leather case (not wearing it on belt of course)...
Posted by *Jojo*
That's why I do not use this silicone cases or the other one that is rubberized . . . just plain - leather case for carry-on-protection
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Posted by shaliron
I find that not having a case is fine if you just take care of your phone. Cases can be troublesome and most of all, bulky. Defeats the purpose of having a good looking phone IMO.
Posted by maggflodd
On 2007-04-28 10:05:38, shaliron wrote:
I find that not having a case is fine if you just take care of your phone. Cases can be troublesome and most of all, bulky. Defeats the purpose of having a good looking phone IMO.
the phone's "good looking" is not all that important", is it? I think this all boils down to persaonal preferences, really... there are reeally crappy cases that damage more than they protect, there are ugly good cases, good-looking good cases, most phones look better without a case etc etc... in the end: personal choice based on practicality v. looks/coolness/usability
(e.g. many cases annoying for camera phones etc etc...)
Posted by max_wedge
On 2007-04-27 16:25:52, Atlis wrote:
Sorry guys, but everyone who knows something about cells will tell you, that only idiots buy silicone covers. Apart of making the cell look like in Durex, it creates micro climate, keeping dust and moisture inside the cover and cell, what at the end causes serious damages to the phone...
Have a nice day...
it's nice that you are contributing, but perhaps you could find some way to disagree with people that doesn't involve the word idiot? Everyone is entitled to their reasons, it doesn't make them an idiot just because you don't think it's smart...
Have a lovely day
Posted by maggflodd
@atlis,
mr wedge has a point - more so because the trapped dust has already been mentioned, and there was agreement when I pointed out the trapped moisture ("micro-climate" as you put it)...
So, as your contribution wasn't all that original, you could have stated your point a little less offensively...
Posted by Red_Rach
You used to be able to buy little pouches a few years back made of a surf suit type substance. Whatever happened to those? I'd love something like that for my phone. I don't really want a black leather case and can't really find anything appropriate!
Posted by maggflodd
On 2007-04-30 03:00:16, Red_Rach wrote:
You used to be able to buy little pouches a few years back made of a surf suit type substance. Whatever happened to those? I'd love something like that for my phone. I don't really want a black leather case and can't really find anything appropriate!
google!
Posted by Red_Rach
Thanks, I'll have a browse round
Posted by himlims_nl
can't be as bad as the phone a customer had last week.
i removed the back cover and 2 dead and 1 living bug/creature came out. (i'm not an expert when it comes to insects) but shure was the worst phone ever
Posted by maggflodd
On 2007-04-30 16:56:56, himlims_nl wrote:
can't be as bad as the phone a customer had last week.
i removed the back cover and 2 dead and 1 living bug/creature came out. (i'm not an expert when it comes to insects) but shure was the worst phone ever
Posted by max_wedge
the word "bug" in referrence to computer programs or hardware glitches comes from the Navy. In the old days of early computer systems (before electronics), a bug got stuck in a switching mechanism for an early calculating machine. Computer pioneer Grace Hopper removed the bug and the term "debugging" was created!
http://science.enotes.com/sci[....]s/where-did-term-bug-originate
Posted by shaliron
@maggflodd
I know what you mean about cases, but the majority of them are close to pointless. Nice ones are good though; look at iPod. It's created a market of cool cases.
Posted by max_wedge
On 2007-05-01 09:53:40, shaliron wrote:
@maggflodd
I know what you mean about cases, but the majority of them are close to pointless. Nice ones are good though; look at iPod. It's created a market of cool cases.
yes only quality cases seem capable of protecting the phone, expecially the screen. Cheap cases buff the screen and dull it badly.
Posted by maggflodd
@mr wedge...
Yo, my k750 looks brand new...except for the screen which looks like Peter O'Toole (if he were a screen) - that's why my e61 sits in a krusell cabriolet...screen and keypad are "open-air", and what perfect fit (like those funny ribbons Milla Jovovich wears in 5th Element
)...
Posted by Falcon786
cases are huge and bulky in my opinion.and they make the phone awkward to use...just use the phone as it's meant to be used in all it's shining bright and slim glory! change the face if u have to rather.