subject: The Importance Of Buying A Case For Your New iPhone (or iPad) [print this page] The Importance Of Buying A Case For Your New iPhone (or iPad)
So, you've just bought yourself a new iPhone. Woot!
As you're having fun checking out all the cool things your new phone can do, a thought crosses your mind: how the heck am I going to keep this thing from getting all scratched up??
The iPhone is a thing of beauty to look upon, however it's also extremely vulnerable. Its glass screen is open and unprotected, with no built-in cover like other cellphones. It comes with a little polishing cloth to keep its sleek surface smudge-free, but how do you protect the glass from getting damaged?
The answer, of course, is an iPhone case (or "skin").
Getting an iPhone case for your new phone is essential. It can not only protect your phone from scratches, but also can help protect it from getting broken if it's dropped. There are now several third-party vendors that specialize in iPhone cases.
When you look for a case, you will first need to make sure that it's intended for your model of iPhone. Do you have an iPhone 3GS? An iPhone 4? Making sure that the case matches the phone is important, because the iPhone 3GS is larger and rounder than the iPhone 4.
Choosing a case is further complicated by the recent switch to Verizon, which replaced AT&T as the new carrier for the iPhone. Cases that are designed for the iPhone 4 may not fit the new Verizon phones, which are built slightly differently. The solution to this problem is to get a universal iPhone 4 case, which will fit both the AT&T and Verizon phones.
Once you've determined the model of case you're looking for, the sky's the limit as to design. Some cases are rugged and tough. Some are whimsical. Some are made from metal, others from plastic, rubber or leather. Some are plain, with no designs. Others take the iPhone case to new levels of creativity and sophistication.
Along with the wide variety of cases available for the iPhone, there are hundreds of different types of cases available for the iPad. The iPad shares the vulnerability of the iPhone with its large unprotected screen, and a case to protect it in is a top priority.
When purchasing a case for your iPad, make sure, like the iPhone, that the case matches the model. With the introduction of the iPad 2, a wave of new cases are now available that are designed specifically for it.
The iPhone and iPad cases have become another way to express our individuality, and have become an extension of ourselves. There are now an endless number of beautiful and artistic designs out there for your new device. Have fun choosing the one right for you!
