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To wonder why if iphones are so great ....

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ChairmanoftheBored · 24/05/2013 20:12

Why does the screen shatter so easily?

Almost everyone I have seen who has one recently has dropped it at some point and the screen is completely buggered.

I am not much into gadgets but I have always wanted an iphone (just can't afford one) If I do decide to indulge myself I am just not sure I can be trusted not to join the broken screen club!

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SamuelWestsMistress · 24/05/2013 20:14

I've never yet cracked the screen on mine and I've had it for a good few years. It's been dropped on many occasions.

IneedAyoniNickname · 24/05/2013 20:14

Personally I prefer my android, so don't think iPhones are great. Agree about the screens though. My friends broke and her bf (who lives in a different country) told her it was easy to replace, so she tried, fucked up and voided the insurance!

lljkk · 24/05/2013 20:14

DH cycles along with his and hasn't dropped it yet :).

Groovee · 24/05/2013 20:15

My husband has smashed 2 iphones now!!! My son smashed my ipod. And my samsung smashed when it fell out my pocket. So not much better.

Jinsei · 24/05/2013 20:16

I have dropped my iPhone loads of time - probably on at least 30-40 occasions, including on hard floors and concrete. I don't use a case or protector, but the screen is absolutely fine. Maybe I'm just lucky! Grin

quoteunquote · 24/05/2013 20:16

I go though one about every three weeks.

Helpyourself · 24/05/2013 20:17

I am incredibly clumsy- I bought a case within hours of buying both phones I lose things as well as drop them and have never broken a screen.
DDs both have shattered screens though. Kiosk type phone shops replace the screen for £40.

noblegiraffe · 24/05/2013 20:17

I've got a rubber case on mine, it just bounces when dropped.

Wiifitmama · 24/05/2013 20:17

I love my iPhone more than life itself! And I drop it 10 times a day. The screen and phone are fine as I use this in hot pink Grin

IsThatTrue · 24/05/2013 20:18

I haven't smashed a screen yet and my iPhone has been dropped hundreds of times. Including outside on parents, inside on wood floors etc. I'm lucky I guess.

ENormaSnob · 24/05/2013 20:18

I has a few iPhones and never smashed a single one.

ExitPursuedByABear · 24/05/2013 20:18

I bought a case when I first got mine. I have driven over it, twice, in my Toyota Land Cruiser, and it is fine.

NotYoMomma · 24/05/2013 20:18

I've just got a Sony Xperia Z and apart from dd and dh, it's the best tthing to ever happen to me lol

I'll never go back to apple

PersonalClown · 24/05/2013 20:19

I've had one for a few years now and never broken it. First thing I bought was a decent case/cover.
BIL dropped his on the London to Brighton cycle and it survived!
His and SILs Samsung S3s on the other hand.....Dear monster nephew has shattered both cameras!!

I think it's a combination of bad luck and being more fragile because of the touch screen.

I'm generally quite careful with my things. My iPod lasted 3 years before I cracked the screen and that was only because I didn't see it in the washing pile. Thanks DS. Still works fine though.

Oopla · 24/05/2013 20:20

Love mine but been pretty unlucky with the screens. Am on #3 and have cracked all 3, as has my DP. After many many drops tbf.

About 3 weeks ago ds threw my iPhone in the bath, 24 hrs in a bowl of rice and it was perfect again, few days later dropped it and DINK!

DeafLeopard · 24/05/2013 20:22

I love mine so I'm very careful with it, whereas my less careful friend has dropped hers in the loo, had it gummed up by her sticky toddler, lost another one etc etc

I think because they are so good, people are always using them in the way you maybe wouldn't with another phone that doesn't have as many uses, so they are more likely to get dropped.

Twinklestarstwinklestars · 24/05/2013 20:24

I drop mine all the time and its never smashed, I use covers and screen protectors though.

CAF275 · 24/05/2013 20:27

Easy - buy a thick rubber-ish cover for it. I've dropped mine countless times and it just bounces. No brainer.

SoupDragon · 24/05/2013 20:27

I've had two, both of which have taken a battering, and the screens have been fine.

Snog · 24/05/2013 20:28

Have had iPhones for years and never cracked a screen, neither do I know anyone else who has

Snog · 24/05/2013 20:29

I Have had iPhones for years and never cracked a screen, neither do I know anyone else who has

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ChairmanoftheBored · 24/05/2013 20:32

Oh dear, I fear some of you might have convinced me that its a good idea to get one. Time to see about an upgrade. Not going to pay too much though.

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NotYoMomma · 24/05/2013 20:33

Mine shattered after one drop :(

Was insured though thank god

NotYoMomma · 24/05/2013 20:34

There are much better phones now to be honest. Apple seems to have gone a bit stagnant

RawCoconutMacaroon · 24/05/2013 20:34

idevices are great, and actually pretty tough but I'm amazed at the number of people who don't buy a cover or case, then break or scratch the by tossing them in their bag with sharp pointy things like car keys!

Our little family of iPhone, iPads and iPad mini all have leather "Bookbook" covers, we get a small perverse pleasure from encasing our high tec devices inside something that looks like an old library book!