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girl_dee · 11-14-2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Sachita

I had the otterbox on mine for a long time. I admit that it has saved me, especially being on the farm. I am famous for sticking eggs in my pockets while i feed the pig and then rubbing up against something and smashing them in my pocket. I've ruined a few blackberry phones.

My Iphone is a year old now. I have special replacement insurance with a 50.00 deductible. I hate the bulk and weight of the otterbox so I decided not to use it. Its been a few months and I have no scratches. I've dropped it at least a dozen times. It hasn't met the egg test yet and I haven't dropped it into a bucket of water.

The newest iphone has a special glass that is the strongest yet. I'm not sure if they use this on ipad but I'm guessing they work hard to make the product leading edge. Especially as competition begins to surface.

One of our neighbors ran over his iphone with the Otterbox,with his TRACTOR, it survived! Syr has one but I chose the Hot Pink Bubble Gel cover.. it's spiffy. I stick eggs in my pocket too, but so far no scrambled ones. They had the otterbox with the belt clip, that works good too.

Abigail Crabby · 11-14-2011, 09:55 AM

I found a great cover for my iPhone on eBay - although now reading about the otterbox saving the phone I might just look into that.

I am hard on phones, as I tend to be talking on em and juggling keys and bags etc and banged up my Blackberry many times.

Thanks for the idea about the Otterbox

girl_dee · 11-14-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Abigail Crabby

I found a great cover for my iPhone on eBay - although now reading about the otterbox saving the phone I might just look into that.

I am hard on phones, as I tend to be talking on em and juggling keys and bags etc and banged up my Blackberry many times.

Thanks for the idea about the Otterbox

Otterbox.com has tons more selections that the stores...

Goofy · 11-14-2011, 11:06 AM

I used Zagg on my old iPhone as well. I never had any issues using the touchscreen, including scrolling, with the Zagg on it. Last week or so, I took the Zagg off just for grins and the screen looked the same way it did when I bought it. And there was no residue.

When I got the new iPhone, I bought an otterbox defender. I occasionally have issues with "the dropsies" and wanted to make sure Siri, I mean the phone, was protected. It has a screen protector built into it so I have no need for other screen protectors. And I got mine on Amazon. Their prices are generally way better than what you find on otterbox's website, depending on which one you're looking at.

Linus · 11-14-2011, 02:06 PM

I'm a huge advocate of the Otterbox Defender series. It does make the phone heavier but it also makes it a great weapon when one needs it!

11-14-2011, 02:10 PM

Another here recommending Otterbox Defender cases. Works a treat on my IPT...I like that the screen is still real sensitive despite a layer of polycarbonate.

Goofy · 11-14-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Linus

I'm a huge advocate of the Otterbox Defender series. It does make the phone heavier but it also makes it a great weapon when one needs it!

I took my phone out of my pocket before class today and promptly dropped it on the tile floor. No problem at all. The guy sitting across from me said, "Wow! That's a big case!" It's funny how people always seem to think it's huge. I don't think it's *that* big. Yeah, it's a bit heavier and it's definitely not a slim case, but if I'm gonna keep dropping it, it's all worth it.

Sachita · 11-19-2011, 07:23 AM

I bought an ipad 2 wifi and decided not to spring for 3G.
Ok I have a question for anyone in the know- if you buy a Ipad 3g you still have to purchase a separate data plan which cost 25.00 and up. If you already have a iphone you have to pay for a data package which is an additional 25.00 and up depending on your data usage. If you have an iphone 4 you can purchase data tethering for 45.00 for 4GB! This turns your Iphone into a personal hotspot where you can use any wifi device. So my question is why get a ipad 3g?

Is anyone using their iphone as a personal hotspot and if so, how is the connection?

Thanks

11-14-2011, 09:55 AM	#2
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Sachita Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Alpha Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Goddess Relationship Status: Completely in love Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Virginia Posts: 3,225 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,564 Thanked 8,992 Times in 2,247 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I bought an ipad 2 wifi and decided not to spring for 3G. Ok I have a question for anyone in the know- if you buy a Ipad 3g you still have to purchase a separate data plan which cost 25.00 and up. If you already have a iphone you have to pay for a data package which is an additional 25.00 and up depending on your data usage. If you have an iphone 4 you can purchase data tethering for 45.00 for 4GB! This turns your Iphone into a personal hotspot where you can use any wifi device. So my question is why get a ipad 3g? Is anyone using their iphone as a personal hotspot and if so, how is the connection? Thanks __________________ You either like me or you don't. It took me Twenty-something years to learn how to love myself, I don't have that kinda time to convince somebody else. ~ Daniel Franzese

11-14-2011, 11:06 AM	#4
Goofy Member How Do You Identify?: Cheesecake Daddy Preferred Pronoun?: he Relationship Status: I'm blushing Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 300 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 120 Thanked 599 Times in 170 Posts Rep Power: 2573088	I used Zagg on my old iPhone as well. I never had any issues using the touchscreen, including scrolling, with the Zagg on it. Last week or so, I took the Zagg off just for grins and the screen looked the same way it did when I bought it. And there was no residue. When I got the new iPhone, I bought an otterbox defender. I occasionally have issues with "the dropsies" and wanted to make sure Siri, I mean the phone, was protected. It has a screen protector built into it so I have no need for other screen protectors. And I got mine on Amazon. Their prices are generally way better than what you find on otterbox's website, depending on which one you're looking at.

11-14-2011, 02:10 PM	#6
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	Another here recommending Otterbox Defender cases. Works a treat on my IPT...I like that the screen is still real sensitive despite a layer of polycarbonate.