• fuzzzerd@programming.dev
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    12 days ago

    We’re a rare breed it seems. I don’t like the extra bulk and I paid for a high end phone I don’t want to feel a $20 case.

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      12 days ago

      I’m a clumsy bastard and my insurance is £100 excess per phone repair. Last time I went without a case I think I smashed the screen 3 times in less than 2 years, so the odd £20 case has saved me a fair bit of cash over the years

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      I haven’t minded the extra bulk from cases used, but I also don’t use Otterbox or their alternate equivalents or have a high end phone. I’ve had a case for every smart phone since I’m a clutz sometimes and nervous about breaking it. To each their own 🤷 . But regarding the original topic, I’d feel weird without a physical wallet after so many years of using one.

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        Agree on the wallet front. It’s good cases are available for folks that want them, I just see a lot of folks with cases and broken phones anyway, so for me it feels like a false sense of security.

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        12 days ago

        Not sure I follow. I would definitely enjoy a return to user serviceable devices, including a removable battery compartment. The phones that offer these capabilities are few and far between and often involve unacceptable tradeoffs on other features.

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          12 days ago

          As alternative to case. If you damage back cover, you can just replace it. Don’t know what went in my brain.

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        12 days ago

        It’s a risk. 🤷‍♂️ I prefer to be self insured and manage my own risk.

        I see plenty of folks with cases running around with cracked screens, so it’s not a guaranteed safe approach.