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I love my iPhone 5, and think it's the most solid piece of electronics I've ever owned. Almost hate to put the thing in a case. As good as it is, there's a poin

I love my iPhone 5, and think it's the most solid piece of electronics I've ever owned. Almost hate to put the thing in a case. As good as it is, there's a point everyone is overlooking when talking about the 5... the earpods. I've tried over 20 sets of earbuds to fit my weird ears, and all of them cause pain after half an hour or more of wear. I've been able to listen 4 hours straight on these earpods with no ill effects, and they sound amazing. For me, this was a definite value-add, and if the phone wasn't already enough to justify it, the included earpods sell it for sure.

seiji 14y ago
I think putting an iPhone in a case is like leaving a plastic cover on a $3,000 couch. They are made to feel nice when your skin meets their design. Life happens. Enjoy things that won't harm you without the rubberized prophylaxis.
- bbgm 14y ago
  I have never put any iPhone in a case, even the iPhone 4 (my current phone). Seems to defeat the purpose. Although being a klutz, I am astonished that I have not even scratched it in 2 years.
  - swombat 14y ago
    Compromise: use some kind of pouch/sleeve. Then, while you're using it, the iPhone is as God/Jobs intended... and while it's in your pocket or on a table, it's safely wrapped in a layer of material that can take the damage.
- drharris 14y ago
  Agreed, and it pains me. But, I have a toddler, and while he's good with devices, he sometimes does drop them. So, a case is a necessary thing for now.
- RegEx 14y ago
  Not all of us can afford for life to just "happen" and grab another iPhone.
  - r00fus 14y ago
    Get AppleCare+ then, it's $99 for 2 years of replacement coverage (3x). If you can't afford life to happen to it, either don't get the phone, or get a coverage plan and hedge your bets. I don't put my 4S in a case, but I did get AppleCare+ (haven't had to use it).
Simucal 14y ago
I think my ear must just be a bit small but the earpods hurt my ears after awhile. I really like the microphone + ability to answer calls from the buttons on the cord though.
- bobthedino 14y ago
  There are plenty of third-party earbuds with the remote control and microphone on the cord, e.g. Sony MDR-EX12IP.

seiji 14y ago

I think putting an iPhone in a case is like leaving a plastic cover on a $3,000 couch. They are made to feel nice when your skin meets their design. Life happens. Enjoy things that won't harm you without the rubberized prophylaxis.

bbgm 14y ago
I have never put any iPhone in a case, even the iPhone 4 (my current phone). Seems to defeat the purpose. Although being a klutz, I am astonished that I have not even scratched it in 2 years.
- swombat 14y ago
  Compromise: use some kind of pouch/sleeve. Then, while you're using it, the iPhone is as God/Jobs intended... and while it's in your pocket or on a table, it's safely wrapped in a layer of material that can take the damage.
drharris 14y ago
Agreed, and it pains me. But, I have a toddler, and while he's good with devices, he sometimes does drop them. So, a case is a necessary thing for now.
RegEx 14y ago
Not all of us can afford for life to just "happen" and grab another iPhone.
- r00fus 14y ago
  Get AppleCare+ then, it's $99 for 2 years of replacement coverage (3x). If you can't afford life to happen to it, either don't get the phone, or get a coverage plan and hedge your bets. I don't put my 4S in a case, but I did get AppleCare+ (haven't had to use it).

Simucal 14y ago

I think my ear must just be a bit small but the earpods hurt my ears after awhile. I really like the microphone + ability to answer calls from the buttons on the cord though.

bobthedino 14y ago
There are plenty of third-party earbuds with the remote control and microphone on the cord, e.g. Sony MDR-EX12IP.