To use a case, holster or to not use a case or holster...

naviwilliams · Thread Author #1 03-17-2007, 09:47 PM

I've been collecting photos of celebrities with BlackBerry's. Most of the photos show the celebrity with their BlackBerry WITHOUT a case.

Now, I wonder, is it because they have so much money, if it got damaged they could just buy another, or is it because 'people' in general don't like cases?

I want my BlackBerry to last forever, and thus don't want to drop it, or damage it in anyway, so:

MMB916 · #2 03-17-2007, 10:12 PM

I'm still looking for a great streamline case for my BB. Most of the time I use a case....the one I have, which is leather is falling apart and didn't hold up well. When I use my BB in the car, connects via BT to the phone in my car, I find myself carrying it in my hand - just like the celebs

But for me..I still think a case is best....Murphy's Law - when I don't have it in a case, I find I drop it more.....

kasperapd · #3 03-17-2007, 10:15 PM

I use a case. I'm guessing the celebs don't since they can easily afford a new BB when they damage theirs. However, I know several people who think the Pearl looks too good to hide it in a case.

Rob · #4 03-18-2007, 02:43 AM

I definitly use a case, not that crappy plastic one that came with my 8703e either which scratches it up..lol..I paid retail for my BB so that I wouldn't be tied into a contract (so I really want to keep it safe)
I found a nice genuine BB lambskin one from the Bell Mobility website, not as bulky as the common black leather one I see so many using.

MMB916 · #5 03-18-2007, 11:46 AM

Am going to take a look at the case you refer to...thanks for the tip...

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Originally Posted by Rob

I definitly use a case, not that crappy plastic one that came with my 8703e either which scratches it up..lol..I paid retail for my BB so that I wouldn't be tied into a contract (so I really want to keep it safe)
I found a nice genuine BB lambskin one from the Bell Mobility website, not as bulky as the common black leather one I see so many using.

tmag2005 · #6 03-18-2007, 02:43 PM

Nav - I like that case...Where is it from?

Cosmopolitan · #7 04-29-2007, 05:20 PM

Hmmm, I know this is an older thread, but now I'm pondering the "case/not to case" question.

Where I live, BlackBerrys are very very widely used, and I have NEVER seen anyone with a case. Guys clip it to their belt holster; women throw it in their handbag. (Mostly, people here in Washington have them permanently attached to their hands, lol, me included.

)

I do worry about scratching and other damage to my device. Just how durable are Blackberrys? Do those of you with cases find that they get in the way?

naviwilliams · Thread Author #8 04-29-2007, 08:18 PM

From time to time, when am under someone's desk (I work in I.T.) it gets in my way, but besides that, no...

ps: I've added 'holster' to the main title...

wxboss · #9 04-29-2007, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tmag2005

Nav - I like that case...Where is it from?

I believe that is a T-Mobile case. You can walk in any of their stores and get one.

MMB916 · #10 04-29-2007, 10:58 PM

When I carry a bag over my shoulder or handbag I will sometimes throw it in and make sure it's locked

however, I like to have easier access to it - check it more often, phone rings, etc.... so I find there are some very nice streamlined cases out there that work well. Holsters work well too. Depending on what I'm wearing, I will wear it at my waist in a streamlined case. There are also times I will place it in a pocket locked if I have a pocket where it won't stick out.

I find the 8700 very durable except I wouldn't want to scratch the screen. Most of the time the case doesn't get in the way at all.

Are there some cases or holsters you were considering in specific, cosmopolitan?

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Originally Posted by Cosmopolitan

Hmmm, I know this is an older thread, but now I'm pondering the "case/not to case" question.

Where I live, BlackBerrys are very very widely used, and I have NEVER seen anyone with a case. Guys clip it to their belt holster; women throw it in their handbag. (Mostly, people here in Washington have them permanently attached to their hands, lol, me included.

)

I do worry about scratching and other damage to my device. Just how durable are Blackberrys? Do those of you with cases find that they get in the way?

Cosmopolitan · #11 04-30-2007, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MMB916

Are there some cases or holsters you were considering in specific, cosmopolitan?

I'm thinking about this Covertec Luxury Flip Leather Case in red; it's sold out here, but available elsewhere.

(Apparently, I can't post URLs til I have 10 posts

, but here's a pic attached.)

MMB916 · #12 04-30-2007, 10:38 AM

Yes, I know that case - very nice.

Also, if you haven't alreayd you might want to take a look at:

THESE
THESE
AND THESE
Hope these help.
Also...you will get to 10 posts in no time

Let us know what you decide on a case.

Cosmopolitan · #13 04-30-2007, 11:54 AM

^^^Thanks for your suggestions, MMB916.

It's funny that, after all the discounts/rebates, I purchased my 8703e Blackberry from Verizon for only $49.99, but now I'm looking at cases that cost $40-80!

naviwilliams · Thread Author #14 04-30-2007, 12:59 PM

Cosmopolitan, don't worry about it. It just increases the value of your device! LOL

Mine is now worth about $550! (BlackBerry 8800, with Seidio Rubberized combo)...