Getting my iPhone this weekend, couple ?'s.

DougLikesBMW · 09-21-2009, 07:49 PM

Hey guys, been away for a bit, busy with school and tinting car windows and what not.

Well finally I am getting a good phone for once, so happy to get rid of this Samsung UpStage, what a piece of shit it is.

What cases do you guys recommend? I was recommended this one
here...

Also I searched the forum for iPhone apps and what not, but it's kind of overwhelming with the amount that are out there right now. Would anyone mind telling me which ones are must haves and give a couple word description of said apps?

Thanks guise.

Kensta335 · 09-21-2009, 07:56 PM

I'm using a Zagg invisible shield right now but will get this case later.

As far as apps. Just jailbreak your phone and you can download all the apps for free.

DougLikesBMW · 09-21-2009, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kensta335

I'm using a Zagg invisible shield right now but will get this case later.

As far as apps. Just jailbreak your phone and you can download all the apps for free.

Hmm, that case looks a little thin to me, I can be a clutz at the worst times.

Good guide to jailbreaking my phone? I know I could google it myself, I'm just wondering if there is a better guide than others..

hhkim · 09-21-2009, 08:10 PM

Gizmodo has a pretty good guide. I dont know if 3.1 jailbreak is out yet though.

http://gizmodo.com/5302123/step-by-s...ock-iphone-30/

MontegoGoGoGo · 09-21-2009, 08:16 PM

Honestly, don't even bother. When I first got mine, I was all in love because it was new and shiny, and bought 3 different cases for it.

Now, I don't use a case at all.

But my favorite was by case•mate, it was all clear so you could see the phone through it. And it had a protective screen over it as well. Only thing is, it started to wear the chrome off the face plate of the phone after a while. And also, you have to make sure not to get any fingerprints on the phone before you put it in the case. (I did it by wearing those fuzzy gloves, lol.) And then there is the issue of stuff getting in between the protective screen and the actual screen.

Buegie · 09-21-2009, 08:38 PM

I've got a case mate leather one that works well. I also use the plastic screen protector because the case doesn't cover the face. And I don't think JB is out yet for 3.1

mJ335 · 09-21-2009, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kensta335

I'm using a Zagg invisible shield right now but will get this case later.

As far as apps. Just jailbreak your phone and you can download all the apps for free.

That case looks niice. Can I get a link to it?

Kensta335 · 09-21-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougLikesBMW

Hmm, that case looks a little thin to me, I can be a clutz at the worst times.

Good guide to jailbreaking my phone? I know I could google it myself, I'm just wondering if there is a better guide than others..

Go to iclarified.com. Then go to the tutorial section.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mJ335

That case looks niice. Can I get a link to it?

http://www.sgpstore.com/product_info...roducts_id/342

jlstyle · 09-22-2009, 01:39 AM

I have never used a case for my gen 1 iphone and i like it that way. Shiny metal clean front. Believe me, protective film on the glass makes the phone dirtier and glass hardly gets any scratches.
But yea, after countless drops on concrete floor or what have you plus couple of 5ft+ throws on it gave it good number of dings which could have been saved by the case.

DrockNJ · 09-22-2009, 08:23 AM

look at the incase slider and a protective screen...that case holds the phone really well and covers all parts of it

http://www.goincase.com/products/det...se-cl59232-b/3

taliesen · 09-22-2009, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrockNJ

look at the incase slider and a protective screen...that case holds the phone really well and covers all parts of it

That's the one I'm using - the grey finish is pretty close to Space Grey metallic too . . . .

immiketoo · 09-22-2009, 08:45 AM

Speck candy shell is the case to get. Clean, strong and unobtrusive.

http://www.speckproducts.com/product...iphone-3gs/162

oldaccount · 09-22-2009, 08:47 AM

I have the griffin leather case from the AT&T store and an At&t anti-glare screen protector. Good setup. I like the case because it provides some grip while you're holding the phone but since it isn't rubbery it doesn't get stuck in your pocket.

jun · 09-22-2009, 11:50 AM

i use to use the incase - but don't anymore bc it scratches the bezel as well as the back of the phone when dust gets stuck in there.

i am now using a case from switcheasy.com - the rebel serpent. all is good with it so far.

hhkim · 09-22-2009, 11:52 AM

but honestly, blackberry onyx ftw.

'Cane · 09-22-2009, 01:04 PM

SGP makes great, inexpensive cases. Not only that, but they ship fast. The two times I have ordered from them, I received my case in two days. Cali to Fla.

Pink Taco · 09-22-2009, 01:28 PM

IMO get a case if you're thinking of reselling it and keeping it from scratching. Cases sucks they kill my signal... I like to keep mine naked. I've dropped mine few times and it's still good... no dings or what not. My Brother in law accidentally dropped it in a bowl of soup. And it still works.

