Ask LJ/DW: Cell phone cases
3 Jan 2014 04:22 pmWhen I got my current phone, it was to replace a phone I dropped one too many times apparently and no longer detected SIM cards. (If I had a tool to crack the case open, I would see if it's fixable.)
The salesman talked me into getting insurance on my phone, which I've never had before. It's $10/mo (ugh) and covers out of warranty replacements (with a $200 deductible). So I'm paying $240 for the privilege of getting a replacement phone plus a potential additional $200 if that becomes necessary. At which point, I may as well just go to Best Buy and get an unlocked one, right? (*goes to account and cancels the service after writing this post*)
So I'm looking at cases for it. I like about half the ones listed here, some of which are available on Amazon for a bit cheaper than direct from the retailer. (And I have a lot of Amazon points, so I could get it approximately free.)
- HTC Flip case: I don't really need a stand for it to watch videos, but I like the front cover to protect it in my purse.
- Belkin Grip Candy: I dig the look of this. I don't have a lot of trouble with it being slippery, so added traction isn't strictly necessary.
- Incipio Feather Shine: Understated, sleek. Comes in silver. Currently at the top of my list.
- Seidio Surface: see above re: stand, but I like the look of this. Also, it comes in purple.
- Cruzerlite Androidified: Candy-colored, inexpensive, and slimline.
There is also this from the same company with a different design on the case. I kind of dig the circuitry look.
My question: how do I choose a case? Pick one I think looks good and is a reasonable price? I don't need something heavy duty like an Otter Box; mostly it's sitting on my desk beside me or in my purse. I have a crocheted slip cover (sock) for when I put it in my purse.
Do any of you have experience with any of these brands? Any you want to warn me away from or steer me toward?
ETA: I ordered the purple Bugdroid because it had good reviews on Amazon and the Incipio Feather's were mixed.
The salesman talked me into getting insurance on my phone, which I've never had before. It's $10/mo (ugh) and covers out of warranty replacements (with a $200 deductible). So I'm paying $240 for the privilege of getting a replacement phone plus a potential additional $200 if that becomes necessary. At which point, I may as well just go to Best Buy and get an unlocked one, right? (*goes to account and cancels the service after writing this post*)
So I'm looking at cases for it. I like about half the ones listed here, some of which are available on Amazon for a bit cheaper than direct from the retailer. (And I have a lot of Amazon points, so I could get it approximately free.)
- HTC Flip case: I don't really need a stand for it to watch videos, but I like the front cover to protect it in my purse.
- Belkin Grip Candy: I dig the look of this. I don't have a lot of trouble with it being slippery, so added traction isn't strictly necessary.
- Incipio Feather Shine: Understated, sleek. Comes in silver. Currently at the top of my list.
- Seidio Surface: see above re: stand, but I like the look of this. Also, it comes in purple.
- Cruzerlite Androidified: Candy-colored, inexpensive, and slimline.
There is also this from the same company with a different design on the case. I kind of dig the circuitry look.
My question: how do I choose a case? Pick one I think looks good and is a reasonable price? I don't need something heavy duty like an Otter Box; mostly it's sitting on my desk beside me or in my purse. I have a crocheted slip cover (sock) for when I put it in my purse.
Do any of you have experience with any of these brands? Any you want to warn me away from or steer me toward?
ETA: I ordered the purple Bugdroid because it had good reviews on Amazon and the Incipio Feather's were mixed.