- I personally always case my BB, and this phone will be no different. I bought my phone last Sunday and I already have a Otterbox Commuter case on the way (which I got off Amazon for $20 including shipping). Quite frankly I see no reason not to spend $10 to $50 on a case to protect a $500+ phone that, even with insurance, will cost $200 to replace if broken.02-11-12 01:40 PMLike 0
- A better question is how are you going to feel when you have a big scratch on your screen, bezel, or battery cover? Or even when something gets broken when the phone gets dropped, its not like dropping a phone is something you can predict. The 9900 is also a super duper finger print magnet, so being able to wipe the screen on your shirt and having the housing stay clean is nice. Also, one thing I learned the hard way, cases that use a large rectangle for the camera/flash panel on the back will collect finger prints and debris which is a PITA when you want to take a picture. The Rectangles are also hard to clean since crud builds up in the corners. A case with small cut outs for the lens and flash are mucho better since you can wipe down the back of the phone without touching the lens or flash. Same goes when your holding the phone. You will not be able to touch the lens or flash.
After 3 or more cases I have come to the conclusion that the best one hands down is the Otterbox Commuter. I also highly recommend a Steinheils screen protector. Both products are second to none and will keep you from buying more stuff when you find flaws with the cheaper stuff.Last edited by olblueyez; 02-11-12 at 01:48 PM.
02-11-12 01:46 PMLike 0 - Depends what you do for a living, I would say. I wouldn't expect a garbageman would go naked whilst the doctor goes full blown otterbox defender. (On a side note, stay away from the OB defender, the outer rubber piece pops off whenever you holster it, and it will also stretch and fatigue. The inner plastic shell will damage your bottom plastic chin bezel thing, usually stamped with your carrier name) good luck!02-11-12 02:11 PMLike 0
- I'm usually a case fanatic about my devices. I decided to put my 9930 in the Blackberry soft shell case sold in the Crackberry store, and I love it. The back and sides are protected; the keyboard and screen are easily accessible. It depends on you. Get what makes you feel comfortable. Enjoy your new bb!02-11-12 02:20 PMLike 0
- I def would rec a case. I dropped my phone so many times my otterbox commuter case is now cracked on both sides, but the phone is still in perfect condition w/o any scratches. Plus with this case, the phone feels really nice and it's not bulky. Guess I will shortly purchase another one.02-11-12 03:32 PMLike 0
- I just got the OtterBox Commuter Series and I like the protection the case gives the phone.
I always suggest getting some sort of case for your phone.02-11-12 03:41 PMLike 0 - I found the black 9900 scratched easily, but now I have a white 9900 and it's totally different.............no scratches at all, even the battery cover is a better material than the black version. Mine was naked and totally fine til yesterday, when I added a Zagg screen protector just because I got one for free.02-11-12 03:44 PMLike 0
- Depends what you do for a living, I would say. I wouldn't expect a garbageman would go naked whilst the doctor goes full blown otterbox defender. (On a side note, stay away from the OB defender, the outer rubber piece pops off whenever you holster it, and it will also stretch and fatigue. The inner plastic shell will damage your bottom plastic chin bezel thing, usually stamped with your carrier name) good luck!02-11-12 03:57 PMLike 0
- i would go naked if the phone could handle scratches or falls, but unfortunately it�s not like that.
i�d gotta say that i really like the OEM-hard/soft case from blackberry.
if you want to keep the secksyness you gotta look into those cases, but ofcourse there,
are many other cases which can do that too.02-11-12 04:05 PMLike 0 - I found the black 9900 scratched easily, but now I have a white 9900 and it's totally different.............no scratches at all, even the battery cover is a better material than the black version. Mine was naked and totally fine til yesterday, when I added a Zagg screen protector just because I got one for free.02-11-12 04:12 PMLike 0
- I personally always case my BB, and this phone will be no different. I bought my phone last Sunday and I already have a Otterbox Commuter case on the way (which I got off Amazon for $20 including shipping). Quite frankly I see no reason not to spend $10 to $50 on a case to protect a $500+ phone that, even with insurance, will cost $200 to replace if broken.02-11-12 05:17 PMLike 0
- Depends what you do for a living, I would say. I wouldn't expect a garbageman would go naked whilst the doctor goes full blown otterbox defender. (On a side note, stay away from the OB defender, the outer rubber piece pops off whenever you holster it, and it will also stretch and fatigue. The inner plastic shell will damage your bottom plastic chin bezel thing, usually stamped with your carrier name) good luck!02-11-12 05:22 PMLike 0
- I guess it depends on how you use your device.
I drop my device every once in a while, not crazy falls or anything and the phone is fine without a case for me. The metal band and device in general is extremely sturdy.
However, I do use a case every once in a while just for some added security02-11-12 05:24 PMLike 0 - I def would rec a case. I dropped my phone so many times my otterbox commuter case is now cracked on both sides, but the phone is still in perfect condition w/o any scratches. Plus with this case, the phone feels really nice and it's not bulky. Guess I will shortly purchase another one.02-11-12 05:48 PMLike 0
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