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DougLikesBMW Fapmin 402 Rep 2,660 Posts Drives: '03 E46 330Ci Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Plano, Texas iTrader: (0)	Getting my iPhone this weekend, couple ?'s. Hey guys, been away for a bit, busy with school and tinting car windows and what not. Well finally I am getting a good phone for once, so happy to get rid of this Samsung UpStage, what a piece of shit it is. What cases do you guys recommend? I was recommended this one here... Also I searched the forum for iPhone apps and what not, but it's kind of overwhelming with the amount that are out there right now. Would anyone mind telling me which ones are must haves and give a couple word description of said apps? Thanks guise.
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Kensta335 Brigadier General 161 Rep 3,637 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal 626 iTrader: (4)	I'm using a Zagg invisible shield right now but will get this case later. As far as apps. Just jailbreak your phone and you can download all the apps for free.
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hhkim Lieutenant 40 Rep 481 Posts Drives: '10 335d Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	Gizmodo has a pretty good guide. I dont know if 3.1 jailbreak is out yet though. http://gizmodo.com/5302123/step-by-s...ock-iphone-30/ __________________ MY10 335d: Montego Blue, Oyster/Black Leather, Aluminum Trim, Navi, ZSP with Paddle Shifters, ZCW, Alarm Order Placed: Aug 15th, In Production: Sept 1st, At Port of Exit & Awaiting Transport: Sept 15th, Sept 16th, At Prep Center: Oct 7th, Released to Carrier: Oct 22nd, Delivered: Nov 11
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MontegoGoGoGo I'm kind of a bitch 375 Rep 895 Posts Drives: Montego/Cream E93 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis & St. Petersburg iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 [0.00]	Honestly, don't even bother. When I first got mine, I was all in love because it was new and shiny, and bought 3 different cases for it. Now, I don't use a case at all. But my favorite was by case•mate, it was all clear so you could see the phone through it. And it had a protective screen over it as well. Only thing is, it started to wear the chrome off the face plate of the phone after a while. And also, you have to make sure not to get any fingerprints on the phone before you put it in the case. (I did it by wearing those fuzzy gloves, lol.) And then there is the issue of stuff getting in between the protective screen and the actual screen.
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Buegie Captain 48 Rep 714 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CT/DC iTrader: (2)	I've got a case mate leather one that works well. I also use the plastic screen protector because the case doesn't cover the face. And I don't think JB is out yet for 3.1
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jlstyle Lieutenant Colonel 355 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: Porsche Panamera Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Audi S7 [0.00] 2015 BMW X5 [0.00]	I have never used a case for my gen 1 iphone and i like it that way. Shiny metal clean front. Believe me, protective film on the glass makes the phone dirtier and glass hardly gets any scratches. But yea, after countless drops on concrete floor or what have you plus couple of 5ft+ throws on it gave it good number of dings which could have been saved by the case.
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DrockNJ New Member 122 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey iTrader: (0)	look at the incase slider and a protective screen...that case holds the phone really well and covers all parts of it http://www.goincase.com/products/det...se-cl59232-b/3
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oldaccount Colonel 162 Rep 2,456 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	I have the griffin leather case from the AT&T store and an At&t anti-glare screen protector. Good setup. I like the case because it provides some grip while you're holding the phone but since it isn't rubbery it doesn't get stuck in your pocket.
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jun First Lieutenant 17 Rep 306 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (0)	i use to use the incase - but don't anymore bc it scratches the bezel as well as the back of the phone when dust gets stuck in there. i am now using a case from switcheasy.com - the rebel serpent. all is good with it so far.
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hhkim Lieutenant 40 Rep 481 Posts Drives: '10 335d Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	but honestly, blackberry onyx ftw. __________________ MY10 335d: Montego Blue, Oyster/Black Leather, Aluminum Trim, Navi, ZSP with Paddle Shifters, ZCW, Alarm Order Placed: Aug 15th, In Production: Sept 1st, At Port of Exit & Awaiting Transport: Sept 15th, Sept 16th, At Prep Center: Oct 7th, Released to Carrier: Oct 22nd, Delivered: Nov 11
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'Cane Major General 8504 Rep 5,372 Posts Drives: 2022 Aventurin/SS G82 xDrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 M4 Comp AWD [8.00]	SGP makes great, inexpensive cases. Not only that, but they ship fast. The two times I have ordered from them, I received my case in two days. Cali to Fla.
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Pink Taco Doesn't get Pinker than this... 10 Rep 129 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca iTrader: (0)	IMO get a case if you're thinking of reselling it and keeping it from scratching. Cases sucks they kill my signal... I like to keep mine naked. I've dropped mine few times and it's still good... no dings or what not. My Brother in law accidentally dropped it in a bowl of soup. And it still works.
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