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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

girl_dee · 11-20-2011, 08:27 AM

I have a member of my family who does not use internet at home. She uses her iphone for wifi hotspot on her Mac and it works great. I have not used this myself but I think it's a great idea if it's a one time purchase.

ButchEire · 11-20-2011, 01:11 PM

I use my Atrix for tethering, because it was simply stupid to pay $40 a month separately for a USB modem that gave me CRAP speed. The only problem with the tethering, oddly enough, is that it drops every half hour or so if i'm online after 1am. Not sure why, but it's not a huge deal. Tethering is okay but I need more bandwidth ( I go through 10GB or more every month) and will be getting a high speed line and will connect everything (ipod,ipad,pc,etc.) wirelessly when I move next month.

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Originally Posted by Sachita

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

Linus · 11-20-2011, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sachita

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

I've used it when I've been on the road and the hotel wireless was exceptionally crappy. Heck, I've watched movies and played Warcraft (not at the same time) on it. For the now and again, it's great. I never went beyond 12 midnight so I can't comment on what Butcherie was doing (although if I had to guess that's likely when backups/updates are done to the network so it'd make sense).

I got a data plan separate for my iPad. Again, it's because of the hotel and crappy wireless that I can run into when on the road. When I finally get to doing my bike trip (moved to 2013 rather than 2012), I'll likely just bring my iPad (in a waterproof case/bag) to document everything rather than a journal or laptop. I even have a solar charger for this

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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.

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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.

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