10 Reasons To Put A Case On Your Damn Phone

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Published 11 Dec 2015

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Only crazy people don’t put cases on smartphones. For example, people who participate in extreme phone pinching. A real thing we did not makeup, or people who take death-defying and occasionally death-inducing extreme selfies. Or people with Kardashian levels of money.
The rest of us risk-averse poor people know that a new case costs $35. In contrast, a new smartphone costs $650. Not to mention the mental health cost of being without a smartphone for an entire day or two! Putting a case on your smartphone just makes sense. Here’s why you should ignore my advice from last time. And carry your phone around in a drop, dust, water, theft, stupidity-proof vault.

It’s Too Thin, And Too light

The ones these days are so thin and so light that they’re not very durable. Certainly nothing like the indestructible Nokia 3310, anyway. A case adds much-needed extra bulk, so your phone doesn’t break or bend.

You Didn’t Buy Phone Insurance

An extra $10/month, plus a $50 deductible, for peace of mind in case you drop or lose your phone? You’re no sucker! Instead of buying phone insurance, you prefer to take care of your belongings. It’s all part of taking care of your belongings, including putting a case on your phone. The case is your phone insurance.

Scratches Suck

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Phones aren’t ultra-fragile pieces of glass. Most of them are made of tough-ish metal or plastic. Their glass is unique, ultra-tough Gorilla Glass, and the like. But even if you never drop your phone or step on it. It probably spends a lot of time in your pocket or purse. Where it’s gonna get scratched to hell unless you have a case on it.

Cases Protect All Of Your Phone

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Cases aren’t great at protecting your phone’s most significant, fragile part: The screen. Drop your cased phone; the screen could still be in trouble. But cases preserve the rest of your phone, like the delicate electronic parts inside. Your phone is a piece of technology, after all.

It’s Expensive

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Sure, high-quality cases can be pretty expensive. But $50 for a case is a lot less than $650 or more for the cost of a new phone.

You Need The Friction

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What is the problem with sleek, sexy smartphones? They’re super slippery! A grippy, rubberized case could mean the difference between you holding onto or dropping your precious device.

It’s An Older Model

You might think putting a protective case on your older phone makes no sense. Since it’s not like you care if it breaks. But a case does more than just protect: It hides the fact that you’re still rocking the original Nexus One.

You Take Your Phone Everywhere

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You take the phone absolutely everywhere. Even places you probably shouldn’t, like the bathroom or on a date. Even if you’re not naturally clumsy. It’s implausible that a gadget that spends 24 hours a day with you. It will never be accidentally knocked off a table.

Some Cases Are More Than Just Protective Covers

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Cases do more than just protect! There are plenty of multifunctional cases out there that act as wallets, battery packs, bottle openers, and tasers. Yes, tasers.

A Case Makes Your Phone Unique

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Got the latest phone? Guess what. So does everyone else. Putting a case on your phone won’t just show off your personality. It’ll also help you identify your device from others.