im a born again phone case user(dropped moto x on concrete)

Naer

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Feels bad but now i know to use a case from now on with my next phone. Might try to get the lg g3 or htc one m8.had a 5 month run with the moto x. RIP
 

Nashemon

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Sucks. I know accidents happen and I don't have a case for my new phone yet, but what do you mean, "now you know"? Did you think highly sensitive electronics wrapped in a thin layer of plastic and glass would survive a collision with concrete before this happened? lol
 

richierich1212

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Funny, same here. I was dumb enough to think my G3 would be good without a case. Two cracked screens later, now I know better. Haha.
 

Naer

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Sucks. I know accidents happen and I don't have a case for my new phone yet, but what do you mean, "now you know"? Did you think highly sensitive electronics wrapped in a thin layer of plastic and glass would survive a collision with concrete before this happened? lol

It droped once but was still functional with a few screen cracks. Then 2 days later i dropped it again, now it doesnt even work anymore. Thought i was the master of caution and being consciously careful. Guess not. Will now use a solid case on next phone. To be fair i did get 5 months out of it, which isnt bad but my upgrade wasnt till another 12 months. What can they do at verizon for a replacement? Im assuming i won't have to pay full price
 

blankslate

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yeah after some cosmetic damage... thankfully no serious damage to my phone after one drop I invested in a case that not only will help prevent damage to a dropped device but also gives one a better grip on the device.

I wouldn't consider any case that is not noted as being drop tested according to military specifications for drop testing either.


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MrSquished

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Feels bad but now i know to use a case from now on with my next phone. Might try to get the lg g3 or htc one m8.had a 5 month run with the moto x. RIP

man that bites. but it happens. i am selling an unlocked at&t m8 in great condition fyi.
 

Zodiark1593

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My Otterbox Defender has already saved my LG G2 several times. It's a shame they don't make effective heatsinks though for gaming. Though, as a certain someone mentioned, the Otterbox Defender is also good for bludgeoning bears.
 

pauldun170

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What I use

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Naer

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What is 25% of retail for a used phone? Can I get a used note 3 for 99 dollars from vzw?
 

Naer

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I'm really bumbed at the potential shot at my bank account for replacing it. My android was by far my most used device. But since I used it so much I don't feel too bad for coughing up some doe for another one.